Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
Toyota Land Cruiser 78 vs Isuzu N-Series
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 Land Cruiser 78
LC78 4.2L Hard Top 5-MT 4x4
Diesel
5-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 370,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW
🔧 285 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
VS
Isuzu N-Series
NHR 55E Cab Chassis 5MT
Diesel
5-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 125,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 59 kW
🔧 175 Nm
⛽ 4.5 km/l
Decision summary
Toyota Land Cruiser 78 vs Isuzu N-Series: the short answer
Land Cruiser 78 and N-Series are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
N-Series starts UGX 245,000,000 cheaper
Land Cruiser 78 from UGX 370,000,000 · N-Series from UGX 125,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Land Cruiser 78 | N-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Land Cruiser 7896 kW @ 3800 rpm | N-Series59 kW @ 3600 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Land Cruiser 78285 Nm @ 2200 rpm | N-Series175 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
| Engine Size | Land Cruiser 784164 cc | N-Series2771 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Land Cruiser 7812.5 km/l | N-Series4.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Land Cruiser 78235 mm | N-Series180 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: MAC Uganda / Isuzu East Africa
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Land Cruiser 78
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
N-Series
Strengths
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser 78
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
N-Series
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Land Cruiser 78 | N-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Generation | Uganda-listed LC78 hard top with 4.2-litre 1HZ diesel, five-speed manual and thirteen-seat catalogue configuration. | N-Series truck cab-chassis specification in MAC Uganda-linked Isuzu East Africa brochure; finished body specified separately |
| Facelift History | No local facelift confirmed | Current Uganda-listed generation; 2026 catalogue planning specification |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | 2024 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Hard top | Cab Chassis |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Long-wheelbase heavy-duty 4x4 | Light-duty commercial truck |
| Vehicle Type | Hard-top utility vehicle | Commercial truck chassis |
| Spec | Land Cruiser 78 | N-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4990 mm | 4590 mm |
| Width | 1770 mm | 1695 mm |
| Height | 2115 mm | 2095 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2980 mm | 2490 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 235 mm | 180 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 220 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 l | 75 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 1000 l | Not Applicable |
| Kerb Weight | 2230 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3200 kg | 7500 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 970 kg | 4500 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 3500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 13 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Rows | Not Officially Disclosed | 1 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.8 m | 6.1 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1030 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1020 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser 78 and N-Series 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: Land Cruiser 78 51 vs N-Series 29.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 78 54 vs N-Series 26.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 78 44 vs N-Series 89.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 78 87 vs N-Series 73.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 78 not separately scored vs N-Series 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
Land Cruiser 78 and N-Series image comparison
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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
Land Cruiser 78 leads by 4 points
Land Cruiser 78 and N-Series are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
59
/100
Lead
4
points
Data
74%
source coverage
59
#1
Evidence leader
Land Cruiser 78
Performance
51
Efficiency
54
Safety
44
Practicality
87
Leads by 4 points
55
#2
N-Series
Performance
29
Efficiency
26
Safety
89
Practicality
73
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Land Cruiser 78 +22
Efficiency
Land Cruiser 78 +28
Safety
N-Series +45
Practicality
Land Cruiser 78 +14
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser 78
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
87/100
N-Series
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
26/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 78 leads. However, N-Series may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Land Cruiser 78 vs N-Series 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.