Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs KIA Tasman

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
KIA Tasman in South Africa

KIA Tasman

2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,004,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 154 kW 🔧 440 Nm ⛽ 12.8 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs KIA Tasman: the short answer

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

Tasman starts ZAR 1,169,905 cheaper Land Cruiser 300 from ZAR 1,849,900 · Tasman from ZAR 679,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser 300 Tasman
Maximum Power Land Cruiser 300227 kW Tasman154 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser 300700 Nm Tasman440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm
Engine Size Land Cruiser 3003346 cc Tasman2151 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser 3009.4 km/l Tasman12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser 300235 mm Tasman252 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

KIA Tasman

2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded

Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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

Tasman

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

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser 300

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

Tasman

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser 300 Tasman
Model Introduced Year 2021 2026
Generation 300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform First-generation Kia Tasman; South African retail launch April 2026
Facelift History New generation introduced in 2021 with complete redesign First generation; no facelift
Facelift Launched Since 2021 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Pickup
Color Note White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue, Bronze Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Gravity Blue, Tasman Orange, X-Pro Matte Green
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 Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 2430 kg 2085 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Pickup
Body Type Cab - Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Spec Land Cruiser 300 Tasman
Length 4985 mm 5410 mm
Width 1980 mm 1930 mm
Height 1910 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm 3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 235 mm 252 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 309 l 1173 l
Kerb Weight 2430 kg 2317 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3300 kg 3250 kg
Payload Capacity 870 kg 1008 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 6.25 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm 1044 mm
Rear Headroom 957 mm 1004 mm
Front Legroom 1105 mm 1052 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 940 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser 300 and Tasman 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 Tasman 72.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 300 40 vs Tasman 51.

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

Practicality index: Land Cruiser 300 82 vs Tasman 93.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 300 43 vs Tasman 75.

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

Tasman leads by 2 points

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

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 97% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Tasman

97% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 72
Efficiency 51
Safety 94
Practicality 93
Ownership 75
Leads by 2 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 +23 Efficiency Tasman +11 Safety Land Cruiser 300 +5 Practicality Tasman +11 Ownership Tasman +32

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tasman

Performance 72/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 93/100
Ownership 75/100

Land Cruiser 300

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index KIA Tasman leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 76 pts for Land Cruiser 300

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tasman leads. However, Land Cruiser 300 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Land Cruiser 300 vs Tasman 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.