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 Prado: the short answer
B30 and Land Cruiser Prado are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
B30 starts ZAR 460,100 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · Land Cruiser Prado from ZAR 980,000
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Specification
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
Land Cruiser Prado150 kW
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
Land Cruiser Prado500 Nm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
Land Cruiser Prado2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
Land Cruiser Prado12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
Land Cruiser Prado220 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.
BAIC B30
B30 Elite Adventure
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
B30
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Land Cruiser Prado
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
B30
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Land Cruiser Prado
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
Model Introduced Year
2025
1996
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Current Prado represents the latest evolution of Toyota’s global Land Cruiser platform with modern safety and comfort upgrades
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.
Major redesigns in 2009, 2017 and latest generation updates improving technology and safety
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic
Tare Mass Kg
-
2250 kg
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
Length
4730 mm
4840 mm
Width
1910 mm
1885 mm
Height
1790 mm
1890 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
220 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
120 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
2990 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
740 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
995 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
957 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
882 mm
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
A156T2H
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
2755 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct 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
150 kW
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
500 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 Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.8 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
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
66.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
222.2 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 Prado
Gearbox
7DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Ladder Frame
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Low Range with Crawl Control
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
4
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
No
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
4
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
12 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
87 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
12.3 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 Prado
Airbags
6
9
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
9
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
9
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
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
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
9
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
9
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
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
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
LED with Auto Leveling
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Standard
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Optional
Front Heated
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front Ventilated
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Premium Ambient Lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Power Adjustable with Memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual with Lumbar Support
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Adjustable with Memory
Steering Type
-
Power Assisted
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Power Adjustable with Memory
Fabric Seats
-
Leather
Driver Seat
-
Power Adjustable with Memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Premium cabin materials, large touchscreen infotainment, leather seats, multi-zone climate control
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Leather
Interior Colours
-
5
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Triple Zone Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
All Windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Optional
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Hands Free Electric
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
120 l
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Triple Zone Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED with Auto Leveling
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
120 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Triple Zone Automatic
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Windows
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
2 Years
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
8.1
Panoramic Roof
Optional
Electric Sunroof
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Windows
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Leather
Side Steps
-
Standard/available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Built-in GPS Navigation
Voice Command Support
-
Built-in GPS Navigation
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.8 sec
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Triple Zone Automatic
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock
-
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Difflock
-
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
Lift Gate
-
Hands Free Electric
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Triple Zone Automatic
Mirror
-
All Windows
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
-
Hands Free Electric
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Key
Rim Size
18-inch
19-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Silver Roof Rails
Side Step
-
Standard/available
Sonar
-
Front and Rear
Sound System
8
14
Source Model Column
-
land-cruiser-prado
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Ladder Frame Reinforced
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Unlocking
Standard
Smart Key
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
14
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Built-in GPS Navigation
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Built-in GPS Navigation
Infotainment Screen Size
14.6-inch central touchscreen
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
8
14
Audio System
-
14
Display Audio
-
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Built-in GPS Navigation
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
LED Headlamps
Standard
LED with Auto Leveling
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED DRL
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED Front and Rear
Roof Rails
Optional
Silver Roof Rails
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
5
Headlights
Standard
LED with Auto Leveling
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Electric Sunroof
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Alloy
Roof Type
-
Electric Sunroof
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Standard
LED DRL
Fog Lights
-
LED Front and Rear
Front Fog Lights
-
LED Front and Rear
Led Headlights
Standard
LED with Auto Leveling
Auto Headlights
-
LED with Auto Leveling
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED with Auto Leveling
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED DRL
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Electric Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Windows
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED Front and Rear
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED with Auto Leveling
Headlamps
Standard
LED with Auto Leveling
Headlight Type
Standard
LED with Auto Leveling
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
Approach Angle
25 deg
31 deg
Departure Angle
30 deg
25 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Mud Sand Rock Snow
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear and Center Locking Differential
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
Approach Angle Deg
-
31 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
25 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
220 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
Wading Depth Mm
-
700 mm
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
265/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
19-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Applicable
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Tyre Type
-
265/60 R19
Wheel Diameter
18-inch
19-inch Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
-
19-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Alloy
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
-
Ladder Frame Reinforced
Power Steering
-
Power Assisted
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
Double Wishbone
Rear Spring Type
-
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Chassis Material
-
Ladder Frame Reinforced
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson independent suspension
Double Wishbone
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Suspension
-
Double Wishbone
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
215 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output
-
215
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
215
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
2 Years
Service Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Premium
Battery Warranty
-
2 Years
Maintenance Plan
-
2 Years
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
7 Years / 90 000 km
2 Years
Service Plan Distance
7 Years / 90 000 km
2 Years
Service Intervals
-
10000 km / 12 months
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Flagship
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
1150000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current listed price
Starting Price
519900
1150000
Starting Price Zar
519900
1150000
Spec
B30
Land Cruiser Prado
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 Prado
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
7 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
9 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
10 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
12 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
21
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and Land Cruiser Prado 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 Prado 76.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs Land Cruiser Prado 49.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs Land Cruiser Prado 98.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs Land Cruiser Prado 69.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs Land Cruiser Prado 40.
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
Land Cruiser Prado leads by 3 points
B30 and Land Cruiser Prado are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser Prado +17
Efficiency
B30 +2
Safety
Land Cruiser Prado +6
Practicality
Land Cruiser Prado +8
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser Prado
Performance
76/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
69/100
Ownership
40/100
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser Prado
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 66 pts for B30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser Prado leads. However, B30 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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