Toyota Land Cruiser 76 vs Mahindra Scorpio-N

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
Mahindra Scorpio-N in South Africa

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Z8L 4x4 AT Adventure Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 699,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 129 kW 🔧 400 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 76 vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: the short answer

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

Scorpio-N starts ZAR 490,001 cheaper Land Cruiser 76 from ZAR 980,000 · Scorpio-N from ZAR 489,999

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser 76 Scorpio-N
Maximum Power Land Cruiser 76202 kW Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser 76381 Nm Scorpio-N400 Nm
Engine Size Land Cruiser 763956 cc Scorpio-N2184 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser 7613 km/l Scorpio-N14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser 76230 mm Scorpio-N187 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

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
Specification evidence leader

Scorpio-N

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

Scorpio-N

  • 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 Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year 1984 Not Available
Generation 70 Series – one of the world's longest-running vehicle nameplates Current local listing
Facelift History Continuous mechanical updates while retaining core body-on-frame design. Minor updates in 2007, 2014, 2021 Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since 2021 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Color Note White, Beige -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status active Active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 2100 kg 1825-2070 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Land Cruiser 76 Scorpio-N
Length 4890 mm 4662 mm
Width 1885 mm 1918 mm
Height 1970 mm 1905 mm
Wheelbase 2730 mm 2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 230 mm 187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 l 57 l
Boot/Cargo Space 909 l 460 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3300 kg -
Payload Capacity 1200 kg -
Towing Capacity 3500 kg -
Seating Capacity 8 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows -
Doors 5 doors -
Minimum Turning Radius 6 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 Scorpio-N 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 Scorpio-N 69.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 76 49 vs Scorpio-N 60.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 76 50 vs Scorpio-N 90.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser 76 98 vs Scorpio-N 78.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 76 43 vs Scorpio-N 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

Scorpio-N leads by 9 points

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

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 54% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

Scorpio-N

54% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 60
Performance 69
Efficiency 60
Safety 90
Practicality 78
Leads by 9 points
66
#2

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
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser 76 +8 Efficiency Scorpio-N +11 Safety Scorpio-N +40 Practicality Land Cruiser 76 +20

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Scorpio-N

Performance 69/100
Efficiency 60/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 78/100

Land Cruiser 76

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mahindra Scorpio-N leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 66 pts for Land Cruiser 76

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

Land Cruiser 76 vs Scorpio-N 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.