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Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Pickup
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Pickup
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
2050 kg
1850 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Pickup
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Length
5270 mm
5275 mm
Width
1855 mm
1855 mm
Height
1855 mm
1855 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
87 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
488 l
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
2800 kg
Payload Capacity
1050 kg
950 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
6.4 m
Front Headroom
983 mm
997 mm
Rear Headroom
951 mm
944 mm
Front Legroom
1033 mm
1037 mm
Rear Legroom
886 mm
884 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front
Front
Front Suspension Type
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual AC
Manual AC
Power Windows
All Doors
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual AC
Manual AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Manual AC
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.5
10.5
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All Doors
All Doors
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wing
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Vinyl
Vinyl
Side Steps
Standard/available
Standard/available
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spare Wheel
Full-Size
Full-Size
Stabilizer Bar
Front
Front
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
Tilt
Tilt Steering
Tilt
Tilt
Voice Command
Standard
Standard
Voice Command Support
Standard
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
9.5 sec
9.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Not Available
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point EFI
Multi-Point EFI
Digital Speedometer
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Lift Gate
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
Manual AC
Mirror
All Doors
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Not Available
Side Step
Standard/available
Standard/available
Sonar
Not Available
Not Available
Sound System
4
4
Source Model Column
land-cruiser-79-double-cab
land-cruiser-79-single-cab
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
Bakkie towing support
Bakkie towing support
TPMS
Not Available
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
mid
mid
Unlocking
Not Available
Not Available
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vdc
Standard
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Engine
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3956 cc
3956 cc
Cylinders
6
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
24
24
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
202 kW
202 kW
Maximum Torque
381 Nm
381 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
98.5 kW/tonne
109.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
185.9 Nm/tonne
205.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
4WD Part-Time
LSD Available
Standard
Standard
Transfer Case
Standard
Standard
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
4WD/
4WD/
4WD Engagement
Available
Available
4WD Hi Range
Available
Available
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
No
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
4WD
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
5
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.5 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
87 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
87
87
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Airbags
2
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
2
2
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2
2
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
2
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensor
Not Available
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
Not Available
Reversing Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Seat Material
Vinyl
Vinyl
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
2
2
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
3
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Fabric Seats
Vinyl
Vinyl
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Armrest Front
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Seat
Manual
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl
Vinyl
Interior Colours
3
3
Seat Fold Type
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Trim
Vinyl
Vinyl
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
2
2
Audio Speakers
4
4
Audio System
4
4
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
2
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Not Available
Not Available
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Standard
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Not Available
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
Standard
Standard
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Roof Type
Not Available
Not Available
Body Type
Pickup
Pickup
DRL
Standard
Standard
Fog Lights
Standard
Standard
Front Fog Lights
Standard
Standard
Led Headlights
Standard
Standard
Auto Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
Standard
Standard
Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Headlight Type
Standard
Standard
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
235 mm
235 mm
Ground Clearance Min
235 mm
235 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tyre Size
265/70 R16
265/70 R16
Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Full-Size
Tyre Type
265/70 R16
265/70 R16
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Not Available
Brakes
Disc
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Standard
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size
Full-Size
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Material
Not Available
Not Available
Wheels
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 Years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 Years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 Years / 90,000 km
Service Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 Years / 90,000 km
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
276 g/km
276 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
276
276
CO2 Emissions G Km
276
276
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Real-world City Mileage Min
14 l/100km
14 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
17 l/100km
17 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
13 l/100km
Owner Review Count
7
5
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Ownership Role
Mid
Mid
Price Zar
870000 ZAR
780000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
870000
780000
Starting Price Zar
870000
780000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab and Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 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 79 Double Cab 78 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 49 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 50 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 85 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 43 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 43.
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.
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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 79 Double Cab leads by 1 points
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab and Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Performance
78/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
85/100
Ownership
43/100
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Performance
78/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 62 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab leads. However, Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 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 79 Double Cab vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab questions
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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.
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