Toyota Land Cruiser: The Lexus LX 500d debuted ahead of the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300, which was expected to debut first in India. The premium Toyota Land Rover LC300 is the Lexus LX 500d, which was introduced at a price of Rs. 2.82 crores. Therefore, it fetches a premium of Rs. 65 lakh over the Land Cruiser’s Rs. 2.17 crore price tag.
Despite having a similar exteriors, their interiors and design are very different. The front grille on the Land Rover is narrower and expected to be easier on the eyes than the already boxy Lexus. Toyota offers fewer technologically advanced features than Lexus because it only has one infotainment screen and no second screen like Lexus.
Toyota Land Cruiser 2023 first buyer in India
Bookings for the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 started a long time ago, but due to the high demand globally, Toyota has only just started delivering the vehicle in India. In Maharashtra, the first owner of a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser in India received the SUV.
The TNGA-F platform-based LC300 still features a ladder frame, in contrast to Range Rover, its major rival, which switched to a monocoque design years ago. Since Toyota has maintained its rugged dependability, it will probably perform better off-road than its more contemporary competitors. The more recent model has lost over 200 kg after a rigorous weight-loss program.
| Engine | 3346 cc |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Drive Type | AWD INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT |
| Fuel | Diesel |
Performance has improved significantly with the addition of a new 3.3L turbo-diesel engine with 304 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque, a 10-speed transmission, and a 4X4. particularly in contrast to the outdated 4.5-litre turbo diesel V8. In contrast to the USA, where there is simply a twin-turbo V6 petrol engine with 410 bhp, India only offers this one powertrain.
Pricing and rivals in India
The Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 has dimensions of 4,985mm in length, 1,980mm in width, 1,945mm in height, and a 2,850mm wheelbase. The 230mm of ground clearance is more than plenty. A 12.3″ touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, heated front seats, a 14-speaker JBL audio system, and a single-pane sunroof are available as features and creature comforts. The safety net also incorporates level-2 ADAS systems. Precious White Pearl, Super White, Dark Red Mica Metallic, Attitude Black, and Dark Blue Mica are the available colours. There are other colour options besides those for the outside. Toyota provides customers with three interior colour choices: Beige, Black, and Black & Red.
Similar to India, Australia is an RHD market, and prices for the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 range from AUD 99,422 (about Rs. 55.99 lakh) for the base GX trim to AUD 152,722 (roughly Rs. 86 lakh) for the Sahara ZX. The same top-spec car with the same powertrain costs Rs. 2.17 Cr in India (ex-sh), which is more than 2.5 times what it does in Australia.
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