Mazda CX-60 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 76

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Mazda CX-60 in South Africa

Mazda CX-60

2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD Petrol Automatic
ZAR 902,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 141 kW 🔧 261 Nm ⛽ 13.0 km/l
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser 76 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 76

4.0 V6 Station Wagon AT Petrol Automatic
ZAR 1,065,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 202 kW 🔧 381 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Land Cruiser 76
⛽ Fuel Economy CX-60
🛡 Safety CX-60
📦 Practicality Land Cruiser 76
🔑 Ownership CX-60
CX-60 starts ZAR 980000 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Land Cruiser 76 from ZAR 980,000

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec CX-60 Land Cruiser 76
Engine Power 141 kW 202 kW
Torque 261 Nm 381 Nm
Engine Size 2488 cc 3956 cc
Claimed Mileage 13.0 km/l 13 km/l
Ground Clearance 178.8 mm 230 mm
Boot / Load Bay 477 l 909 l
Airbags 7 2
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 2100 kg
Seating Capacity 5 8
Warranty 5 Years/Unlimited km 3 years / 100 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both CX-60 and Land Cruiser 76 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Land Cruiser 76 +18 pts
Efficiency CX-60 +2 pts
Safety CX-60 +54 pts
Practicality Land Cruiser 76 +28 pts
Ownership CX-60 +11 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

CX-60

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Land Cruiser 76

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

CX-60

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Land Cruiser 76

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-60 Land Cruiser 76
Model Introduced Year 2023 1984
Generation First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture 70 Series – one of the world's longest-running vehicle nameplates
Facelift History Mazda introduced the CX-60 locally in 2023, added the six-cylinder Takumi in 2024 and revised suspension and drivetrain calibration for the 2025 update. Continuous mechanical updates while retaining core body-on-frame design. Minor updates in 2007, 2014, 2021
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active published
Segment Premium mid-size SUV SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Color Note - White, Beige
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec CX-60 Land Cruiser 76
Ground Clearance 178.8 mm 230 mm
Wheelbase 2870 mm 2730 mm
Length 4745 mm 4890 mm
Width 1890 mm 1885 mm
Height 1687.5 mm 1970 mm
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 2100 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight 2342 kg 3300 kg
Seating Capacity 5 8
Boot Space 477 l 909 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 3500 kg
Turning Radius 5.85 m 6.0 m
Load Bed Length 477 l 909 l
Load Bed Width - -
Front Legroom 1058 mm -
Rear Legroom 990 mm -
Front Shoulder Room 1504 mm -
Rear Shoulder Room 1441 mm -
Boot Space Seats Folded 1148 l 909 l
Number of Doors 5 5
Max Payload 872 kg -
Boot Volume 477 l 909 l
Doors 5 5
Seats 5 8
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l 87 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg 2342 kg 3300 kg
Ground Clearance Max 178.8 mm 230 mm
Ground Clearance Min 178.8 mm 230 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 178.8 mm 230 mm
Height Mm 1687.5 mm 1970 mm
Length Mm 4745 mm 4890 mm
Loadbox Length Mm 477 l 909 l
Loadbox Width Mm - -
Payload Kg 872 kg -
Cargo Volume 477 l 909 l
Tare Mass Kg 1470 kg 2100 kg
Turning Circle 5.85 m 6.0 m
Turning Circle M 5.85 m 6.0 m
Width Mm 1890 mm 1885 mm
Front Track Width - -
Rear Track Width - -
Front Headroom - -
Rear Headroom - -

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

CX-60 leads by 4 points

Both CX-60 and Land Cruiser 76 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 68 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 94% confidence
68
#1 Winner

CX-60

94% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 99
Practicality 68
Ownership 55
Leads by 4 points
64
#2

Land Cruiser 76

95% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 96 Check Ownership 44
Performance 77
Efficiency 49
Safety 45
Practicality 96
Ownership 44
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser 76 +18 Efficiency CX-60 +2 Safety CX-60 +54 Practicality Land Cruiser 76 +28 Ownership CX-60 +11

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

CX-60

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 55/100

Land Cruiser 76

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 45/100
Practicality 96/100
Ownership 44/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Mazda CX-60 wins with 68 pts vs 64 pts for Land Cruiser 76

In structured scoring, CX-60 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Land Cruiser 76 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the CX-60 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: CX-60 51 vs Land Cruiser 76 49. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: CX-60 99, Land Cruiser 76 45. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: CX-60 55, Land Cruiser 76 44. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: CX-60 68, Land Cruiser 76 96. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: CX-60 59, Land Cruiser 76 77. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The CX-60 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The CX-60 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between CX-60 and Land Cruiser 76 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: CX-60 scores 59 vs 77.

Efficiency: CX-60 scores 51 vs 49.

Safety: CX-60 scores 99 vs 45.

Practicality: CX-60 scores 68 vs 96.

Ownership: CX-60 scores 55 vs 44.

Final structured scoring gives CX-60 the advantage in this comparison.