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Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2020
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range
Current South African Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Current eighth-generation Toyota South Africa Hilux range
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
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Bakkie
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Pickup
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
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Length
5325 mm
5275 mm
Width
1855 mm
1855 mm
Height
1795 mm
1855 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
269 mm
235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
87 l
Boot/Cargo Space
484 l
488 l
Kerb Weight
2203 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2870 kg
2800 kg
Payload Capacity
850 kg
950 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
6.4 m
Front Headroom
992 mm
997 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
944 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1037 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
884 mm
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Front Track Width
1540 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1550 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1550
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Power Steering
-
Hydraulic
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Spring Type
-
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Front Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1540
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1550
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Suspension
-
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Load Bed Length
2315 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1575 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual
Manual AC
Power Windows
Front One Touch Driver only
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard Remote
Not Available
Push Button Start
Rotary (Mechanical)
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual
Manual AC
Loadbox Length Mm
2315 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1575 mm
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Rotary (Mechanical)
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Rotary (Mechanical)
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
10.5
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
No
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
Rotary (Mechanical)
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
-
Not Available
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Vinyl
Side Steps
-
Standard/available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spare Wheel
Full Alloy
Full-Size
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt
Voice Command
-
Standard
Voice Command Support
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point EFI
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Manual Aircon
-
Manual AC
Mirror
-
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Side Step
-
Standard/available
Sonar
-
Not Available
Sound System
Standard 2
4
Source Model Column
-
land-cruiser-79-single-cab
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
-
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
TPMS
Yes
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
mid
Unlocking
Standard Remote
Not Available
Variant Role
-
Commercial utility derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Yes
Standard
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Engine
2.4-litre Diesel
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2393 cc
3956 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
24
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
92 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
90 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
202 kW
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
381 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
170 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
109.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
205.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Gearbox
6-speed manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
4WD Part-Time
LSD Available
Standard
Standard
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Standard
Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
6-speed manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
4WD/
4WD Engagement
Part-time four-wheel drive
Available
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Available
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Standard Switch
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed manual
6-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
87 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
1 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
87
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Airbags
Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard,
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front Buzzer + Light
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
2
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
2
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front Buzzer + Light
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard,
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Not Available
Parking Sensor
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not Available
Reversing Camera
-
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Seat Material
Fabric
Vinyl
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
4 Spoke Urethane
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Without
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Fabric
Vinyl
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt
Folding Rear Seats
-
Not Available
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Vinyl
Armrest Front
-
Not Available
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
This Hilux Single Cab and Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 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: Hilux Single Cab 67 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78.
Efficiency index: Hilux Single Cab 61 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Hilux Single Cab 93 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50.
Practicality index: Hilux Single Cab 74 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78.
Ownership-cover index: Hilux Single Cab not separately scored vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 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.
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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
Hilux Single Cab leads by 12 points
Hilux Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab remains close.
Performance
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +11
Efficiency
Hilux Single Cab +12
Safety
Hilux Single Cab +43
Practicality
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +4
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
74/100
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Performance
78/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Hilux Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 62 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Single Cab leads. However, Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Hilux Single Cab 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.
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