Omoda C9 SHS vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300

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.

Omoda C9 SHS in South Africa

Omoda C9 SHS

C9 SHS AWD Plug-in Hybrid 3-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom
⛽ 71.4 km/l
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 300

3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic Diesel 10-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 2,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 227 kW 🔧 700 Nm ⛽ 9.4 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Omoda C9 SHS vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300: the short answer

C9 SHS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 300 remains close.

C9 SHS starts ZAR 850,000 cheaper C9 SHS from ZAR 999,900 · Land Cruiser 300 from ZAR 1,849,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C9 SHS Land Cruiser 300
Maximum Power C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed Land Cruiser 300227 kW
Maximum Torque C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed Land Cruiser 300700 Nm
Engine Size C9 SHS1500 cc Land Cruiser 3003346 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C9 SHS71.4 km/l Land Cruiser 3009.4 km/l
Ground Clearance C9 SHS165 mm Land Cruiser 300235 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

C9 SHS

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Land Cruiser 300

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

Which One's Right for You?

C9 SHS

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Land Cruiser 300

  • 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

Spec C9 SHS Land Cruiser 300
Model Introduced Year 2025 2021
Generation Current South Africa C9 SHS range 300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source New generation introduced in 2021 with complete redesign
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg Not Available 2430 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Color Note - White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue, Bronze
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic
Spec C9 SHS Land Cruiser 300
Length 4775 mm 4985 mm
Width 1920 mm 1980 mm
Height 1671 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l 110 l
Boot/Cargo Space 660 l 309 l
Kerb Weight 2195 kg 2430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2717 kg 3300 kg
Payload Capacity 522 kg 870 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 6 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm 957 mm
Front Legroom 1070 mm 1105 mm
Rear Legroom 960 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This C9 SHS and Land Cruiser 300 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: C9 SHS 92 vs Land Cruiser 300 95.

Efficiency index: C9 SHS 96 vs Land Cruiser 300 40.

Safety-equipment index: C9 SHS 94 vs Land Cruiser 300 99.

Practicality index: C9 SHS 69 vs Land Cruiser 300 82.

Ownership-cover index: C9 SHS not separately scored vs Land Cruiser 300 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

C9 SHS leads by 11 points

C9 SHS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 300 remains close.

Evidence leader 87 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 55% source coverage
87
#1 Evidence leader

C9 SHS

55% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 96 Check Practicality 69
Performance 92
Efficiency 96
Safety 94
Practicality 69
Leads by 11 points
76
#2

Land Cruiser 300

92% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 40
Performance 95
Efficiency 40
Safety 99
Practicality 82
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser 300 +3 Efficiency C9 SHS +56 Safety Land Cruiser 300 +5 Practicality Land Cruiser 300 +13

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

C9 SHS

Performance 92/100
Efficiency 96/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 69/100

Land Cruiser 300

Performance 95/100
Efficiency 40/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 82/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Omoda C9 SHS leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts vs 76 pts for Land Cruiser 300

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 SHS leads. However, Land Cruiser 300 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

C9 SHS vs Land Cruiser 300 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.