Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series trashed

The new-generation 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series is creating the sort of interest usually only generated by significant world-changing geopolitical events.

So it is with a heavy heart that we report at least half a dozen brand-new Toyota LandCruiser models have been destroyed after a transport truck carrying the vehicles flipped onto its side.

With first Australian deliveries of the new-generation LandCruiser not expected until later in the year, Middle Eastern countries are among the first to get the new LC300 given the region buys more ’Cruisers than any other part of the world.

The truckload of LC300s in Oman was demolished, with several photos and videos appearing on social media platforms showing a trail a twisted metal in the aftermath of the crash.

The top half of one vehicle was completely sheared off, with only the wheels and ladder-frame chassis intact.

It’s not clear what caused the incident but the outcome is pretty obvious – most of the trashed Toyota LandCruisers will be headed to the wreckers.

The transport vehicle was understood to be headed to the Omani city of Salalah.

Aussie deliveries of the all-new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series will be offered exclusively with a 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 (227kW/700Nm), ensuring its 3500kg towing capacity is retained.

Pricing for the new LandCruiser will rise by between $6000 and $8000, depending on the model grade. As such, expect prices to rise from the V8 diesel-powered LandCruiser 200 Series’ $80,000 to $130,000 to around $90,000 to $140,000.

Toyota Australia is expected to announce pricing for the new LandCruiser in August, when we should also have more details on how the rock-crushing new GR Sport variant slots into the range.