Toyota GR Supra vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

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 GR Supra in South Africa

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 1,561,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 285 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12 km/l
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,150,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota GR Supra vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: the short answer

GR Supra and Land Cruiser Prado are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Land Cruiser Prado starts ZAR 544,800 cheaper GR Supra from ZAR 1,524,800 · Land Cruiser Prado from ZAR 980,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR Supra Land Cruiser Prado
Maximum Power GR Supra285 kW Land Cruiser Prado150 kW
Maximum Torque GR Supra500 Nm Land Cruiser Prado500 Nm
Engine Size GR Supra2998 cc Land Cruiser Prado2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GR Supra12 km/l Land Cruiser Prado12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance GR Supra117 mm Land Cruiser Prado220 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 GR Supra

3.0T Manual

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 Prado

2.8 VX 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)

GR Supra

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

Land Cruiser Prado

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GR Supra

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Land Cruiser Prado

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR Supra Land Cruiser Prado
Model Introduced Year 2021 1996
Generation A90 fifth generation – co-developed with BMW on the CLAR platform Current Prado represents the latest evolution of Toyota’s global Land Cruiser platform with modern safety and comfort upgrades
Facelift History Manual gearbox and power upgrade (280 kW→285 kW) in 2023 Major redesigns in 2009, 2017 and latest generation updates improving technology and safety
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2017
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan SUV
Color Note Matte White, Nitro Yellow, Renaissance Red, Gravure Grey, Tungsten Silver, Black White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Sedan SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1545 kg 2250 kg
Vehicle Type Sedan SUV
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic
Spec GR Supra Land Cruiser Prado
Length 4380 mm 4840 mm
Width 1865 mm 1885 mm
Height 1294 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase 2470 mm 2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 117 mm 220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 l 87 l
Boot/Cargo Space 290 l 120 l
Kerb Weight 1545 kg 2250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1870 kg 2990 kg
Payload Capacity 325 kg 740 kg
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 3 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.3 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom 995 mm 995 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 957 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1042 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 882 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR Supra and Land Cruiser Prado 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: GR Supra 94 vs Land Cruiser Prado 76.

Efficiency index: GR Supra 47 vs Land Cruiser Prado 49.

Safety-equipment index: GR Supra 98 vs Land Cruiser Prado 98.

Practicality index: GR Supra 40 vs Land Cruiser Prado 69.

Ownership-cover index: GR Supra 43 vs Land Cruiser Prado 40.

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 Prado leads by 2 points

GR Supra and Land Cruiser Prado are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 95% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

Land Cruiser Prado

95% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 40
Performance 76
Efficiency 49
Safety 98
Practicality 69
Ownership 40
Leads by 2 points
67
#2

GR Supra

90% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Practicality 40
Performance 94
Efficiency 47
Safety 98
Practicality 40
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance GR Supra +18 Efficiency Land Cruiser Prado +2 Safety Level Practicality Land Cruiser Prado +29 Ownership GR Supra +3

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Land Cruiser Prado

Performance 76/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 40/100

GR Supra

Performance 94/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 40/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Land Cruiser Prado leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 67 pts for GR Supra

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

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GR Supra vs Land Cruiser Prado 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.