Suzuki Jimny vs Toyota Land Cruiser 76

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.

Suzuki Jimny in South Africa

Suzuki Jimny

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 466,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 130 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser 76 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 76

4.0 V6 Station Wagon AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,065,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 202 kW 🔧 381 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Jimny vs Toyota Land Cruiser 76: the short answer

Land Cruiser 76 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jimny remains close.

Jimny starts ZAR 535,100 cheaper Jimny from ZAR 444,900 · Land Cruiser 76 from ZAR 980,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Jimny Land Cruiser 76
Maximum Power Jimny75 kW @ 6000 rpm Land Cruiser 76202 kW
Maximum Torque Jimny130 Nm @ 4000 rpm Land Cruiser 76381 Nm
Engine Size Jimny1462 cc Land Cruiser 763956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Jimny15.9 km/l Land Cruiser 7613 km/l
Ground Clearance Jimny210 mm Land Cruiser 76230 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Jimny

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Land Cruiser 76

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

Which One's Right for You?

Jimny

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Land Cruiser 76

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Jimny Land Cruiser 76
Model Introduced Year 2019 1984
Generation Fourth generation (JB74 series); entirely new K15B engine replaces previous K13B; AllGrip Pro 4WD system replaces previous generation's 4WD setup; new body retains ladder-frame construction and live rear axle from all previous generations 70 Series – one of the world's longest-running vehicle nameplates
Facelift History Fourth-generation Jimny launched globally in 2018 and in SA in 2019; minor specification updates in 2021 including updated connectivity; 5-door Jimny Sierra launched globally in 2023 but not confirmed for SA as of end-2025; no mechanical changes to the 3-door SA model since launch Continuous mechanical updates while retaining core body-on-frame design. Minor updates in 2007, 2014, 2021
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Color Note Kinetic Yellow, Sizzling Red, Granite Grey, Brisk Blue, Chiffon Ivory White, Bluish Black Pearl White, Beige
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1115 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Jimny Land Cruiser 76
Length 3625 mm 4890 mm
Width 1645 mm 1885 mm
Height 1720 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase 2250 mm 2730 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 230 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 l 87 l
Boot/Cargo Space 85 l 909 l
Kerb Weight 1110 kg 2100 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1435 kg 3300 kg
Payload Capacity 325 kg 1200 kg
Towing Capacity 1300 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 4 seats 8 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 4.9 m 6 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 993 mm
Rear Headroom 910 mm 954 mm
Front Legroom 900 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 600 mm 887 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Jimny and Land Cruiser 76 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: Jimny 29 vs Land Cruiser 76 77.

Efficiency index: Jimny 61 vs Land Cruiser 76 49.

Safety-equipment index: Jimny 88 vs Land Cruiser 76 50.

Practicality index: Jimny 44 vs Land Cruiser 76 98.

Ownership-cover index: Jimny 71 vs Land Cruiser 76 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

Land Cruiser 76 leads by 9 points

Land Cruiser 76 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jimny remains close.

Evidence leader 66 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 86% source coverage
66
#1 Evidence leader

Land Cruiser 76

86% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 77
Efficiency 49
Safety 50
Practicality 98
Ownership 43
Leads by 9 points
57
#2

Jimny

93% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 29
Performance 29
Efficiency 61
Safety 88
Practicality 44
Ownership 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser 76 +48 Efficiency Jimny +12 Safety Jimny +38 Practicality Land Cruiser 76 +54 Ownership Jimny +28

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Land Cruiser 76

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 98/100
Ownership 43/100

Jimny

Performance 29/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 44/100
Ownership 71/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Land Cruiser 76 leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts vs 57 pts for Jimny

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 76 leads. However, Jimny may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Jimny vs Land Cruiser 76 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.