Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vs Nissan Navara Double Cab

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 Prado in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,150,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
VS
Nissan Navara Double Cab in South Africa

Nissan Navara Double Cab

2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT Diesel Current
ZAR 785,700 ex-showroom
⚡ 140 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vs Nissan Navara Double Cab: the short answer

Navara Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser Prado remains close.

Navara Double Cab starts ZAR 487,000 cheaper Land Cruiser Prado from ZAR 980,000 · Navara Double Cab from ZAR 493,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser Prado Navara Double Cab
Maximum Power Land Cruiser Prado150 kW Navara Double Cab140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser Prado500 Nm Navara Double Cab450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size Land Cruiser Prado2755 cc Navara Double Cab2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser Prado12.3 km/l Navara Double Cab13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser Prado220 mm Navara Double Cab221 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 Prado

2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic

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

Nissan Navara Double Cab

2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT

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

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 Prado

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

Navara Double Cab

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser Prado

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Navara Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser Prado Navara Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 1996 1997
Generation Current Prado represents the latest evolution of Toyota’s global Land Cruiser platform with modern safety and comfort upgrades Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Facelift History Major redesigns in 2009, 2017 and latest generation updates improving technology and safety Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since 2017 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Double Cab
Color Note White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment SUV Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg 2250 kg 2023 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Double Cab
Body Type Cab - Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Spec Land Cruiser Prado Navara Double Cab
Length 4840 mm 5260 mm
Width 1885 mm 1850 mm
Height 1890 mm 1815 mm
Wheelbase 2790 mm 3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 220 mm 221 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 120 l 1161 l
Kerb Weight 2250 kg 2023 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2990 kg 3115 kg
Payload Capacity 740 kg 1003 kg
Towing Capacity 3000 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows -
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.6 m 6.7 m
Front Headroom 995 mm -
Rear Headroom 957 mm -
Front Legroom 1042 mm -
Rear Legroom 882 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser Prado and Navara Double Cab 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 Prado 76 vs Navara Double Cab 75.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser Prado 49 vs Navara Double Cab 58.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser Prado 98 vs Navara Double Cab 93.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser Prado 69 vs Navara Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser Prado 40 vs Navara 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

Navara Double Cab leads by 11 points

Navara Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser Prado remains close.

Evidence leader 80 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 65% source coverage
80
#1 Evidence leader

Navara Double Cab

65% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 58
Performance 75
Efficiency 58
Safety 93
Practicality 90
Leads by 11 points
69
#2

Land Cruiser Prado

95% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 40
Performance 76
Efficiency 49
Safety 98
Practicality 69
Ownership 40
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser Prado +1 Efficiency Navara Double Cab +9 Safety Land Cruiser Prado +5 Practicality Navara Double Cab +21

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Navara Double Cab

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 58/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 90/100

Land Cruiser Prado

Performance 76/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 40/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Nissan Navara Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts vs 69 pts for Land Cruiser Prado

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Double Cab leads. However, Land Cruiser Prado 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 Prado vs Navara Double Cab 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.