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Toyota Land Cruiser 300 VS Cadillac Escalade: What to Choose?
The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 SUV, showcased at Auto Expo 2023, competes with the Lexus LX and Range Rover, priced at Rs 2.17 crore. It has a diesel engine and faces a three-year waiting period in certain markets due to high demand. The new LC 300 maintains the iconic Land Cruiser design with a large grille and redesigned headlamps. As for the Cadillac Escalade, it has been the brand’s flagship vehicle, embodying a bold and luxurious American style. Its cabin features wood, leather, designer fabrics, and satin-finished metals. The dashboard includes a large curved display that serves as a gauge cluster and infotainment center. The Escalade offers numerous driver-assistance features, including the advanced Super Cruise system, combining adaptive cruise control with a hands-free driving mode.
| Toyota Land Cruiser 300 | Cadillac Escalade | |
| Dimensions | 196.1 in x 78.0 in x 76.8 in | 211.9 in x 81.1 in x 76.7 in |
| Engine | 3.5L twin-turbo V6 | supercharged 6.2L V8 |
| Horsepower | 409 hp | 682 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft | 653 lb-ft |
| 0-60 MPH | 6.7 sec | 4.3 sec |
| 0-100 MPH | NA | 10.3 sec |
| Top-Speed | 130 mph | 125 mph |
Toyota Land Cruiser 300
Engine, Power & Performance
The new Land Cruiser 300 retains the iconic ladder-frame construction and introduces the advanced GA-F platform. It offers a choice of powerful engines, including a 409hp twin-turbo petrol V6 and a robust 305hp diesel unit. Both are paired with a 10-speed automatic gearbox. With impressive off-road capabilities, it features a 32-degree approach angle, up to 26.5-degree departure angle, and a ground clearance of 230mm. The LC300 comes with a more advanced Multi-Terrain Select system, Multi-Terrain Monitor with an underbody camera, and an updated control system for off-road driving.
Price & Features
The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 SUV made its debut at Auto Expo 2023 with a starting price of $81,181. Inside, the design has been refreshed, and the standout feature is the 12.3-inch touchscreen that now includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a high-quality 14-speaker JBL audio system. While the international variant offers a 7-seat configuration, the India-spec Land Cruiser 300 will be exclusively available as a 5-seater, as per information from dealers.
Cadillac Escalade
Engine, Power & Performance
The Cadillac Escalade offers a range of powerful engine options, including a standard 6.2-liter V-8 with 420 horsepower and the ability to deactivate cylinders for fuel efficiency. There is also a 3.0-liter diesel inline-six available. Both engines come with a 10-speed automatic transmission and the choice of rear- or all-wheel-drive. Higher-end trims feature an air suspension with adaptive dampers for a comfortable ride. In tests, the long-wheelbase Escalade ESV with the V-8 engine achieved 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds. For those craving even more speed, the Escalade V variant boasts a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 with 682 horsepower, accelerating from 0-60 mph in just 4.3 seconds.
Price & Features
The Escalade’s top-tier Premium Luxury Platinum trim offers exquisite features, including semi-aniline leather, 16-way power-adjustable front seats with massage, soft-close doors, and an immersive AKG audio system with 36 speakers. Starting at $82,690, Cadillac has truly elevated Escalade’s electronics with a remarkable digital dashboard. Comprised of three curved OLED displays, totaling 38 inches of combined digital space, it serves as the driver’s gauge cluster and projects the CUE infotainment system for both driver and passenger.