Toyota GR86 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 GR86 in South Africa

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 173 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 10.9 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 GR86 vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: the short answer

Land Cruiser Prado has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.

GR86 starts ZAR 230,100 cheaper GR86 from ZAR 749,900 · Land Cruiser Prado from ZAR 980,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR86 Land Cruiser Prado
Maximum Power GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm Land Cruiser Prado150 kW
Maximum Torque GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm Land Cruiser Prado500 Nm
Engine Size GR862387 cc Land Cruiser Prado2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GR8610.9 km/l Land Cruiser Prado12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance GR86130 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 GR86

2.4 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

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)

GR86

Strengths
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Land Cruiser Prado

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GR86

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Land Cruiser Prado

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR86 Land Cruiser Prado
360 Degree Camera Not Available Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Standard
Around View Monitor Not Available Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking Not Available Standard
Auto Lights Standard LED with Auto Leveling
Auto Wipers Standard Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring Not Available Standard
Blind Spot Warning Not Available Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert Not Available Not Available
Emergency Braking Not Available Standard
EV Mode Not Available Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available Standard
Lane Keep Assist Not Available Standard
Parking Distance Sensors Rear Front and Rear
Parking Sensor Rear Front and Rear
Parking Sensors Rear Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System Not Available Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers Standard -
Rear View Camera Standard Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Not Available Standard
Rear View Camera Standard Standard
Reverse Camera Standard Standard
Reverse Camera Type Standard Standard
Reversing Camera Standard Standard
Surround View Camera Not Available Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition Not Available Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors Rear Front and Rear
Auto Highbeam Not Available Not Available
Park Assist Not Available Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Not Available Not Available
Spec GR86 Land Cruiser Prado
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Available
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Available
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector Not Applicable Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles Standard Not Applicable
Axle Layout RWD 4x4
Differential Lock Not Applicable Rear and Center Locking Differential
Differential Type Front Not Available -
Differential Type Rear Not Available -
Drivetrain RWD 4WD / AWD
Drivetrain Layout Rear Wheel Drive Ladder Frame
Engine Position Front Longitudinal -
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Number of Gears 4 4
Gear Shift Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters 6-Speed Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters 6-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters 6-Speed Automatic
LSD Available Torsen LSD Electronic
Low Range Not Applicable Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Standard Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transfer Case Not Applicable Low Range with Crawl Control
Transfer Case Guard Not Available -
Transmission Speeds 4 4
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Clutch Type Not Applicable Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector - 4WD/off-road drive mode support

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR86 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: GR86 67 vs Land Cruiser Prado 76.

Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs Land Cruiser Prado 49.

Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs Land Cruiser Prado 98.

Practicality index: GR86 46 vs Land Cruiser Prado 69.

Ownership-cover index: GR86 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 8 points

Land Cruiser Prado has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 8 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 8 points
61
#2

GR86

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Ownership 43
Performance 67
Efficiency 45
Safety 96
Practicality 46
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser Prado +9 Efficiency Land Cruiser Prado +4 Safety Land Cruiser Prado +2 Practicality Land Cruiser Prado +23 Ownership GR86 +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

GR86

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 96/100
Practicality 46/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Land Cruiser Prado leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 61 pts for GR86

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser Prado leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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GR86 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.