Toyota LandCruiser Sahara 4WD 2023 Review

2021 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Sahara.

Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sahara – A couple of weeks ago we drove a Toyota LandCruiser Sahara to Byron Bay for a wedding.

2021 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Sahara.The LandCruiser is, as we all know, a big 4WD that loves to travel long distances in Australia. The Sahara was once the pinnacle model but now sits under the GR Sport and Sahara ZX.

Nonetheless its well-equipped and comfortable. It also comes with seven seats which proved a bonus at the wedding. It comfortably transported the groom, his three groomsman and a driver to the wedding. They all arrived in pristine condition.

The Sahara comes with heated and ventilated front seats as well as the outer middle row seats. The third row seats are power operated as is the tailgate. For the driver there is a bright Head up display. Infotainment includes twin rear head rest screens, which seems dated these days.

2021 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Sahara.

Overall it’s a comfortable and relatively spacious family 4WD Wagon.

Otherwise, the Sahara has the same 3.3L Twin Turbo V6 diesel engine that has power of 227kW at 4000rpm and torque of 700Nm available from 1600-2600rpm. This drives a permanent 4WD system through a smooth 10 speed automatic transmission.

Toyota LandCruiser Sahara is priced from $133,881 plus the usual costs.

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2021 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Sahara.

What is good?

  • Ability to travel longs distance in comfort
  • 4WD and Towing
  • Smooth V6 Diesel

What is not so good?

  • Not much room when using all seats
  • Expensive
  • Short service times

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Toyota LandCruiser 300

Model   

Landcruiser Sahara

Model Price $135,501 MLP*
Engine 3.3L V6 Turbo Diesel Euro 5
Drivetrain 10 Sp Sports AT Dual range 4WD
Battery Capacity / type N/A
Power 227kW @ 4,000rpm
Torque 700Nm @ 1,600 – 2,600rpm
Range (WLTP) / ADR 1236KM
Economy on test 10.5L/100K
Economy / efficiency 8.9L/100km / 110L capacity
Fast Charge**/ Home 5 mins refuel at petrol station
Safety 5 Star ANCAP (tested Oct 2021)
CO2 Emissions 235 g/km
0-100kmh/Top Speed TBA / 210km/h
Servicing 12mth / 10,000km fixed price
Warranty 5yr/ Unlimited km
Roadside Assist 5Yr. conditional roadside assist

*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges)

** Using a 350kW fast charger from 10-80%

2021 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Sahara.

Overall Rating    

88/100 SAHARA

Behind the Wheel 8
Comfort 9
Equipment 9
Performance 9
Ride and Handling 9
Practicality 8
Fit for Purpose 9
4WD/Towing Capability* 10  (4WD 5/5 Towing 5/5 )
Technology/connectivity 9
Value for Money 8

*Towing and AWD capability is measured against similar vehicles in the same class.

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Dimensions

 Sahara

Overall Length 4980mm
Wheelbase 2850mm
Width 1980mm
Height 1950mm
Wheels 18×7.5 Alloy
Tyres 265/65 R18
Max ground clearance Up to 245mm
Wading Depth 800mm
Approach 32 degrees
Rampover TBA degrees
Departure angle 25 degrees
Turning Circle KTK 11.8m
Boot Capacity Min 175L
Boot capacity Max 1967L
Kerb Weight 2630kg
Payload (kg) 650kg
GVM (kg) 3280kg
GCM 6780kg
Towing Capacity 3500kg
Tow Ball rating 350kg

2021 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Sahara.

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