Toyota Coaster 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.

Toyota Coaster in South Africa

Toyota Coaster

2.8D GL 6AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,207,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 7.5 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

Toyota Coaster vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300: the short answer

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

Coaster starts ZAR 642,300 cheaper Coaster from ZAR 1,207,600 · Land Cruiser 300 from ZAR 1,849,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Coaster Land Cruiser 300
Maximum Power Coaster110 kW Land Cruiser 300227 kW
Maximum Torque Coaster420 Nm Land Cruiser 300700 Nm
Engine Size Coaster2755 cc Land Cruiser 3003346 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Coaster7.5 km/l Land Cruiser 3009.4 km/l
Ground Clearance Coaster180 mm Land Cruiser 300235 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.

Toyota Coaster

2.8D GL 6AT

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 300

3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic

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)

Coaster

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Land Cruiser 300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Coaster

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Land Cruiser 300

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Coaster Land Cruiser 300
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2021
Generation Current South African Coaster listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. 300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. New generation introduced in 2021 with complete redesign
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Midibus SUV
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue, Bronze
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Bus SUV
Tare Mass Kg 3670 kg 2430 kg
Vehicle Type Bus SUV
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic
Spec Coaster Land Cruiser 300
Length 6990 mm 4985 mm
Width 2080 mm 1980 mm
Height 2635 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase 3935 mm 2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 l 110 l
Boot/Cargo Space 472 l 309 l
Kerb Weight 3670 kg 2430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 5325 kg 3300 kg
Payload Capacity 1655 kg 870 kg
Towing Capacity 1400 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 23 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 3 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.5 m 6 m
Front Headroom 981 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 953 mm 957 mm
Front Legroom 1045 mm 1105 mm
Rear Legroom 896 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Coaster 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: Coaster 64 vs Land Cruiser 300 95.

Efficiency index: Coaster 38 vs Land Cruiser 300 40.

Safety-equipment index: Coaster 88 vs Land Cruiser 300 99.

Practicality index: Coaster 76 vs Land Cruiser 300 82.

Ownership-cover index: Coaster 43 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

Land Cruiser 300 leads by 12 points

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

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 92% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

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
Leads by 12 points
64
#2

Coaster

71% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Efficiency 38
Performance 64
Efficiency 38
Safety 88
Practicality 76
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser 300 +31 Efficiency Land Cruiser 300 +2 Safety Land Cruiser 300 +11 Practicality Land Cruiser 300 +6 Ownership Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Land Cruiser 300

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

Coaster

Performance 64/100
Efficiency 38/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 76/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Land Cruiser 300 leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 64 pts for Coaster

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

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Coaster 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.