MG MGS5 vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the MG MGS5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the MG MGS5 and 89% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

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.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The MG MGS5 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 MG MGS5 stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The MG MGS5 uses a Electric Motor producing 125kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD 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 all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the clear power advantage at 227kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG MGS5 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The MG MGS5 measures 4,476mm long on a 2,730mm wheelbase, 504mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota LandCruiser 300 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 453L in the MG MGS5 and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 247L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 2,750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 turns in a 11.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG MGS5's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG MGS5 costs about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/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.

Warranty: 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300).

Where each one leads

The MG MGS5: the longer warranty (10 years against 5).

The Toyota LandCruiser 300: more power (227kW against 125kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (700L against 453L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 750kg).

The Verdict

Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 72

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores 76 to the MG MGS5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 38 points), performance (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 22 points). Boot space with the seats up: 453L in the MG MGS5, 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Warranty: 10 years on the MG MGS5, 5 on the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

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