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Less powerful engine setup
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
1996
2026
Generation
Current Prado represents the latest evolution of Toyota’s global Land Cruiser platform with modern safety and comfort upgrades
Current South African launch specification
Facelift History
Major redesigns in 2009, 2017 and latest generation updates improving technology and safety
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2017
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic
-
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2250 kg
2138 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
4038 kg
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Length
4840 mm
4785 mm
Width
1885 mm
2006 mm
Height
1890 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2790 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
120 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
2250 kg
2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2990 kg
2438 kg
Payload Capacity
740 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
3000 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
995 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
957 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1042 mm
980 mm
Rear Legroom
882 mm
810 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1695 mm
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Multi-link independent suspension
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame Reinforced
-
Power Steering
Power Assisted
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Spring Type
Double Wishbone
-
Rear Spring Type
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
-
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame Reinforced
-
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
MacPherson strut suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
-
Rear Suspension Type
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Multi-link independent suspension
Suspension
Double Wishbone
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Triple Zone Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
All Windows
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Hands Free Electric
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
LED with Auto Leveling
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
120 l
1494 l
AC Type
Triple Zone Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Triple Zone Automatic
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Windows
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Engine Warranty
2 Years
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.1
1.3
Panoramic Roof
Electric Sunroof
Yes
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All Windows
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Leather
-
Side Steps
Standard/available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Voice Command
Built-in GPS Navigation
-
Voice Command Support
Built-in GPS Navigation
-
Accelerator 0 100
9.8 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Triple Zone Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
-
Diff Lock
Rear and Center Locking Differential
-
Difflock
Rear and Center Locking Differential
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Key
-
Lift Gate
Hands Free Electric
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Triple Zone Automatic
-
Mirror
All Windows
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Smart Key
-
Powered Tailgate
Hands Free Electric
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key
-
Rim Size
19-inch Alloy
20
Roof Rack Compatibility
Silver Roof Rails
-
Side Step
Standard/available
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
-
Sound System
14
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Source Model Column
land-cruiser-prado
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame Reinforced
-
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Unlocking
Smart Key
Not Available
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
-
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
50W
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Spare Wheel
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
72 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
265 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
610 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
66.7 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
222.2 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
50 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Ladder Frame
2WD
LSD Available
Electronic
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Low Range with Crawl Control
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
2WD
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
4
Not Applicable
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
76.9 km/l
City Mileage
9 km/l
62.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
89.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
76.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 and CCS2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
87
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
22
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Airbags
9
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
9
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
9
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
9
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
9
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
LED with Auto Leveling
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Emergency Braking
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
-
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Standard
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
Power Adjustable with Memory
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Heated Seats
Front Heated
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front Ventilated
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Power Assisted
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Premium Ambient Lighting
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Power Adjustable with Memory
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power Adjustable with Memory
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Fabric Seats
Leather
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual with Lumbar Support
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Driver Seat
Power Adjustable with Memory
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium cabin materials, large touchscreen infotainment, leather seats, multi-zone climate control
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
14
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Navigation System
Built-in GPS Navigation
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Voice Recognition
Built-in GPS Navigation
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Infotainment Display
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
-
Audio Speakers
14
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Audio System
14
-
Display Audio
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Built-in GPS Navigation
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
LED with Auto Leveling
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRL
Yes
Fog Lamps
LED Front and Rear
Yes
Roof Rails
Silver Roof Rails
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Alloy
Alloy
Exterior Colour Options
5
Not Available
Roof Type
Electric Sunroof
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
LED DRL
Yes
Fog Lights
LED Front and Rear
-
Front Fog Lights
LED Front and Rear
-
Led Headlights
LED with Auto Leveling
Yes
Auto Headlights
LED with Auto Leveling
-
Automatic Headlamps
LED with Auto Leveling
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRL
Yes
Electric Blind Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Windows
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED Front and Rear
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
LED with Auto Leveling
-
Headlamps
LED with Auto Leveling
Yes
Headlight Type
LED with Auto Leveling
Yes
Headlights
LED with Auto Leveling
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Approach Angle
31 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
700 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Mud Sand Rock Snow
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
31 deg
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
25 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
220 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
220 mm
190 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Wading Depth Mm
700 mm
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
265/60 R19
255/55 R20
Wheel Type
19-inch Alloy
Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Alloy
20
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Solid disc brake
Tyre Type
265/60 R19
-
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Alloy
20
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Wheel Material
19-inch Alloy
Alloy
Wheels
19-inch Alloy
Alloy
Spare Tyre
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
Premium
-
Battery Warranty
2 Years
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Maintenance Plan
2 Years
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Service Plan Duration
2 Years
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
2 Years
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan
2 Years
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km
30 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Hybrid
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Idle CO2 Output
215
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
215
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Real-world City Mileage Min
7 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
9 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
10 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
12 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
21
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1150000 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
1150000
779900
Starting Price Zar
1150000
779900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser Prado and T2 i-DM 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 T2 i-DM 45.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser Prado 49 vs T2 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser Prado 98 vs T2 i-DM 92.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser Prado 69 vs T2 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser Prado 40 vs T2 i-DM 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
T2 i-DM leads by 4 points
Land Cruiser Prado and T2 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser Prado +31
Efficiency
T2 i-DM +49
Safety
Land Cruiser Prado +6
Practicality
Land Cruiser Prado +3
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
Land Cruiser Prado
Performance
76/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
69/100
Ownership
40/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2 i-DM
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 69 pts for Land Cruiser Prado
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 i-DM 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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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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