Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sahara – A couple of weeks ago we drove a Toyota LandCruiser Sahara to Byron Bay for a wedding.
The LandCruiser is, as we all know, a big 4WD that loves to travel long distances in Australia. The Sahara was once the pinnacle model but now sits under the GR Sport and Sahara ZX.
Nonetheless its well-equipped and comfortable. It also comes with seven seats which proved a bonus at the wedding. It comfortably transported the groom, his three groomsman and a driver to the wedding. They all arrived in pristine condition.
The Sahara comes with heated and ventilated front seats as well as the outer middle row seats. The third row seats are power operated as is the tailgate. For the driver there is a bright Head up display. Infotainment includes twin rear head rest screens, which seems dated these days.
Overall it’s a comfortable and relatively spacious family 4WD Wagon.
Otherwise, the Sahara has the same 3.3L Twin Turbo V6 diesel engine that has power of 227kW at 4000rpm and torque of 700Nm available from 1600-2600rpm. This drives a permanent 4WD system through a smooth 10 speed automatic transmission.
Toyota LandCruiser Sahara is priced from $133,881 plus the usual costs.
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Toyota LandCruiser 300 | |
Model | Landcruiser Sahara |
| Model Price | $135,501 MLP* |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 Turbo Diesel Euro 5 |
| Drivetrain | 10 Sp Sports AT Dual range 4WD |
| Battery Capacity / type | N/A |
| Power | 227kW @ 4,000rpm |
| Torque | 700Nm @ 1,600 – 2,600rpm |
| Range (WLTP) / ADR | 1236KM |
| Economy on test | 10.5L/100K |
| Economy / efficiency | 8.9L/100km / 110L capacity |
| Fast Charge**/ Home | 5 mins refuel at petrol station |
| Safety | 5 Star ANCAP (tested Oct 2021) |
| CO2 Emissions | 235 g/km |
| 0-100kmh/Top Speed | TBA / 210km/h |
| Servicing | 12mth / 10,000km fixed price |
| Warranty | 5yr/ Unlimited km |
| Roadside Assist | 5Yr. conditional roadside assist |
*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges)
** Using a 350kW fast charger from 10-80%
Overall Rating | 88/100 SAHARA |
| Behind the Wheel | 8 |
| Comfort | 9 |
| Equipment | 9 |
| Performance | 9 |
| Ride and Handling | 9 |
| Practicality | 8 |
| Fit for Purpose | 9 |
| 4WD/Towing Capability* | 10 (4WD 5/5 Towing 5/5 ) |
| Technology/connectivity | 9 |
| Value for Money | 8 |
*Towing and AWD capability is measured against similar vehicles in the same class.
Dimensions | Sahara |
| Overall Length | 4980mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850mm |
| Width | 1980mm |
| Height | 1950mm |
| Wheels | 18×7.5 Alloy |
| Tyres | 265/65 R18 |
| Max ground clearance | Up to 245mm |
| Wading Depth | 800mm |
| Approach | 32 degrees |
| Rampover | TBA degrees |
| Departure angle | 25 degrees |
| Turning Circle KTK | 11.8m |
| Boot Capacity Min | 175L |
| Boot capacity Max | 1967L |
| Kerb Weight | 2630kg |
| Payload (kg) | 650kg |
| GVM (kg) | 3280kg |
| GCM | 6780kg |
| Towing Capacity | 3500kg |
| Tow Ball rating | 350kg |
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