2026 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series review Australia (7 seater Sahara 4x4)

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But the LandCruiser 300 Series is also a lot of family car.

There are still six versions available, and I have to admit, I wasn't all that impressed by the last 300 Series I drove - the GR Sport:    • Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series review (deta...  

But this Sahara 7 seater makes a lot more sense, with great standard kit, three rows of seating (even if it is questionable just how good the third row is...) and still the same amazing diesel engine.

There's rumour of a hybrid model coming in 2026, but the brand just updated the model range, so I thought I'd revisit it before the petrol-electric model arrives.

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00:00 Toyota LC300 update
00:26 Is it the right price?
03:40 What are the best alternatives?
05:12 Is it the right size?
07:08 Interior
16:55 Under the bonnet
17:55 Driving
23:14 Efficiency
24:17 Is it safe?
25:42 Ownership
26:47 Verdict

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