Toyota Land Cruiser 76 vs Nissan Magnite

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 76 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 76

4.0 V6 Station Wagon AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,065,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 202 kW 🔧 381 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
VS
Nissan Magnite in South Africa

Nissan Magnite

1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift Petrol Current
ZAR 323,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 53 kW 🔧 96 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 76 vs Nissan Magnite: the short answer

Land Cruiser 76 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Magnite remains close.

Magnite starts ZAR 750,100 cheaper Land Cruiser 76 from ZAR 980,000 · Magnite from ZAR 229,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser 76 Magnite
Maximum Power Land Cruiser 76202 kW Magnite53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser 76381 Nm Magnite96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size Land Cruiser 763956 cc Magnite999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser 7613 km/l Magnite16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser 76230 mm Magnite205 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 76

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

Magnite

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

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser 76

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Magnite

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser 76 Magnite
Model Introduced Year 1984 2021
Generation 70 Series – one of the world's longest-running vehicle nameplates First generation Magnite arrived in SA in 2021 — Nissan's entry into the growing budget compact SUV segment
Facelift History Continuous mechanical updates while retaining core body-on-frame design. Minor updates in 2007, 2014, 2021 2023 facelift refreshed the grille, interior trims, and added safety upgrades
Facelift Launched Since 2021 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Color Note White, Beige Brick Red, Storm White, Pearl White, Onyx Black, Gun Grey, Blade Silver
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment SUV Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg 2100 kg 1007 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Drivetrain Note - Front-wheel drive confirmed by Nissan South Africa derivative/specification data
Spec Land Cruiser 76 Magnite
Length 4890 mm 3995 mm
Width 1885 mm 1758 mm
Height 1970 mm 1571 mm
Wheelbase 2730 mm 2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 230 mm 205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 l 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space 909 l 336 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 1007 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3300 kg 1399 kg
Payload Capacity 1200 kg -
Towing Capacity 3500 kg -
Seating Capacity 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 5 m
Front Headroom 993 mm -
Rear Headroom 954 mm -
Front Legroom 1040 mm -
Rear Legroom 887 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser 76 and Magnite 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 76 77 vs Magnite 16.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 76 49 vs Magnite 65.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 76 50 vs Magnite 86.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser 76 98 vs Magnite 64.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 76 43 vs Magnite 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 76 leads by 10 points

Land Cruiser 76 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Magnite remains close.

Evidence leader 66 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 86% source coverage
66
#1 Evidence leader

Land Cruiser 76

86% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 77
Efficiency 49
Safety 50
Practicality 98
Ownership 43
Leads by 10 points
56
#2

Magnite

67% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 86 Check Performance 16
Performance 16
Efficiency 65
Safety 86
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser 76 +61 Efficiency Magnite +16 Safety Magnite +36 Practicality Land Cruiser 76 +34

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Land Cruiser 76

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 98/100
Ownership 43/100

Magnite

Performance 16/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 86/100
Practicality 64/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Land Cruiser 76 leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts vs 56 pts for Magnite

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 76 leads. However, Magnite may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Land Cruiser 76 vs Magnite 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.