Toyota Land Cruiser GR Sport 300 Series 2022 review: LC300 snapshot

EXPERT RATING
8.5

Likes

Incredible all-round capability
Less painted plastic makes it tougher than other LC300s
e-KDSS active swaybars for ultimate off-road chops

Dislikes

In a few ways you’re paying more for less over Sahara
No 7 seat option
Malcolm Flynn

Editor

2 min read

The GR Sport is a new adventure-flavoured trim level in the new LandCruiser LC300 line-up, which sits almost alongside the more luxury-focused Sahara ZX at the very top of the range. It’s advertised at $137,790 (MSRP). 

You could choose the Sahara for $6,600 less, or move up to the Sahara ZX for an extra $1000.

The GR Sport’s adventure philosophy shift from the Sahara’s luxury means black details and the classic TOYOTA uppercase badge on the grille, a bunch of GR badging, but also a bunch of unpainted plastic to make it more rugged when you’re off-road

It’s also only got five seats - trimmed with black or black and red leather - and loses the Sahara’s rear seat screens, which makes it ideal for mounting a fridge and a set of drawers in the boot for touring. 

Further supporting this notion are front and rear diff locks, and it’s the only model to get the clever e-KDSS active swaybar system for allowing more suspension travel on rough terrain.

Like all LC300 trim levels, the GR Sport is fitted with the new 227kW/700Nm 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 diesel, with an official fuel consumption figure of 8.9L/100km.

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Toyota Landcruiser 2022: Lc300 Gr-S (4X4)

Engine Type Twin Turbo V6, 3.3L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 8.9L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $122,540 - $140,910
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$109,155
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$57,990
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$220,000
Back when all cars burned fuel and couldn't drive themselves, Mal was curing boredom by scanning every car his parents' VB Commodore drove past. His childhood appreciation for the car world exploded during a three-year stint in the US, and serious questions were asked when he spent a good chunk of his uni career perfecting lap times at Wakefield Park. Mal got his big break scooping the VE II Commodore, before a stint at Overlander magazine and kicking off his online career with The Motor Report in its heyday. These days he's exactly the same height as Michael Schumacher and uses his powers for good at the helm of CarsGuide's editorial team. Mal proudly shuns brand allegiance and counts three young kids, an EH Holden, NA MX-5, KE20 Corolla, W116 Mercedes-Benz and the world's most versatile Toyota Echo among his personal stable. He also craves a Subaru Vortex, so get in touch if you know where to find one.  
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