Toyota LandCruiser 300 vs Lexus RX

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 starts from $97,990 before on-road costs, while the Lexus RX opens at $90,350. 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 $107,789 and $99,385 respectively.

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

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

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 10 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 8 in the Lexus RX.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Lexus RX gets a 14-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus RX counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Lexus Premium Sound audio and ambient lighting that the Toyota LandCruiser 300 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota LandCruiser 300 gets cloth upholstery while the Lexus RX offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 3-zone in the Lexus RX.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 uses a Diesel Twin-Turbo V6 producing 227kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Lexus RX responds with a Hybrid making 179kW and 221Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 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 Toyota LandCruiser 300 measures 4,980mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 90mm longer than the Lexus RX at 4,890mm (2,850mm wheelbase).

Boot space is 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 612L in the Lexus RX, 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 $3,021/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and $1,967/year for the Lexus RX. That is a $1,054 annual difference in favour of the Lexus RX.

Estimated annual total: $3,021 (Toyota LandCruiser 300) vs $1,967 (Lexus RX). 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: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 300) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus RX). The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus RX).