Source type: Toyota Kenya
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 vs Hyundai STARIA
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Toyota Land Cruiser 79
Land Cruiser 79 4.2D Pickup
Diesel
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 7,790,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW
🔧 285 Nm
VS
Hyundai STARIA
STARIA 2.2D Automatic
Diesel
8-Speed Automatic
Current
KES 8,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 130 kW
🔧 431 Nm
Decision summary
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 vs Hyundai STARIA: the short answer
STARIA has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Land Cruiser 79.
Land Cruiser 79 starts KES 1,160,000 cheaper
Land Cruiser 79 from KES 7,790,000 · STARIA from KES 8,950,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Land Cruiser 79 | STARIA |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Land Cruiser 7996 kW | STARIA130 kW |
| Maximum Torque | Land Cruiser 79285 Nm | STARIA431 Nm |
| Engine Size | Land Cruiser 794164 cc | STARIA2199 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Land Cruiser 79Not Officially Disclosed | STARIANot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Land Cruiser 79235 mm | STARIA186 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Hyundai Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Land Cruiser 79
Strengths
- Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
General Use
Specification evidence leader
STARIA
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser 79
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
STARIA
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Land Cruiser 79 | STARIA |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Generation | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | Pickup | MPV |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market Pickup | Kenya-market MPV |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup | MPV |
| Spec | Land Cruiser 79 | STARIA |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5235 mm | 5253 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm | 1997 mm |
| Height | 1975 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3180 mm | 3273 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 235 mm | 186 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 235 mm | 171 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 l | 75 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 2235 l | 831 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2090 kg | 2190 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3200 kg | 2950 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1110 kg | 760 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 2500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 3 seats | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Number of Rows | 1 rows | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 7.2 m | 5.94 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser 79 and STARIA comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Kenya. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Land Cruiser 79 54 vs STARIA 67.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 79 36 vs STARIA 46.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 79 22 vs STARIA 94.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 79 76 vs STARIA 79.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 79 not separately scored vs STARIA not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Model imagery
Land Cruiser 79 and STARIA image comparison
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Toyota Land Cruiser 79
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
STARIA leads by 25 points
STARIA has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Land Cruiser 79.
Evidence leader
73
/100
Lead
25
points
Data
63%
source coverage
73
#1
Evidence leader
STARIA
Performance
67
Efficiency
46
Safety
94
Practicality
79
Leads by 25 points
48
#2
Land Cruiser 79
Performance
54
Efficiency
36
Safety
22
Practicality
76
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
STARIA +13
Efficiency
STARIA +10
Safety
STARIA +72
Practicality
STARIA +3
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
STARIA
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
79/100
Land Cruiser 79
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
36/100
Safety
22/100
Practicality
76/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, STARIA leads. However, Land Cruiser 79 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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Land Cruiser 79 vs STARIA questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.