Lexus LX vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Lexus LX. 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 Lexus LX features a 12.3-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 LX stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting — 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 Lexus LX gets leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth. Climate control is 4-zone in the Lexus LX and 2-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Drivetrain

The Lexus LX uses a Petrol producing 305kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

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 Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 227kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus LX is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Lexus LX measures 5,100mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 120mm longer than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase).

Boot space is 487L in the Lexus LX and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 213L advantage. The Lexus LX 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.

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 1.0 m tighter, 11.8 m against 12.8 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 Lexus LX costs about $3,392 a year (11.9 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 $855 a year less for the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus LX) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300). Capped-price servicing: 4 years (Lexus LX), no data (Toyota LandCruiser 300).

Where each one leads

The Lexus LX: more power (305kW against 227kW).

The Toyota LandCruiser 300: the lower starting price ($97,990 against $167,700), the bigger boot with the seats up (700L against 487L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,537 a year against $3,392).

The Verdict

Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 61

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores 76 to the Lexus LX's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 29 points), fuel economy (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 27 points), value (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 24 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 costs about $855 less (8.9 L/100km against 11.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 487L in the Lexus LX, 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Common questions