Toyota Australia has confirmed the price for the 300 Series Performance Hybrid: $156,060 for the GR Sport and $156,810 for the Sahara ZX, both arriving mid-2026. That puts both grades above the existing diesel line-up.
The powertrain is Toyota's i-FORCE MAX system, a twin-turbo 3.4-litre V6 petrol-electric unit making 341kW and 790Nm combined. That's 114kW and 90Nm more than the current 3.3-litre turbo-diesel, and the highest output ever seen in a LandCruiser sold here. It isn't the efficiency-focused hybrid you know from the Camry or RAV4. Toyota Australia's Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations, John Pappas, was direct on that at the announcement, describing the system as designed around performance, whether the job is serious off-road work or hauling a caravan or horse float. The i-FORCE MAX unit is already proven in the Tundra in other markets, and Toyota is leaning on that record as it brings the technology into the LandCruiser family.
At a Glance
- GR Sport priced from $156,060, Sahara ZX from $156,810, both arriving mid-2026
- i-FORCE MAX twin-turbo 3.4-litre V6 petrol-electric system produces 341kW and 790Nm combined
- 114kW and 90Nm more than the current turbo-diesel, making this the most powerful LandCruiser sold in Australia
- GR Sport gets front and rear diff locks plus electronically controlled E-KDSS suspension; Sahara ZX retains a rear Torsen LSD
- Both grades covered by Toyota's five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty and capped-price servicing
What changes with the hybrid system
The i-FORCE MAX brings changes beyond the engine bay. Electric power steering replaces the hydraulic setup used in the diesel 300 Series, a move that will start some debate among off-road purists, though Toyota's engineering around the platform suggests the calibration has been worked hard.
You also get a 200V/1500W rear auxiliary power outlet, which is handy if you run camp accessories or tools in the field. The rear seat moves to a 40/20/40 split.
What makes a 300 Series a 300 Series stays put. Full-time four-wheel drive, Multi-Terrain Select and adaptive variable suspension carry across to both hybrid grades. The GR Sport leans further into off-road work with front and rear diff locks alongside the electronically controlled E-KDSS suspension. The Sahara ZX takes the road-biased route with its rear Torsen limited-slip differential.
Inside and on the spec sheet
Neither grade is short on equipment. Both arrive with leather-accented trim, heated and ventilated front and outer rear seats, a 12.3-inch infotainment display and a 14-speaker JBL audio system. The Sahara ZX adds dual rear-seat entertainment screens, which matters if your family covers serious distances. Toyota's five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty and capped-price servicing programme apply to both models.
Where it sits in the market
The pricing places both hybrid grades at the top of the 300 Series range, and above most of the premium four-wheel drive segment. Whether the premium over the diesel stacks up depends on what you use the vehicle for. If you tow often or push the LandCruiser hard in tough terrain, the extra torque and power is a concrete argument. If most of your kilometres are on road and the diesel's output suits you, the case is less clear.
Toyota has shown that the next chapter for the LandCruiser nameplate isn't a retreat from performance in the name of electrification. The 300 Series Performance Hybrid is the quickest, most capable LandCruiser Australia has seen, and with a mid-year arrival you'll be weighing diesel against hybrid in the showroom before the year is out.
