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Toyota Land Cruiser demand and hybrid expansion

Overview

Toyota’s Land Cruiser series continues to face significant supply constraints and high demand. In Japan, the Land Cruiser FJ has seen such rapid interest that many dealerships have suspended new orders, while the Land Cruiser 70 has suspended production. The Land Cruiser 300 faces a backlog of existing contracts, whereas the Land Cruiser 250 remains available with gasoline models seeing estimated delivery times of three to five months. All these models maintain high resale value predictions. Toyota is expanding the Land Cruiser 300 series through hybrid technology. On 9 September 2026, Toyota Vietnam introduced the Land Cruiser 300 HEV, imported from Japan and priced from 4.71 billion VND. The HEV features a 3.5L V6 twin-turbo engine paired with an electric motor, producing 457 horsepower and 790 Nm of torque. This system achieves a fuel consumption rate of 10 liters per 100 km, a 22.7% reduction over the gasoline version. Following the Vietnamese launch, Toyota announced that the Land Cruiser 300 hybrid powertrain will debut in the Japanese market on 1 October 2026. Available in ZX and GR SPORT trims, the Japanese hybrid system produces 457 horsepower and 80.6 kgf・m of torque. While the hybrid system increases vehicle weight by approximately 170 kg and reduces fuel tank capacity to 68 liters, it maintains a water-wading capability of 700 mm due to its sealed high-voltage battery. Toyota has designed the powertrain to allow the internal combustion engine to operate independently if the hybrid system encounters a serious failure. The Japanese lineup also includes a revised GX trim featuring a 3.3-liter V6 twin-turbo diesel engine producing 307 horsepower, optimized for off-road utility with standard front and rear electric differential locks.

Entities

Toyota · Vietnam · Land Cruiser FJ · Land Cruiser 300 · Toyota Vietnam

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Toyota Land Cruiser 300 introduces first hybrid powertrain

    Toyota is introducing the first hybrid powertrain to the Land Cruiser 300 series in Japan, featuring a 457 hp V6 hybrid system alongside updated diesel options and new Modellista customization kits.

  2. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Toyota Land Cruiser 300 HEV launches in Vietnam at 4.71 billion VND

    Toyota Vietnam has launched the Land Cruiser 300 HEV, the first hybrid version of the model in the country, starting at 4.71 billion VND with 457 horsepower.

  3. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Toyota Land Cruiser series faces high demand and supply shortages

    Toyota's Land Cruiser series faces high demand and supply shortages in Japan, with the new FJ model seeing orders suspended and the 70 and 300 models facing extreme scarcity.

  4. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Toyota launches Land Cruiser FJ SUV manufactured in Thailand

    Toyota has launched the Land Cruiser FJ, a rugged, Thailand-made SUV. Priced around 1.28 million Baht in Thailand and 1.19 billion VND in Vietnam, it features a 2.7L engine and off-road capabilities.

  5. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Toyota Land Cruiser 300 adopts new 457 hp hybrid powertrain

    Toyota is updating the Land Cruiser 300 with a new 457-horsepower i-Force Max hybrid system, replacing the gasoline V6 engine in the Japanese market.

  6. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid faces high markups in Vietnam

    The Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid is expected in Vietnam by September 2026, with dealerships reportedly requesting markups of 700 to 900 million VND for early delivery.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Toyota Vietnam recalls 699 Land Cruiser 300 models

    Toyota Vietnam is recalling 699 Land Cruiser 300 vehicles due to potential transmission oil leaks or power loss, which may increase accident or fire risks.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Toyota South Africa launches hybrid Land Cruiser 300 models

    Toyota South Africa has launched new hybrid Land Cruiser 300 models featuring a 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol hybrid powertrain designed for improved efficiency and off-road capability.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Toyota SUV interest grows with Land Cruiser FJ and Tj Cruiser

    Toyota's Land Cruiser FJ has seen high demand in Japan since its 2026 launch, while interest remains in the versatile Tj Cruiser concept car.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid 2026 debuts in Indonesia

    Toyota debuted the 2026 Land Cruiser Hybrid in Indonesia, combining a 457 hp V6 hybrid powertrain with heavy-duty off-road capabilities and 4WD.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Toyota Launches Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid EV at Indonesia Auto Show

    Toyota’s Indonesian arm unveiled the Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid EV (VX‑R and GR Sport) at GIIAS 2026, featuring a 3.5 L V6 twin‑turbo and electric motor for 457 hp, marking the model’s 75‑year anniversary.

  12. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Toyota Philippines holds inaugural Legacy Experience auto showcase in Laguna

    Toyota Motor Philippines launches its first Legacy Experience event (July 31‑Aug 2) in Santa Rosa, featuring test drives of the new Land Cruiser FJ and Hilux, car‑club displays, aftermarket booths and giveaways

  13. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Toyota launches 1.2 billion‑dong Land Cruiser FJ SUV in Vietnam

    Toyota Vietnam launched the Land Cruiser FJ SUV at 1.2 billion VND, featuring a 2.7 L engine, new chassis and upgraded equipment, prompting debate over its pricing versus the Fortuner and Suzuki Jimny.

  14. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Toyota launches new Land Cruiser FJ compact SUV in Philippines and Vietnam

    Toyota starts sales of the new compact Land Cruiser FJ in the Philippines and previews the model in Vietnam, where it arrives with a VND 1.198 trillion price tag and advanced off‑road features.

  15. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Toyota launches new Land Cruiser FJ in the Philippines

    Toyota Motor Philippines started selling the all‑new Land Cruiser FJ, a compact SUV with a 2.7 L engine, six‑speed auto, part‑time 4WD and off‑road features, offered in TX and VX trims.

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