Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs GWM Tank 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.

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
GWM Tank 300 in South Africa

GWM Tank 300

2.0T Hi4-T Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 849,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 240 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 35.7 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs GWM Tank 300: the short answer

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

Tank 300 starts ZAR 1,150,000 cheaper Land Cruiser 300 from ZAR 1,849,900 · Tank 300 from ZAR 699,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser 300 Tank 300
Maximum Power Land Cruiser 300227 kW Tank 300240 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser 300700 Nm Tank 300750 Nm
Engine Size Land Cruiser 3003346 cc Tank 3001999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser 3009.4 km/l Tank 30035.7 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser 300235 mm Tank 300224 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Toyota Land Cruiser 300

3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

GWM Tank 300

2.0T Hi4-T Hybrid

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Land Cruiser 300

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

Tank 300

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

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser 300

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tank 300

  • 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 warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser 300 Tank 300
Model Introduced Year 2021 2024
Generation 300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform First generation, launched globally in 2021 and brought to South Africa in 2024. The Tank brand is positioned as GWM's premium off-road sub-brand alongside Haval (SUVs) and Ora (electric).
Facelift History New generation introduced in 2021 with complete redesign First-generation Tank 300 launched in South Africa in 2024. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the differential locking activation logic and refined the hybrid system on the Hi4-T variant.
Facelift Launched Since 2021 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Color Note White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue, Bronze Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Mars Red, Atlantic Blue, Adventure Olive Green and Sand Dune Beige. The Adventure Olive Green is exclusive to Off-Road and Hi4-T Hybrid trims.
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup 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 published
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 2430 kg 2050 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Land Cruiser 300 Tank 300
Length 4985 mm 4638 mm
Width 1980 mm 1926 mm
Height 1910 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm 2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 235 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 204 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 l 65 l
Boot/Cargo Space 309 l 490 l
Kerb Weight 2430 kg 2050 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3300 kg 2200 kg
Payload Capacity 870 kg 495 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 12.4 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm 990 mm
Rear Headroom 957 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1105 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser 300 and Tank 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: Land Cruiser 300 95 vs Tank 300 98.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 300 40 vs Tank 300 97.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 300 99 vs Tank 300 100.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser 300 82 vs Tank 300 72.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 300 43 vs Tank 300 65.

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

Tank 300 leads by 12 points

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

Evidence leader 88 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 99% source coverage
88
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 300

99% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 98
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 72
Ownership 65
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 Tank 300 +3 Efficiency Tank 300 +57 Safety Tank 300 +1 Practicality Land Cruiser 300 +10 Ownership Tank 300 +22

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tank 300

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 72/100
Ownership 65/100

Land Cruiser 300

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 300 leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts vs 76 pts for Land Cruiser 300

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 300 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 Tank 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.