Nissan ARIYA vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Nissan ARIYA and Toyota LandCruiser 300 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2022. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Nissan ARIYA and 89% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Nissan ARIYA, against 6 on the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Nissan ARIYA and 10 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

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 Nissan ARIYA 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 Nissan ARIYA stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, 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.

Interior trim differs: the Nissan ARIYA gets nappa leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The Nissan ARIYA uses a Electric producing 160kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 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 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Nissan ARIYA is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Nissan ARIYA measures 4,595mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 385mm 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 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 234L 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.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Nissan ARIYA's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 11.5 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Nissan ARIYA costs about $888 a year (18.5 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: 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Nissan ARIYA), no data (Toyota LandCruiser 300).

Where each one leads

The Nissan ARIYA: the lower starting price ($55,840 against $97,990).

The Toyota LandCruiser 300: more power (227kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (700L against 466L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 750kg).

The Verdict

Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 73

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores 76 to the Nissan ARIYA's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 37 points), value (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 21 points), performance (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 17 points). Boot space with the seats up: 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

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