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March 03, 2022

Lexus juggernaut almost here … and already gone

March 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Lexus juggernaut almost here … and already gone

Either Kiwis have a big thing for full-sized luxury off-roaders – or very few have arrived.

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March 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
LX500d, Land Cruiser 300 Series, Andrew Davis
January 13, 2022

Big hitter shines in smash test

January 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Big hitter shines in smash test

An impressive five star ANCAP score for Toyota leviathan

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January 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser, Toyota NZ, Lexus New Zealand, Land Cruiser 300 Series, ANCAP
October 05, 2021

Covid curtails Cruiser - now here in 2022

October 05, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Covid curtails Cruiser - now here in 2022

It was to have been out this week – instead, customers have been told the new 300-Series will be here “early next year”.

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October 05, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota, Lexus
Land Cruiser 300 Series, Toyota NZ, Lexus NZ, Steve Prangnell, Andrew Davis
September 03, 2021

New Cruiser on hold as Toyota plants close

September 03, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
New Cruiser on hold as Toyota plants close

Market leader strives for optimism as parts shortages hobble production.

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September 03, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser 300 Series, Corolla, Lexus, Steve Prangnell
June 10, 2021

New ‘Cruiser taking Gazoo off-road

June 10, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
New ‘Cruiser taking Gazoo off-road

The new generation Toyota Land Cruiser will have the option of a model with a more sporting flavour.

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June 10, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Gazoo Racing, GR Sport, Land Cruiser 300 Series, Toyota New Zealand, Logan Potter
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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