Lexus LX 570 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300: which should you buy?
Specs, prices, running costs and Kenyan-road suitability compared — Lexus LX 570 5.7 V8 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300 3.3 V6 diesel.
The short answer
The Lexus LX 570 is cheaper to buy and more powerful, and has more seats. The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is stronger on hills and when loaded, cheaper to fuel and more reliable by our estimate, and copes better with bumps and murram.
Side by side
| Lexus LX 570 Lexus LX 570 5.7 V8 | Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 3.3 V6 diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | KES 10M–20M | KES 18M–28M |
| Power | 377 hp | 304 hp |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine | 5.7L V8 | 3.3L V6 turbo diesel |
| Fuel economy | 6.5 km/L | 10.5 km/L |
| Fuel per month* | KES 52,400 | KES 32,500 |
| Ground clearance | 225 mm | 235 mm |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 8 | 7 |
| Parts cost | Medium | Medium |
| Reliability estimate | 4.7/5 | 4.9/5 |
*1,500 km a month at KES 226.96 per litre of petrol (EPRA Nairobi, 15 Oct – 14 Nov 2026); diesel KES 227.76/L. Typical factory figures for the most common version of each.
Choose the LX 570 if…
- Top-end luxury with Toyota reliability
- Long-distance comfort
- Large families
- Off-road capableLow-range 4WD and 225 mm of ground clearance for rough tracks, game drives and flooded roads.
- Hill & load ready546 Nm of torque climbs Mai Mahiu with a full load without strain.
- 8 seatsRoom for 8 — school runs, family trips and upcountry visits.
- Parts everywhereLexus spares are sold in every town and on Kirinyaga Road, and every mechanic knows them.
- Easy overtaking377 hp makes overtaking lorries on the Nairobi–Nakuru highway quick and safe.
- Thirsty6.5 km/L — about KES 52,400 a month in fuel for 1,500 km.
Choose the Land Cruiser 300 if…
- Buyers who want the newest, most capable Land Cruiser
- Long-distance and off-road travel
- Top resale value
- Off-road capableLow-range 4WD and 235 mm of ground clearance for rough tracks, game drives and flooded roads.
- Hill & load ready700 Nm of torque climbs Mai Mahiu with a full load without strain.
- 7 seatsRoom for 7 — school runs, family trips and upcountry visits.
- Parts everywhereToyota spares are sold in every town and on Kirinyaga Road, and every mechanic knows them.
- Easy overtaking304 hp makes overtaking lorries on the Nairobi–Nakuru highway quick and safe.
Frequently asked questions
Lexus LX 570 or Toyota Land Cruiser 300 — which is better?
The Lexus LX 570 is cheaper to buy and more powerful, and has more seats. The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is stronger on hills and when loaded, cheaper to fuel and more reliable by our estimate, and copes better with bumps and murram. Choose the LX 570 for: top-end luxury with Toyota reliability, long-distance comfort, large families. Choose the Land Cruiser 300 for: buyers who want the newest, most capable Land Cruiser, long-distance and off-road travel, top resale value.
Which is more fuel efficient, the LX 570 or the Land Cruiser 300?
The 5.7L V8 Lexus LX 570 returns about 6.5 km/L (≈ KES 52,400/month for 1,500 km) and the 3.3L V6 turbo diesel Toyota Land Cruiser 300 about 10.5 km/L (≈ KES 32,500/month), at KES 226.96 per litre of petrol (EPRA Nairobi, 15 Oct – 14 Nov 2026).
Which is better for Kenyan roads?
The LX 570 has 225 mm of ground clearance (4WD); the Land Cruiser 300 has 235 mm (4WD). The Land Cruiser 300 copes better with tall bumps, potholes and murram.
Which is cheaper to buy and maintain?
Typical prices: Lexus LX 570 KES 10M–20M, Toyota Land Cruiser 300 KES 18M–28M. Parts: LX 570 Medium cost — Shares much with the Land Cruiser; luxury parts cost more. Land Cruiser 300 Medium cost — Supported by Toyota Kenya; parts are expensive.
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