While Toyota Japan is still taking orders for the diesel-powered Land Cruiser LC300, the chances of customers actually getting their hands on this SUV are slim due to limited supply and a long waiting list.
Recently, Toyota officially announced that it will stop taking orders for the gasoline-powered Land Cruiser LC300 in its domestic market. This development has been ongoing since 2023 and continues to affect the 2025 upgraded model.
However, in the latest announcement, Toyota did not mention the diesel variant, raising hopes that this model could still be available for purchase. But when Best Car directly contacted the automaker, Toyota confirmed that Japanese customers can still order the diesel Land Cruiser, specifically the high-end ZX and GR Sport trims.
Nonetheless, Toyota also emphasized that the number of diesel vehicles allocated for the Japanese market is extremely limited, even lower than that of the previous gasoline versions. While not disclosing specific figures, the company hinted that these are almost like “special priority” orders.
Best Car also conducted a quick survey at several Toyota dealerships in Tokyo. All confirmed that placing an order is theoretically possible, but difficult in practice. One of the main reasons is that customers who have been waiting for the gasoline version will be given priority for the diesel one if they wish, further extending the waiting list.
Additionally, quite a few customers who initially intended to buy the gasoline version but switched to the diesel one when orders opened, have added pressure to the already limited supply. As a result, the chances of new customers getting their hands on the vehicle are almost non-existent.
Toyota has stated that it is working to shorten delivery times for Land Cruiser customers in Japan, but there hasn’t been much improvement. In this context, the launch of the hybrid LC300 in some international markets further clouds the future of the diesel model.
In Vietnam, the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 is currently only available with a turbocharged V6 3.5L gasoline engine, producing 409 horsepower and 650 Nm of maximum torque. The vehicle is imported as a complete built-up unit and is priced from 4.58 billion VND, competing in the luxury SUV segment alongside rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X7, and Audi Q7.
Despite its high price, the LC300 is particularly popular with Vietnamese customers due to its reputation for durability, off-road performance, and resale value. There was a time when the SUV’s price was hiked up by up to a billion VND due to scarce supply.
TH (Tuoitrethudo)
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