Toyota Land Cruiser 76 vs Lexus NX

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 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
Lexus NX in South Africa

Lexus NX

NX 350 F SPORT Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,276,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 205 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 76 vs Lexus NX: the short answer

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

Land Cruiser 76 starts ZAR 94,200 cheaper Land Cruiser 76 from ZAR 980,000 · NX from ZAR 1,074,200

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser 76 NX
Maximum Power Land Cruiser 76202 kW NX205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser 76381 Nm NX430 Nm
Engine Size Land Cruiser 763956 cc NX2400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser 7613 km/l NX12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser 76230 mm NX195 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Land Cruiser 76

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

NX

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser 76

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

NX

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser 76 NX
360 Degree Camera Not Available Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Around View Monitor Not Available Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking Not Available Standard
Auto Lights Not Available -
Auto Wipers Not Available Auto,Rainsensing
Blind Spot Monitoring Not Available Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Blind Spot Warning Not Available Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Cruise Control Standard Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Emergency Braking Not Available -
EV Mode Not Available -
Lane Keep Assist Not Available Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Parking Distance Sensors Not Available -
Parking Sensor Not Available -
Parking Sensors Not Available Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Pre-Collision System Not Available -
Rain Sensor Wipers Not Available -
Rear View Camera Not Available Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Rear View Camera Not Available -
Reverse Camera Not Available Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Reverse Camera Type Not Available -
Reversing Camera Not Available -
Surround View Camera Not Available Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Lane Departure Warning Not Available Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Not Available -
Rear Parking Sensors Not Available Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Traffic Sign Recognition Not Available -
Driver Fatigue Alert Not Available -
Auto Highbeam Not Available Standard
Park Assist Not Available -
Forward Collision Warning Not Available Standard
Spec Land Cruiser 76 NX
4WD Engagement Available Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range Available Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Available where 4WD low range is fitted Not Applicable
4WD Selector Confirmed 4WD derivative Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles No Standard
Axle Layout 4WD AWD
Drive Mode Selector 4WD/off-road drive mode support -
Drivetrain 4WD AWD
Drivetrain Layout 4WD Part-Time AWD
Number of Gears 4 8
Gear Shift Type 4-Speed Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 4-Speed Automatic Automatic 8-speed
Gearbox Type 4-Speed Automatic Automatic 8-speed
LSD Available Standard -
Low Range Available where 4WD low range is fitted Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters No Standard
Transfer Case Standard Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds 4 8
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic 8-speed
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Differential Lock Not Applicable -
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable -
Clutch Type Not Applicable -
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser 76 and NX comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 NX 86.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 76 49 vs NX 49.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 76 50 vs NX 93.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser 76 96 vs NX 65.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 76 43 vs NX 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

NX leads by 10 points

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

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 70% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

NX

70% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 86
Efficiency 49
Safety 93
Practicality 65
Leads by 10 points
65
#2

Land Cruiser 76

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 96 Check Ownership 43
Performance 77
Efficiency 49
Safety 50
Practicality 96
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance NX +9 Efficiency Level Safety NX +43 Practicality Land Cruiser 76 +31

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

NX

Performance 86/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 65/100

Land Cruiser 76

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 96/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Lexus NX leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 65 pts for Land Cruiser 76

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, NX leads. However, Land Cruiser 76 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 76 vs NX questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.