Toyota Hilux Single Cab New Generation vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

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 Hilux Single Cab New Generation in South Africa

Toyota Hilux Single Cab New Generation

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Upcoming in South Africa Confirmed launch information and specifications remain visible while final availability is pending.
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Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

4.0 V6 Single Cab MT Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 780,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 202 kW 🔧 381 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Hilux Single Cab New Generation vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Hilux Single Cab New Generation Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Maximum Power Hilux Single Cab New Generation- Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab202 kW
Maximum Torque Hilux Single Cab New Generation- Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab381 Nm
Engine Size Hilux Single Cab New Generation- Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab3956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Hilux Single Cab New Generation- Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab13 km/l
Ground Clearance Hilux Single Cab New Generation- Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab235 mm

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

Evidence for Toyota Hilux Single Cab New Generation Promotional Preview

Source type: Toyota

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Hilux Single Cab New Generation Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Generation Ninth-generation Hilux Single Cab confirmed for South Africa; final local derivative matrix pending Current South African Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Body Style Pickup Pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status upcoming active
Segment Single-cab bakkie Pickup
Vehicle Type Light Commercial Vehicle Pickup
Model Introduced Year - Current local generation year not confirmed
Facelift History - Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since - Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Body Type Cab - Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1850 kg
Spec Hilux Single Cab New Generation Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Seating Capacity 2 seats 3 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Length - 5275 mm
Width - 1855 mm
Height - 1855 mm
Wheelbase - 3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) - 235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity - 87 l
Boot/Cargo Space - 488 l
Kerb Weight - 1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 2800 kg
Payload Capacity - 950 kg
Towing Capacity - 3500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius - 6.4 m
Front Headroom - 997 mm
Rear Headroom - 944 mm
Front Legroom - 1037 mm
Rear Legroom - 884 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Hilux Single Cab New Generation and Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Hilux Single Cab New Generation vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 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.