Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

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
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV

PHEV Apex Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: the short answer

Land Cruiser Prado and Tiggo 8 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Tiggo 8 PHEV starts ZAR 250,100 cheaper Land Cruiser Prado from ZAR 980,000 · Tiggo 8 PHEV from ZAR 729,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser Prado Tiggo 8 PHEV
Maximum Power Land Cruiser Prado150 kW Tiggo 8 PHEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser Prado500 Nm Tiggo 8 PHEV230 Nm
Engine Size Land Cruiser Prado2755 cc Tiggo 8 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser Prado12.3 km/l Tiggo 8 PHEV19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser Prado220 mm Tiggo 8 PHEV170 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

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

Tiggo 8 PHEV

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

Tiggo 8 PHEV

  • 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 Tiggo 8 PHEV
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 Africa Tiggo 8 PHEV range
Facelift History Major redesigns in 2009, 2017 and latest generation updates improving technology and safety Current South Africa version listed by official source
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 2026
Production Status published active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 2250 kg 1907 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Land Cruiser Prado Tiggo 8 PHEV
Length 4840 mm 4725 mm
Width 1885 mm 1860 mm
Height 1890 mm 1705 mm
Wheelbase 2790 mm 2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 220 mm 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 l 60 l
Boot/Cargo Space 120 l 494 l
Kerb Weight 2250 kg 1907 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2990 kg 2430 kg
Towing Capacity 3000 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 190 mm
Payload Capacity - 523 kg
Number of Rows - 3 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.6 m
Front Headroom - 1020 mm
Rear Headroom - 985 mm
Front Legroom - 1055 mm
Rear Legroom - 945 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser Prado and Tiggo 8 PHEV 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 Prado 76 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 56.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser Prado 49 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 81.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser Prado 98 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 94.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser Prado 68 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 70.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser Prado 40 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 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

Tiggo 8 PHEV leads by 5 points

Land Cruiser Prado and Tiggo 8 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 69% source coverage
74
#1 Evidence leader

Tiggo 8 PHEV

69% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 56
Performance 56
Efficiency 81
Safety 94
Practicality 70
Leads by 5 points
69
#2

Land Cruiser Prado

92% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 40
Performance 76
Efficiency 49
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Ownership 40
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser Prado +20 Efficiency Tiggo 8 PHEV +32 Safety Land Cruiser Prado +4 Practicality Tiggo 8 PHEV +2

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tiggo 8 PHEV

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 81/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 70/100

Land Cruiser Prado

Performance 76/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 40/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts vs 69 pts for Land Cruiser Prado

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 PHEV leads. However, Land Cruiser Prado may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Land Cruiser Prado vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 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.