GWM H7 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.

GWM H7 in South Africa

GWM H7

2.0T LX Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 185 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 11.8 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 H7 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300: the short answer

H7 and Land Cruiser 300 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

H7 starts ZAR 1,200,000 cheaper H7 from ZAR 649,900 · Land Cruiser 300 from ZAR 1,849,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H7 Land Cruiser 300
Maximum Power H7185 kW @ 5500 rpm Land Cruiser 300227 kW
Maximum Torque H7420 Nm Land Cruiser 300700 Nm
Engine Size H71999 cc Land Cruiser 3003346 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H711.8 km/l Land Cruiser 3009.4 km/l
Ground Clearance H7195 mm Land Cruiser 300235 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.

GWM H7

2.0T LX

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 300

3.3D VX-R 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)

H7

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

Land Cruiser 300

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

Which One's Right for You?

H7

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Land Cruiser 300

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H7 Land Cruiser 300
360 Degree Camera Yes Standard
Active Engine Braking No -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Around View Monitor Yes Standard
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Standard
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Not Available
Auto Lights Yes Standard
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Standard
Blind Spot Warning Yes Standard
Cruise Control Yes Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Standard
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes Standard
EV Mode No Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Yes Not Available
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Standard
Lane Keep Assist Yes Standard
Park Assist Yes Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear Front and Rear
Parking Sensor Front and Rear Front and Rear
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System Yes Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes Standard
Rear View Camera Yes Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Standard
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Front and Rear
Rear View Camera Yes Standard
Reverse Camera Yes Standard
Reverse Camera Type Yes Standard
Reversing Camera Yes Standard
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Standard
Spec H7 Land Cruiser 300
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 Yes Standard
Axle Layout AWD 4WD
Clutch Type Torque Converter Not Applicable
Differential Lock No Centre + Rear Lock
Drive Mode Selector Yes 4WD/off-road drive mode support
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive 4WD / AWD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine All Wheel Drive Full-Time 4WD with Crawl Control
Engine Position Front Transverse Front Longitudinal
Final Drive Ratio 3.42 Not Applicable
Number of Gears 8 4
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type Automatic 10-Speed Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic 10-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type 8-Speed Automatic 10-Speed Automatic
LSD Available No Torsen LSD
Low Range Not Applicable Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Paddle Shifters Yes Standard
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 -
Transfer Case Not Applicable Multi-Terrain Select
Transmission Speeds 8 4
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Rear Differential Lock No Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This H7 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: H7 80 vs Land Cruiser 300 95.

Efficiency index: H7 46 vs Land Cruiser 300 40.

Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs Land Cruiser 300 99.

Practicality index: H7 71 vs Land Cruiser 300 82.

Ownership-cover index: H7 65 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 2 points

H7 and Land Cruiser 300 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 2 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 2 points
74
#2

H7

99% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 80
Efficiency 46
Safety 100
Practicality 71
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser 300 +15 Efficiency H7 +6 Safety H7 +1 Practicality Land Cruiser 300 +11 Ownership H7 +22

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

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

H7

Performance 80/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 71/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Land Cruiser 300 leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 74 pts for H7

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 300 leads. However, H7 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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H7 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.