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Decision summary
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab vs iCAUR V23: the short answer
V23 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab remains close.
V23 starts ZAR 281,100 cheaperLand Cruiser 79 Double Cab from ZAR 801,000 · V23 from ZAR 519,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Maximum Power
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab202 kW
V23100 kW
Maximum Torque
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab381 Nm
V23180 Nm
Engine Size
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab3956 cc
V23Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab13 km/l
V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab235 mm
V23190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
4.0 V6 Double Cab MT
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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 79 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
V23
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 79 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
V23
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
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.
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
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.
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Pickup
SUV
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Published
Segment
Pickup
Electric SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2050 kg
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Length
5270 mm
4220 mm
Width
1855 mm
1915 mm
Height
1855 mm
1845 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
2085 kg
Payload Capacity
1050 kg
350–650 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
983 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
951 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1033 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
886 mm
970 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Multi-Link
Power Steering
Hydraulic
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Steering Column
Tilt
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Front Spring Type
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
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Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
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Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front
-
Front Suspension Type
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
McPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Multi-Link
Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
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Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual AC
Power air conditioner
Power Windows
All Doors
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Push Button Start
Not Available
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Wireless Charging
Standard
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Sunroof
Not Available
-
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Manual AC
Power air conditioner
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Manual AC
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Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
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Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
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Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.5
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Panoramic Roof
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Power Mirrors
All Doors
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Rear Seat Split
Not Available
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Rear Wing
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Seat Type
Vinyl
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Side Steps
Standard/available
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Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Spare Wheel
Full-Size
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Stabilizer Bar
Front
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
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Tilt Steering
Tilt
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Voice Command
Standard
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Voice Command Support
Standard
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Accelerator 0 100
9.5 sec
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Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Power air conditioner
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Centre Console
Not Available
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Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point EFI
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Digital Speedometer
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
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Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
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Mirror
All Doors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
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Powered Tailgate
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
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Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
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Side Step
Standard/available
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Sonar
Not Available
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Sound System
4
7
Source Model Column
land-cruiser-79-double-cab
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
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Towbar
Bakkie towing support
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TPMS
Not Available
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
mid
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Unlocking
Not Available
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Variant Role
Core range derivative
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Vdc
Standard
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
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Walk Away Lock
Not Available
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Wireless Charger
Standard
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Engine
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3956 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
6
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
24
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
202 kW
100 kW
Maximum Torque
381 Nm
180 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Electric traction motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Rear axle
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
175 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
11 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
98.5 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
185.9 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
59.93 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
69.0 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
360 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
36 min (20-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
2WD
LSD Available
Standard
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Transfer Case
Standard
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
No
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
5
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Manual
Electric shift gear
Drivetrain
4WD/
2WD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
6-Speed Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Axle Layout
4WD
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
5
1
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Highway Mileage
15.5 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Fuel Tank Litres
87
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
360 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
20 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
341 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
401 km
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Airbags
2
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
-
AEB
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
2
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
2
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front pretensioner seat belts
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
-
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
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ESC With Traction Control
Standard
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Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
-
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Automatic highbeam control
Auto Lights
Not Available
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
-
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
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Parking Sensor
Not Available
-
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Not Available
-
Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
-
Reversing Camera
Not Available
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Seat Material
Vinyl
Leather seats
Seat Adjustment
Manual
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Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Interior reading and ambient equipment as listed on sheet
Folding Rear Seats
Not Available
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear USB Ports
2
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather steering wheel
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Foldable second-row seats
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way power adjustment
Fabric Seats
Vinyl
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
4-way power adjustment
Armrest Front
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
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.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Fold Type
Not Available
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Seat Trim
Vinyl
Leather
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
15.4 in touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
7
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
-
USB Ports
2
2 USB Type-C front-row ports; 1 front-row USB on 2WD
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Voice Recognition
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
15.4 in
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
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Rear Usb
2
-
Audio Speakers
4
7
Audio System
4
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
15.4 in
Multi Information Display
Not Available
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
15.4 in
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Standard
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Roof Rails
Not Available
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Optional or derivative-dependent; no exact South African trim fitment established
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
235 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
235 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Tyre Size
265/70 R16
255/55 R19
Wheel Type
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
-
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19 in
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
-
Tyre Type
265/70 R16
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Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
-
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Wheel Material
Not Available
-
Wheels
Not Available
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
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Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Service Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
CO2 Emissions
276 g/km
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
Idle CO2 Output
276
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
276
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Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Real-world City Mileage Min
14 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
17 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
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Owner Review Count
7
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Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
V23
Ownership Role
Mid
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Price Zar
870000 ZAR
519900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
870000
519900
Starting Price Zar
870000
519900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab and V23 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 V23 42.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 49 vs V23 99.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 50 vs V23 93.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 85 vs V23 60.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 43 vs V23 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
V23 leads by 8 points
V23 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab remains close.
Performance
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab +36
Efficiency
V23 +50
Safety
V23 +43
Practicality
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab +25
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
V23
Performance
42/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
60/100
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Performance
78/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
85/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR V23
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 63 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, V23 leads. However, Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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