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Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current South African Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current version Original current-generation version Body style Pickup
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab is a South African Pickup model with confirmed local variants and ownership context.
ZAR 870,000
On-road in
ZAR 891,440
Ex-showroom ZAR 870,000
Finance estimate from ZAR 14,075/month Based on 2.8 GD Double Cab MT Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:3956cc (4.0L) Torque:381Nm (281 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:235mm (9.3″) Power:202kW (271 bhp)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 13 km/l (31 mpg)
City 11.0 km/l (26 mpg)
Highway 15.5 km/l (36 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Monthly EMI
ZAR 14,075
Total Interest
ZAR 204,516
Total Payable
ZAR 844,516
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 2.8 GD Double Cab MT. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

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Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab is a South African Pickup model with confirmed local variants and ownership context.

The Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab sits in the South African market as a heavy-duty Toyota Land Cruiser with a second row. It is not a car to understand only by its badge; it makes more sense when viewed through the job it is expected to do. For many shoppers that job is carrying work gear, towing, rural use and weekend family jobs. Adds passenger space to the remote-road formula, so the strongest buying case comes from matching the body style, fuel type and grade to the week the vehicle will actually live through. In the current South African range the Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab as a pickup with diesel power. That combination gives the buyer a useful starting point. A bakkie buyer will think about payload, towing and surface durability. An SUV buyer will care about seating comfort, visibility and long-trip luggage space. A van or bus buyer will look harder at door openings, uptime and passenger or cargo layout. The same model badge can therefore mean different things to a private owner, a fleet manager and a small-business operator. The active derivative spread includes 2.8 GD Double Cab MT, 4.0 V6 Double Cab MT. The smart comparison is not only cheapest against dearest. It is whether the derivative has the correct gearbox, drivetrain, seating arrangement and service support. In South Africa, the right vehicle often has to cope with school traffic, highway stretches, rough tar, gravel turn-offs and hot-weather air-conditioning use in the same month. A clean listing should help the shopper narrow that decision before they phone a dealer. Cabin and equipment expectations should stay realistic. Screens, upholstery, wheel design, safety systems and convenience features can vary by grade. That is why the Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab should be checked against the exact derivative before a buyer assumes a feature is standard. Colours can also move with production batch and dealer stock, especially on new or limited-run vehicles. Neutral colours are usually easier to find, while launch or special colours may need a specific order. The final reason to shortlist the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab is practical fit. It should make daily driving easier, not merely look good on a comparison table. If it will work for a living, focus on payload, service intervals, tyres and downtime. If it will carry family, focus on rear-seat access, comfort and safety equipment. If it will travel long distances, focus on cruising comfort, fuel range and dealer support outside the big metros. Ownership should also be read through cost and support. A Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab buyer will usually care about more than the monthly instalment: insurance, tyres, servicing, resale confidence, parts availability and dealer proximity all affect the real value of the car. These details are less glamorous than wheels or screens, but they decide whether the Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab remains easy to live with after the first few months. The best page for this model should therefore explain the buying context in plain language and let the technical rows carry the fine detail. For shoppers comparing alternatives, the Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab should be placed next to vehicles with the same body style and ownership role. A pickup with diesel power is not always cross-shopped against the cheapest car in the brand range; it is usually compared with models that solve the same transport problem. That is the practical way to decide whether the Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab is the right fit, too much vehicle, or not enough vehicle for the work. A useful ownership check for the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab is to separate the emotional appeal of the Pickup shape from the weekly jobs it must do. A local buyer should write down the normal passenger count, parking conditions, monthly distance, holiday luggage, work equipment and the worst road surface the vehicle will realistically see. That list quickly shows whether the entry derivative is enough, whether a middle grade is the sensible comfort point, or whether the top grade adds hardware that will actually be used. With 2 confirmed local derivatives, the smartest comparison is usually within the range first and against rivals second. Finance cost, insurance, tyres and service cover should be checked at the same time as the brochure features, because a small jump in purchase price can become meaningful over a normal ownership term.

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab — Quick Facts

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
4.0 V6 Double Cab MT Mid Petrol Manual ZAR 870,000
2.8 GD Double Cab MT Base Diesel Manual ZAR 801,000
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4.0 V6 Double Cab MT Mid Petrol Manual ZAR 870,000
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
2.8 GD Double Cab MT Base Diesel Manual ZAR 801,000
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Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab Specifications

Length
5270 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1855 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
Driving fit

Where the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

The best buyer for the Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab is someone who has a clear use case: carrying work gear, towing, rural use and weekend family jobs. It suits shoppers who compare practical ownership needs before paying for extra trim or image. For the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab, the best buyer is someone who can match the vehicle to a known routine instead of shopping only by advertised price or exterior style.

City
In city use, the Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab should be judged on loading needs, parking length, rear visibility and how easily it copes with tight streets. A good daily vehicle must be easy to place in traffic, comfortable in heat, and simple to live with when parking, loading people or dealing with short trips. For the Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab, city use also means potholes, tight shopping-centre ramps, speed humps, heat-soaked traffic and short trips where fuel use can rise. The most comfortable derivative is the one that combines the right gearbox response, seating position and parking support with tyre sizes that do not punish everyday surfaces.
Highway
On highways, look at overtaking confidence, cabin noise, loaded stability and fuel range. Long South African trips expose weak seats, noisy cabins and engines that work too hard, so cruising comfort and range matter as much as headline equipment. A buyer who drives between provinces or carries family on holiday should also consider noise, seat support, spare-wheel arrangements, overtaking response and how confidently the vehicle holds speed when loaded. Those details often separate two trims that look similar on paper.
Off-Road
For rough-road use, check gravel roads, work sites, farm tracks and muddy access roads. A raised body or tough badge is useful only when the tyres, clearance, drivetrain and load rating support the roads the owner actually drives. Where rougher roads are part of ownership, the buyer should check tyres, underbody clearance, approach to traction control and recovery practicality before relying on the body style. If the route is mainly tar, comfort and running costs should take priority over unused off-road image.

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab — Should You Buy It?

Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab is strongest when its body style and derivative match the buyer’s real work.

The Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab is a sensible shortlist item when its practical role is clear. It should not be bought only because of badge familiarity or a high equipment count. The better approach is to compare the exact grade, price, drivetrain and ownership terms against the job it must do every week. The fairest verdict on the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab is therefore use-case driven. It can be a strong South African choice when the buyer chooses the correct derivative for the intended mix of city driving, freeway work, passengers, cargo and rough-road exposure. It becomes less convincing when bought only for styling or badge appeal without checking the practical numbers and ownership costs that will matter after delivery.

What's Good
  • ✓Clear bakkie role for carrying work gear, towing, rural use and weekend family jobs.
  • ✓Useful body style for South African ownership conditions.
  • ✓Derivative choice can be matched to budget and use.
  • ✓Straightforward comparison when fuel type and gearbox are checked carefully.
  • ✓Good fit for shoppers who prioritise practical ownership over image.
  • ✓Can support clean model pages when prices and specs stay current.
Watch Out For
  • ✕Final equipment can vary by derivative and model year.
  • ✕Colour and accessory availability may differ by dealer stock.
  • ✕Some buyers may need a more specialised grade for towing, payload or rough-road use.
  • ✕Full confidence still depends on the latest local price list and specification sheet.
  • ✕Running costs depend heavily on route, load and driving style.

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab run from R801,000 to R870,000, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current South African range comprises 2.8 GD Double Cab MT, 4.0 V6 Double Cab MT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab is 235 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab engine specification depends on derivative: 2.8 GD Double Cab MT: 2755 cc, 130 kW (174 bhp); 4.0 V6 Double Cab MT: 3956 cc, 202 kW (271 bhp). Compare the exact trim because its gearbox and equipment may also differ.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab range: 2.8 GD Double Cab MT: 10.5 km/l; 4.0 V6 Double Cab MT: 13 km/l.

The best buyer for the Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab is someone who has a clear use case: carrying work gear, towing, rural use and weekend family jobs. It suits shoppers who compare practical ownership needs before paying for extra trim or image. For the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab, the best buyer is someone who can match the vehicle to a known routine instead of shopping only by advertised price or exterior style.

In city use, the Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab should be judged on loading needs, parking length, rear visibility and how easily it copes with tight streets. A good daily vehicle must be easy to place in traffic, comfortable in heat, and simple to live with when parking, loading people or dealing with short trips. For the Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab, city use also means potholes, tight shopping-centre ramps, speed humps, heat-soaked traffic and short trips where fuel use can rise. The most comfortable derivative is the one that combines the right gearbox response, seating position and parking support with tyre sizes that do not punish everyday surfaces.

On highways, look at overtaking confidence, cabin noise, loaded stability and fuel range. Long South African trips expose weak seats, noisy cabins and engines that work too hard, so cruising comfort and range matter as much as headline equipment. A buyer who drives between provinces or carries family on holiday should also consider noise, seat support, spare-wheel arrangements, overtaking response and how confidently the vehicle holds speed when loaded. Those details often separate two trims that look similar on paper.

Buyers researching the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab often compare it with rivals such as GWM P500 , RIDDARA RD6 , Ford Ranger Wildtrak , Ford Ranger Sport , KIA Tasman . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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