Polestar 4 vs Toyota LandCruiser 300
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 75
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 4 Aug 2026, price 6 Sep 2026
Polestar 4
25 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 no dataFrom
$78,500
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 200kW
- Energy use
- 16.8 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 526L
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Toyota LandCruiser 300
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$97,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- Diesel Twin-Turbo V6
- Power
- 227kW
- Economy
- 8.9 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 700L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 75, but the Polestar 4 is $19,490 cheaper
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$78,500RRP
- with the Toyota LandCruiser 300's standard kit: $78,500 (nothing to add)
$97,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor
$78,500
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $340 a week in repayments ($78,500 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Toyota LandCruiser 300 GX
$97,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $430 a week in repayments ($97,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Polestar 4 starts $19,490 lower on RRP.
The Polestar 4 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Toyota LandCruiser 300 does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$340/wk(≈$1,473/mo)
Estimate on the Polestar 4 at $78,500 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Polestar 4Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Polestar 4 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 92% for the Polestar 4 and 89% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Polestar 4, 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 Polestar 4 and 10 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the Polestar 4 and 6 on the Toyota LandCruiser 300.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Polestar 4
None open on our record
Toyota LandCruiser 300
- REC-006549 · published 26 Feb 2026Due to a Transmission Control Module (TCM) programming issue, the transmission may rev faster than intended causing a loss of motive power and transmission fluid to leak.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-005908 · published 27 Feb 2024Due to a design issue, the transmission control module may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2024
- REC-005409 · published 26 Apr 2022Due to a software issue, if the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system is turned off, it may not default to the ON setting the next time the vehicle is started.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2022
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.
How long to charge
100kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 200kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 200kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Polestar 4 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-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 Polestar 4 stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bowers & Wilkins 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 Polestar 4 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Polestar 4 uses a Electric Motor producing 200kW and 343Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed fixed gear to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.1 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 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Polestar 4 is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Polestar 4 measures 4,840mm long on a 2,999mm wheelbase, 140mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar 4 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 526L in the Polestar 4 and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 174L 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.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Polestar 4's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.6 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 Polestar 4 costs about $806 a year (16.8 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 (Polestar 4) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300).
Where each one leads
The Polestar 4: the lower starting price ($78,500 against $97,990).
The Toyota LandCruiser 300: more power (227kW against 200kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (700L against 526L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,500kg).
The Verdict
Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 75
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores 76 to the Polestar 4's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 29 points), value (Polestar 4 ahead by 14 points). Boot space with the seats up: 526L in the Polestar 4, 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$340/wk(≈$1,473/mo)
Estimate on the Polestar 4 at $78,500 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Polestar 4Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Polestar 4 and Toyota LandCruiser 300?
The Polestar 4 is the cheapest at $78,500 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Toyota LandCruiser 300 by $19,490.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Polestar 4 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025) and Toyota LandCruiser 300 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 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. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the largest boot at 700L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 makes the most power at 227kW. The Polestar 4 is quickest to 100km/h in 7.1s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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