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Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab vs Volkswagen Taigo: the short answer
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab and Taigo are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Taigo starts ZAR 191,700 cheaperLand Cruiser 79 Single Cab from ZAR 706,200 · Taigo from ZAR 514,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Taigo
Maximum Power
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab202 kW
Taigo85 kW
Maximum Torque
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab381 Nm
Taigo200 Nm
Engine Size
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab3956 cc
Taigo1000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab13 km/l
Taigo16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab235 mm
Taigo168 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
4.0 V6 Single Cab MT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Specification evidence leader
Land Cruiser 79 Single 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
Taigo
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 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Taigo
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 Single Cab
Taigo
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
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 South African Taigo 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
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.
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Taigo grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl
-
Interior Colours
3
Black
Seat Fold Type
Not Available
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Seat Trim
Vinyl
Cloth
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black
Floor Mats
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Taigo
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
2
-
Audio Speakers
4
Not Available
Audio System
4
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Not Available
-
Connected Services
Standard
SYNC
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Taigo
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Not Available
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Standard
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
Pickup
SUV
DRL
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lights
Standard
-
Front Fog Lights
Standard
-
Led Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Auto Headlights
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
3
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
-
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
Standard
-
Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlight Type
Standard
Not Available
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
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Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Taigo
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
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
235 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance Min
235 mm
168 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Taigo
Tyre Size
265/70 R16
Not Available
Wheel Type
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Not Available
Tyre Type
265/70 R16
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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
Not Available
Wheel Material
Not Available
-
Wheels
Not Available
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Taigo
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 90,000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 90,000 km
Not Available
Service Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Taigo
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Taigo
CO2 Emissions
276 g/km
123 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
-
Idle CO2 Output
276
123
CO2 Emissions G Km
276
123
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Taigo
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
5
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Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Taigo
Ownership Role
Mid
South Africa market model
Price Zar
780000 ZAR
581500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
780000
581500
Starting Price Zar
780000
581500
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab and Taigo 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 Single Cab 78 vs Taigo 36.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 49 vs Taigo 63.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50 vs Taigo 81.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78 vs Taigo 66.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 43 vs Taigo 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.
Model imagery
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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 Single Cab leads by 1 points
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab and Taigo are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +42
Efficiency
Taigo +14
Safety
Taigo +31
Practicality
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +12
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Performance
78/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
Ownership
43/100
Taigo
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 61 pts for Taigo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab leads. However, Taigo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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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