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.
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab starts ZAR 283,700 cheaperLand Cruiser 79 Single Cab from ZAR 706,200 · SHARK 6 DMO from ZAR 989,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
Maximum Power
202 kW
180 kW
Maximum Torque
381 Nm
380 Nm
Engine Size
3956 cc
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy
13 km/l
9.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
235 mm
230 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
1200 l
Airbags
2
7
Kerb Weight
1850 kg
2775 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
SHARK 6 DMO holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
SHARK 6 DMO
+4 pts
Efficiency
SHARK 6 DMO
+4 pts
Safety
SHARK 6 DMO
+49 pts
Practicality
SHARK 6 DMO
+14 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Catalogue-index leader
SHARK 6 DMO
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
SHARK 6 DMO
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
SHARK 6 DMO
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
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.
First South African SHARK 6 DMO 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.
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Double-cab Pickup
Body Type Cab
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.
8-way electric with 4-way electric lumbar adjustment
Fabric Seats
Vinyl
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way electric
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.
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Fold Type
Not Available
-
Seat Trim
Vinyl
Synthetic leather
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
11
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
15.6
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
2
-
Audio Speakers
4
11
Audio System
4
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
15.6
Multi Information Display
Not Available
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
15.6
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Front and rear fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Not Available
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Standard
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
Atlantis Gray, Sky Black, Grey Green, Snowy White
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
Pickup
-
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
Standard
-
Front Fog Lights
Standard
-
Led Headlights
Standard
Standard
Auto Headlights
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
-
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Front and rear fog lamps
Headlamp Levelling
Standard
-
Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Headlight Type
Standard
Standard
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
Approach Angle
Not Available
31 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
19.3 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
700 mm
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Mud, Sand, Snow
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Electric all-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
17 deg
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
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
Tyre Size
265/70 R16
265/65 R18
Wheel Type
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Full-size spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Full-size spare wheel
Tyre Type
265/70 R16
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
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
Standard
Wheel Material
Not Available
-
Wheels
Not Available
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
CO2 Emissions
276 g/km
23 g/km (WLTP)
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
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
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
-
Owner Review Count
5
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
SHARK 6 DMO
Ownership Role
Mid
high-output plug-in-hybrid double cab
Price Zar
780000 ZAR
1149900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
high-output plug-in-hybrid double cab
Starting Price
780000
1149900
Starting Price Zar
780000
1149900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
SHARK 6 DMO leads by 21 points
SHARK 6 DMO holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
SHARK 6 DMO
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
87/100
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
🏆BYD SHARK 6 DMO
leads the catalogue index with 82 pts
vs 61 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, SHARK 6 DMO 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.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
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 SHARK 6 DMO 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 SHARK 6 DMO 82.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 49 vs SHARK 6 DMO 53.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50 vs SHARK 6 DMO 99.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 73 vs SHARK 6 DMO 87.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 43 vs SHARK 6 DMO 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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