Maserati Grecale vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

The Maserati Grecale starts from $114,900 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 $16,910.

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 $126,390 and $107,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Maserati Grecale by roughly $2,990 in fuel alone.

Both the Maserati Grecale and Toyota LandCruiser 300 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Maserati Grecale 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 9 in the Maserati Grecale and 10 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

The Maserati Grecale features a 11.9-inch touchscreen, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Maserati Grecale stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate 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.

The Maserati Grecale uses a Turbo petrol mild hybrid producing 221kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 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 221kW. In the real-world sprint, the Maserati Grecale is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Maserati Grecale measures 4,716mm long on a 2,888mm wheelbase, 264mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Maserati Grecale generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 600L in the Maserati Grecale and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 100L advantage.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,423/year for the Maserati Grecale and $3,021/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. That is a $598 annual difference in favour of the Maserati Grecale.

Estimated annual total: $2,423 (Maserati Grecale) vs $3,021 (Toyota LandCruiser 300). The Maserati Grecale saves you roughly $598 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years / 100,000km (Maserati Grecale) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 300). The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has longer coverage.