On April 18, 2024, Toyota’s new Japanese model, the Land Cruiser 250, was finally released. We have previously provided information about the Land Cruiser 250 on this site, but this time we will focus on maintenance costs.
When using a car, it is important to understand the maintenance costs that come with owning a car, such as gas, taxes, and insurance premiums. If you don’t know this, you may not be able to maintain your Land Cruiser 250 and may have to sell it. Therefore, in this article, we introduce the Land Cruiser’s gasoline costs, taxes, insurance premiums, etc., using simulations. This content will be helpful for those who are considering purchasing or are already owners. If you are interested in the maintenance costs of the Land Cruiser 250, please refer to this article.
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- Land Cruiser 250 (Land Cruiser 250) maintenance cost/running cost
- Land Cruiser 250 (Land Cruiser 250) Vehicle tax 50,000 yen (1 year)
- Voluntary insurance premium approximately 150,000 yen (1 year)
- Compulsory automobile liability insurance 17,650 yen (2 years) compulsory at the time of vehicle inspection
- Ordinary car vehicle inspection Every 2 years Vehicle weight tax (weight tax) 41,000 yen (2 years)
- Vehicle inspection fee: Approximately 200,000 yen (every 2 years)
- Gasoline cost
- Consumables/Others
- Calculate costs for 1 year
- Land Cruiser 250 Japanese model price
- A word from the editorial department
Land Cruiser 250 (Land Cruiser 250) maintenance cost/running cost
Since the Land Cruiser 250 is a luxury car, it is better to understand that the maintenance and running costs will be high.
- Vehicle tax: 50,000 yen (1 year) due to high engine displacement
- Weight tax: 41,000 yen (every 2 years) for items over 2,000 kg.
- Voluntary insurance premium: Approximately 150,000 yen (1 year) due to the high price of the vehicle.
- Vehicle inspection fee: Approximately 200,000 yen (every two years) as parts for luxury cars are used.
- Parking fee: Due to the large size of the vehicle, a large parking space is required, resulting in an expensive parking fee of approximately 30,000 yen (monthly)
- Fuel costs: Due to the large displacement, fuel costs are high.
- Consumables costs: Consumables costs are high because parts for luxury cars are used.For diesel cars, AdBlue etc.
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Land Cruiser 250 (Land Cruiser 250) Vehicle tax 50,000 yen (1 year)
Applying it to the table, the 2.7L gasoline engine and 2.8L diesel engine installed in the Land Cruiser 250 have a displacement of “2.5L or more and less than 3.0L,” so the vehicle tax will be 50,000 yen.
| 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 |
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Voluntary insurance premium approximately 150,000 yen (1 year)
Voluntary automobile insurance is insurance that is voluntarily purchased by people who own and use automobiles to compensate for parts that are not covered by compulsory automobile liability insurance, or to protect against damages that are not covered by compulsory automobile liability insurance . The main differences between compulsory automobile liability insurance and voluntary insurance are as follows.
| item | Compulsory automobile liability insurance | Voluntary insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Join | compulsion | Any |
| Coverage | Compensation for persons and property | Personal/property liability, vehicle insurance, passenger insurance, etc. |
| Compensation amount | minimum level | Subscriber chooses |
| Insurance fee | Depends on vehicle type and age | Depends on compensation details |
Voluntary insurance mainly has the following three types of compensation .
- Personal liability insurance: Compensates for damages caused by the other party’s death or injury.
- Property Liability Insurance: Covers damages 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 coverages to choose the coverage that suits you. The premium for voluntary insurance is determined by conditions such as the coverage to be purchased, the type of car, age, and accident history.
This time, you can freely combine insurance plans, and the amount varies depending on the insurance company, so I think it will cost around 150,000 yen per year, including vehicle insurance.
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Compulsory automobile liability insurance 17,650 yen (2 years) compulsory at the time of vehicle inspection
When you purchase a car, you pay the insurance premium at the time of the vehicle inspection until the next vehicle inspection. The amount of automobile liability insurance premiums differs for standard cars and light cars, and a standard car costs 17,650 yen when purchasing a new car.
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Ordinary car vehicle inspection Every 2 years Vehicle weight tax (weight tax) 41,000 yen (2 years)
This is a legal fee that is included in the vehicle inspection fee, so it will be listed in the vehicle inspection price. The amount of vehicle weight tax is determined by vehicle type. Private passenger cars are inspected every two years, and freight vehicles are inspected every year.
| vehicle weight | Less than 13 years after 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 |
This article summarizes car taxes.
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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 stipulated by the Road Transport Vehicle Act. All cars must be inspected three years after purchase , and every two years thereafter . I thought the vehicle inspection cost for Land Cruiser 250 would be approximately 200,000 yen.
Gasoline cost
Both Japanese models use the same 2.8L straight-4 clean diesel engine , but the transmission is different as they use the next generation 8-speed AT (Direct Shift-8AT) . Both gasoline models use the same 2.7L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine + 6-speed AT (Super-ECT) .
- Fuel efficiency for gasoline vehicles (4WD) is calculated using WLCT mode fuel efficiency: 7.5km/L (6.0km/L). Fuel efficiency for diesel vehicles (4WD) is calculated using 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 oil price is 150 yen per liter.
- Gasoline model 10,000km= 283,333 yen
- Diesel car 10,000km=157,895 yen
There is a difference in gasoline cost of 125,438 yen per 10,000 km for a diesel car compared to a gasoline car.
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Consumables/Others
Other expenses include car wash fees and parking fees at your destination. Additionally, diesel engines require regular refilling of AdBlue to clean exhaust gas, which incurs additional costs.
Calculate costs for 1 year
The calculation is based on driving 10,000km per year. Also, since each payment is divided into one year, I have written it as approximately. Other costs and parking fees are not included in the calculations this time as some people incur them and others do not.
| 1 year cost | land cruiser 250 gasoline car |
land cruiser 250 diesel car |
|---|---|---|
| car tax | 50,000 yen | 50,000 yen |
| Voluntary insurance premium | 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 cost | Approximately 100,000 yen | Approximately 100,000 yen |
| Gasoline cost | Approximately 283,333 yen | Approximately 157,895 yen |
| total | Approximately 612,658 yen | Approximately 487,220 yen |
*This is based on the latest car information, so please let me know if there are any mistakes.
The maintenance cost for the Land Cruiser 250 is approximately 480,000 yen for a diesel car, and 610,000 yen for a gasoline car . I hope this will be helpful when making a purchase.
Land Cruiser 250 Japanese model price
| grade | engine | Drive system |
Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VX | 2.7L in-line 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 straight 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 appears as an intermediate grade in the Land Cruiser series, but its price is quite high, ranging from 5,450,000 yen to 7,850,000 yen. Furthermore, taxes due to engine displacement and weight are high, and since it is not a hybrid or EV, it cannot benefit from tax reductions. Therefore, annual maintenance costs are expected to rise from approximately 480,000 yen to 610,000 yen. It is important to consider these points when considering your purchase.
