An imminent update for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series – bringing upgraded tech, adjusted equipment lists, but no exterior changes – has now been revealed in Japan.
The Toyota Gazoo Racing division has published images of the updated LandCruiser GR Sport, revealing the changes that have been made inside the full-sized off-roader’s cabin.
Toyota Australia previously confirmed last December the updated LandCruiser 300 Series will launch during the second quarter (April and June) of this year.
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GX and GXL’s 8.0-inch screen -
VX and up’s 12.3-inch screen
GX and GXL models are moving to a 7.0-inch instrument cluster screen and an 8.0-inch touchscreen, up from 4.2 inches for the former but down from 9.0 inches for the latter.
Despite the touchscreen shrinking in size, it also appears to have lost all of the hard shortcut buttons that used to flank it. There is, however, still a volume knob.
The smaller screen also brings with it wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as connected navigation services and over-the-air updates.
VX and up will stick with a 12.3-inch touchscreen but move to Toyota’s latest generation of infotainment.
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VX and up’s 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
They’ll also drop the 7.0-inch instrument display in favour of a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster.
They’ve now moved to the same climate control array as lesser models, indicating there’ll no longer be screen-based adjustment of these settings.
They also lose their CD player, though there’s now a HDMI port.
Also missing are most of the hard shortcut buttons for the infotainment, though there still remain physical switches for volume control plus a power button for the touchscreen. These now sit higher, just below the screen itself.
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GR Sport
Connected service functionality has been expanded to include remote air-conditioning operations, vehicle and trip information as well as alerts, all of which can be accessed through the myToyota Connect smartphone application.
The included subscription with a new LandCruiser will be 12 months, down from three years currently.
Across the range, the LandCruiser’s suite of safety features will be improved, with all variants gaining lane-centring assist and emergency steering assist (previously exclusive to the VX and above).
All variants are also set to gain Toyota’s emergency driving stop system. If the vehicle detects the driver is unresponsive, it’ll pull over safely by itself – provided the adaptive cruise control and lane-centring systems are active.
In addition to this, a safe exit system – which warns of approaching vehicles and cyclists – has been added to LandCruiser 300 variants with blind-spot monitoring (GXL and above), while the GXL also gains Toyota’s rear parking support brake feature that prevents low-speed collisions.
Minor grade-specific changes include LandCruiser GXs gaining a power-adjustable steering column, first-row LED interior lighting, and reverse camera guidelines.
The LandCruiser GXL now features faux-suede fabric upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat (with lumbar support), quad-zone climate control, a centre console cool box and a 40/20/40 split-folding second-row of seating, which includes a centre armrest.
Mid-range VXs will be equipped with an eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat and a power tailgate.
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Current LandCruiser 300 Series range
GR Sport examples will gain a tailgate puddle lamp, while the Sahara and Sahara VX are unchanged.
There are no changes to the LandCruiser’s twin-turbo 3.3-litre V6 diesel engine, which continues to produce 227kW and 700Nm, delivered to all four wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Toyota is yet to announce pricing for the 2025 LandCruiser 300 Series, with more information to be announced closer to its second-quarter launch.
The current 300 Series lineup starts from $96,991 before on-road costs for the base GX, and tops out at $145,791 before on-roads for the flagship Sahara ZX.
