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Toyota bZ4X vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab: the short answer
bZ4X holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab.
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab starts ZAR 381,800 cheaperbZ4X from ZAR 1,182,800 · Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab from ZAR 801,000
Five key differences
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Specification
bZ4X
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Maximum Power
bZ4X255.3 kW
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab202 kW
Maximum Torque
bZ4X268.6 Nm
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab381 Nm
Engine Size
bZ4XNot Applicable
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab3956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
bZ4XNot Applicable
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab13 km/l
Ground Clearance
bZ4X212 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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Toyota bZ4X
bZ4X AWD
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
bZ4X
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
bZ4X
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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 space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
bZ4X
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
South African launch specification of Toyota's dedicated battery-electric bZ4X
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
Introduced locally in 2026 as Toyota South Africa's first battery-electric production model
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
Introduced locally in 2026 as Toyota South Africa's first battery-electric production model
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
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.
Standard Front + Rear, Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
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
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Spec
bZ4X
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather Sporty
Vinyl
Heated Seats
Standard Front and Rear
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard Driver + Passenger
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Synthetic Leather + Heater
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power/ Driver Memory
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power/ Driver Memory
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather Sporty
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
bZ4X
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Infotainment System
JBL Display Audio, EMV, 14-inch
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Telephone,
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT Colour, 7-inch
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard 4PCs
2
Infotainment Screen
14-inch
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
14-inch
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
14-inch
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Telephone,
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
bZ4X
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Midnight Grey, Fierce Red, Moonlight Ocean Metallic, Platinum White Pearl and Attitude Black
3
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic roof
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
Pickup
DRL
Standard LED
Standard
Fog Lights
-
Standard
Front Fog Lights
-
Standard
Led Headlights
Standard
Standard
Auto Headlights
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Standard LED
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
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
bZ4X
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Standard
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Standard
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
bZ4X
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Tyre Size
F:235-50 R20 Alloy R:235-50 R20 Alloy
265/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Without (Repair Kit Included)
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
F:235-50 R20 Alloy R:235-50 R20 Alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Without (Repair Kit Included)
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 Auto Location
Not Available
Wheel Material
-
Not Available
Wheels
-
Not Available
Spec
bZ4X
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Brake Ventilated Disc
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension
Window Demister Standard
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
Brake Ventilated Disc
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension Type
Window Demister Standard
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Suspension
-
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Spec
bZ4X
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Battery Warranty
8 years 160 000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Service Plan
6 Services / 90 000 km
5 Years / 90,000 km
Accessory Battery Type
Lithium Ion Standard Emergency Charger
-
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Duration
6 Services / 90 000 km
5 Years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 Services / 90 000 km
5 Years / 90,000 km
Spec
bZ4X
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
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
bZ4X
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private and family
Mid
Price Zar
1182800 ZAR
870000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
1182800
870000
Starting Price Zar
1182800
870000
Spec
bZ4X
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
bZ4X
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 bZ4X 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: bZ4X 82 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 78.
Efficiency index: bZ4X 91 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: bZ4X 94 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 50.
Practicality index: bZ4X 62 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 85.
Ownership-cover index: bZ4X 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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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
bZ4X leads by 19 points
bZ4X holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
bZ4X
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
91/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
62/100
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 indexToyota bZ4X
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 63 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, bZ4X 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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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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