Overview
- Creative311/Creative Trend is cited by multiple outlets as the source for an unconfirmed LandCruiser 300 plug-in hybrid under development.
- Reporting points to a setup pairing the twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 with a stronger electric motor and a larger battery to enable short electric-only driving.
- To accommodate the battery, articles say the SUV would likely be limited to five seats with reduced rear space and a smaller main fuel tank of around 50 litres versus the usual 80 litres.
- Coverage frames the possible PHEV as a response to tightening emissions rules and rivals offering electrified off-roaders, including the GWM Tank 500 PHEV.
- The rumor follows Toyota’s rollout of a self-charging LandCruiser 300 hybrid in 2025 and recent limits on gasoline ordering in Japan, signaling a wider shift to electrified options.