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Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Tunland V9 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
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Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
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.
The current V9 shares the newer 5,617 mm body footprint and uses a rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement.
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 South African Tunland V9 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Pickup
Double-cab pickup
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
published
active
Segment
Pickup
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1850 kg
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Length
5275 mm
5617 mm
Width
1855 mm
2000 mm
Height
1855 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
240 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
76 l
Kerb Weight
1850 kg
2305 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2800 kg
3055 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Multi-link
Power Steering
Hydraulic
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Steering Column
Tilt
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Front Spring Type
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
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Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
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Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front
-
Front Suspension Type
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Double-wishbone independent
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Multi-link
Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
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Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Manual AC
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Power Windows
All Doors
All windows
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Manual AC
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Manual AC
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Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
-
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
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Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.5
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Panoramic sunroof
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
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
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Spare Wheel
Full-Size
Full-size steel wheel
Stabilizer Bar
Front
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
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Tilt Steering
Tilt
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Voice Command
Standard
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Voice Command Support
Standard
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Accelerator 0 100
9.5 sec
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Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Centre Console
Not Available
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Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point EFI
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Digital Speedometer
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
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Lift Gate
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Manual AC
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Mirror
All Doors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Passive Entry Start
Not Available
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Powered Tailgate
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
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Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
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Side Step
Standard/available
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Sonar
Not Available
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Sound System
4
6
Source Model Column
land-cruiser-79-single-cab
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
-
Towbar
Bakkie towing support
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TPMS
Not Available
Yes
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
mid
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Unlocking
Not Available
Yes
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vdc
Standard
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
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Walk Away Lock
Not Available
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Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Engine
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
3956 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
24
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
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
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
381 Nm
450 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
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
7 selectable modes
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
109.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
205.9 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Standard
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Front and rear electronically controlled differential locks
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/
4WD
4WD Engagement
Available
Electronically controlled
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Manual
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4WD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
15.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
11.11 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
87
76
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Brake priority
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
2
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
2
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
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Driver Passenger Airbags
2
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ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Lights
Not Available
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
-
Parking Sensor
Not Available
-
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Not Available
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Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
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Reversing Camera
Not Available
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Seat Material
Vinyl
Synthetic leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual
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Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Fabric Seats
Vinyl
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
4-way electric
Armrest Front
Not Available
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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.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Fold Type
Not Available
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Seat Trim
Vinyl
Synthetic leather
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
6
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
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Rear Usb
2
-
Audio Speakers
4
6
Audio System
4
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch
Multi Information Display
Not Available
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Not Available
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Standard
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
Pickup
-
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
Standard
-
Front Fog Lights
Standard
-
Led Headlights
Standard
Yes
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
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
Standard
-
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
7 selectable drive modes
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Front and rear
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
4WD
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
265/70 R16
265/70 R18 AT
Wheel Type
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Full-size steel wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch alloy wheels
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Full-size steel wheel
Tyre Type
265/70 R16
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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
Yes
Wheel Material
Not Available
-
Wheels
Not Available
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
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Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Service Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
276 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Tunland V9 Double Cab
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
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Mid
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
780000 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
780000
799900
Starting Price Zar
780000
799900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab and Tunland V9 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 Tunland V9 Double Cab 71.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 49 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 53.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 90.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 73 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 84.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 43 vs Tunland V9 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.
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
Tunland V9 Double Cab leads by 15 points
Tunland V9 Double Cab 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
Evidence-index leader
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
84/100
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Performance
78/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFoton Tunland V9 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 61 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V9 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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Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab vs Tunland V9 Double Cab questions
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.
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