The tough-looking LC300 we won't be getting: Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series gets Modellista makeover

It is yet officially launch in most markets, but the new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series has already come in for a makeover, courtesy of Japanese Toyota specialists Modellista.

More subtle than savage, in most places, the makeover sees the LC300 fitted with a pair of massive and blacked-out 21-inch wheels, yours in either gloss or matt black.

The Japanese company has also been hard at work on the front and rear spoilers, giving its answer to the LC300 a unique look, but hasn't worked on the engine outputs.

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The LC300's new 3.3-litre V6 twin-turbo-diesel still generates a sizeable 227kW and 700Nm. And the outputs are just as strong with the petrol version, where a new and powerful 3.5-litre V6 petrol produces 305kW and 650Nm.

While the Modellista parts are unlikely to make it to Australia - at least officially - we are counting down the days to the launch of the new model, with Toyota here targeting a Q3 debut for its updated icon.

The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series will be diesel only in Australia, and the brand has officially opened expressions of interest for the new model.

"Sporting a brand new 3.3-litre diesel twin-turbo engine and 10-speed transmission across all grades, the LandCruiser 300 is engineered to be lighter, more responsive and stronger," the brand says.

"With 227kW of power and 700Nm of torque it has a braked towing capacity of 3500kg. All that strength, coupled with exceptional off-road stability and 4WD technology, means it will perform where others won’t go.

And the big promises don't end there, with Toyota also pledging:

"The LandCruiser 300 is the new generation in a long line of legends. Like those before it, it is up to the challenge in the bush, the outback, the mountain pass and yet it’s built to take on the city.

"With up to seven seats in Sahara and full time 4WD across all models this is the strongest, safest, smartest and most luxurious LandCruiser yet."

While full pricing and specifications are yet to be confirmed, the early interest site does give us a taste of what to expect. Every LandCruiser 300 variant, for example, will get Toyota's new intelligent safety features, but off-road tech like the Multi-Terrain Select with Automatic Mode, will only be available on select trims.