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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Ford Everest vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab: the short answer
Everest holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab.
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab starts ZAR 118,800 cheaperEverest from ZAR 825,000 · Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab from ZAR 706,200
Five key differences
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Specification
Everest
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Maximum Power
Everest184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab202 kW
Maximum Torque
Everest600 Nm
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab381 Nm
Engine Size
Everest2993 cc
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab3956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Everest11.8 km/l
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab13 km/l
Ground Clearance
Everest226 mm
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab235 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Ford Everest
3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Everest
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Everest
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Everest
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2022
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current-generation Ford Everest
Current South African Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Pickup
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
2450 kg
1850 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Spec
Everest
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Length
4914 mm
5275 mm
Width
1923 mm
1855 mm
Height
1842 mm
1855 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
87 l
Boot/Cargo Space
259 l
488 l
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
2800 kg
Payload Capacity
680 kg
950 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
6.4 m
Front Headroom
972 mm
997 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
944 mm
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1037 mm
Rear Legroom
912 mm
884 mm
Spec
Everest
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Independent double wishbone
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension
Coil spring with Watts linkage
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
-
Hydraulic
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Spring Type
-
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Front Suspension Type
Independent double wishbone
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension Type
Coil spring with Watts linkage
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Suspension
-
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Spec
Everest
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Manual AC
Power Windows
Yes
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Manual AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
everest
land-cruiser-79-single-cab
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
flagship
mid
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
10.5
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
-
Not Available
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Vinyl
Side Steps
-
Standard/available
Spare Wheel
Full-size spare wheel
Full-Size
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt
Voice Command
-
Standard
Voice Command Support
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Manual AC
Centre Console
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point EFI
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Manual AC
Mirror
-
All Doors
Passive Entry Start
-
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Side Step
-
Standard/available
Sonar
-
Not Available
Sound System
10
4
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
TPMS
Not Available
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Unlocking
Yes
Not Available
Vdc
-
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Yes
Standard
Spec
Everest
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
3956 cc
Cylinders
6
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
24
24
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
202 kW
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
381 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
210 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.1 kW/tonne
109.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
244.9 Nm/tonne
205.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Everest
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Engine Position
Front longitudinal
-
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
4WD Part-Time
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case
Two-speed electronic transfer case
Standard
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
10
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD/
4WD Engagement
Electronic shift-on-the-fly
Available
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Available
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Electronic 4WD selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
2.7
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Front and rear driven axles
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
5
Spec
Everest
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.7 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
87 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
87
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Everest
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
2
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
2
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
Everest
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Not Available
Parking Sensor
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not Available
Reversing Camera
-
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Everest
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Seat Material
Leather-accented upholstery
Vinyl
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
5
3
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
5
3
Seat Trim
Leather-accented upholstery
Vinyl
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt
Folding Rear Seats
-
Not Available
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Vinyl
Armrest Front
-
Not Available
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Vinyl
Seat Fold Type
-
Not Available
Spec
Everest
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Infotainment System
SYNC 4 infotainment system
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
2
Infotainment Screen Size
12
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
12
9-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Touchscreen
12
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio Speakers
10
4
Audio System
-
4
Display Audio
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Multi Information Display
-
Not Available
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
Everest
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
This Everest and Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 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: Everest 88 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78.
Efficiency index: Everest 52 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Everest 92 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50.
Practicality index: Everest 77 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78.
Ownership-cover index: Everest not separately scored vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Everest leads by 17 points
Everest holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab.
Performance
Everest +10
Efficiency
Everest +3
Safety
Everest +42
Practicality
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +1
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Everest
Performance
88/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
77/100
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Performance
78/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Everest
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 62 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Everest leads. However, Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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