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.
D-Max X-Rider starts ZAR 706200 cheaperD-Max X-Rider from ZAR 668,990 · Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab from ZAR 706,200
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Engine Power
110 @ 3600
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Torque
350 @ 1800-2600
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Engine Size
1900
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Claimed Mileage
13.5
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Ground Clearance
227
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Boot Space
Not Applicable
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Airbags
Not Available
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Kerb Weight
1845
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Seating Capacity
5
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Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
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= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
D-Max X-Rider has a slight advantage, but Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab remains highly competitive.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
D-Max X-Rider
+7 pts
Efficiency
D-Max X-Rider
+3 pts
Safety
D-Max X-Rider
+28 pts
Practicality
D-Max X-Rider
+27 pts
Ownership
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
+2 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
D-Max X-Rider
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Strengths
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max X-Rider
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
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Generation
Current South African D-Max X-Rider listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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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.
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Double Cab pickup
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Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.9 DDi Double Cab X-Rider 4x2 AT
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Model Year
MY26
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Production Status
published
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Segment
Pickup
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Ground Clearance
227 mm
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Wheelbase
3125 mm
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Length
5265 mm
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Width
1870 mm
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Height
1805 mm
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Kerb Weight
1845 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight
3000 kg
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Seating Capacity
5
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Boot Space
Not Applicable
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Towing Capacity
2100 kg
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Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Turning Radius
12.5 m
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Load Bed Length
1495 mm
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Load Bed Width
1530 mm
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Front Legroom
Not Applicable
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Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
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Front Headroom
Not Applicable
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Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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Number of Doors
4
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Max Payload
1095 kg
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Boot Volume
Not Applicable
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Doors
4
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Seats
5
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Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
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Gross Combined Mass Kg
5000 kg
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Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
3000 kg
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Ground Clearance Max
227 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
227 mm
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Ground Clearance Mm
227 mm
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Height Mm
1805 mm
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Length Mm
5265 mm
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Loadbox Length Mm
1495 mm
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Loadbox Width Mm
1530 mm
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Payload Kg
1095 kg
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Cargo Volume
Not Applicable
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Rear Overhang Mm
1250 mm
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Tare Mass Kg
1845 kg
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Track Front Rear Mm
1570 / 1570
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Turning Circle
12.5 m
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Turning Circle M
12.5 m
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Width Mm
1870 mm
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Engine
Not Applicable
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Engine Type
Not Applicable
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Displacement
1900 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Valves per Cylinder
16
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Power
110 @ 3600 kW
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Power @ RPM
110 @ 3600
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Torque
350 @ 1800-2600 Nm
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Torque @ RPM
350 @ 1800-2600
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Fuel System
Not Applicable
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Turbocharger
Standard
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Top Speed
Not Applicable
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0-100 km/h
Not Applicable
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Compression Ratio
16.5:1
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Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
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Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
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Engine Code
RZ4E-MID
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Power
110 @ 3600 bhp
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Fuel Grade Required
Diesel
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Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
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Engine Aspiration
Standard
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Engine Type Config
Not Applicable
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0–100 km/h
Not Applicable
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Battery Capacity
Not Available
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Charging Port
Not Available
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AC Charging Time
Not Available
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Engine Displacement
1900 cc
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Engine Displacement Litres
1.9 l
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EV Range
Not Available
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Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
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Bore X Stroke Mm
80 x 94.4
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Combined System Power
Not Available
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Combined System Torque
Not Available
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Engine Config
Not Applicable
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Engine Cylinders
4
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Engine Displacement Cc
1900 cc
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Engine Power kW
110 @ 3600 kW
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Engine Torque Nm
350 @ 1800-2600 Nm
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Engine Valves
16
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Induction
Standard
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Max Power kW
110 @ 3600 kW
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Max Torque Nm
350 @ 1800-2600 Nm
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Maximum Power
110 @ 3600 kW
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Maximum Torque
350 @ 1800-2600 Nm
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Motor Position
Not Available
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Motor Power
Not Available
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Motor Torque
Not Available
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Motor Type
Not Available
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Power kW Rpm
110 @ 3600
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Active Exhaust
Not Available
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System Output
Not Available
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Torque Nm Rpm
350 @ 1800-2600
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Turbo Type
Standard
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Transmission
Automatic
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Drive Type
4x2
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Drivetrain Layout
4x2
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LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
2 km/h
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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Clutch Type
Not Applicable
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Drivetrain
4x2
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Transmission
Automatic
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Standard
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
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Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
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Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
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Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
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Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
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Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
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Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
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Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
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Gearbox Type
Automatic
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
4x2
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Rear Differential Lock
Standard
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Transfer Case Guard
Standard
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Transmission Speeds
2 km/h
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
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City Mileage
11.1 km/l
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Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
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Emission Standard
Not Applicable
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
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Average Fuel Consumption
7.4 l/100km
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Claimed Fuel Consumption
7.4 l/100km
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Fuel Efficiency
7.4 l/100km
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Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
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Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Combined Consumption
7.4 l/100km
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Combined Consumption L 100km
7.4 l/100km
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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Fuel Economy Combined
7.4 l/100km
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Fuel Tank Litres
76 l
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Fuel Type
Diesel
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Low Range Ratio
2.482
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Range Wltp
Not Applicable
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Airbags
Not Available
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ABS
Not Available
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Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
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Traction Control
Standard
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Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Not Available
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
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Brake Assist
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
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Front Parking Sensors
Standard
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AEB
Not Available
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BA
Not Available
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
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Driver Airbag
Not Available
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EBD
Not Available
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
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Side Airbags
Not Available
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TCS
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Not Available
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Front Side Airbags
Standard
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
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Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Rear
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Lights
LED
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
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Drive Modes
Not Available
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EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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Reverse Camera
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
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Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
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Parking Sensor
Rear
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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Reverse Camera Type
Standard
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Reversing Camera
Standard
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Seat Material
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
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Heated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Leather with red Isuzu badge/stitching
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Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Fabric Seats
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max X-Rider grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Capacity
5
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Seat Count
5
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Seat Trim
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Climate Control
Manual
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Power Windows
Not Available
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Keyless Entry
Not Available
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Push Button Start
Not Available
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Wireless Charging
Wireless
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
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Automatic Headlamps
LED
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
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AC Type
Manual
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Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Manual
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Fuel Consumption Combined
7.4
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Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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Ground Clearance Unladen
227
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Launch Control
Not Available
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Payload Capacity
1095
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Seat Type
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
🏆Isuzu D-Max X-Rider
wins with 53 pts
vs 39 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
In structured scoring, D-Max X-Rider emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the D-Max X-Rider 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: D-Max X-Rider 53 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50. 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: D-Max X-Rider 28, Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 0. 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: D-Max X-Rider 48, Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50. 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: D-Max X-Rider 77, Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: D-Max X-Rider 57, Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50. 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 D-Max X-Rider edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The D-Max X-Rider 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 D-Max X-Rider and Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: D-Max X-Rider scores 57 vs 50.
Efficiency: D-Max X-Rider scores 53 vs 50.
Safety: D-Max X-Rider scores 28 vs 0.
Practicality: D-Max X-Rider scores 77 vs 50.
Ownership: D-Max X-Rider scores 48 vs 50.
Final structured scoring gives D-Max X-Rider
the advantage in this comparison.
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