Toyota Land Cruiser 300 GR-S

Overview

Toyota presents its highly anticipated Land Cruiser 300 GR-S model to the Indian market with a combination of luxury features and performance capabilities and off-road readiness. The flagship SUV uses the timeless Land Cruiser heritage to provide today's technology and comfort features.

Design and Exterior

The Land Cruiser 300 GR-S creates an immediate impact through its powerful design alongside its athletic design elements. The front of the vehicle displays a black honeycomb grille which carries a chrome strip and Toyota badging together with a GR logo. The SUV is equipped with sporty 20-inch alloy wheels and features an all-black treatment on window sills as well as outside rear-view mirrors and door handles[4]. Two distinctive color choices Precious White Pearl and Attitude Black deliver a combination of rugged and sophisticated appearance to the GR-S variant.

Powertrain and Performance

The Land Cruiser 300 GR-S features a 3.3-liter V6 twin-turbo diesel engine that produces remarkable driving power.

- Power: 304.41 hp @ 4000 rpm
- Torque: 700 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
- Transmission: 10-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system

The powertrain delivers strong performance in various conditions because it allows smooth cruising on highways at low RPM levels for relaxed driving.

Off-Road Capabilities

The GR-S variant receives dedicated modifications to give it exceptional off-road capabilities. It comes equipped with:

- Adaptive variable suspension
- Rear torque-sensing limited-slip differential
- Front and rear differential locks
- Enhanced shock absorbers for extreme terrain

Additional off-road features include:

The system enables crawl control through turn assist capabilities.
- Downhill assist control
- Multi-terrain select system
- 4-camera multi-terrain monitor

Interior and Comfort

The Land Cruiser 300 GR-S model features an elegant space that combines style and practicality. Key features include:

- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 4-zone automatic climate control
- JBL premium 14-speaker audio system
- Head-Up Display (HUD)
The front seats include power-adjustability through eight methods along with memory capabilities for seat adjustments.
- Rear seat entertainment screens
- Sunroof with jam protection

The GR-S variant comes with two interior scheme options which include GR-S Black as well as the combination of Black and Dark Red for a sporty interior feel.

Safety and Technology

The Land Cruiser 300 GR-S comes standard with multiple advanced safety technologies from Toyota.

- 10 airbags
The ADAS suite known as Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) features among the standard equipment list.
 - Pre-collision system
 - Lane tracing assist
 - Lane departure alert
 - Adaptive cruise control
 - Adaptive high-beam system
- 360-degree camera
- Blind spot monitor
- Tyre pressure monitoring system

Dimensions and Capacity

The Land Cruiser 300 GR-S boasts impressive dimensions:

- Length: 4985 mm
- Width: 1980 mm
- Wheelbase: 2850 mm
- Ground Clearance: 235 mm
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 110 liters
- Boot Space: 1131 liters

Pricing and Variants

The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 comes to India as two different model options.

- ZX: Rs. 2.31 crore (ex-showroom)
- GR-S: Rs. 2.41 crore (ex-showroom)

Competition

The Land Cruiser 300 GR-S battles against the Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7 and Range Rover in the luxury SUV market.

Conclusion

The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 GR-S achieves its status as the peak luxury off-road vehicle. The Land Cruiser 300 merges its well-known reliability features off-road performance capabilities with contemporary technology systems as well as luxury comfort and driving performance. The high-end pricing makes this vehicle affordable only to select buyers although its unmatched ability on all terrains attracts enthusiasts together with luxury SUV consumers.