Meet the Most Powerful LandCruiser Yet: The New Hybrid 300 Series Arriving in 2026

The iconic Toyota LandCruiser is gearing up for a game-changing upgrade. For the first time ever, the legendary 300 Series will offer a powerful one-motor hybrid powertrain — blending Toyota’s trusted hybrid technology with the rugged dependability LandCruiser fans have relied on for decades.

Why the Hybrid LandCruiser Is a Big Deal

Australia’s love affair with the LandCruiser runs deep. Whether you’re tackling the outback, towing your boat or cruising city streets, the LandCruiser has always been synonymous with unstoppable capability and reliability. Now, Toyota is taking things to the next level by introducing a hybrid option that doesn’t just match but actually boosts performance beyond what the current diesel engine delivers.

This new hybrid system combines a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine with an electric motor generator in a parallel hybrid setup, delivering smoother, stronger power and torque. Translation? More oomph when you need it and a silky-smooth drive whether you’re on rocky trails or the highway.

Built Tough for Australia’s Harshest Conditions

This isn’t just a hybrid for city driving, Toyota has tested the LandCruiser’s new powertrain in some of the toughest environments on earth, including deserts and mountain ranges in the Middle East. The result is a hybrid LandCruiser that’s rugged, reliable and ready to conquer any terrain Australia can throw at it.

What This Means for You

If you’re after a flagship 4WD with legendary off-road capability and the latest hybrid tech, the LandCruiser 300 Series performance hybrid is set to be your dream machine. It promises strong towing power, enhanced fuel efficiency, and that smooth throttle response you want when navigating tricky terrain.

Toyota Australia’s Vice President Sean Hanley puts it perfectly:

“For decades, Australians have trusted the LandCruiser to get them to the furthest reaches of the country and back again – it is synonymous with Australian outback touring thanks to its incredible capability and dependability”

When Can You Get One?

The hybrid LandCruiser 300 Series is expected to hit Australian showrooms in the first half of 2026.

Stay tuned — more details will be revealed as the launch approaches.