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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Toyota Land Cruiser LC 300 Hybrid revealed: Most powerful LC ever with 475 hp!
Japanese Automaker Toyota has revealed the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 Hybrid in the Australian markets. The SUV features a new petrol-hybrid powertrain delivering a combined output of 457 hp, making it the most powerful Land Cruiser ever. The Japanese automaker has also refreshed the Land Cruiser 300 with subtle design enhancements and features. The new Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid is scheduled to launch in Australia in the first half of 2026, with other markets to follow. There is no confirmation on when TKM ( Toyota Kirloskar Motor ) will bring the LC 300 petrol hybrid to India. Talking about the new hybrid powertrain, the new Hybrid LC gets a newly developed 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine , coupled with an electric motor in a parallel hybrid setup. Together, this configuration delivers a combined output of 457 hp and 790 nm of torque. It comes paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and also gets 4x4. The same engine also does the job in the Lexus LX 700h luxury SUV. In addition to the new petrol-hybrid powertrain, the Land Cruiser 300 hybrid features a few subtle design revisions when compared to the regular model. It features a redesigned front bumper and a slightly enlarged air intake, along with HEV-specific badging on the boot lid. These cosmetic tweaks are limited to the hybrid model, as the GR Sport variant, despite sharing the same hybrid powertrain retains its original exterior design. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ductless Air Conditioners Are Selling Like Crazy [See Why] Keep Cool Click Here Undo VinFast VF7, VF6 Review: Good for India or not?| TOI Auto Moving inside, the changes are minimal. The most notable update is a revised digital instrument cluster that includes hybrid-specific displays and graphics. The infotainment system also sees an upgrade, now featuring a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen. In the boot area, it now gets a 1,500-watt power outlet. Talking about the model available in India, it's available in two variants - ZX and GR-S, priced from Rs 2.31 crores (ex-showroom). The SUV is powered by a 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 diesel engine, generating 309 hp and 700 Nm of peak torque. This powerhouse is mated to a 10-speed automatic torque converter transmission, sending power to all four wheels via a full-time 4WD system. Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Toyota Land Cruiser 300: Check out 5 key highlights of the updated SUV
The new Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid houses a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine. Toyota has introduced the new Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid for the Australian market, making it the most powerful version of the long-standing SUV to date. Known for its legacy of reliability and off-road capability, the Land Cruiser now takes a step forward with electrified performance. Here's a closer look at five key aspects of the new hybrid variant, often referred to informally as the LC 400. The new Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid doesn't reinvent the wheel but builds on the strengths of the existing model by adding more power and improved efficiency. It's a logical step for Toyota as it navigates stricter emissions norms globally, especially in markets like Australia, Japan, and potentially India. While the changes are largely mechanical and subtle in terms of design, the LC 400 reflects the evolving identity of the Land Cruiser as it enters the era of electrification, without compromising its core utility. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 20 Jun 2025, 13:49 PM IST
Forbes
a day ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
Three Ruggest 2025 SUVS, Tested
Love 'em or hate 'em, SUVs are here to stay and if you've got a brood, a trade or otherwise love that king-of-the-road flavor, here are three worthy big guys I've recently tested. None are cheap, but all are worth the coin and can not only dish it out, but take it, too. 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser The 2025 Land Cruiser combines the best of what fans love about SUVs - it's great-looking, it's big but not gargantuan and it takes off like a shot. Its mileage is even decent for an SUV at 23 MPG city/highway combined. After apparently disappearing from the U.S. market, the Toyota Land Cruiser made its return in 2024 with a new design, modern features, and a downsized body. There are no updates for 2025, but the First Edition trim has been discontinued. My tester, the Wagon Hybrid, starts at $61,470, topping out at $70,164 with all options and delivery charge. 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser The interior of the 2025 Land Cruiser leans more rugged-chic than ultra-luxury—expect plush leather or SofTex-trimmed seats in higher trims, with heated and ventilated fronts, soft-touch surfaces and wood or contrast stitching accents. The cockpit features a modern infotainment setup—either an 8‑inch or available 12.3‑inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto—surrounded by straightforward, durable controls ideal for off‑road life. It's a cozy, well‑appointed cabin that blends comfort with functional toughness. All trims come equipped with Toyota's newest infotainment system, which includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, USB-C charging ports, and a wireless phone charging pad. Buyers can also opt for a 14-speaker JBL premium audio system and onboard Wi-Fi for added convenience and entertainment. The 2025 Land Cruiser uses a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder hybrid system, producing a combined 326 horsepower. It pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel-drive system that includes a locking center differential, low-range gearing, crawl control and hill-descent control. That takes some of the rock-and-roll away from your off-roading, but it's still a rollicking ride in the dirt or gravel. Though torque delivery is strong, the small battery limits electric boost at times. Ride quality is smooth and noticeably quieter than rivals. Cargo space is generous for the segment, with room for 17 carry-on suitcases behind the rear seats and up to 31 when the second row is folded down. 2025 Lexus GX 500 The 2025 Lexus GX 550 may be one of the most perfect SUVs Lexus has ever made. It's large but not elephantine. Its body corners are sharp and tight, each with definable beginnings and endings, unlike the bloblike appearance of some SUVs. It's got three rows of seats and should feel like a Brontosaurus, but the drive is loose and nimble. Let's have a look. The GX got the go-over snout to tail last year, with six grades on the menu - Premium, Premium+, Luxury, Luxury+ (my tester), Overtrail, and Overtrail+. The estimated MSRP for my tester, as equipped, is $84,395. It's about as 2025 as it gets with its stylish triple-beam LED headlamps, smart LED foglamps, outside mirrors with puddle lamps and automatic power-extending running board. (The kiddos always love those, as do those of shorter stature.) Also included are a power rear door with kick Sensor, tow hitch receiver and a dynamic SkyTM panorama glass roof. It looks elegant but also ready-for-business, and I liked it as soon as I saw it despite its vaguely Land Rover-ish flavor. 2025 Lexus GX 500 It's got a soothing, muted interior, elegantly appointed furnishings and feels like fine hotel, in a good way. What I especially appreciated was that anything I could think of to look for was there, like adjusting my seat quickly to an ideal position, choosing different engine modes when it occurred to me, paddle shifters which I didn't know where there but which worked incredibly well, and more. I would feel comfortable picking up a VIP, beloved family or other important passengers in the GX because of its quiet, its plushness and comfy seats. A 14-inch touchscreen display, multiple USB-C connection ports and a charging table come with. The climate system worked as it should and the sound of the Mark Levinson® 21-speaker Premium Surround Sound System was sweetly sublime. I was frustrated, however, as I have been with so many Lexii, with my inability to quickly suss what did what in the guts of the software. I have now spent several days with the vehicle so I can make the tech do as I wish, but it took us a while to get there. Inside, it's a pleasure to either drive or to hang out in with a book or a laptop or a partner. You roll on 22-in. x 7.5-in. six-twin-spoke alloy wheels with Dark Gray Metallic and machined finish. A limited-slip locking differential comes with, assisting in off-road or snowy endeavors. The outgoing V-8's been replaced with a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6 delivering 349 horsepower and 479 pounds-feet of torque. It's plenty powerful - you can tow up to 6,655 pounds - but mileage is a fairly feeble 16 MPG in urban areas, 20 highway, 16 combined. A hybrid is coming, says Lexus. The 10-speed automatic shift is silk-smooth, and 4WD is standard, all the time. Driving modes are ECO, Comfort, Normal, Sport S, Sport S+ and Custom. I made jaunts of about 50 miles as soon as I got the vehicle and was immediately impressed with the sharpness of all controls from pedal to steering to braking as I rolled through towns and highways. I kept it in 'ECO' mode as much as I could but I was also in a fair hurry and I love to mash pedal, so there went my mileage. That said, it's a pleasure to drive a vehicle that can respond in kind to your wishes, especially a big guy like this. I was surprised at how elegant the vehicle looked as I emerged from stores, rather than ferocious, because I felt ferocious in the GX. Visibility was particularly good. The third-row seats are best for children, not grown adults. 2025 Nissan Armada The 2025 Nissan Armada sheds some of its dated styling with a fresh, squared-off design that's both modern and imposing. At over 209 inches long and nearly 5,900 pounds, it's a full-size beast with bold new LED lighting, a massive grille, and sculpted metal that screams presence on the road. Inside, the redesign pays off with upscale materials, optional massaging front seats, and real upgrades to comfort and finish. Twin 14.3-inch screens dominate the dash, running Google Built-In and paired with a Klipsch 12-speaker audio system, wireless charger, and available second-row captain's chairs. It's far more refined than past models and offers seating for up to eight. Under the hood, that new V6 delivers strong numbers but don't expect a hybrid or electric version just yet. Fuel economy is rated at 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway in 2WD models, but it's a slight improvement over the previous V8's figures and real-world drivers are reporting closer to 17–18 mpg combined. 2025 Nissan Armada The new turbocharged V6 replaces the old V8, delivering strong acceleration with a slightly improved fuel economy of up to 20 mpg highway. Steering is light, ride quality is plush, and acceleration feels surprisingly quick for something this size. It's still a big truck underneath, but handling is tidy and highway cruising is serene. Massive, handsome and much more refined than before, the 2025 Armada is a luxury cruise ship on wheels. Just don't expect class-leading cargo space behind the third row—or a hybrid badge anytime soon.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid revealed as the most powerful LC ever, packs 451 bhp
Toyota has taken the wraps off the new hybrid variant of the Land Cruiser 300 SUV for the Australian market. This is the most powerful iteration of the Land Cruiser ever, with 451 bhp on tap from a turbo-petrol hybrid setup, more than the twin-turbo diesel, which was previously the most powerful iteration. The new hybrid is the most powerful iteration of the Land Cruiser ever, with 451 bhp on tap from a turbo-petrol hybrid setup, more than the twin-turbo diesel, which was previously the most powerful iteration. Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid: Specifications The new Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid gets the new 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine paired with an electric starter motor generator in a parallel hybrid arrangement tuned for a combined output of 451 bhp and 790 Nm of peak torque. This is the same powertrain that's available on the Lexus LX700h SUV. Power is sent to all four wheels via the 10-speed automatic transmission on the hybrid model. In contrast, the Land Cruiser 300 diesel draws power from a 3.3-litre turbocharged V6 engine tuned for 304 bhp and 700 Nm of peak torque. Also check these Cars Find more Cars Toyota Land Cruiser 3346 cc 3346 cc Diesel Diesel ₹ 2.31 Cr Compare View Offers Mercedes-Benz G-Class 3982 cc 3982 cc Diesel Diesel ₹ 2.55 Cr Compare View Offers Audi RS Q8 3996 cc 3996 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 2.49 Cr Compare View Offers UPCOMING Nissan Patrol 2825 cc 2825 cc Diesel Diesel ₹ 2 Cr Alert Me When Launched UPCOMING Toyota Land Cruiser 250 2998 cc 2998 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 1 Cr Alert Me When Launched Mahindra BE 6 79 kWh 79 kWh 682 km 682 km ₹ 18.90 Lakhs Compare View Offers Also Read : Toyota Glanza & Hyryder get early-bird festive offers. Buy now, pay later & benefits worth ₹1 lakh The new Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid uses a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine paired with an electric starter motor generator in a parallel hybrid arrangement tuned for a combined output of 451 bhp and 790 Nm Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid: Exterior Changes Visually, the Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid gets subtle changes over the pure-petrol model. This includes a slightly larger air intake at the front with a different bumper, and new HEV badges on the exterior to denote its hybrid powertrain. The LC 300 Hybrid is also available in the GR Sport guise in Australia, which comes with a bolder grille with the larger 'Toyota' branding, which remains unchanged visually. Inside, the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid continues with the same set of features as the standard model. The digital instrument console does get new graphics and hybrid-specific readings, while the infotainment system is a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen unit. The LC 300 Hybrid also gets a new 1,500-watt power outlet in the boot space. Toyota Land Cruiser 300 In India The new Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid will go on sale in Australia soon, and will make it to other markets as well. It'll be interesting to see if the hybrid version makes it to the Indian market, and will particularly work well for markets like Delhi-NCR, where regulations restrict the vehicle life of a diesel to 10 years. The Land Cruiser 300 on sale in India is currently priced at ₹2.31 crore for the ZX and ₹2.41 crore for the GR Sport variants. All prices are ex-showroom. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date:
Herald Sun
2 days ago
- Herald Sun
Northland shopping centre Land Cruiser stolen from Ivanhoe East home
Don't miss out on the headlines from Police & Courts. Followed categories will be added to My News. The owner of the stolen 4WD that ploughed through Northland joked with his family the vehicle was his as he watched the shocking scenes unfold on a TV news bulletin. Shoppers were forced to run for their lives as the Toyota Land Cruiser sped through the Preston shopping centre about 4pm Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction. 'I jokingly said to my family while watching it on TV… 'that's my car',' he said. 'I recognised the wheels and the trim. I wasn't sure, but it looked like my car because that model has got certain alloys on it that are different.' The owner, who doesn't want to be identified, said he was stunned when police called minutes later to tell him the vehicle that had sped just metres from terrified shoppers was in fact his. 'No more than half an hour later the police rang and said they'd found it,' he said. Police allege an electronic key reprogramming tool was used to steal the car from outside the man's home on King St in Ivanhoe East on June 2. 'It was taken from the street about 50m from my bedroom and I didn't hear anything,' the man told the Herald Sun on Thursday. 'No alarm went off, nothing. Not only that, I had a steering wheel lock.' The white 2016 Land Cruiser was found dumped on Wednesday afternoon on Beavers Rd in Northcote, about 6km away from Northland. Police arrested a 27-year-old East Melbourne man at a Hoddle Street home about 8.30am on Thursday. He was charged with an array of offences including theft of a motor vehicle, driving whilst disqualified and reckless conduct endangering life. The man said he had noticed a significant rise in car thefts in Ivanhoe East and surrounds. 'We've been living here for 25 years and lately it's just crazy,' he said. 'Just in this street there's been three car thefts. 'They want high-end cars if they can get them.' It comes after new data released by the Crime Statistics Agency on Thursday revealed motor vehicle theft in Victoria was at its highest levels since 2002. 'More than one in five cars are stolen in circumstances where the owner reports retaining their keys,' a Victoria Police statement read. 'This has coincided with an increase in offenders using electronic devices capable of programming or mimicking keys to steal cars. 'Holdens, Toyotas, and Subarus with push start technology are the most targeted cars using this methodology. 'In the last month, these makes have been stolen at two to three times the rate of the previous five years.' Police have urged owners of cars with push start technology, including Land Cruisers manufactured after 2012, to adopt 'preventative measures' to deter thieves, such as an on-board diagnostic port lock, which prevents an offender connecting a reprogramming device to the car. Read related topics: Northland
