Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs Lexus RZ

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

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
VS
Lexus RZ in South Africa

Lexus RZ

RZ 550e F SPORT Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 1,977,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 300 kW 🔧 269 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs Lexus RZ: the short answer

Land Cruiser 300 and RZ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

RZ starts ZAR 167,300 cheaper Land Cruiser 300 from ZAR 1,849,900 · RZ from ZAR 1,682,600

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser 300 RZ
Maximum Power Land Cruiser 300227 kW RZ300 kW
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser 300700 Nm RZ268.6 Nm
Engine Size Land Cruiser 3003346 cc RZNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser 3009.4 km/l RZNot Applicable
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser 300235 mm RZ200 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Land Cruiser 300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

RZ

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

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser 300

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

RZ

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser 300 RZ
Model Introduced Year 2021 2026
Generation 300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform Updated dedicated battery-electric Lexus RZ range launched locally in 2026
Facelift History New generation introduced in 2021 with complete redesign 2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives
Facelift Launched Since 2021 2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives
Facelift Version Ending Current Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style SUV 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 -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg 2430 kg 2145-2165 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Land Cruiser 300 RZ
Length 4985 mm 4805 mm
Width 1980 mm 1895 mm
Height 1910 mm 1635 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm 2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 235 mm 200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 309 l 522 l
Kerb Weight 2430 kg 2180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3300 kg 2640 kg
Payload Capacity 870 kg 460 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 750 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm 1013 mm
Rear Headroom 957 mm 1008 mm
Front Legroom 1105 mm 1069 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 953 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser 300 and RZ comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Land Cruiser 300 95 vs RZ 83.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 300 40 vs RZ 90.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 300 99 vs RZ 94.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser 300 82 vs RZ 62.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 300 43 vs RZ not separately scored.

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

RZ leads by 6 points

Land Cruiser 300 and RZ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 82 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 60% source coverage
82
#1 Evidence leader

RZ

60% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Practicality 62
Performance 83
Efficiency 90
Safety 94
Practicality 62
Leads by 6 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 Land Cruiser 300 +12 Efficiency RZ +50 Safety Land Cruiser 300 +5 Practicality Land Cruiser 300 +20

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

RZ

Performance 83/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 62/100

Land Cruiser 300

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Lexus RZ leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts vs 76 pts for Land Cruiser 300

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RZ 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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Land Cruiser 300 vs RZ questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.