GWM H7 vs Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

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 FJ in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

2.7 4x4 VX 6AT Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 761,400 ex-showroom
⚡ 122 kW 🔧 245 Nm ⛽ 9.3 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H7
Fuel Economy H7
🛡 Safety H7
📦 Practicality Land Cruiser FJ
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
H7 starts ZAR 64,100 cheaper H7 from ZAR 649,900 · Land Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec H7 Land Cruiser FJ
Maximum Power 185 kW @ 5500 rpm 122 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque 420 Nm 245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size 1999 cc 2700 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 11.8 km/l 9.3 km/l
Ground Clearance 195 mm 245 mm
Boot / Load Bay 620 l -
Airbags 8 Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
Kerb Weight 1830 kg 1970 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 3 years / 100 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

H7 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser FJ remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H7 +24 pts
Efficiency H7 +8 pts
Safety H7 +7 pts
Practicality Land Cruiser FJ +3 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

H7

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

Land Cruiser FJ

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?

H7

  • 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 FJ

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H7 Land Cruiser FJ
360 Degree Camera Yes Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Active Engine Braking No -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Around View Monitor Yes Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Not Available
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Intermittent, Time adjustable
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Standard
Blind Spot Warning Yes Standard
Cruise Control Yes Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes -
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode No -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Standard Lane Departure Alert
Lane Keep Assist Yes Standard Lane Departure Alert
Park Assist Yes -
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes -
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes -
Spec H7 Land Cruiser FJ
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Part-time four-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Standard
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Standard
4WD Selector Not Applicable Standard Switch
Automatic Shift Paddles Yes -
Axle Layout AWD 4WD Part-Time
Clutch Type Torque Converter -
Differential Lock No Rear
Drive Mode Selector Yes -
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive 4WD Part-Time
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine All Wheel Drive 4WD Part-Time
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Final Drive Ratio 3.42 -
Number of Gears 8 6
Gear Shift Indicator Yes -
Gear Shift Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic 6-speed automatic
Gearbox Type 8-Speed Automatic 6-speed automatic
LSD Available No -
Low Range Not Applicable Standard
Paddle Shifters Yes -
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 -
Transfer Case Not Applicable Part-time four-wheel drive
Transmission Speeds 8 6
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Rear Differential Lock No Rear
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable -
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable -

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

H7 leads by 8 points

H7 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser FJ remains close.

Index leader 75 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 96% source coverage
75
#1 Index leader

H7

96% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 80
Efficiency 46
Safety 100
Practicality 73
Ownership 65
Leads by 8 points
67
#2

Land Cruiser FJ

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 38
Performance 56
Efficiency 38
Safety 93
Practicality 76
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H7 +24 Efficiency H7 +8 Safety H7 +7 Practicality Land Cruiser FJ +3

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

H7

Performance 80/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 73/100
Ownership 65/100

Land Cruiser FJ

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 38/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 76/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM H7 leads the catalogue index with 75 pts vs 67 pts for Land Cruiser FJ

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H7 leads. However, Land Cruiser FJ may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This H7 and Land Cruiser FJ comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 FJ 56.

Efficiency index: H7 46 vs Land Cruiser FJ 38.

Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs Land Cruiser FJ 93.

Practicality index: H7 73 vs Land Cruiser FJ 76.

Ownership-cover index: H7 65 vs Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored.

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.