Changan Hunter K50 REEV vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

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Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Archived range page
Changan Hunter K50 REEV in South Africa

Changan Hunter K50 REEV

CE 4WD Plug-in Hybrid Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 79

Land Cruiser 79 4.5D V8 Single Cab Diesel 5-Speed Manual Archived range page
ZAR 910,800 last listed
Earlier grouped range This earlier grouped listing remains available with its historical specifications. Current body-style or trim pages remain separate.
⚡ 151 kW 🔧 430 Nm
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Decision summary

Changan Hunter K50 REEV vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79: 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.

Recorded price context Hunter K50 REEV: current from ZAR 799,900 · Land Cruiser 79: last listed from ZAR 910,800

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Hunter K50 REEV Land Cruiser 79
Maximum Power Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed Land Cruiser 79151 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed Land Cruiser 79430 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm
Engine Size Hunter K50 REEV2000 cc Land Cruiser 794461 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed Land Cruiser 79Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Hunter K50 REEV220 mm Land Cruiser 79235 mm

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Hunter K50 REEV Land Cruiser 79
Model Introduced Year 2025 2024
Generation First South African Hunter K50 REEV generation, offered as one CE 4WD derivative. Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab, 2024 South African specification
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter K50 REEV. 2024 South African Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab specification retained as a historical reference
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2024
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable 2024
Body Style Double-cab pickup Pickup
Model Year 2026 2024
Production Status active discontinued
Segment Range-extended electric double-cab bakkie Heavy-duty Pickup
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Pickup
Spec Hunter K50 REEV Land Cruiser 79
Length 5380 mm 5245 mm
Width 1980 mm 1870 mm
Height 1875 mm 1955 mm
Wheelbase 3180 mm 3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 220 mm 235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 195 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l 180 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 2290 kg 2200 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3300 kg 3300 kg
Payload Capacity 1010 kg 1100 kg
Towing Capacity 2200 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 7.2 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Hunter K50 REEV and Land Cruiser 79 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.

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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.

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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.

Hunter K50 REEV vs Land Cruiser 79 questions

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