Lexus GX vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

The Lexus GX starts from $119,950 before on-road costs, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 opens at $97,990. That makes the Toyota LandCruiser 300 the more affordable entry point by $21,960.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $131,945 and $107,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Lexus GX and Toyota LandCruiser 300 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Toyota LandCruiser 300 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Lexus GX.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. The Lexus GX adds a 360-degree camera that the Toyota LandCruiser 300 misses.

The Lexus GX features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Lexus GX stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate that you will not find on the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Lexus GX uses a Petrol producing 262kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a 10-speed auto to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7 seconds.

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

The Lexus GX has the clear power advantage at 262kW vs 227kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus GX is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus GX measures 4,955mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 25mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase).

Boot space is 390L in the Lexus GX and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 310L advantage. The Lexus GX seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,850/year for the Lexus GX and $3,021/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the Lexus GX.

Estimated annual total: $2,850 (Lexus GX) vs $3,021 (Toyota LandCruiser 300). The Lexus GX saves you roughly $171 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus GX) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 300). Both match on warranty length.