Overview of the Toyota Land Cruiser GR Sport
This is a genuinely exceptional find for anyone tracking the Japanese auction market for the current generation Toyota Land Cruiser GR Sport. Registered in August 2024 (Reiwa 6) and finished in pearl white over a black leather interior, this FJA300W chassis Land Cruiser GR Sport has covered just 6,068 km, which converts to approximately 3,771 miles. It is a one owner car bought directly from the private user by the auction house, carrying a full new car service book with warranty booklet, and it has been entered as a "Premier" listing on USS Yokohama's Domestic Prime Corner, a section reserved for the cleanest, most desirable stock.
Mechanically this example is fitted with the 3300 cc diesel engine, four wheel drive and a floor mounted automatic gearbox, the combination Toyota engineers into the GR Sport to deliver serious off road capability alongside genuine long distance comfort. With an auction grade of 6, an interior grade of A, and only a lightly noted cabin smell and a small scratch mark on the front bumper recorded by the inspector, this car presents about as close to new as a Japanese used Land Cruiser GR Sport gets. For UK buyers looking to import a Toyota Land Cruiser GR Sport with genuinely negligible mileage and a clean history, this lot is worth serious attention.
The Drive Review
The current generation Land Cruiser, badged internally around the world under the J300 platform, marked a significant shift for Toyota's flagship off roader, moving to a lighter body on frame construction shared conceptually with the Lexus LX. The GR Sport trim sits at the sporting end of the range, distinguished from lesser grades by its electric differential lock, stiffer suspension tuning, and Toyota Gazoo Racing badging, though it retains the full body on frame ladder chassis and low range transfer case that Land Cruiser buyers expect.
Behind the wheel the 3300 cc turbo diesel V6 is the headline mechanical story for this market. It replaces the old naturally aspirated V8 with a smaller, twin turbocharged unit that trades outright noise for a broad spread of torque delivered low in the rev range, which suits the way these vehicles are actually driven, whether loaded with luggage on a motorway or working through low range terrain. The ten speed automatic gearbox shuffles through its ratios smoothly and the GR Sport's electric differential lock and adjustable driving modes give a genuine off road toolkit that few rivals in this class can match, while on road the car feels composed, quiet and considerably more car like to steer than the outgoing 200 series ever did.
What buyers notice first is how much lighter the new platform feels to drive despite the Land Cruiser's continued bulk. Body roll is well controlled for a vehicle of this size and weight, the steering has more precision than older Land Cruisers, and the cabin isolates road and wind noise impressively well. It is not a sports SUV and nobody should expect sharp responses, but as a long distance, load carrying, genuinely capable off road vehicle with modern safety and infotainment technology layered on top, the GR Sport specification represents the most complete version of the current Land Cruiser recipe. Weak points to be aware of on any J300 series car include the complexity of the twin turbo diesel's emissions equipment, which needs correct servicing intervals, and the sheer size of the vehicle in tight environments, though neither of these are noted issues on this particular example.
Auction Details
This Toyota Land Cruiser GR Sport was offered at USS Yokohama under lot number 30146, with the auction scheduled for 29 September 2026. The auction start price was set at ¥7,780,000. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
Autoselecta's guide bidding range for this car is £38,750 to £41,750. This is an estimated bidding range based on current market conditions and recent comparable sales, not a guaranteed purchase price, and there is no certainty this car will sell within that range. For reference, twelve similar Land Cruiser GR Sport examples have sold at Japanese auction recently for between £35,721 and £60,549, with a typical hammer price around £43,813, though that range includes other model years, mileages and conditions and should be treated only as broad market context. For the actual current pricing on this specific vehicle, including live guide figures, please refer to the price panel on this page rather than any figure quoted elsewhere.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer Toyota. Model Land Cruiser. Grade GR Sport. Chassis code 3DA-FJA300W. First registration August 2024. Engine capacity 3,300 cc. Fuel diesel. Transmission floor mounted automatic. Drive 4WD. Exterior colour pearl (original factory colour, colour code 090, no colour change noted). Interior colour black leather. Odometer reading 6,068 km, approximately 3,771 miles. Seating capacity five persons. Body style five door SUV. Dimensions 496 cm long, 199 cm wide, 192 cm high. Frame number FJA300-4091660. Shaken (Japanese roadworthiness inspection) valid until 1 August 2027. Auction house USS Yokohama. Lot number 30146.
Factory Features and Equipment
The auction sheet lists this car as a one owner vehicle fitted with a moonroof, black roof rails, a JBL premium sound system, genuine 12.3 inch navigation and TV screen, a panoramic view monitor, an electric differential lock, ETC 2.0 toll unit, a power operated tailgate and genuine 18 inch alloy wheels. Points to note on the sheet confirm this car was bought in directly from a private user and entered as a premier listing. Additional equipment noted includes Toyota Safety Sense driver assistance systems, blind spot monitor, a head up display, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, black leather upholstery, power adjustable seats with seat memory, and automatic climate control air conditioning. The sheet also confirms the owner's manual, navigation manual, warranty booklet and a smart keyless key are present, though the sheet notes these are to be supplied at a later date. A new car service book with warranty booklet is confirmed present. An equipment tick box on the sheet listing sunroof, alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather, TV, navigation and airbag could not be read with confidence, as all eight labels sit in identical printed ovals with no clear marking distinguishing ticked from unticked, so these individual items are not separately confirmed beyond what is already stated elsewhere on the sheet and visible in the photographs.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
This report has been translated and checked by Autoselecta to ensure accuracy. The auction sheet records this Land Cruiser GR Sport as lot 30146, chassis 3DA-FJA300W, first registered August 2024, with 3300 cc engine capacity, five door body, four wheel drive, floor automatic transmission and automatic climate control air conditioning. The exterior colour is recorded as pearl in the car's original factory colour with no colour change indicated. Fuel type is diesel. A new car service book with warranty booklet is confirmed present, and the recycling deposit is listed as 16,910 yen. Registration plate details show Fujisan 303 hi 5452.
Under sales points the sheet highlights this as a one owner car with a moonroof, black roof rails, JBL premium sound system, genuine 12.3 inch navigation and TV, panoramic view monitor, electric differential lock, ETC 2.0, power tailgate and genuine 18 inch alloy wheels. Under points to note the sheet confirms this was a user trade in car bought directly from a private owner, entered as a premier listing, and fitted with Toyota Safety Sense, blind spot monitor, head up display, ventilated and heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, black leather seats, power seats with memory function. The owner's manual, navigation manual, warranty booklet and smart keyless key are noted as present but to be supplied at a later date.
The inspector's own written comment states the cabin is slightly dirty. This is the only interior condition remark on the sheet. On the damage diagram a single mark, coded A for a scratch, is shown at the front bumper, though the size grade number for this mark is not clearly legible on the sheet, so the severity cannot be confirmed beyond a scratch level mark. No other damage, corrosion, dent, repair or replacement panel markings are recorded anywhere else on the diagram.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The vehicle diagram for this Land Cruiser GR Sport records only a single point of note across the entire body. At the front bumper the inspector has marked a code A, indicating a scratch. No size qualifier such as 1, 2 or 3 is legible alongside this mark, meaning the exact scale of the scratch cannot be confirmed from the sheet, though the presence of any qualifying number would typically indicate a small to moderate surface scratch rather than anything structural. No dents, dimples, cracks, rust, corrosion, repainting or panel replacement codes appear anywhere else on the diagram, and no other panel across the bonnet, doors, wings, roof, tailgate or lower body sections carries any inspector marking.
Given the extremely low mileage of 6,068 km and the single, minor scratch mark noted, this car presents in what should be regarded as usable, near new condition rather than showing any meaningful wear consistent with age or use. The photographs support this reading, showing a clean, unmarked painted body, straight panel gaps, and glossy black plastic trim and roof rails without visible fading or damage. This is a car that sits toward the top end of what buyers can expect to find at Japanese auction for a modern Land Cruiser GR Sport.
Interior Condition
Interior grade on the auction sheet is recorded as A, the highest interior condition grade Japanese auction houses issue, reflecting an interior that is essentially as supplied when new. The inspector's single written comment notes the cabin is slightly dirty, which on a car of this age and mileage is most likely light dust or use residue rather than any staining or wear, and does not indicate any damage. The photographs show black leather seats with contrast stitching in excellent, unmarked condition, a clean dashboard with the twin digital displays and physical climate controls untouched, and rear seats that appear unworn with intact stitching and no visible marks. No tears, staining, sagging headlining or dashboard damage are visible in any of the supplied images, consistent with the A interior grade and the very low mileage recorded.
Japanese Auction Grades
Japanese auction grading uses a numerical scale to describe the exterior body and paint condition, typically running from 6 for an almost new or unregistered condition car down through 5, 4.5, 4, 3.5 and lower grades reflecting increasing wear, repairs or damage. A grade of 6, as recorded here, is the highest exterior grade issued and is normally reserved for cars in near new condition with minimal or no meaningful defects, which aligns with the single minor scratch mark noted on this car's diagram. Interior condition is graded separately using letters, with A representing the best available interior condition, again consistent with the very low mileage and clean cabin shown in the photographs. Together a grade 6 exterior with an A interior places this Land Cruiser GR Sport among the cleanest examples typically offered at Japanese auction.
Model History
The current J300 series Land Cruiser was introduced by Toyota as a ground up redesign of its long running flagship four wheel drive, moving the platform onto Toyota's TNGA-F body on frame architecture shared in concept with the Lexus LX. Toyota's engineering brief for this generation focused on reducing weight while retaining genuine off road capability, and the GR Sport grade was introduced as the performance oriented variant within the range, developed with input from Toyota Gazoo Racing and featuring hardware such as the electric differential lock, tuned suspension and unique styling cues including the black roof rails and GR badging fitted to this car. The 3300 cc twin turbo diesel V6 fitted to this example is one of two engine options offered in this generation alongside a turbocharged petrol V6, and the diesel has proven a popular choice among buyers wanting long range touring ability and towing capacity alongside genuine off road performance.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
The Land Cruiser nameplate carries decades of reputation for reliability and genuine off road ability, and the current GR Sport specification represents the most desirable modern interpretation of that reputation for enthusiasts who want the latest technology without sacrificing the vehicle's fundamental character as a serious four wheel drive. Global demand for Land Cruisers, particularly GR Sport specification cars fitted with the diesel engine, has remained strong, and supply out of Japan of genuinely low mileage, one owner examples like this one is becoming increasingly difficult to source as domestic buyers hold onto well specified cars. The combination of the electric differential lock, JBL sound system, panoramic view monitor and full Toyota Safety Sense suite fitted to this car reflects the top specification level available on the GR Sport grade, and cars presented with a grade 6 exterior and A interior at this mileage represent the best of what the Japanese domestic market currently has to offer for export.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
Buyers considering a Land Cruiser GR Sport of this generation should pay close attention to service history given the complexity of the twin turbo diesel engine and its emissions equipment, and should confirm regular maintenance intervals have been followed. On this particular car the auction sheet confirms a new car service book with warranty booklet is present, which is a strong positive indicator. Buyers should also check for consistent panel gaps and paint condition across the body, which on this example the grade 6 rating and single minor scratch mark support. Interior wear, particularly to the leather seats and touch points around the infotainment screen, is worth checking closely on any example, and here the A interior grade and clean cabin shown in the photographs are reassuring. As with any imported vehicle, buyers should also confirm which manuals, keys and warranty documents will accompany the car, noting that on this example the owner's manual, navigation manual, warranty booklet and smart keyless key are recorded as present but to be supplied at a later date, which is worth clarifying before bidding.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan's used car market consistently produces vehicles with lower average mileage and stronger maintenance discipline than equivalent markets elsewhere, a result of strict domestic shaken inspection requirements and a culture of thorough vehicle care. This Land Cruiser GR Sport is an excellent example of that pattern, showing just 6,068 km after over a year of registration, a full service book, and a single owner history, none of which is common to find on Land Cruisers offered for sale within the UK at any price. Importing directly from a Japanese auction such as USS Yokohama also gives access to an independently inspected auction sheet, giving buyers a level of transparency about condition that is rarely available when buying privately or through a UK dealer.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
Importing a vehicle from Japan involves several distinct stages, beginning with sourcing the right car through auction access, followed by an assessment of the auction sheet and photographs, competitive bidding within an agreed budget, purchase and deregistration in Japan, export preparation and shipping to the UK, and finally UK customs clearance, registration and compliance work such as an IVA test where required. Buyers should budget for purchase price, Japan side agency and inspection fees, shipping costs, UK duty and VAT, and registration costs, all of which should be clarified before bidding rather than assumed. Working with an experienced import agent who understands both the Japanese auction system and UK import compliance requirements significantly reduces the risk of unexpected costs or delays.
Why Import Through Autoselecta
Autoselecta provides UK buyers with direct access to Japan's major auction houses, including USS Yokohama where this Land Cruiser GR Sport is listed, giving genuine transparency through full auction sheet translation and photograph review before any bidding decision is made. The team handles bidding on the buyer's behalf within an agreed budget, manages the purchase and export process once a car is won, arranges shipping to the UK, and supports buyers through customs clearance and registration, with vehicle tracking available where offered by the shipping line and support through to UK arrival. Communication is maintained throughout the process so buyers understand exactly what stage their vehicle is at, and Autoselecta's role is to make an inherently complex import process as straightforward and well informed as possible without making unrealistic promises about cost or timescale.
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Auction Caution
Auction cars such as this Toyota Land Cruiser GR Sport are inspected before sale, but they remain used vehicles and buyers should treat the auction sheet as an independent condition guide rather than a mechanical warranty. Older or high specification vehicles can require servicing, maintenance or minor refurbishment after purchase even where the auction sheet reads well. On this particular car the inspector noted the cabin is slightly dirty and recorded a scratch mark, coded A, at the front bumper with no confirmed severity grade attached, and buyers should keep both of these points in mind when assessing the car ahead of bidding.
