GMC Yukon vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the GMC Yukon. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The GMC Yukon features a 16.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 11-inch digital dash, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GMC Yukon stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GMC Yukon gets leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the GMC Yukon and 2-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Drivetrain

The GMC Yukon uses a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management producing 313kW and 624Nm of torque, sent through a 10-speed automatic to a 4WD layout.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 responds with a Diesel Twin-Turbo V6 making 227kW and 700Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The GMC Yukon has the clear power advantage at 313kW vs 227kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The GMC Yukon measures 5,337mm long on a 3,071mm wheelbase, 357mm longer than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GMC Yukon generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the GMC Yukon leads with a 3,628kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 128kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota LandCruiser 300's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 11.8 m against 12.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the GMC Yukon costs about $3,648 a year (12.8 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 about $2,537 a year (8.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,111 a year less for the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Warranty: 3 years / 100k km (GMC Yukon) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300).

Where each one leads

The GMC Yukon: more power (313kW against 227kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,628kg against 3,500kg).

The Toyota LandCruiser 300: the lower starting price ($97,990 against $174,990), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,537 a year against $3,648).

The Verdict

Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 50

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores 76 to the GMC Yukon's 50 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 35 points), safety (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 33 points), value (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 32 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 costs about $1,111 less (8.9 L/100km against 12.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 3 years on the GMC Yukon, 5 on the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

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