Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
Toyota Hilux vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79
A proper head-to-head in Uganda — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Toyota Hilux
2.8GD Active Double Cab 6-AT 4x4
Diesel
6-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 272,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW
🔧 500 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser 79
LC79 4.2L Pick-up Double Cab 5-MT 4x4
Diesel
5-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 360,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW
🔧 285 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
Decision summary
Toyota Hilux vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79: the short answer
Hilux has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 79 remains close.
Hilux starts UGX 155,400,000 cheaper
Hilux from UGX 204,600,000 · Land Cruiser 79 from UGX 360,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Hilux | Land Cruiser 79 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Hilux150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm | Land Cruiser 7996 kW @ 3800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Hilux500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm | Land Cruiser 79285 Nm @ 2200 rpm |
| Engine Size | Hilux2755 cc | Land Cruiser 794164 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Hilux12.5 km/l | Land Cruiser 7912.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Hilux286 mm | Land Cruiser 79235 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Hilux
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Land Cruiser 79
Strengths
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Hilux
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Land Cruiser 79
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Hilux | Land Cruiser 79 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Uganda-listed Hilux Active double cab with the 2.8-litre diesel and six-speed automatic. | Uganda-listed 70 Series LC79 double cab with 4.2-litre 1HZ diesel and five-speed manual; not the later 2.8-litre automatic specification. |
| Facelift History | No local facelift confirmed | No local facelift confirmed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | Original current-generation version |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Pick-up double cab | Pick-up double cab |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Double-cab pickup | Heavy-duty double-cab pickup |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Spec | Hilux | Land Cruiser 79 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5325 mm | 5095 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1815 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3085 mm | 3180 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 286 mm | 235 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 271 mm | 220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 l | 130 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 1000 l | 1000 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2085 kg | 2280 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2910 kg | 3200 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 825 kg | 1120 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 1500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.4 m | 6.3 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hilux and Land Cruiser 79 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Uganda. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Hilux 73 vs Land Cruiser 79 51.
Efficiency index: Hilux 54 vs Land Cruiser 79 54.
Safety-equipment index: Hilux 59 vs Land Cruiser 79 44.
Practicality index: Hilux 80 vs Land Cruiser 79 82.
Ownership-cover index: Hilux not separately scored vs Land Cruiser 79 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.
Model imagery
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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-index readout
Hilux leads by 9 points
Hilux has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 79 remains close.
Evidence leader
67
/100
Lead
9
points
Data
75%
source coverage
67
#1
Evidence leader
Hilux
Performance
73
Efficiency
54
Safety
59
Practicality
80
Leads by 9 points
58
#2
Land Cruiser 79
Performance
51
Efficiency
54
Safety
44
Practicality
82
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Hilux +22
Efficiency
Level
Safety
Hilux +15
Practicality
Land Cruiser 79 +2
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux
Performance
73/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
59/100
Practicality
80/100
Land Cruiser 79
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
82/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux leads. However, Land Cruiser 79 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Hilux vs Land Cruiser 79 questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Uganda 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.