Toyota Land Cruiser 76 vs KIA Sorento

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
KIA Sorento in South Africa

KIA Sorento

2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT Diesel 8-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 1,299,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 148 kW 🔧 440 Nm ⛽ 15.6 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 76 vs KIA Sorento: the short answer

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

Land Cruiser 76 starts ZAR 19,995 cheaper Land Cruiser 76 from ZAR 980,000 · Sorento from ZAR 999,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser 76 Sorento
Maximum Power Land Cruiser 76202 kW Sorento148 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser 76381 Nm Sorento440 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Engine Size Land Cruiser 763956 cc Sorento2151 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser 7613 km/l Sorento15.6 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser 76230 mm Sorento185 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 76

4.0 V6 Station Wagon AT

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 Sorento

2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT

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

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 76

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

Sorento

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published ownership cover
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

Sorento

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser 76 Sorento
Model Introduced Year 1984 2021
Generation 70 Series – one of the world's longest-running vehicle nameplates Fourth generation (MQ4); global launch 2020, SA 2021
Facelift History Continuous mechanical updates while retaining core body-on-frame design. Minor updates in 2007, 2014, 2021 Fourth generation (MQ4) launched SA 2021; updated spec 2024
Facelift Launched Since 2021 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Color Note White, Beige Glacier White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Interstellar Grey, Gravity Blue
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 2100 kg 1960 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT
Spec Land Cruiser 76 Sorento
Length 4890 mm 4810 mm
Width 1885 mm 1900 mm
Height 1970 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 2730 mm 2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 230 mm 185 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 176 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 l 67 l
Boot/Cargo Space 909 l 219 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 1960 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3300 kg 2550 kg
Payload Capacity 1200 kg 620 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 8 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 3 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 11.2 m
Front Headroom 993 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 954 mm 955 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 887 mm 855 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser 76 and Sorento 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 Sorento 74.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 76 49 vs Sorento 61.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 76 50 vs Sorento 100.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser 76 98 vs Sorento 64.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 76 43 vs Sorento 71.

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

Sorento leads by 9 points

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

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 99% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

Sorento

99% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Efficiency 61
Performance 74
Efficiency 61
Safety 100
Practicality 64
Ownership 71
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 +3 Efficiency Sorento +12 Safety Sorento +50 Practicality Land Cruiser 76 +34 Ownership Sorento +28

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Sorento

Performance 74/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 71/100

Land Cruiser 76

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index KIA Sorento leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 66 pts for Land Cruiser 76

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Sorento 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 Sorento 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.