Toyota Land Cruiser 76 vs Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV

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
Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV

PHEV Vanguard AWD Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 989,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 455 kW 🔧 920 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 76 vs Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV: the short answer

Tiggo 9 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 76.

Tiggo 9 PHEV starts ZAR 140,100 cheaper Land Cruiser 76 from ZAR 980,000 · Tiggo 9 PHEV from ZAR 839,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser 76 Tiggo 9 PHEV
Maximum Power Land Cruiser 76202 kW Tiggo 9 PHEV455 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser 76381 Nm Tiggo 9 PHEV920 Nm
Engine Size Land Cruiser 763956 cc Tiggo 9 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser 7613 km/l Tiggo 9 PHEV16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser 76230 mm Tiggo 9 PHEV183 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
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Tiggo 9 PHEV

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

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser 76

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiggo 9 PHEV

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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 Tiggo 9 PHEV
360 Degree Camera Not Available Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Standard
Around View Monitor Not Available Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking Not Available Standard
Auto Lights Not Available -
Auto Wipers Not Available Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring Not Available Standard
Blind Spot Warning Not Available Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Emergency Braking Not Available -
EV Mode Not Available -
Lane Keep Assist Not Available Standard
Parking Distance Sensors Not Available -
Parking Sensor Not Available -
Parking Sensors Not Available Standard
Pre-Collision System Not Available -
Rain Sensor Wipers Not Available -
Rear View Camera Not Available Standard
Rear View Camera Not Available -
Reverse Camera Not Available Standard
Reverse Camera Type Not Available -
Reversing Camera Not Available -
Surround View Camera Not Available Standard
Lane Departure Warning Not Available Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Not Available Standard
Rear Parking Sensors Not Available Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition Not Available Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert Not Available Standard
Auto Highbeam Not Available Standard
Park Assist Not Available Standard
Forward Collision Warning Not Available Standard
Spec Land Cruiser 76 Tiggo 9 PHEV
4WD Engagement Available Not Available
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 Hybrid DHT
Gear Shift Type 4-Speed Automatic Electric
Gearbox 4-Speed Automatic 3 DHT
Gearbox Type 4-Speed Automatic 3 DHT
LSD Available Standard Not Applicable
Low Range Available where 4WD low range is fitted Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters No Standard
Transfer Case Standard Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds 4 Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Clutch Type Not Applicable Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Standard

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser 76 and Tiggo 9 PHEV 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 Tiggo 9 PHEV 98.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 76 49 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 72.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 76 50 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 94.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser 76 96 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 70.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 76 43 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 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

Tiggo 9 PHEV leads by 20 points

Tiggo 9 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 76.

Evidence leader 85 /100
Lead 20 points
Data 69% source coverage
85
#1 Evidence leader

Tiggo 9 PHEV

69% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Practicality 70
Performance 98
Efficiency 72
Safety 94
Practicality 70
Leads by 20 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 Tiggo 9 PHEV +21 Efficiency Tiggo 9 PHEV +23 Safety Tiggo 9 PHEV +44 Practicality Land Cruiser 76 +26

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tiggo 9 PHEV

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 72/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 70/100

Land Cruiser 76

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts vs 65 pts for Land Cruiser 76

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 PHEV 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 Tiggo 9 PHEV 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.