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Hilux Xtra Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Ranger XL
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
Ranger XL
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Ninth-generation Hilux Xtra Cab launched in South Africa in 2026
Current South African Ranger XL listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026
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
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Double Cab Pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Bakkie
Mid-size Bakkie
Vehicle Type
Light Commercial Vehicle
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
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0 SiT Double Cab XL 10AT 4x4
Tare Mass Kg
-
2113 kg
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
Ranger XL
Length
5320 mm
5350 mm
Width
1855 mm
1918 mm
Height
1860 mm
1886 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
312 mm
237 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1336.7 l
480 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
2113 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2900 kg
3230 kg
Payload Capacity
820 kg
1117 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
12.9 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1024 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
989 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1057 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
879 mm
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
Ranger XL
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
1GD-FTV
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
15.6:1
10.5:1
Bore
92 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
103.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
405 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 Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
176 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.7 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
72.1 kW/tonne
59.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
240.4 Nm/tonne
191.7 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 Xtra Cab
Ranger XL
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, 4WD
Four Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Two-speed transfer case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.909:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter lock-up
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted automatic selector
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Part-Time 4WD
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Part-time selectable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Available
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Electronic rotary selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-converter automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.566:1
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
4WD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
10
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
Ranger XL
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
13.5 km/l
City Mileage
12.2 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
15.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 without OBD
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
13.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
Combined Driving Range
1056
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
849 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
792 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
Ranger XL
Airbags
7
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Child-seat support
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front
All positions
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front ELR pretensioners and force limiters
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front
All positions
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Driver knee
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Perimeter alarm
Central Locking
-
Power door dead locks
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Perimeter alarm
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
-
Standard
Tracking System
-
Vehicle locator via app
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
Ranger XL
Cruise Control
All-speed adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
Ranger XL
Seat Material
Leather
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Front Armrest
-
Centre console
Front Shoulder Room
-
1450 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1440 mm
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Door Map Pockets
-
Underseat stowage
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger XL grade before assuming a feature is included.
Commercial, fleet, agricultural and leisure pickup
Mid
Price Zar
842200 ZAR
735000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
842200
735000
Starting Price Zar
842200
735000
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
Ranger XL
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hilux Xtra Cab and Ranger XL 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 Xtra Cab 74 vs Ranger XL 70.
Efficiency index: Hilux Xtra Cab 52 vs Ranger XL 57.
Safety-equipment index: Hilux Xtra Cab 98 vs Ranger XL 90.
Practicality index: Hilux Xtra Cab 81 vs Ranger XL 86.
Ownership-cover index: Hilux Xtra Cab not separately scored vs Ranger XL 76.
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 Xtra Cab leads by 1 points
Hilux Xtra Cab and Ranger XL are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux Xtra Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
81/100
Ranger XL
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
86/100
Ownership
76/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Hilux Xtra Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 77 pts for Ranger XL
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Xtra Cab leads. However, Ranger XL may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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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