land cruiser defender 2023

If you’re torn between the 2023 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 2023 Land Rover Defender, welcome to the land of big wallets and bigger egos.

In Australia, the Land Cruiser asks roughly AUD 100k to 140k+, while the Defender spans about AUD 90k to well over 150k depending on body and engine—neither is a cheap date.

The Cruiser majors on durability and long-haul touring with a dealer network wider than the Nullarbor, while the Defender brings sharper on-road manners and a cabin that feels like a designer hiking boot.

Both will tackle the rough stuff with ease; choose based on where you’ll actually drive, not the Instagram you’ll curate.

• Land Cruiser pros: legendary reliability, excellent touring range and towing support, strong resale
• Land Cruiser cons: pricey, limited supply, conservative tech feel

• Defender pros: refined ride/handling, versatile 90/110/130 body styles, plush interiors
• Defender cons: options add up fast, occasional electronic gremlins reported, higher servicing costs