GWM H2 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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

GWM H2 Discontinued model
GWM H2 in South Africa

GWM H2

1.5T LT Petrol 6-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 339,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 7.5 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

GWM H2 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300: the short answer

Land Cruiser 300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H2.

Recorded price context H2: last listed from ZAR 299,900 · Land Cruiser 300: current from ZAR 1,849,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H2 Land Cruiser 300
Maximum Power H2110 kW @ 5500 rpm Land Cruiser 300227 kW
Maximum Torque H2210 Nm Land Cruiser 300700 Nm
Engine Size H21497 cc Land Cruiser 3003346 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H27.5 km/l Land Cruiser 3009.4 km/l
Ground Clearance H2175 mm Land Cruiser 300235 mm

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

Evidence for GWM H2 1.5T LT

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H2

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 300

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?

H2

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Land Cruiser 300

  • 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

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec H2 Land Cruiser 300
Model Introduced Year 2017 2021
Generation First generation Haval H2 in SA, on sale 2017-2022. Discontinued in favour of the Jolion, which used a more modern platform and powertrain. 300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform
Facelift History H2 received a mid-cycle update in 2019 that brought minor exterior styling changes, improved infotainment software and refinements to the DCT calibration. Updates continued through the model life to address recurring DCT issues, with the final 2022 specification being notably improved over the original 2017 launch model. New generation introduced in 2021 with complete redesign
Facelift Launched Since 2022 2021
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
Color Note Not confirmed White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue, Bronze
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Not confirmed Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed SUV
Tare Mass Kg Not confirmed 2430 kg
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Spec H2 Land Cruiser 300
Length 4290 mm 4985 mm
Width 1800 mm 1980 mm
Height 1645 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase 2560 mm 2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 235 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 l 110 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1800 kg 3300 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 6 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 960 mm 957 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1105 mm
Rear Legroom 870 mm 900 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed 125 mm
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed 309 l
Kerb Weight Not confirmed 2430 kg
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 870 kg
Towing Capacity Not confirmed 3500 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 3 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This H2 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: H2 45 vs Land Cruiser 300 95.

Efficiency index: H2 35 vs Land Cruiser 300 40.

Safety-equipment index: H2 72 vs Land Cruiser 300 99.

Practicality index: H2 66 vs Land Cruiser 300 82.

Ownership-cover index: H2 44 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 22 points

Land Cruiser 300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H2.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 22 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 22 points
54
#2

H2

82% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Efficiency 35
Performance 45
Efficiency 35
Safety 72
Practicality 66
Ownership 44
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser 300 +50 Efficiency Land Cruiser 300 +5 Safety Land Cruiser 300 +27 Practicality Land Cruiser 300 +16 Ownership H2 +1

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

H2

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 35/100
Safety 72/100
Practicality 66/100
Ownership 44/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Land Cruiser 300 leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 54 pts for H2

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 300 leads. However, H2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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H2 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.