Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab vs Renault Trafic Passenger

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 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

4.0 V6 Single Cab MT Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 780,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 202 kW 🔧 381 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
VS
Renault Trafic Passenger in South Africa

Renault Trafic Passenger

Techno+ Diesel 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,049,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 380 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

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 cheaper Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab from ZAR 706,200 · Trafic Passenger from ZAR 979,999

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
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.

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 rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Renault Trafic Passenger

Techno+

Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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 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 Efficiency Published 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

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 -
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Pickup Large MPV
Tare Mass Kg 1850 kg -
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

In depth: how these cars differ

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.

Specification Evidence Index

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.

Evidence leader 73 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 81% source coverage
73
#1 Evidence leader

Trafic Passenger

81% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Performance 55
Performance 55
Efficiency 55
Safety 90
Practicality 88
Leads by 11 points
62
#2

Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab

86% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 78 Check Ownership 43
Performance 78
Efficiency 49
Safety 50
Practicality 78
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
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 score View 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 index Renault 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.

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.