Short answer: the Range Rover is the most luxurious and the most configurable of these three, the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is the cheapest, and the Lexus LX 500d sits between them on price. The Land Cruiser 300 starts at ₹2.18 crore*, the Range Rover at ₹2.40 crore* and the LX 500d costs ₹2.81 crore* ex-showroom. The two Toyota-group SUVs use similar 3.3-litre V6 diesels. The Range Rover adds a long-wheelbase body, four-seat versions and V8 engines.
Key facts.
Range Rover: ₹2.40 crore* to ₹3.50 crore* for the core range. The SV Ultra went on sale in August 2026 at ₹3.8 crore*, and the SV Sawai collection followed on 31 October 2026 at ₹4.9 crore*.
Toyota Land Cruiser 300: ₹2.18 crore* to ₹2.25 crore*. A 3.3-litre V6 diesel with 309hp and 700Nm, a 10-speed automatic and five seats.
Lexus LX 500d: ₹2.81 crore*. A 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 diesel with 308hp and 700Nm and a 10-speed automatic.
Price and specifications compared.
Range Rover | Toyota Land Cruiser 300 | Lexus LX 500d | |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price* | ₹2.40 crore | ₹2.18 crore | ₹2.81 crore |
Engines | 3.0-litre six-cylinder; 4.4-litre V8 with up to 615hp and 750Nm | 3.3-litre V6 diesel, 309hp, 700Nm | 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 diesel, 308hp, 700Nm |
Gearbox | Automatic, AWD | 10-speed automatic, 4x4 | 10-speed automatic, 4x4 |
Wheelbase | Standard and long | One | One |
Rear seats | Executive Comfort Plus seats with recline, memory, heating, cooling and massage; four-seat SV versions | Five-seat bench | Chauffeur-focused rear seats |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Price | Land Cruiser 300 | It starts ₹22 lakh* below the Range Rover and ₹63 lakh* below the LX 500d. |
Power | Range Rover | V8 versions reach 615hp*, against about 309hp for the two V6 diesels. |
Rear-seat luxury | Range Rover | A long-wheelbase body, Executive Comfort Plus seats and four-seat SV versions with a fold-out table. |
Choice and personalisation | Range Rover | Two wheelbases, six- and eight-cylinder engines, and SV commissions from ₹3.8 crore* to ₹4.9 crore*. |
Diesel value | Land Cruiser 300 | The same output class as the LX 500d for ₹63 lakh* less. |
Who each one suits.
Choose the Range Rover if you are driven more than you drive, or you want a long wheelbase, a four-seat cabin or a V8. It is the only one of the three you can personalise through SV.
Choose the Land Cruiser 300 if you want a Toyota diesel and five seats at the lowest price. Autocar India notes that it lacks sunshades and a panoramic sunroof at this price.
Choose the Lexus LX 500d if you want Lexus finish and a chauffeur-friendly rear seat on a V6 diesel.
Experience the Range Rover in Noida.
Shiva Motocorp at A-108, Sector 5, Noida, can show you standard and long-wheelbase Range Rovers and quote on-road prices for Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad. See our Land Rover dealer page for Delhi NCR. Weighing a smaller Range Rover? Read Range Rover Sport vs Porsche Cayenne vs Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is cheapest: Range Rover, Land Cruiser 300 or Lexus LX?
The Toyota Land Cruiser 300, from ₹2.18 crore* ex-showroom. The Range Rover starts at ₹2.40 crore* and the Lexus LX 500d costs ₹2.81 crore*.
What is the price range of the Range Rover in India?
The core range runs from ₹2.40 crore* to ₹3.50 crore* ex-showroom. The SV Ultra costs ₹3.8 crore* and the SV Sawai collection ₹4.9 crore*.
Do the Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX use the same engine?
Both use a 3.3-litre V6 diesel with a 10-speed automatic. The Land Cruiser makes 309hp and the LX 500d 308hp, and both make 700Nm.
Is there a long-wheelbase Range Rover in India?
Yes. The Range Rover is sold in standard and long-wheelbase forms, and four-seat versions are available through SV.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are starting ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration, the variant and whether the vehicle is registered to a person or a company.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance, range and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours, seating layouts and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Motocorp, Noida before you book.
Sources.
Land Rover India: Range Rover, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Range Rover, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Toyota Land Cruiser, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Lexus LX, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Land Rover dealer through Shiva Motocorp, A-108, Sector 5, Noida.
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
