Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid arrives in Australia with 457 hp — but not in the US or UK

Toyota has confirmed the Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid for Australia, launching mid-2026 with 457 hp and 790 Nm of torque — the highest output ever in the nameplate's history. The i-Force Max system pairs a twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 with an electric motor, delivering 20% more torque than the standard non-hybrid model. If you're in the US or UK, don't expect to order one anytime soon.

The powertrain

The i-Force Max setup already does duty in Toyota's Tundra pickup in the US, so the hardware is proven. All that power routes through a 10-speed automatic and a full-time four-wheel-drive system. Two grades are on offer in Australia: GR Sport, tuned for off-road use with electronic locking differentials and revised suspension, and the more comfort-focused Sahara ZX. Both start at AUD $113,000–$113,500 — roughly a AUD $6,500 premium over the equivalent petrol V6 trim.

One trade-off worth knowing: the hybrid battery occupies the space where a third-row seat would normally sit, so this version seats five only. Toyota also added a 1,500W power outlet in the rear load area, useful for running tools or equipment in the field. Electric power steering replaces the hydraulic setup of the standard model.

What US and UK buyers actually get

Neither the US nor UK market is in line for the Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid, per HiConsumption. US buyers who want the identical 457 hp i-Force Max powertrain can find it in the Lexus LX 700h, which starts above $115,000. The Land Cruiser 300 itself is not sold in the US at any trim level — American buyers get the smaller Land Cruiser 250 from around $57,000. The UK has no Land Cruiser 300 offering either, with the market served by the smaller LC250 or rivals like the Land Rover Defender and Range Rover.

Western Europe is similarly off the list. Toyota's EU Newsroom confirmed the LC300 Hybrid is limited to selected Eastern European markets from January 2026 — countries like Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. France, Germany, and Spain are not included.

The bigger picture

Toyota's rollout pattern is deliberate. In markets where the Lexus LX 700h already sells at a premium, Toyota appears content to keep the Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid away — avoiding direct internal competition. Australia, with its strong demand for heavy-duty off-roaders, gets the model without that conflict. For US and UK buyers who want the full-fat hybrid experience in a body-on-frame SUV, the Lexus LX 700h remains the only realistic path — at roughly twice the price of a Land Cruiser 250.