Toyota has officially revealed its first-ever hybrid LandCruiser, with the eco-conscious 300 Series slated to arrive in Australia in the first half of 2026.

The electrified 300 Series is poised to be the most powerful showroom-stock LandCruiser to date, with the large SUV to be propelled by a 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 engine paired with an electric motor generator in a parallel hybrid set-up.

While final performance figures are yet to be confirmed, Toyota says the new system will deliver more power and torque than the existing 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel engine that produces 227kW and 700Nm.

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Sean Hanley – Toyota Australia’s Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations – said the vehicle provides a level of performance never before offered on the nameplate.

“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,” Hanley said.

“We have always said that Toyota aims to offer the right powertrains to suit our customers, and we are excited to introduce the first performance hybrid LandCruiser next year, which will offer a level of capability never before seen on our flagship four-wheel drive.”

This development marks an important step forward in Toyota’s broader push toward electrification. But for those concerned about its off-road potential, Toyota has reassured customers that the hybrid system has been engineered with, “true off-road capability and reliability in mind, with the electric motor able to provide smooth and even throttle response even in the toughest of terrain”.

In fact, Toyota says the powertrain has been rigorously tested in some of the world’s most extreme environments, including the deserts and mountains of the Middle East.

More detailed information is expected to emerge as the 300 Series nears its Australian debut in the first half of 2026.