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Toyota Land Cruiser 79

Historical South African specifications and last-listed pricing

Model year 2024 Generation Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab, 2024 South African specification Body style Pickup
Historic V8 Land Cruiser 79 single cab for heavy rural, towing and remote-route work.
ZAR 910,800 · last listed
Last listed price ZAR 910,800
Engine:4461cc (4.5L) Torque:430Nm (317 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:235mm (9.3″) Power:151kW (202 bhp)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined To be announced
City To be announced
Highway To be announced

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Toyota Land Cruiser 79

Historic V8 Land Cruiser 79 single cab for heavy rural, towing and remote-route work.

The Land Cruiser 79 4.5D V8 Single Cab is not a lifestyle double cab with an occasional load-bin. It is a long-running work tool built around a two-seat cab, a substantial rear load body and a 4.5-litre V8 diesel that delivers 151 kW and 430 Nm through a five-speed manual gearbox. The archived South African specification identifies a proper four-wheel-drive system, front and rear differential locks, a 235 mm ground-clearance figure and a 3 500 kg braked-towing limit. Those are the facts that explain its following among buyers who travel far from paved roads, carry farm equipment or regularly pull a trailer. Its old listed price is retained only as a historical reference. A buyer considering one now is usually purchasing a particular used vehicle, not a factory-fresh grade. That makes condition, ownership record, chassis inspection and the quality of any aftermarket work more important than the original badge hierarchy. The V8, manual transmission and dual-tank arrangement may be compelling for the right job, but they do not excuse a neglected drivetrain, tired suspension, a badly repaired load body or an unexplained modification. The official sheet records two 90-litre tanks, a 2 200 kg kerb weight and a 3 300 kg GVM; on paper that supports a 1 100 kg payload, but legal payload and towing use must still be checked against the exact vehicle, equipment and licence requirements. Fuel economy deserves particular restraint. The official historical technical sheet confirms the tanks and drivetrain but does not publish directly comparable claimed, city and highway km/l figures for this derivative. A large V8 workhorse should therefore be budgeted from the route, load, idle time and towing plan, not from a borrowed consumption claim. A long-range fuel arrangement can reduce refuelling stops, but it can also obscure a costly week if the vehicle is bought for short, lightly loaded trips where a smaller diesel would do the job more efficiently.

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Land Cruiser 79 4.5D V8 Single Cab Discontinued Flagship Diesel Not published Manual ZAR 910,800last listed
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Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Specifications

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Model Introduced Year
2024
Body Style
Pickup
Generation
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab, 2024 South African specification
Model Year
2024
Production Status
discontinued
Segment
Heavy-duty Pickup
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Facelift History
2024 South African Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab specification retained as a historical reference
Length
5245 mm
Width
1870 mm
Height
1955 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
180 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3300 kg
Payload Capacity
1100 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Engine
4.5-litre V8 Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
4461 cc
Cylinders
8
Cylinder Layout
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Diesel
Compression Ratio
16.8:1
Bore
86.0 mm
Stroke
96.0 mm
Maximum Power
151 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
430 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
68.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
195.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Front and Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Drivetrain
4WD
Axle Layout
4WD
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
Front Differential Lock
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.909
Number of Gears
5
Transmission Type
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Manual lever
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
180
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
Euro 4 with OBD
Fuel Tank Capacity
180 l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Airbags
2
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
ABS EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Fabric
Steering Wheel Material
Leather and wood
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Material
Fabric
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking
Climate Control
Manual AC
Power Windows
All doors; driver one-touch
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Intermittent
AC Type
Manual AC
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
2
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
2
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analog speedometer
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
6
Fog Lamps
LED
Headlights
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
4WD with front and rear differential locks
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Approach Angle
33 deg
Departure Angle
27 deg
Locking Differential
Front and Rear
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Size
265/70 R16
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size 265/70 R16 alloy
Wheel Rim Size
16
Rear Suspension
Rigid axle with leaf springs
Front Suspension
Rigid axle with coil springs
Service Plan
Optional
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Price Zar
910800 ZAR
Ownership Role
Historical workhorse reference
Starting Price
910800
Starting Price Zar
910800

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19 non-empty identity, provenance, and legacy source fields are retained here for review. They are not mixed into the buyer-facing specification table. The supplied pack has no values for 575 of the 813 specification-contract fields on this page, so those blank fields remain omitted.

Market
South Africa
Brand
Toyota
Brand Slug
toyota
Country
South Africa
Country Slug
south-africa
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser 79
OEM URL
https://media.cdntoyota.co.za/toyotacms23/attachments/cls2yizhg1uwrb6akt0g1d357-41440mms-lc-79sc-2023-specs-web.pdf
Source Name
Toyota South Africa Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab specification, 2024
Source Page URL
https://media.cdntoyota.co.za/toyotacms23/attachments/cls2yizhg1uwrb6akt0g1d357-41440mms-lc-79sc-2023-specs-web.pdf
Source URL
https://media.cdntoyota.co.za/toyotacms23/attachments/cls2yizhg1uwrb6akt0g1d357-41440mms-lc-79sc-2023-specs-web.pdf
Variant
Land Cruiser 79 4.5D V8 Single Cab
Fuel Economy Combined
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Efficiency
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Average Fuel Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Price Source
Historical South African price reference
Driving fit

Where the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Fits Best

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

Who buys this

This historic V8 single cab suits a buyer with a repeatable heavy-duty need: remote access, long distances between fuel stops, a genuine trailer requirement or working surfaces that justify four-wheel drive and locking differentials. It is not the sensible default merely because it looks durable.

City
City use is possible, but it is not the reason to buy this Land Cruiser. Check its turning space, clutch action, sight lines and parking footprint at the depot, hardware supplier or loading bay that the vehicle will visit most often. Make sure the driver can reverse a trailer safely and that the vehicle's height, tyres and side steps work with routine access points. The manual gearbox and load-bed height should be experienced with a typical tool load rather than on an empty showroom-style drive.
Highway
On the road, a loaded test matters far more than an empty acceleration run. The V8's 430 Nm arrives low in the rev range, and the 3 500 kg braked-towing figure is substantial, but a trailer must be correctly rated, braked and loaded. Include a gradient, a legal-speed cruise and representative cargo. Inspect temperatures, steering feel, brake confidence, seat support and wind noise. The dual 90-litre tank arrangement supports distance planning, while actual fuel use will change significantly with load, speed, terrain and idling.
Off-Road
This is where the specification becomes meaningful. Four-wheel drive, front and rear differential locks, a 33-degree approach angle, a 27-degree departure angle and 235 mm of clearance create a credible low-speed access tool. They do not remove the need to judge ruts, side slopes, water, tyre pressure and recovery points. Test the selector and differential-lock operation in a safe place, inspect underbody protection and look for evidence of impact damage. A well-driven, well-maintained example is more valuable than one with an impressive accessory list and no maintenance proof.

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 4.5D V8 Single Cab — Should You Buy It?

A serious historic workhorse when the V8, four-wheel drive and towing capacity solve a real recurring job.

The V8 Land Cruiser 79 makes sense when its capabilities are used rather than admired. It combines a simple single-cab working layout with a diesel V8, a manual gearbox, differential locks and meaningful towing capacity. The compromise is that its buyer must accept an older-school road experience, potentially high operating costs and the need for careful pre-purchase inspection. It is a strong choice for a clearly defined workload; for ordinary commuting or occasional gravel, it is likely more vehicle than the task requires.

What's Good
  • ✓V8 diesel torque for heavy working routes
  • ✓Front and rear differential locks
  • ✓Dual 90-litre fuel tanks
  • ✓3 500 kg braked towing capacity
  • ✓Rigid-axle working suspension
  • ✓235 mm ground clearance
  • ✓Full-size alloy spare
  • ✓Straightforward five-speed manual
  • ✓Historic parts and owner knowledge base
Watch Out For
  • ✕Official city and highway km/l figures were not published
  • ✕Only two seats
  • ✕Large operating costs need careful budgeting
  • ✕Manual gearbox is demanding in dense traffic
  • ✕Used condition varies widely
  • ✕Payload and towing need exact-vehicle confirmation
  • ✕Older safety equipment compared with modern bakkies
  • ✕Accessory quality must be inspected
  • ✕Remote-route use requires a recovery plan

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 FAQs

The retained historical listing for the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 4.5D V8 Single Cab shows R910,800, depending on the derivative. These are reference prices from its period on sale, not current new-vehicle offers.

This historic V8 single cab suits a buyer with a repeatable heavy-duty need: remote access, long distances between fuel stops, a genuine trailer requirement or working surfaces that justify four-wheel drive and locking differentials. It is not the sensible default merely because it looks durable.

City use is possible, but it is not the reason to buy this Land Cruiser. Check its turning space, clutch action, sight lines and parking footprint at the depot, hardware supplier or loading bay that the vehicle will visit most often.

On the road, a loaded test matters far more than an empty acceleration run. The V8's 430 Nm arrives low in the rev range, and the 3 500 kg braked-towing figure is substantial, but a trailer must be correctly rated, braked and loaded.

Buyers researching the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 often compare it with rivals such as Ford Ranger Wildtrak , BYD SHARK 6 DMO , GWM P500 , Changan Hunter K50 REEV , Ford Ranger Tremor . 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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