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.
BAIC B30 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab: the short answer
B30 and Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
B30 starts ZAR 281,100 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab from ZAR 801,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab202 kW
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab381 Nm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab3956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab13 km/l
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab235 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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BAIC B30
B30 Elite Adventure
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
B30
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
B30
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Current South African Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
The B30 was unveiled locally in August 2025 and launched in November 2025 as the first South African version; no later local facelift has been announced.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Pickup
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Pickup
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
2050 kg
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Length
4730 mm
5270 mm
Width
1910 mm
1855 mm
Height
1790 mm
1855 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
87 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
470 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
3100 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
1050 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.4 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
983 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
951 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1033 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
886 mm
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
A156T2H
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
3956 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
24
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW
202 kW
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
381 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Standard, Sport, Economy, Snow
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
98.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
185.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Gearbox
7DCT
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
4WD Part-Time
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
5
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4WD/
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
6-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
No
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
5
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
87 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
87
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
2
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
2
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Not Available
Parking Sensor
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not Available
Reversing Camera
-
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Vinyl
Heated Seats
Optional
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Vinyl
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt
Folding Rear Seats
-
Not Available
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Vinyl
Armrest Front
-
Not Available
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Vinyl
Interior Colours
-
3
Seat Fold Type
-
Not Available
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Manual AC
Power Windows
Standard
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Manual AC
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
10.5
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Optional
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
-
Not Available
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Vinyl
Side Steps
-
Standard/available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spare Wheel
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Full-Size
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt
Voice Command
-
Standard
Voice Command Support
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point EFI
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Manual AC
Mirror
-
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Side Step
-
Standard/available
Sonar
-
Not Available
Sound System
8
4
Source Model Column
-
land-cruiser-79-double-cab
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
-
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
mid
Unlocking
Standard
Not Available
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
2
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
14.6-inch central touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio Speakers
8
4
Audio System
-
4
Display Audio
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Multi Information Display
-
Not Available
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Optional
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
3
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
Pickup
DRL
Standard
Standard
Fog Lights
-
Standard
Front Fog Lights
-
Standard
Led Headlights
Standard
Standard
Auto Headlights
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
-
Standard
Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Headlight Type
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Liner
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
30 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
235 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
235 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Standard
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
265/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Applicable
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Full-Size
Tyre Type
-
265/70 R16
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full-Size
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Wheel Material
-
Not Available
Wheels
-
Not Available
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Power Steering
-
Hydraulic
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Spring Type
-
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson independent suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Suspension
-
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
276 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
-
276
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
276
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
5 Years / 90,000 km
Battery Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Duration
7 Years / 90 000 km
5 Years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Distance
7 Years / 90 000 km
5 Years / 90,000 km
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Mid
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
870000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current listed price
Starting Price
519900
870000
Starting Price Zar
519900
870000
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
14 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
17 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
13 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
7
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 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: B30 59 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 78.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 50.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 85.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
B30 leads by 3 points
B30 and Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab +19
Efficiency
B30 +2
Safety
B30 +42
Practicality
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab +24
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Performance
78/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
85/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBAIC B30
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 63 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, B30 leads. However, Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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