Lexus RX vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

The Lexus RX starts from $90,350 before on-road costs, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 opens at $97,990. That makes the Lexus RX the more affordable entry point by $7,640.

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 $99,385 and $107,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus RX by roughly $5,270 in fuel alone.

Both the Lexus RX and Toyota LandCruiser 300 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the Lexus RX and 85% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Lexus RX and 10 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

The Lexus RX 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 RX stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Lexus Premium Sound audio and ambient lighting 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 RX gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Lexus RX and 2-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

The Lexus RX uses a Hybrid producing 179kW and 221Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 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 Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the clear power advantage at 227kW vs 179kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus RX is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus RX measures 4,890mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 90mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase).

Boot space is 612L in the Lexus RX and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 88L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,967/year for the Lexus RX and $3,021/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. That is a $1,054 annual difference in favour of the Lexus RX.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (Lexus RX) vs $3,021 (Toyota LandCruiser 300). The Lexus RX saves you roughly $1,054 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus RX) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 300). The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 4yr (Lexus RX)—.