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KIA K2700 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab: the short answer
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.
K2700 starts ZAR 354,205 cheaperK2700 from ZAR 351,995 · Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab from ZAR 706,200
Five key differences
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Specification
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Maximum Power
K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab202 kW
Maximum Torque
K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab381 Nm
Engine Size
K27002665 cc
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab3956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
K270010.5 km/l
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab13 km/l
Ground Clearance
K2700195 mm
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab235 mm
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KIA K2700
2.7D Workhorse Tipper
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
K2700
Strengths
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
K2700
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Front Brake Disc Diameter
280 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
260 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Size
185R14C
265/70 R16
Wheel Rim Size
185R14C
Not Available
Front Tyre Width
185 mm
-
Rear Tyre Width
185 mm
-
Wheel Diameter
185R14C
Not Available
Wheel Type
Steel
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial
265/70 R16
Tyre Load Index
112
-
Tyre Speed Rating
L
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size Spare
Full-Size
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size Spare
Full-Size
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
No
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
No
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
No
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Brake
No
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
No
-
Wheel Material
Steel
Not Available
Wheels
Steel
Not Available
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size Spare
Full-Size
Handbrake Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Electric Park Brake
Manual
-
Wheel Size Type
185R14C
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
No
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
No
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
No
-
Cornering Brake Control
No
Standard
Auto Brake Hold
Manual
-
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Intercooler
No
-
Rev Matching
No
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
No
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.5
10.5
Engine Start Stop
No
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination
No
Not Available
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Drag Coefficient
0.45
-
Load Bed Length
1800 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1500 mm
Not Applicable
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Front
Steering Response
Normal
-
Skid Plates
No
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Side Steps
No
Standard/available
Spare Wheel
Full-Size Spare
Full-Size
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
No
Standard
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
No
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Surround View Monitor
No
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
No
Not Available
Wireless Charging
No
Standard
Voice Command
No
Standard
Voice Command Support
No
Standard
Digital Speedometer
No
Not Available
Driver Display
Analogue Cluster
-
Heads Up Display
No
-
Tachometer
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Multi Function Steering
No
-
Steering Mounted Controls
No
-
Air Conditioning
No
Manual AC
AC Type
No
Manual AC
Climate Control
No
Manual AC
Climate Zones
1
Manual AC
Rear Air Conditioning
No
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Seat Type
Vinyl Seats
Vinyl
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
No
-
Rear Seat Split
No
Not Available
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Front Armrest
No
Not Available
Vanity Mirror
No
-
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
No
-
Rear Reading Lamps
No
-
Keyless Entry
No
Not Available
Push Button Start
No
Not Available
Push Button Start
No
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
No
-
Remote Start
No
-
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Manual
-
Boot Opener
Manual
-
Power Windows
No
All Doors
Power Mirrors
No
All Doors
Heated Mirrors
No
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
No
All Doors
Electric Mirror Folding
No
-
Remote Side Mirror
No
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Rear Window Defroster
No
-
Rear Defogger
No
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
-
Tail Lamps
No
-
Automatic Headlamps
No
Not Available
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
No
Not Available
Roof Antenna
Yes
-
Rear Wing
No
Not Available
Aero Kit
No
-
Chrome Grille
No
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
-
Ride Mode Selection
No
-
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
No
Not Available
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1800 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1500 mm
Not Applicable
Trim Level
flagship
mid
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Multi-Point EFI
Diff Lock
No
-
Difflock
No
-
Vdc
No
Standard
TPMS
No
Not Available
Sonar
No
Not Available
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Bottle Holders
2
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
No
Manual AC
Intelligent Keyless Entry
No
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
No
Not Available
Wireless Charger
No
Standard
Lift Gate
No
Not Available
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
No
-
Power Socket 12v
Yes
-
Sound System
2
4
Roof Rack Compatibility
No
Not Available
Mirror
Manual
All Doors
Rim Size
185R14C
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
Front
Stabilizer Bar Rear
No
-
Sub Frame
Body-on-Frame
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
k2700
land-cruiser-79-single-cab
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Bakkie towing support
Unlocking
No
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
No
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
No
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
No
-
Front Wiper
No
-
Front Wipers Type
No
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
No
-
Reading Lights Rear
No
-
Centre Console
No
Not Available
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.5 sec
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Side Step
-
Standard/available
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Fuel Octane Requirement
B7 Diesel
Petrol
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Particulate Filter
DPF
Not Available
Fuel Evaporation Control
No
-
Idle CO2 Output
261
276
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km
276 g/km
Start Stop System
No
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 4
Noise Level
78 dB
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
249
276
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
10.5 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
9.1 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.8 km/l
15.5 km/l
Real-world Mileage
10.5 km/l
13 km/l
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 4
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
87 l
Fuel Tank Litres
70
87
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Transmission Type
Manual Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
5
Gear Shift Type
Manual
6-Speed Manual
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Single Dry Disc
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.10
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD/
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
4WD Part-Time
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Standard
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
15.2:1
-
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Transmission Speeds
5
5
Axle Layout
RWD
4WD
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
No
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Not Available
Airbags
0
2
Driver Airbag
No
2
Passenger Airbag
No
2
Side Airbags
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
No
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Whiplash Protection
No
-
ABS
No
Standard
BA
No
Standard
EBD
No
Standard
Brake Assist
No
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
No
Standard
Stability Control
No
Standard
TCS
No
Standard
Traction Control
No
Standard
Hill Hold
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
No
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
AEB
No
Not Available
Pedestrian Detection AEB
No
-
Lane Change Warning
No
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
No
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
No
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
No
Standard
ABS EBD
No
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
No
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
0
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
0
2
Anti Theft Alarm
No
Standard
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Alternator
Yes
-
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
7500
-
Service Plan
1 Year / 15,000 km
5 Years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Duration
1 Year / 15,000 km
5 Years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Distance
1 Year / 15,000 km
5 Years / 90,000 km
Maintenance Plan
1 Year / 15,000 km
5 Years / 90,000 km
Service Interval
7500
-
First Service At
7500
-
Approx Service Cost
R1,800 per service
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Service Intervals
7500
-
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.7 l/100km
14 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
10.0 l/100km
17 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
10.6 l/100km
11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
12.4 l/100km
13 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
5
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
EV Mode
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Cruise Control
No
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Reversing Camera
No
Not Available
Rear View Camera
No
Not Available
Reverse Camera
No
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Auto Wipers
No
Not Available
Auto Lights
No
Not Available
Eco Mode
No
-
Sport Mode
No
-
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Available
Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
No
Not Available
Rear View Camera
No
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Surround View Camera
No
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
No
Not Available
Parking Sensor
No
Not Available
Front Camera
No
-
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
No
Not Available
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
18 deg
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
19 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
Yes
-
Underbody Protection
No
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Terrain Modes
Not Available
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
235 mm
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
235 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Approach Angle Deg
25 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Length
4870 mm
5275 mm
Width
1840 mm
1855 mm
Height
2060 mm
1855 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
235 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
6.4 m
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
1850 kg
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Seating Capacity
2 seats
3 seats
Front Headroom
1010 mm
997 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1037 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
87 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
145 mm
125 mm
Towing Capacity
1180 kg
3500 kg
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Boot/Cargo Space
3000 l
488 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2850 kg
2800 kg
Payload Capacity
1300 kg
950 kg
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
944 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
884 mm
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Front Track Width
1490 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1550 mm
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
Body-on-Frame
-
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Front
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
No
-
Power Steering
Yes
Hydraulic
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double Wishbone
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension Type
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Axle Type
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
-
Chassis Material
Body-on-Frame
-
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Front Overhang
820 mm
-
Rear Overhang
1365 mm
-
Body Type
Tipper Truck
Pickup
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
Manual
-
Rear Wiper
No
-
Led Headlights
No
Standard
LED Headlamps
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
DRL
Yes
Standard
Led Taillights
No
-
Fog Lights
No
Standard
Fog Lamps
No
Standard
Front Fog Lights
No
Standard
Rear Fog Lights
No
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Roof Type
Cab
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
No
Not Available
Body Cladding
No
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
Standard
Door Handle Finish
Metal
-
Exterior Colour Options
White
3
Exterior Colour Options
1
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
No
All Doors
Auto Headlights
No
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
No
Not Available
Headlamps
No
Standard
Headlights
No
Standard
Headlight Type
No
Standard
Exterior Mirror Folding
No
-
Headlamp Levelling
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
No
Standard
Rear Spoiler
No
Not Available
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Metal
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Electric Blind Sunroof
Cab
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Front Shoulder Room
1405 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1350 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Yes
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Rear USB Ports
No
2
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
No
-
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Cooled Seats
No
-
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Seat Material
Vinyl
Vinyl
Fabric Seats
No
Vinyl
Leather Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
Manual
Adjustable Driver Seat
2-Way Manual
Manual
Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
2-Way Manual
-
Driver Lumbar Support
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
60 40 Split Seat
No
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
No
Not Available
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Rear Headrest
No
-
Front Armrest
No
Not Available
Rear Armrest
No
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Cup Holders
2
-
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Grey
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Commercial cab with driver and passenger seating, basic audio, air conditioning (Aircon variants), manual windows, simplified commercial switchgear
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Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Vinyl
Vinyl
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl
Vinyl
Driver Seat
2-Way Manual
Manual
Seat Fold Type
No
Not Available
Armrest Front
No
Not Available
Armrest Rear
No
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
No
-
Interior Colours
Grey
3
Interior Trim Colour
Grey
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
No
-
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Infotainment Screen
0
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
0
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment System
0-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size
0
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
0
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
No
Standard
Apple CarPlay
No
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Standard
Android Auto
No
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Standard
USB Ports
0
2
Rear Usb
No
2
AUX Input
No
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Number of Speakers
2
4
Premium Audio
No
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
No
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
No
Not Applicable
Head Up Display
No
-
Audio Controls On Steering
No
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
No
-
Multi Information Display
Analogue
Not Available
Display Audio
0-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
No
Standard
Connected Services
No
Standard
Audio Speakers
2
4
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
0
2
Voice Control
No
Standard
Audio
Yes
-
Audio System
Yes
4
Wireless Android Auto
No
Standard
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Body Style
Van
Pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Van
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Van
Pickup
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
White (standard fleet specification)
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Tare Mass Kg
1880 kg
1850 kg
Model Introduced Year
1997
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market
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
Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
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
2012
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
active
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Price Zar
404995 ZAR
780000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
404995
780000
Starting Price Zar
404995
780000
Ownership Role
Flagship
Mid
Spec
K2700
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Engine
2.7-litre Naturally Aspirated Diesel
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
J2
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2665 cc
3956 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
8
24
Valves per Cylinder
2
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
20.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
94 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
96 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
56 kW @ 3200 rpm
202 kW
Maximum Torque
152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
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
RWD
4WD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
130 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
No
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
29.8 kW/tonne
109.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
80.9 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
In depth: how these cars differ
This K2700 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: K2700 32 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78.
Efficiency index: K2700 43 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: K2700 0 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50.
Practicality index: K2700 68 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78.
Ownership-cover index: K2700 49 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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K2700 and Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab image comparison
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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
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab leads by 25 points
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.
Performance
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +46
Efficiency
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +6
Safety
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +50
Practicality
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +10
Ownership
K2700 +6
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Performance
78/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
Ownership
43/100
K2700
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
0/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
49/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 37 pts for K2700
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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