Honda Amaze vs Toyota Land Cruiser 76

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Honda Amaze in South Africa

Honda Amaze

1.2 Comfort CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 289,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 66 kW 🔧 110 Nm ⛽ 18.2 km/l
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser 76 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 76

4.0 V6 Station Wagon AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,065,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 202 kW 🔧 381 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Honda Amaze vs Toyota Land Cruiser 76: the short answer

Land Cruiser 76 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Amaze.

Amaze starts ZAR 725,100 cheaper Amaze from ZAR 254,900 · Land Cruiser 76 from ZAR 980,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Amaze Land Cruiser 76
Maximum Power Amaze66 kW Land Cruiser 76202 kW
Maximum Torque Amaze110 Nm Land Cruiser 76381 Nm
Engine Size Amaze1199 cc Land Cruiser 763956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Amaze18.2 km/l Land Cruiser 7613 km/l
Ground Clearance Amaze170 mm Land Cruiser 76230 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Honda Amaze

1.2 Comfort CVT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota Land Cruiser 76

4.0 V6 Station Wagon AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Amaze

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Land Cruiser 76

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Amaze

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Land Cruiser 76

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Amaze Land Cruiser 76
Model Introduced Year 2018 1984
Generation Based on Honda’s compact car platform optimized for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use 70 Series – one of the world's longest-running vehicle nameplates
Facelift History Introduced in South Africa as a practical entry sedan with minor updates over time in features and safety Continuous mechanical updates while retaining core body-on-frame design. Minor updates in 2007, 2014, 2021
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan SUV
Color Note White, Silver, Grey, Red, Blue White, Beige
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Sedan SUV
Tare Mass Kg 954 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Type Sedan SUV
Spec Amaze Land Cruiser 76
Length 3995 mm 4890 mm
Width 1695 mm 1885 mm
Height 1498 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase 2470 mm 2730 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 230 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 170 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 87 l
Boot/Cargo Space 420 l 909 l
Kerb Weight 954 kg 2100 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1380 kg 3300 kg
Payload Capacity 426 kg 1200 kg
Towing Capacity 900 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 4.9 m 6 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 993 mm
Rear Headroom 920 mm 954 mm
Front Legroom 770 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 920 mm 887 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Amaze and Land Cruiser 76 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Amaze 26 vs Land Cruiser 76 77.

Efficiency index: Amaze 69 vs Land Cruiser 76 49.

Safety-equipment index: Amaze 50 vs Land Cruiser 76 50.

Practicality index: Amaze 56 vs Land Cruiser 76 98.

Ownership-cover index: Amaze 43 vs Land Cruiser 76 43.

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.

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 / 100
Evidence-index readout

Land Cruiser 76 leads by 18 points

Land Cruiser 76 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Amaze.

Evidence leader 66 /100
Lead 18 points
Data 86% source coverage
66
#1 Evidence leader

Land Cruiser 76

86% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 77
Efficiency 49
Safety 50
Practicality 98
Ownership 43
Leads by 18 points
48
#2

Amaze

86% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 69 Check Performance 26
Performance 26
Efficiency 69
Safety 50
Practicality 56
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser 76 +51 Efficiency Amaze +20 Safety Level Practicality Land Cruiser 76 +42 Ownership Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Land Cruiser 76

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 98/100
Ownership 43/100

Amaze

Performance 26/100
Efficiency 69/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 56/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Land Cruiser 76 leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts vs 48 pts for Amaze

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 76 leads. However, Amaze may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Amaze vs Land Cruiser 76 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.