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.
Navara Double Cab starts ZAR 213,200 cheaperLand Cruiser 79 Single Cab from ZAR 706,200 · Navara Double Cab from ZAR 493,000
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Maximum Power
202 kW
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
381 Nm
450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
3956 cc
2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
13 km/l
13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
235 mm
221 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
1161 l
Airbags
2
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Kerb Weight
1850 kg
2023 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Navara Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
+3 pts
Efficiency
Navara Double Cab
+9 pts
Safety
Navara Double Cab
+43 pts
Practicality
Navara Double Cab
+17 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Catalogue-index leader
Navara Double Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Navara Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
1997
Generation
Current South African Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
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.
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Double Cab
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.
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
Pickup
Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1850 kg
2023 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Double Cab
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Length
5275 mm
5260 mm
Width
1855 mm
1850 mm
Height
1855 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
221 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
80 l
Kerb Weight
1850 kg
2023 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2800 kg
3115 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
6.7 m
Boot/Cargo Space
-
1161 l
Payload Capacity
-
1003 kg
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1570 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1570 mm
Front Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
5 link with coil spring
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front
-
Front Suspension Type
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
5 link with coil spring
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
5 link with coil spring
Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Chassis Type
-
Ladder
Chassis Material
-
Ladder
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
1509 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1560 mm
Climate Control
Manual AC
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
All Doors
Driver auto up/down
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Automatic headlights with Follow Me Home
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing Wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual AC
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Manual AC
2
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
Power mirrors
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
-
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.5
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All Doors
Power mirrors
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Split
Not Available
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Vinyl
-
Side Steps
Standard/available
Standard
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Full-Size
Full-size spare wheel
Stabilizer Bar
Front
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Voice Command Support
Standard
-
Accelerator 0 100
9.5 sec
Not Applicable
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Not Available
-
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point EFI
-
Digital Speedometer
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
1509 mm
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1560 mm
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
-
Mirror
All Doors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
-
Powered Tailgate
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
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Side Step
Standard/available
Standard/available
Sonar
Not Available
Standard
Sound System
4
Not Available
Source Model Column
land-cruiser-79-single-cab
navara-double-cab
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
-
Steering Column Adjustment
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
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
mid
flagship
Unlocking
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
-
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power auto fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V cabin outlets and load-box outlet
Speed Limiter
-
Cruise Control
Heads Up Display
-
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
493 mm
Remote Start
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Engine
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3956 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
24
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
202 kW
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
381 Nm
450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
175 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
109.2 kW/tonne
69.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
205.9 Nm/tonne
222.4 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 Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
4WD
LSD Available
Standard
Not Available
Transfer Case
Standard
4WD transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
7
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/
4WD
4WD Engagement
Available
Selectable 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Available
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Standard
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Standard
Axle Layout
4WD
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5
7
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.5 km/l
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
87
80
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 Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Airbags
2
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
2
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Navara Double 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
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Reverse camera and sensors
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Intelligent Driver Alertness
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
High Beam Assist
Auto Lights
Not Available
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing Wipers
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Reverse camera and sensors
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
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
Standard
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
Reverse camera and sensors
Parking Sensor
Not Available
Reverse camera and sensors
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
Reverse camera
Reversing Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Seat Material
Vinyl
Black Leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
Not Available
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
2
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
-
Interior Colour Options
3
6
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electrically adjustable with lumbar
Fabric Seats
Vinyl
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Separate front passenger seat
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 Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Navara Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
90/100
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Performance
78/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Nissan Navara Double Cab
leads the catalogue index with 80 pts
vs 61 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Navara 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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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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab and Navara Double Cab 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 79 Single Cab 78 vs Navara Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 49 vs Navara Double Cab 58.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50 vs Navara Double Cab 93.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 73 vs Navara Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 43 vs Navara Double Cab 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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