BMW iX3 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300

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.

BMW iX3 in South Africa

BMW iX3

50 xDrive M Sport Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Upcoming
ZAR 1,690,000 last listed
Upcoming in South Africa Confirmed launch information and specifications remain visible while final availability is pending.
⚡ 345 kW 🔧 645 Nm
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 300

3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic Diesel 10-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 2,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 227 kW 🔧 700 Nm ⛽ 9.4 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

BMW iX3 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300: the short answer

iX3 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 300 remains close.

Recorded price context iX3: announced from ZAR 1,690,000 · Land Cruiser 300: current from ZAR 1,849,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification iX3 Land Cruiser 300
Maximum Power iX3345 kW Land Cruiser 300227 kW
Maximum Torque iX3645 Nm Land Cruiser 300700 Nm
Engine Size iX3Not Applicable Land Cruiser 3003346 cc
Combined Fuel Economy iX3Not Applicable Land Cruiser 3009.4 km/l
Ground Clearance iX3190 mm Land Cruiser 300235 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

iX3

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Land Cruiser 300

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

iX3

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Land Cruiser 300

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec iX3 Land Cruiser 300
Model Introduced Year 2026 2021
Generation First Neue Klasse SUV, internal generation NA5, announced for South Africa in Q3 2026. 300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform
Facelift History New-generation NA5 launch model; no facelift applies. New generation introduced in 2021 with complete redesign
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status upcoming active
Segment Premium SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Car SUV
Color Note - White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue, Bronze
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic
Tare Mass Kg - 2430 kg
Spec iX3 Land Cruiser 300
Length 4782 mm 4985 mm
Width 1895 mm 1980 mm
Height 1635 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase 2897 mm 2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 190 mm 235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 170 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 110 l
Boot/Cargo Space 520 l 309 l
Kerb Weight 2360 kg 2430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2825 kg 3300 kg
Payload Capacity 540 kg 870 kg
Towing Capacity 2000 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 6 m
Front Headroom 1019 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 983 mm 957 mm
Front Legroom 1044 mm 1105 mm
Rear Legroom 922 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This iX3 and Land Cruiser 300 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: iX3 100 vs Land Cruiser 300 95.

Efficiency index: iX3 90 vs Land Cruiser 300 40.

Safety-equipment index: iX3 92 vs Land Cruiser 300 99.

Practicality index: iX3 69 vs Land Cruiser 300 82.

Ownership-cover index: iX3 not separately scored vs Land Cruiser 300 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

iX3 leads by 12 points

iX3 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 300 remains close.

Evidence leader 88 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 69% source coverage
88
#1 Evidence leader

iX3

69% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 69
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 69
Leads by 12 points
76
#2

Land Cruiser 300

92% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 40
Performance 95
Efficiency 40
Safety 99
Practicality 82
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance iX3 +5 Efficiency iX3 +50 Safety Land Cruiser 300 +7 Practicality Land Cruiser 300 +13

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

iX3

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 69/100

Land Cruiser 300

Performance 95/100
Efficiency 40/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 82/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BMW iX3 leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts vs 76 pts for Land Cruiser 300

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX3 leads. However, Land Cruiser 300 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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iX3 vs Land Cruiser 300 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.