Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs Mahindra Scorpio-N

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.

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
Mahindra Scorpio-N in South Africa

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Z8L 4x4 AT Adventure Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 699,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 129 kW 🔧 400 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: the short answer

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

Scorpio-N starts ZAR 1,359,901 cheaper Land Cruiser 300 from ZAR 1,849,900 · Scorpio-N from ZAR 489,999

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser 300 Scorpio-N
Maximum Power Land Cruiser 300227 kW Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser 300700 Nm Scorpio-N400 Nm
Engine Size Land Cruiser 3003346 cc Scorpio-N2184 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser 3009.4 km/l Scorpio-N14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser 300235 mm Scorpio-N187 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

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

Scorpio-N

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

Scorpio-N

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser 300 Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year 2021 Not Available
Generation 300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform Current local listing
Facelift History New generation introduced in 2021 with complete redesign Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since 2021 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
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 Current
Production Status active Active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 2430 kg 1825-2070 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Land Cruiser 300 Scorpio-N
Length 4985 mm 4662 mm
Width 1980 mm 1918 mm
Height 1910 mm 1905 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm 2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 235 mm 187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 l 57 l
Boot/Cargo Space 309 l 460 l
Kerb Weight 2430 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3300 kg -
Payload Capacity 870 kg -
Towing Capacity 3500 kg -
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows -
Doors 5 doors -
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m -
Front Headroom 1010 mm -
Rear Headroom 957 mm -
Front Legroom 1105 mm -
Rear Legroom 900 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser 300 and Scorpio-N 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: Land Cruiser 300 95 vs Scorpio-N 69.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 300 40 vs Scorpio-N 60.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 300 99 vs Scorpio-N 90.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser 300 82 vs Scorpio-N 78.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 300 43 vs Scorpio-N 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

Land Cruiser 300 leads by 1 points

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

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 92% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

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
Leads by 1 points
75
#2

Scorpio-N

54% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 60
Performance 69
Efficiency 60
Safety 90
Practicality 78
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser 300 +26 Efficiency Scorpio-N +20 Safety Land Cruiser 300 +9 Practicality Land Cruiser 300 +4

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Land Cruiser 300

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

Scorpio-N

Performance 69/100
Efficiency 60/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 78/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Land Cruiser 300 leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 75 pts for Scorpio-N

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 300 leads. However, Scorpio-N 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 Scorpio-N 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.