Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 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.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in South Africa

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

1.5L GLS Exceed CVT 4x2 Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 620,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 13 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

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300: the short answer

Land Cruiser 300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Eclipse Cross.

Eclipse Cross starts ZAR 1,314,910 cheaper Eclipse Cross from ZAR 534,990 · Land Cruiser 300 from ZAR 1,849,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Eclipse Cross Land Cruiser 300
Maximum Power Eclipse Cross110 kW @ 5500 rpm Land Cruiser 300227 kW
Maximum Torque Eclipse Cross250 Nm @ 3500 rpm Land Cruiser 300700 Nm
Engine Size Eclipse Cross1499 cc Land Cruiser 3003346 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Eclipse Cross13 km/l Land Cruiser 3009.4 km/l
Ground Clearance Eclipse Cross180 mm Land Cruiser 300235 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Eclipse Cross

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

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?

Eclipse Cross

  • 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 Eclipse Cross Land Cruiser 300
Model Introduced Year 2021 2021
Generation First-generation Eclipse Cross facelift 300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform
Facelift History Current South African facelift specification. New generation introduced in 2021 with complete redesign
Facelift Launched Since Current specification 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Compact crossover SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle 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
Tare Mass Kg - 2430 kg
Spec Eclipse Cross Land Cruiser 300
Length 4545 mm 4985 mm
Width 1805 mm 1980 mm
Height 1685 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase 2670 mm 2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 155 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 l 110 l
Boot/Cargo Space 437 l 309 l
Kerb Weight 1490 kg 2430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2100 kg 3300 kg
Payload Capacity 610 kg 870 kg
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.3 m 6 m
Front Headroom 1003 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 932 mm 957 mm
Front Legroom 1039 mm 1105 mm
Rear Legroom 943 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Eclipse Cross 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: Eclipse Cross 52 vs Land Cruiser 300 95.

Efficiency index: Eclipse Cross 51 vs Land Cruiser 300 40.

Safety-equipment index: Eclipse Cross 76 vs Land Cruiser 300 99.

Practicality index: Eclipse Cross 64 vs Land Cruiser 300 82.

Ownership-cover index: Eclipse Cross 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

Land Cruiser 300 leads by 15 points

Land Cruiser 300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Eclipse Cross.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 15 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 15 points
61
#2

Eclipse Cross

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 76 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 52
Efficiency 51
Safety 76
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser 300 +43 Efficiency Eclipse Cross +11 Safety Land Cruiser 300 +23 Practicality Land Cruiser 300 +18

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

Eclipse Cross

Performance 52/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 76/100
Practicality 64/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Land Cruiser 300 leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 61 pts for Eclipse Cross

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

Eclipse Cross 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.