- Toyota is reportedly updating the Land Cruiser 300 with tech and safety improvements.
- The refreshed model could include upgraded infotainment and driver assistance features.
- Set for a December or early 2025 launch, it could see slight price increases due to strong demand.
It’s been three years since the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series was released to much fanfare, strong sales, and order banks that stretched out for years ahead in some markets. The Japanese automaker is now reportedly developing an updated version of the 300 series, with a potential release targeted for December, pending confirmation from a new report out of Japan.
We’ll remind you here that the big daddy of the Land Cruiser family is not available in North America, where we get the Land Cruiser 250 Series instead.
Interestingly, Toyota is not believed to be working on updating the styling of the Land Cruiser. Instead, the carmaker is said to be prioritizing advancements in technology and safety, areas where the current model shows room for improvement. With its slightly outdated infotainment technology and some unrefined driver assistance systems, the existing 300 Series isn’t perfect.
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According to a report from Best Car, the initial updates will focus on the Land Cruiser’s multimedia system. The option of a BluRay and CD/DVD deck will be removed because it’s 2024, and who uses CDs in cars anymore? The updated model will retain MicroSD functionality, and all should also come standard with a HDMI connection.
The updated Land Cruiser is also tipped to arrive with the latest Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. This revised group of driver assistance systems includes a higher-resolution forward-facing camera and an improved radar sensor. It also supports over-the-air software updates and consists of an enhanced pre-collision system that provides for detection for vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists.
Upgrades will also be made to the dynamic radar cruise control and lane tracing assist, ensuring vehicles with the new system stay centered in their lane. That’ll be welcome news for Land Cruiser buyers, as when we tested the 300 Series last year, we found it would routinely ping-pong between lane markings.
The Japanese report also mentions that cybersecurity updates will be implemented alongside adjustments to ensure compliance with emissions regulations.
Toyota is expected to slightly increase prices for the updated Land Cruiser 300 Series, although we’ll have to wait several more months to see just how much it will set back shoppers.
