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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Starlet Cross
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser FJ
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Starlet Cross
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
First generation Starlet Cross for SA market
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
Introduced to SA in 2022 as a Starlet-based crossover
Facelift Launched Since
New South African model line launched in 2026
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
1080 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
-
White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Black, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
Length
4610 mm
4055 mm
Width
1855 mm
1740 mm
Height
1890 mm
1575 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
270 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
1080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
1480 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
400 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.1 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
991 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1044 mm
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
881 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
Front Track Width
1540 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Torsion Beam
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Front Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1540
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1555
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Manual AC
Power Windows
All All One Touch
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Manual AC
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
270 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Push Start
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Push Start
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5.4
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
No
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
Push Start
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
Standard
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Fabric
Spare Wheel
Full Alloy
Compact
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Not Available
Voice Command Support
-
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
-
11.8 sec
Air Conditioning
Auto Dual zone
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point EFI
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Manual AC
Mirror
-
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Standard
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Rear
Sound System
Standard 6
4
Source Model Column
-
starlet-cross
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Surround View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Yes
Standard
Trim Level
-
top
Unlocking
Standard Smart Entry
Standard
Variant Role
-
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Standard
Wireless Charger
Yes
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
95 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
95 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
77 kW
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
140 Nm
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 Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
165 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.9 kW/tonne
71.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
124.4 Nm/tonne
129.6 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 FJ
Starlet Cross
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
FF
LSD Available
Yes
No
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
CVT
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
FWD
4WD Engagement
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard Switch
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
No
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
14.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
18.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
42
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 FJ
Starlet Cross
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
4
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard,
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Not Available
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
4
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
4
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard,
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
4
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
4
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Rear
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual 6-Way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 6-Way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-Way
Fabric Seats
-
Fabric
Armrest Front
-
Standard
Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-Way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
7-inch touchscreen, reversing camera, air conditioning, 5-seat layout
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Fabric
Interior Colours
-
5
Seat Fold Type
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
2
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
8-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
8-inch
8-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio Speakers
Standard 6
4
Audio System
-
4
Display Audio
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Multi Information Display
-
Not Available
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
5
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Standard LED
Standard
Fog Lights
-
Standard
Front Fog Lights
-
Standard
Led Headlights
Standard
Standard
Auto Headlights
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Standard LED
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
5
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
-
Standard
Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Headlight Type
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
29.0 deg
-
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
38.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
245 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
185 mm
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
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 Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
195/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Compact
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Standard
Handbrake Type
Lever
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
Standard
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full Alloy
Compact
Tyre Type
-
195/55 R16
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Compact
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Wheel Material
-
Standard
Wheels
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Battery Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
9 Services / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
9 Services / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
128 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
-
128
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
128
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
Ownership Role
Private and family
Top
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
375900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
761400
375900
Starting Price Zar
761400
375900
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Starlet Cross
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
6.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
6.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
8
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and Starlet Cross 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 FJ 60 vs Starlet Cross 34.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs Starlet Cross 70.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs Starlet Cross 70.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs Starlet Cross 55.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs Starlet Cross 43.
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
Land Cruiser FJ leads by 14 points
Land Cruiser FJ has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Starlet Cross remains close.
Performance
Land Cruiser FJ +26
Efficiency
Starlet Cross +32
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +24
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +19
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
Starlet Cross
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser FJ
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 54 pts for Starlet Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser FJ leads. However, Starlet Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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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