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.
H7 starts ZAR 330,100 cheaperH7 from ZAR 649,900 · Land Cruiser Prado from ZAR 980,000
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
Maximum Power
185 kW @ 5500 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
500 Nm
Engine Size
1999 cc
2755 cc
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
195 mm
220 mm
Boot / Load Bay
620 l
120 l
Airbags
8
9
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2250 kg
Seating Capacity
-
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Both H7 and Land Cruiser Prado are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
H7
+4 pts
Efficiency
Land Cruiser Prado
+3 pts
Safety
H7
+1 pts
Practicality
H7
+5 pts
Ownership
H7
+31 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
H7
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
Land Cruiser Prado
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
H7
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Land Cruiser Prado
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
101.1 kW/tonne
66.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
229.5 Nm/tonne
222.2 Nm/tonne
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Bore
82.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders
4
4
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Engine Code
GW4C20D
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
2755 cc
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
500 Nm
Stroke
93.1 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
175 km/h
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
9.8 sec
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
185 kW @ 5500 rpm
150 kW
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
LED with Auto Leveling
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
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
-
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
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
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
Axle Layout
AWD
4x4
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine All Wheel Drive
Ladder Frame
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.42
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
4
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
LSD Available
No
Electronic
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Low Range with Crawl Control
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
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
4WD / AWD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Approach Angle
20 deg
31 deg
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
31 deg
Departure Angle
24 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle Deg
24 deg
25 deg
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
220 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Locking Differential
No
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Recovery Hooks
No
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Mud Sand Rock Snow
Underbody Protection
No
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
700 mm
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
700 mm
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Power Adjustable with Memory
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Premium Ambient Lighting
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
-
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
-
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
-
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
-
Cup Holders
Yes
-
Driver Seat
Yes
Power Adjustable with Memory
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Power Adjustable with Memory
Fabric Seats
No
Leather
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Front Heated
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
2
5
Interior Colours
2
5
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Memory Seats
Yes
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Manual with Lumbar Support
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
Power Adjustable with Memory
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Fold Type
60/40 split fold
-
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Not Applicable
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
-
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Front Ventilated
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen on LS, 14.6-inch on LT and LX with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Full digital instrument cluster on LT and LX. Head-up display on LT and LX. Genuine leather upholstery on LT
Premium cabin materials, large touchscreen infotainment, leather seats, multi-zone climate control
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Type
Yes
Power Assisted
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
ABS
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
Airbags
8
9
Alarm System
Yes
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
9
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
8
9
Driver Passenger Airbags
8
9
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and Rear
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
Safety Rating
5
-
Passenger Airbag
Yes
9
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
AC Type
Yes
Triple Zone Automatic
Accelerator 0 100
150 sec
9.8 sec
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
-
Active Safety Alert
Yes
-
Adaptive Dampers
Yes
Not Available
Aero Kit
No
-
Air Conditioning
Yes
Triple Zone Automatic
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
LED with Auto Leveling
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Opener
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
820 l
120 l
Bottle Holders
Yes
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
-
Chrome Grille
Yes
-
Climate Control
Yes
Triple Zone Automatic
Climate Zones
2
Triple Zone Automatic
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Cornering Lights
Yes
-
Diff Lock
No
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Difflock
No
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Digital Speedometer
Yes
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Door Opening Angle
90 deg
-
Door Sill Trim
Aluminium
-
Drag Coefficient
0.34
-
Driver Display
Digital
-
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Yes
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electric
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
All Windows
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Hands Free Electric
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
2 Years
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
-
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.5
8.1
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
-
Glove Box
Lockable illuminated
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Grab Handles Rear
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Headrest Front
Adjustable
-
Headrest Rear
Adjustable
-
Heads Up Display
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
-
Horn Type
Electric
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Smart Key
Intelligent Speed Assist
Yes
-
Intercooler
Yes
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
Smart Key
Lift Gate
Yes
Hands Free Electric
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Load Sill Height
Low
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
Triple Zone Automatic
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
All Windows
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
-
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Electric Sunroof
Panoramic Roof Size
Full-length
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Smart Key
Pedal Covers
Aluminium-style
-
Performance Data Logger
No
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
All Windows
Power Socket 12v
Yes
-
Power Windows
Yes
All Windows
Powered Tailgate
Yes
Hands Free Electric
Puddle Lights
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Reading Lights Front
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
-
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Rear Diff Lock
No
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
-
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Smart Key
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
-
Rev Counter
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
-
Rim Size
20
19-inch Alloy
Roof Load
80 kg
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Silver Roof Rails
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Side Steps
No
Standard/available
Skid Plates
No
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Snow Mode
Yes
-
Sound System
12
14
Source Model Column
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land-cruiser-prado
Spare Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
-
Steering Response
Progressive
-
Sub Frame
Full front and rear
Ladder Frame Reinforced
Sunroof
Yes
Electric Sunroof
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Tachometer
Yes
-
Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Temperature Gauge
Yes
-
Tie Down Hooks
Yes
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
TPMS
Yes
Standard
Trailer Hitch
No
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Unlocking
Yes
Smart Key
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Yes
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Yes
Built-in GPS Navigation
Voice Command Support
Yes
Built-in GPS Navigation
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Smart Key
Welcome Lighting
Yes
-
Wind Deflectors
No
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
820 l
120 l
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Remote Start
No
-
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
-
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
Leather
Sonar
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Sunvisors
Dual with vanity mirrors
-
Tow Bar Type
Receiver hitch compatible
Not Available
Uv Protection Glass
Yes
-
Side Step
-
Standard/available
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Headlights
Yes
LED with Auto Leveling
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
LED with Auto Leveling
Body Cladding
Yes
-
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED DRL
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED DRL
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
DRL
Yes
LED DRL
Electric Blind Sunroof
Yes
Electric Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
6
5
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
All Windows
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
-
Exterior Mirror Heated
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Memory
No
-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
LED Front and Rear
Fog Lights
Yes
LED Front and Rear
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
LED Front and Rear
Front Fog Lights
Yes
LED Front and Rear
Front Overhang
880 mm
-
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
LED with Auto Leveling
Headlamps
Yes
LED with Auto Leveling
Headlight Type
Yes
LED with Auto Leveling
Headlights
Yes
LED with Auto Leveling
LED Headlamps
Yes
LED with Auto Leveling
Led Headlights
Yes
LED with Auto Leveling
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Electric Sunroof
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Rear Overhang
890 mm
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Roof Rails
Yes
Silver Roof Rails
Roof Type
Metal Roof
Electric Sunroof
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Sunroof Slide
Yes
-
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
-
Alloy Wheel Design
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
19-inch Alloy
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
8.5 l/100km
8.1 l/100km
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9.7 km/l
9 km/l
Claimed Fuel Consumption
8.5 l/100km
8.1 l/100km
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
12.3 km/l
Combined Consumption
8.5 l/100km
8.1 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
8.5 l/100km
8.1 l/100km
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7.2 l/100km
-
Fuel Consumption Urban
10.5 l/100km
-
Fuel Economy Combined
8.5 l/100km
8.1 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
8.5 l/100km
8.1 l/100km
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
87 l
Fuel Tank Litres
63
87
Highway Mileage
13.6 km/l
12 km/l
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
12.3 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
Alternator
110A
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
First Service At
5000
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
2 Years
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
Premium
Service Interval
10000
10000 km / 12 months
Service Intervals
10000
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
2 Years
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
2 Years
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
2 Years
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
2 Years
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Audio
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
12
14
Audio System
Yes
14
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Connected Services
Yes
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Not Applicable
Display Audio
Yes
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
FM Radio
Yes
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
-
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Infotainment System
Yes
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
Yes
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Navigation System
Yes
Built-in GPS Navigation
Premium Audio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
14
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Touchscreen
Yes
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
USB Ports
3
Not Available
Voice Control
Yes
Built-in GPS Navigation
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Voice Recognition
Yes
Built-in GPS Navigation
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
3 Years
Roadside Assistance
Yes
3 Years
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
3 Years
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
Standard
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Spare Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
-
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
-
Tyre Load Index
94
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Tyre Size
235/50R20
265/60 R19
Tyre Speed Rating
V
-
Tyre Type
Radial
265/60 R19
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
20
19-inch Alloy
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
19-inch Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
20
19-inch Alloy
Wheel Size Type
20
-
Wheels
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
19-inch Alloy
Brake Type Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Standard
Wheel Type
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
19-inch Alloy
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1830 kg
2250 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2024
1996
Generation
First generation, derived from Haval's larger SUV platform launched in 2023. Local specification differs from the Chinese-domestic model in suspension calibration and equipment loading.
Current Prado represents the latest evolution of Toyota’s global Land Cruiser platform with modern safety and comfort upgrades
Facelift History
First-generation H7 launched in South Africa in 2024. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the all-wheel-drive system calibration and the driver-assistance behaviour.
Major redesigns in 2009, 2017 and latest generation updates improving technology and safety
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Color Note
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Pittsburgh Silver, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof options available on LT and LX trims.
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
120 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
87 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
2990 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
220 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Height
1750 mm
1890 mm
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2250 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
890 mm
-
Length
4772 mm
4840 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3000 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
12.2 m
-
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2790 mm
Width
1910 mm
1885 mm
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Ladder Frame Reinforced
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Ladder Frame Reinforced
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double Wishbone
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Double Wishbone
Front Track Width
1560 mm
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Power Assisted
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
Not Applicable
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double Wishbone
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Double Wishbone
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km
215 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
198
215
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Noise Level
Low
-
Particulate Filter
No
-
Start Stop System
Yes
Standard
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Diesel
Idle CO2 Output
198
215
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
1150000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
799900
1150000
Starting Price Zar
799900
1150000
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Spec
H7
Land Cruiser Prado
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
9 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
7 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
12 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
10 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
21
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
H7 leads by 7 points
Both H7 and Land Cruiser Prado are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
H7
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
Land Cruiser Prado
Performance
76/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
34/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆GWM H7
wins with 75 pts
vs 68 pts for Land Cruiser Prado
In structured scoring, H7 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Land Cruiser Prado may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the H7 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: H7 46 vs Land Cruiser Prado 49. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: H7 100, Land Cruiser Prado 99. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: H7 65, Land Cruiser Prado 34. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: H7 73, Land Cruiser Prado 68. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: H7 80, Land Cruiser Prado 76. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The H7 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The H7 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between H7 and Land Cruiser Prado in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: H7 scores 80 vs 76.
Efficiency: H7 scores 46 vs 49.
Safety: H7 scores 100 vs 99.
Practicality: H7 scores 73 vs 68.
Ownership: H7 scores 65 vs 34.
Final structured scoring gives H7
the advantage in this comparison.
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