The new Toyota Land Cruiser 250, a Japanese model, was finally released on April 18, 2024. This site has previously provided information about the Land Cruiser 250, but this time we will focus on maintenance costs.
When using a car, it’s important to understand the maintenance costs of owning one, such as gasoline, taxes, and insurance. If you don’t know, you may not be able to maintain your Land Cruiser 250 and end up having to sell it. This article introduces the gasoline costs, taxes, insurance, and other costs of the Land Cruiser, along with simulations. This information is useful for those considering purchasing one, as well as those who are already owners. If you’re interested in the maintenance costs of the Land Cruiser 250, be sure to check it out.
Land Cruiser 250 (Land Cruiser 250) maintenance and running costs
The Land Cruiser 250 is a luxury car, so you should expect maintenance and running costs to be high.
- Automobile tax: Due to the large engine displacement, a high automobile tax of 50,000 yen (1 year) is charged.
- Weight tax: Because it is over 2,000 kg, a high weight tax of 41,000 yen (every 2 years) is charged.
- Voluntary insurance premium: Because the vehicle is expensive, the voluntary insurance premium is high, approximately 150,000 yen (1 year)
- Inspection fee: Because luxury car parts are used, inspection fees are high, approximately 200,000 yen (every 2 years)
- Parking fees: Because the vehicle is large, a large parking space is required, resulting in expensive parking fees of approximately 30,000 yen (monthly)
- Fuel costs: Fuel costs are high due to the large engine displacement.
- Consumables: Since luxury car parts are used, consumables are expensive. For diesel cars, AdBlue is used.
Land Cruiser 250 (Land Cruiser 250) automobile tax: 50,000 yen (1 year)
Applying this to the table, the 2.7L gasoline engine and 2.8L diesel engine installed in the Land Cruiser 250 have an engine displacement of “more than 2.5L but less than 3.0L”, so the automobile tax amount is 50,000 yen.
| Engine displacement | Automobile tax amount |
|---|---|
| 660cc | 10,800 yen |
| 1,000cc or less | 25,000 yen |
| More than 1,000cc but less than 1,500cc | 30,500 yen |
| More than 1,500cc but less than 2,000cc | 36,000 yen |
| More than 2,000cc but less than 2,500cc | 43,500 yen |
| More than 2,500cc but less than 3,000cc | 50,000 yen |
| More than 3,000cc but less than 3,500cc | 57,000 yen |
| More than 3,500cc but less than 4,000cc | 65,500 yen |
| More than 4,000cc but less than 4,500cc | 75,500 yen |
| More than 4,500cc but less than 6,000cc | 87,000 yen |
| Over 6,000cc | 110,000 yen |
Voluntary insurance premium: Approximately 150,000 yen (1 year)
Voluntary automobile insurance is insurance that car owners and users can voluntarily purchase to cover the portion of their insurance that is not covered by compulsory automobile liability insurance, or to prepare for damages that are not covered by compulsory automobile liability insurance . The main differences between compulsory automobile liability insurance and voluntary automobile insurance are as follows:
| item | Compulsory automobile liability insurance | Voluntary insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Join | compulsion | any |
| Coverage | Personal injury and property damage compensation | Personal injury and property damage compensation, vehicle insurance, passenger insurance, etc. |
| Compensation amount | minimum level | Subscriber’s choice |
| Insurance premiums | Depends on the vehicle type and age | Depends on the compensation |
Voluntary insurance mainly covers three types of coverage :
- Third-party liability insurance: Covers damages to the other party who is killed or injured.
- Property damage insurance: Covers damage to the other party’s property, such as vehicles and buildings.
- Vehicle insurance: Covers repair costs if your car is damaged in an accident.
You can freely combine these types of coverage to choose the coverage you need. The premium for optional insurance is determined by the coverage you choose, the type of car you own, your age, your accident history, and other factors.
This time, you can freely combine options, and the amount varies depending on the voluntary insurance company, so we think it will cost around 150,000 yen per year, including vehicle insurance.
Compulsory automobile liability insurance (17,650 yen for 2 years) required at the time of vehicle inspection
When purchasing a car, you pay the insurance premium for the period until the next vehicle inspection. The amount of automobile liability insurance premium differs between standard cars and light cars, and when purchasing a new standard car, it costs 17,650 yen.
Standard car: Automobile weight tax (weight tax) levied every two years (41,000 yen for two years)
Since it is a statutory fee that is included in the vehicle inspection fee, it will be listed in the vehicle inspection fee. The amount of automobile weight tax is determined for each vehicle model. Private passenger cars are inspected every two years, while freight vehicles are inspected annually.
| Vehicle weight | Less than 13 years since new registration |
|---|---|
| Less than 500kg | 8,200 yen |
| 1,000kg or less | 16,400 yen |
| 1,500kg or less | 24,600 yen |
| 2,000kg or less | 32,800 yen |
| 2.500kg or less | 41,000 yen |
| 3,000kg or less | 49,200 yen |
Here is an article about car taxes.
Vehicle inspection fee: Approximately 200,000 yen (every 2 years)
Vehicle inspection is a system to check whether a vehicle complies with the safety standards set forth in the Road Transport Vehicle Act. All vehicles must undergo inspection three years after purchase , and then every two years thereafter . The inspection fee for the Land Cruiser 250 is estimated to be around 200,000 yen.
Gasoline costs
Both Japanese models use the same diesel engine , a 2.8L inline-four clean diesel engine , but the transmission is different as it uses a next-generation 8-speed AT (Direct Shift-8AT) . Both gasoline models use the same 2.7L inline-four direct-injection engine + 6-speed AT (Super-ECT) .
- Fuel economy for gasoline vehicles (4WD) is calculated based on WLCT mode fuel economy: 7.5km/L (6.0km/L), and fuel economy for diesel vehicles (4WD) is calculated based on WLCT mode fuel economy: 11.0km/L (9.5km/L).
Calculation of driving 10,000 km when gasoline price is 170 yen per liter and diesel price is 150 yen per liter
- Gasoline model 10,000km = 283,333 yen
- Diesel car 10,000km = 157,895 yen
The cost of gasoline for a diesel car is 125,438 yen more than for a gasoline car for every 10,000 km driven.
Consumables and other expenses
Other costs include car wash fees, parking fees, etc. Diesel engines also require regular refills of AdBlue, which purifies exhaust fumes, which incurs additional costs.
Calculate the cost for one year
The calculations are based on a 10,000 km annual driving distance. Also, I’ve written “approximately” because I’ve divided each payment into one year. Other expenses and parking fees are not included in this calculation, as some people incur these fees and others do not.
| 1 year fee | Land Cruiser 250 gasoline vehicle |
Land Cruiser 250 diesel |
|---|---|---|
| automobile tax | 50,000 yen | 50,000 yen |
| Voluntary insurance premiums | Approximately 150,000 yen | Approximately 150,000 yen |
| Compulsory automobile liability insurance | Approximately 8,825 yen | Approximately 8,825 yen |
| Vehicle weight tax (weight tax) |
Approximately 20,500 yen | Approximately 20,500 yen |
| Vehicle inspection costs | Approximately 100,000 yen | Approximately 100,000 yen |
| Gasoline costs | Approximately 283,333 yen | Approximately 157,895 yen |
| total | Approximately 612,658 yen | Approximately 487,220 yen |
*This is based on the latest automotive information, so please let us know if you find any mistakes.
Maintenance costs for the Land Cruiser 250 are likely to be around 480,000 yen per year for diesel models and 610,000 yen per year for gasoline models . We hope this information is helpful when making your purchase.
Land Cruiser 250 Japanese model price
| grade | engine | Drive system |
Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VX | 2.7L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine (2TR-FE) |
4WD | 5,450,000 yen |
| First Edition VX | 5,900,000 yen |
| grade | engine | Drive system |
Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GX | 2.8L inline 4 DOHC clean diesel engine (1GD-FTV) |
4WD | 5,200,000 yen |
| VX | 6,300,000 yen | ||
| ZX | 7,350,000 yen | ||
| First Edition VX | 7,000,000 yen | ||
| First Edition ZX | 7,850,000 yen |
A word from the editorial department
The Land Cruiser 250 is the mid-range model in the Land Cruiser series, but its price tag is quite high, ranging from 5,450,000 to 7,850,000 yen. Furthermore, taxes are high due to engine displacement and weight, and because it is not a hybrid or EV, it is not eligible for tax breaks. As a result, annual maintenance costs are expected to be around 480,000 to 610,000 yen. It is important to consider these points when deciding whether to purchase one.
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