A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab vs Renault Trafic Passenger: the short answer
Trafic Passenger has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab remains close.
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab starts ZAR 273,799 cheaperLand Cruiser 79 Single Cab from ZAR 706,200 · Trafic Passenger from ZAR 979,999
Five key differences
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Specification
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Trafic Passenger
Maximum Power
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab202 kW
Trafic Passenger125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab381 Nm
Trafic Passenger380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab3956 cc
Trafic Passenger1997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab13 km/l
Trafic Passenger13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab235 mm
Trafic Passenger199 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
4.0 V6 Single Cab MT
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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
Specification evidence leader
Trafic Passenger
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
Trafic Passenger
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
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Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Trafic Passenger
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
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 long-wheelbase nine-seat Trafic Passenger introduced to the South African retail range in 2026 with 125 kW Blue dCi power and EAG9 automatic transmission
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.
Current Trafic face and smart-cockpit specification with three South African grades: Evolution, Evolution+ and Techno+
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
MPV
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
active
Segment
Pickup
Large MPV
Tare Mass Kg
1850 kg
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
MPV
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Trafic Passenger
Length
5275 mm
5480 mm
Width
1855 mm
1956 mm
Height
1855 mm
1973 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
199 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
1890 l
Kerb Weight
1850 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2800 kg
3070 kg
Payload Capacity
950 kg
910 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
9 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
6.9 m
Front Headroom
997 mm
1019 mm
Rear Headroom
944 mm
1060 mm
Front Legroom
1037 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
884 mm
930 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Trafic Passenger
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Trailing Arm with Coil Spring
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
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Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front
-
Front Suspension Type
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Trailing Arm with Coil Spring
Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Trafic Passenger
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual AC
Manual
Power Windows
All Doors
Front
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Manual AC
Manual
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Manual AC
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
-
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
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Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.5
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Split
Not Available
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Vinyl
-
Side Steps
Standard/available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Spare Wheel
Full-Size
Full-Size
Stabilizer Bar
Front
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Voice Command Support
Standard
-
Accelerator 0 100
9.5 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Manual
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Not Available
-
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point EFI
-
Digital Speedometer
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
-
Mirror
All Doors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Side Step
Standard/available
-
Sonar
Not Available
-
Sound System
4
4
Source Model Column
land-cruiser-79-single-cab
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
-
Towbar
Bakkie towing support
-
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
mid
-
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
-
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Trafic Passenger
Engine
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
M9R
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3956 cc
1997 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
24
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
15.1:1
Bore
82.0 mm
85 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
88 mm
Maximum Power
202 kW
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
381 Nm
380 Nm @ 1500 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
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
12.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
17.8 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
109.2 kW/tonne
57.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
205.9 Nm/tonne
175.9 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 Single Cab
Trafic Passenger
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
9-Speed EAG9 Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Standard
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Gears
5
9
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Manual
Torque Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
9
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Trafic Passenger
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
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
24.7 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
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
Trafic Passenger
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Trafic Passenger
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Not Available
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
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
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
-
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 Available
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Trafic Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Imitation Leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Driver
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
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
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Removable Rear Benches
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual Height and Reach
Fabric Seats
Vinyl
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
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.
This Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab and Trafic Passenger 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 Trafic Passenger 55.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 49 vs Trafic Passenger 55.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50 vs Trafic Passenger 90.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78 vs Trafic Passenger 88.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 43 vs Trafic Passenger 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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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
Trafic Passenger leads by 11 points
Trafic Passenger has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab remains close.
Performance
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +23
Efficiency
Trafic Passenger +6
Safety
Trafic Passenger +40
Practicality
Trafic Passenger +10
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Trafic Passenger
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
88/100
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 indexRenault Trafic Passenger
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 62 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Trafic Passenger 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 Single Cab vs Trafic Passenger questions
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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