Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

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 Automatic
ZAR 2,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 227 kW 🔧 700 Nm ⛽ 9.4 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

LiT MT 1.5L Petrol Manual
ZAR 269,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Land Cruiser 300
⛽ Fuel Economy Tiggo 4 Pro
🛡 Safety Land Cruiser 300
📦 Practicality Land Cruiser 300
🔑 Ownership Tiggo 4 Pro
Tiggo 4 Pro starts ZAR 1849900 cheaper Land Cruiser 300 from ZAR 1,849,900 · Tiggo 4 Pro from ZAR 269,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Land Cruiser 300 Tiggo 4 Pro
Engine Power 227 kW 83 kW
Torque 700 Nm 138 Nm
Engine Size 3346 cc 1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage 9.4 km/l 14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance 235 mm 180 mm
Boot / Load Bay 309 l -
Airbags 10 Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight 2430 kg -
Seating Capacity 7 5
Warranty 3 years / 100 000 km 5 Year / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Land Cruiser 300 holds a noticeable edge over Tiggo 4 Pro, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Land Cruiser 300 +59 pts
Efficiency Tiggo 4 Pro +17 pts
Safety Land Cruiser 300 +24 pts
Practicality Land Cruiser 300 +23 pts
Ownership Tiggo 4 Pro +4 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Land Cruiser 300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Tiggo 4 Pro

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser 300

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Tiggo 4 Pro

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser 300 Tiggo 4 Pro
Model Introduced Year 2021 2024
Generation 300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Pro range
Facelift History New generation introduced in 2021 with complete redesign Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2021 2024
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 2026
Production Status published active
Segment SUV SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Land Cruiser 300 Tiggo 4 Pro
Ground Clearance 235 mm 180 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm 2610 mm
Length 4985 mm 4318 mm
Width 1980 mm 1831 mm
Height 1910 mm 1662 mm
Kerb Weight 2430 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight 3300 kg -
Seating Capacity 7 5
Boot Space 309 l -
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 1300 kg
Front Track Width 1675 mm -
Rear Track Width 1675 mm -
Turning Radius 6.0 m -
Load Bed Length 309 l -
Load Bed Width - -
Front Legroom - -
Rear Legroom - -
Front Headroom - -
Rear Headroom - -
Front Shoulder Room - -
Rear Shoulder Room - -
Boot Space Seats Folded 309 l -
Number of Doors 5 5
Max Payload - -
Boot Volume 309 l -
Doors 5 5
Seats 7 5
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 l -
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg 3300 kg -
Ground Clearance Max 235 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance Min 235 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 235 mm 180 mm
Height Mm 1910 mm 1662 mm
Length Mm 4985 mm 4318 mm
Loadbox Length Mm 309 l -
Loadbox Width Mm - -
Payload Kg - -
Cargo Volume 309 l -
Tare Mass Kg 2430 kg -
Turning Circle 6.0 m -
Turning Circle M 6.0 m -
Width Mm 1980 mm 1831 mm

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Land Cruiser 300 leads by 21 points

Land Cruiser 300 holds a noticeable edge over Tiggo 4 Pro, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 76 /100
Lead 21 points
Data 89% confidence
76
#1 Winner

Land Cruiser 300

89% data confidence 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 40
Performance 95
Efficiency 40
Safety 99
Practicality 81
Ownership 43
Leads by 21 points
55
#2

Tiggo 4 Pro

70% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 75 Check Performance 36
Performance 36
Efficiency 57
Safety 75
Practicality 58
Ownership 47
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser 300 +59 Efficiency Tiggo 4 Pro +17 Safety Land Cruiser 300 +24 Practicality Land Cruiser 300 +23 Ownership Tiggo 4 Pro +4

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Land Cruiser 300

Performance 95/100
Efficiency 40/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 81/100
Ownership 43/100

Tiggo 4 Pro

Performance 36/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 75/100
Practicality 58/100
Ownership 47/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 wins with 76 pts vs 55 pts for Tiggo 4 Pro

In structured scoring, Land Cruiser 300 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tiggo 4 Pro may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the Land Cruiser 300 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Land Cruiser 300 40 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 57. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Land Cruiser 300 99, Tiggo 4 Pro 75. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Land Cruiser 300 43, Tiggo 4 Pro 47. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Land Cruiser 300 81, Tiggo 4 Pro 58. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Land Cruiser 300 95, Tiggo 4 Pro 36. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

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Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Land Cruiser 300 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Land Cruiser 300 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Land Cruiser 300 and Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Land Cruiser 300 scores 95 vs 36.

Efficiency: Land Cruiser 300 scores 40 vs 57.

Safety: Land Cruiser 300 scores 99 vs 75.

Practicality: Land Cruiser 300 scores 81 vs 58.

Ownership: Land Cruiser 300 scores 43 vs 47.

Final structured scoring gives Land Cruiser 300 the advantage in this comparison.