Japan is the last major market to receive the updated 2027 Land Cruiser 300, following rollouts in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Australia earlier this year. According to Japanese outlet Creative Trend, the changes go beyond a mid-cycle refresh: Toyota is killing off the non-electrified gasoline V6 entirely, expanding the diesel lineup with a new entry-level trim, and making the hybrid the flagship powertrain for the first time in the model’s history.
The Gas V6 Is Gone, Replaced By 457 Hybrid Horses Toyota The i-Force Max hybrid setup pairs a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 with a single electric motor built into the 10-speed automatic, producing a combined 457 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque — figures that already made headlines when the same powertrain debuted in Australia at nearly Lexus LX 700h money. Adding the battery under the cargo area does come with tradeoffs: fuel capacity drops from 21.1 to 18 gallons, and the hybrid system adds 375 lbs over the outgoing gas V6, though Toyota managed to preserve the SUV’s 27.6-inch water wading depth by waterproofing the pack — addressing one of the few real complaints that’s followed this powertrain since its first global launch. A Cheaper Way In,…
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