Toyota has reintroduced the 2025 Land Cruiser 300 in India, bringing back its flagship SUV with updates for performance, off-road capability, and premium tech. Available now in two trims — ZX and the off-road focused GR-S — this model aims to cater to buyers wanting both luxury and rugged utility.
Price & Variants
The 2025 Land Cruiser 300 has an ex-showroom starting price of ₹2.31 crore for the ZX variant. The GR-S variant, which is more off-road oriented, is priced at ₹2.41 crore. These figures place the Land Cruiser among the most premium SUVs in India, with very few peers matching its combination of features, heritage, and off-road prowess.
Engine, Drivetrain & Performance
Under the hood, both variants (ZX and GR-S) use the same powerful 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 diesel engine that produces 309 hp and 700 Nm torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission. Full-time 4WD is standard across trims.
The GR-S adds features to enhance off-road performance, like front and rear differential locks, and a limited-slip differential at the rear. It also has terrain modes, crawl control, hill-descent control, hill-start assist, and an improved multi-terrain monitor system. ZX gets a more luxury focus, but off-road tech is still strong.
Dimensions & Exterior Design
Length, width, height and ground clearance differ slightly between trims. For instance, the ZX variant is about 4,985 mm long, ~1,980 mm wide and ~1,980 mm tall. The GR-S is slightly shorter and wider in places (≈4,960 mm length, ≈1,990 mm width) and maintains similar wheelbase (~2,850 mm) and ground clearance (~240 mm).
Exterior styling is imposing. The front grille is large and upright; the ZX gets a four-slat chrome/silver grille while GR-S uses a more aggressive honeycomb design. All lighting is LED, with sequential indicators. GR-S adds blacked-out accents, sportier bumpers and wheels, and GR badging. Colour options include Precious White Pearl and Attitude Black. Interior themes differ — neutral beige/black in ZX, black & dark red in GR-S.
Interior Features & Comfort
Inside, the 2025 Land Cruiser offers very high levels of comfort. It has a large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The instrument cluster is fully digital. There’s four-zone climate control, sunroof, ventilated front and rear seats, 8-way powered driver seat with manual lumbar adjust, and a cool box under the front centre armrest.
Safety and driver-assistance tech have been upgraded. Both trims get Level-2 ADAS as standard, which includes adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure alert, and adaptive headlights. The Land Cruiser also offers a 360-degree camera, ten airbags, and connected car tech like remote AC control, geo-fencing etc.
Off-Road Capability & Handling
The GR-S trim is specially outfitted for tougher terrain. Besides differential locks, limited slip differential at the rear, it includes terrain modes, crawl control, hill-descent and hill-start assist. These features make it much more capable off-road than many SUVs, particularly in rough terrains. ZX is more road-oriented but still retains some strong off-road capability.
Ride quality is expected to be premium: adaptive suspension, comfortable seating, insulation, etc. Ground clearance (~240 mm) further helps with rough roads or off-ramps. Steering, comfort, and stability are tuned for both highway comfort and off-road control.
Colours & Trim Differentiation
Two main exterior colours (Precious White Pearl, Attitude Black) are offered. GR-S has more aggressive styling elements: black alloy wheels, GR badges, darker themes inside and out. ZX offers a more luxury-focus with lighter interior and more comfort touches. Interior themes vary per trim.
Pros & What Might Be a Drawback
On the plus side, the 2025 Land Cruiser 300 offers unmatched off-road tech, powerful engine torque, luxury interiors, and strong safety/ADAS features. For buyers wanting a flagship, status SUV that can handle rough terrain and offer comfort, it is one of the few that check all boxes.
On the downside, the price is very high (₹2.31-2.41 crore), running & maintenance costs will be significant, fuel efficiency may be poor (diesel V6, large size), and servicing/parts might be costly. Also, it’s a large vehicle, so handling in tight city spaces, parking, or narrow roads may be challenging.
Conclusion
The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is a bold statement of what true luxury off-roading looks like in the modern era. It blends hardcore capability (especially in the GR-S variant) with upscale comfort, premium tech, and Toyota’s proven reliability. If you have a budget in the ₹2-2.5 crore range and want a vehicle that delivers both in status and performance — especially off the beaten path — this Land Cruiser will likely be one of the top picks.