Offloader Strongest Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Launched..First-time V6 Hybrid
Jun 17, 2025
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Land Cruiser, which debuted in 1958 in the North American market with a two-door short body, has a reputation as an off-roader for its perfect run of all terrain over the years. It has evolved into a V6 hybrid power train to match the new era by inheriting this tradition of land cruisers.
The Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid combines strong performance, legendary frequency performance, and redesigned fuel efficiency.The power train is equipped with a hybrid system in a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine, producing a maximum output of 457 horsepower and a maximum torque of 790 Nm. The power train is the same as the LX700h, a hybrid model of Lexus LX introduced in Korea earlier this year.
For existing North American specifications, it sold a single 2.4-liter gasoline hybrid powertrain that emits 330 horsepower. Instead of a hybrid powertrain, Japan has launched a 2.8-liter turbo diesel with 204 horsepower and a 2.7-liter gasoline powertrain with 163 horsepower.
The Land Cruiser 300 exterior has been upgraded with a sleek rectangular LED headlight reminiscent of FJ62. The square body design is similar to the existing land cruiser. The A-pillar was pushed further back to not only complement the appearance, but also to gain an external view on the trail. The full overhang was also reduced, further improving accessibility.
The interior is composed of various convenience safety equipment, unlike the retro appearance such as a 12.3-inch infotainment display, digital instrument panel, JBL premium sound system, and Toyota teammate ADAS. The only flaw is that the electronic gear knob is not applied while emphasizing the retro design.
Double wishbone front suspension with newly developed twin tube shock absorber is combined with multi-link rear suspension with coil spring. To provide an improved sense of steering and to equip additional safety and convenience features, Land Cruiser is equipped with electric power steering.
All models have front and rear 17-inch disc brakes. All grades are equipped with trailer hitch as standard, with a towing capacity of up to 2700kg.As an authentic off-roader SUV, it is combined with a 4WD system with a center differential, electric rear differential lock and Torsen LSD.
It also provides six driving modes with a multi-terrain select system for convenience when driving off-road.Electronic locking rear differential is the default specification for all land crushers. Distribute 50/50 power to the rear wheels for improved traction control even on rough terrain.
Prices start at $60,000 (about 80 million won) for the basic type. High-end trim is expected to exceed 100 million won.
Editor Kim Tae-jin, tj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
