Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid confirmed for Australia
Toyota Australia has confirmed its first LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid will be in local showrooms from 2026.
The automaker announced the hybrid will use a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine and electric motor in a parallel arrangement – meaning both the engine and the electric motor are able to provide drive to the wheels. According to the brand's Middle Eastern division, the system outputs are 341kW/790Nm.
Toyota Australia has not released any further details on the vehicle but has said the drivetrain offers more power and torque over the current LandCruiser 300's 227kW/700Nm 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel. Global specs indicate a 10-speed automatic will feature, aligning the LC300 Hybrid with the related Lexus LX700h.
It also said both hot and cold testing has taken place in the Middle East as part of the vehicle's development, claiming it is being engineered with 'true off-road capability and reliability front of mind'.
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The move follows Toyota's 'multi-pathway' approach to powertrains, with the Japanese brand receiving criticism for being slower than rivals to introduce its first battery-electric models.
'We have always said that Toyota aims to offer the right powertrains to suit our customers, and we are excited to introduce the first performance hybrid LandCruiser next year, which will offer a level of capability never before seen on our flagship four-wheel drive.'
It sees the LandCruiser beat rival Nissan Patrol in offering a hybrid, despite the Nissan setting an Australian sales record in 2024 with only a V8 petrol engine available locally in the ageing Y62 generation. The next-generation Y63 Nissan Patrol is due in Australia late next year or early 2027 with a more powerful twin-turbo V6 petrol engine.
More details on the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Hybrid will be revealed ahead of the vehicle's 2026 Australian launch.
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