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Toyota Land Cruiser 79

Price in Uganda, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation 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. Current version Original current-generation version Body style Pick-up double cab
A five-seat Land Cruiser pickup with the 4.2-litre six-cylinder diesel, manual gearbox and independently locking front and rear differentials.
UGX 360,000,000
Estimated on-road in
UGX 375,800,000
Estimated fees and insurance; your dealer and insurer may quote differently.
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
UGX 360,000,000
Registration allowance
UGX 150,000
Licensing allowance
UGX 100,000
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
UGX 50,000
Dealer handling / delivery
UGX 1,000,000
Insurance
UGX 14,400,000
Administrative/documentation allowance
UGX 100,000

Comprehensive planning estimate: 4% of the vehicle price.

Uses a VAT-inclusive vehicle price and fees; VAT is not added again.

Excludes finance interest; optional accessories; extended warranty; optional service products; class-specific commercial fees; exceptional delivery.

Fee inputs dated 2026-10-07. Registration and licensing allowances are not necessarily city-specific; delivery costs can differ.

Private passenger vehicles and light SUVs/pickups; commercial/heavy vehicles require class-specific review.

Ex-showroom UGX 360,000,000
Estimated finance from UGX 6,333,871/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:4164cc (4.2L) Torque:285Nm (210 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:235mm (9.3″) Power:96kW (129 bhp) Boot1000L (35.3 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 12.5 km/l (29 mpg)
City 10.5 km/l (25 mpg)
Highway 14.5 km/l (34 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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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 in Uganda. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
UGX 6,333,871
Total Interest
UGX 92,032,255
Total Payable
UGX 380,032,255
Principal Interest

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

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Toyota Land Cruiser 79

A five-seat Land Cruiser pickup with the 4.2-litre six-cylinder diesel, manual gearbox and independently locking front and rear differentials.

The LC79 4.2L Pick-up Double Cab 5-MT 4x4 is a very specific Uganda work vehicle, not a description of every Land Cruiser pickup sold internationally. It combines a five-seat double cab with a separate pickup bed, a 4,164 cc six-cylinder diesel and a five-speed manual gearbox. Toyota Uganda quotes 96 kW at 3,800 rpm and 285 Nm at 2,200 rpm. The larger displacement does not give it the output of a modern turbo-diesel Hilux; this naturally aspirated 1HZ installation has a different mechanical character and performance expectation. The locally listed four-wheel-drive system is part-time, with manually locking front and rear differentials. Those locks are valuable distinctions for someone who regularly crosses uneven ground, because they can help keep an axle driving when its two wheels have very different grip. They also require correct use. A driver should understand the engagement procedure, surface restrictions and steering implications before using them on a loaded working vehicle. The presence of a snorkel is not a published safe wading depth or a guarantee that a flooded crossing can be attempted. Toyota's derivative table gives a 3,180 mm wheelbase, 5,095 mm body length, 1,790 mm width and 1,960 mm height. It specifies front coil springs, rear leaf springs and 225/95 R16 tyres on steel wheels. These details are useful when comparing access to rough sites or planning replacement tyres. They differ from the generic figures at the top of the model page, which also describe other configurations. The double-cab row is the relevant starting point for this vehicle. Inside, the emphasis is on a usable working cabin. Vinyl upholstery, manual air conditioning, a height-and-reach-adjustable steering wheel and a reach-adjustable driver's seat are listed. Electric windows and central locking are included, while the audio provision is a radio/CD unit with USB connectivity and two speakers. The mirrors are manually adjusted and folded. There is no basis in that list to promise a modern connected touchscreen, a surround-view camera or the assistance package of a newer luxury Land Cruiser. Five seats also need a restraint check. The local table lists two three-point front belts, then two three-point belts and one two-point belt in the rear. Driver and passenger airbags and ABS are recorded. For regular staff or family transport, inspect the centre rear position and establish an appropriate seating plan. The pickup's quoted gross vehicle weight is 3,200 kg and kerb weight is 2,280 kg, while its braked towing entry is 1,500 kg. A business should use the exact vehicle's plate, completed weight and axle limits before assigning cargo, especially after fitting a canopy, storage system or recovery equipment. This double-cab pickup is UGX 360,000,000 ex-showroom, sitting between the LC76 wagon and LC78 hardtop in price. Its distinctive reason to buy is the separation of the crew cabin from the working bed. Price a canopy or storage system only if the cargo needs it, and account for its weight in the completed vehicle.

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 — Quick Facts

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Variants & Prices

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LC79 4.2L Pick-up Double Cab 5-MT 4x4 Pick-Up Double Cab Diesel Efficiency12.5 km/l 5-Speed Manual UGX 360,000,000
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LC79 4.2L Pick-up Double Cab 5-MT 4x4 Pick-Up Double Cab Diesel Efficiency12.5 km/l 5-Speed Manual UGX 360,000,000
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Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Specifications

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Vehicle Type
Pickup
Model Year
2026
Body Style
Pick-up double cab
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Model Introduced Year
2023
Generation
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
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Segment
Heavy-duty double-cab pickup
Production Status
active
Length
5095 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1960 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
130 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1000 l
Kerb Weight
2280 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3200 kg
Payload Capacity
1120 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine
4.2-litre 1HZ naturally aspirated inline-six diesel
Engine Code
1HZ
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
4164 cc
Cylinders
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
12
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Distributor-type diesel injection
Compression Ratio
22.4:1
Bore
94 mm
Stroke
100 mm
Maximum Power
96 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
285 Nm @ 2200 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
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.0 sec
Quarter Mile
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
42.11 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
125 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
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
Electronic selectable 4WD
Drivetrain
4x4
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Manual locking
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
5
Gearbox Type
Manual
Front Differential Lock
Manual locking
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Front and rear
Fuel Tank Capacity
130 l
Fuel Tank Litres
130
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
EBD
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Yes
TCS
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Airbags
2
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Vinyl
Driver Seat Adjustment
Reach adjustable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Material
Vinyl
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way adjustment
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
No
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Manual
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Front, Rear
Climate Control
Manual
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Sunroof
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch
USB Ports
Yes
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Headlights
Halogen
Departure Angle
25 deg
Breakover Angle
22 deg
Locking Differential
Front and rear
Terrain Modes
Eco; Normal; Sport; Mud; Sand; Rock
Wading Depth
700 mm
Approach Angle
29 deg
4WD System Type
Part-time 4WD
Rear Brake Type
Drums
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Handbrake Type
Manual
Front Brake Type
Ventilated discs
Tyre Size
225/95R16
Front Suspension
Coil type
Rear Suspension
Leaf
Service Plan
Dealer maintenance package available
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 Km
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Ownership Role
New diesel double-cab pickup supplied through Toyota Uganda / CFAO Mobility
Pricing Role
Ex-showroom price in UGX

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Country Slug
uganda
Model
Land Cruiser 79
Market
Uganda
Brand
Toyota
Brand Slug
toyota
Make
Toyota
Country
Uganda
Variant
LC79 4.2L Pick-up Double Cab 5-MT 4x4
Source URL
https://www.toyota.co.ug/en/vehicles/toyota-uganda/land-cruiser-79
Source Page URL
https://www.toyota.co.ug/en/vehicles/toyota-uganda/land-cruiser-79
Source Name
Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
OEM URL
https://www.toyota.co.ug/en/vehicles/toyota-uganda/land-cruiser-79
Fuel Economy Combined
8.0
Average Fuel Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Claimed Fuel Consumption
8.0 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
8.0 l/100km
Combined Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Consumption L 100km
8.0 l/100km
Price Source
Hagalu Uganda pricing team
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

For a farm, field-service organisation or owner who needs both an enclosed passenger cabin and a separate working load area. The strongest case involves routes where the documented differential locks matter and a manual gearbox is acceptable. Buyers mainly seeking rapid highway performance or modern cabin technology should compare other pickups carefully.

City
The double cab accommodates passengers without putting them among the cargo, but the long wheelbase and pickup body need room to manoeuvre. Try reversing into the usual workshop or parking bay with the intended load cover fitted. Manual mirror adjustment and the basic audio system may matter more in daily use than they do on a specification sheet.
Highway
Plan overtaking around the quoted 96 kW output and the actual load rather than the 4.2-litre engine size. A five-speed manual requires deliberate gear selection on gradients. Keep tools and luggage secured, check tyre pressures for the completed vehicle and confirm that every passenger has a suitable restraint before a long trip.
Off-Road
The front and rear locks offer control over wheel-speed differences on each axle, but a locked front differential can affect steering. Learn the manufacturer's sequence and restrictions with the supplying dealer. The wheelbase and loaded ride height remain important over crests, and a snorkel does not establish water-crossing permission. Check the route and recovery plan before entering an uncertain section.

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 LC79 4.2L Pick-up Double Cab 5-MT 4x4 — Should You Buy It?

A specialised field pickup with clear passenger and performance trade-offs.

This LC79 deserves consideration for its exact working configuration: five-seat double cab, 1HZ diesel, manual gearbox and two differential locks. It is not a substitute for checking payload, towing approval or rear passenger restraints. Compare its daily demands with the Hilux as well as its rough-route advantages, and judge the vehicle supplied in Uganda rather than an overseas LC79 specification.

What's Good
  • ✓Manually locking front and rear differentials listed
  • ✓Separate load bed and five-seat cabin
  • ✓Clearly identified 4.2-litre six-cylinder diesel
  • ✓Electric windows and manual air conditioning
  • ✓Local 130-litre tank specification
Watch Out For
  • ✕Modest output compared with modern turbo-diesel pickups
  • ✕Rear centre position is listed with a two-point belt
  • ✕Basic audio and manually adjusted mirrors
  • ✕Long wheelbase needs space at tight sites
  • ✕Local towing entry is 1,500 kg

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 LC79 4.2L Pick-up Double Cab 5-MT 4x4 is USh360,000,000. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current ugandan range comprises LC79 4.2L Pick-up Double Cab 5-MT 4x4. 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 LC79 4.2L Pick-up Double Cab 5-MT 4x4 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 listed engine capacity for the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 LC79 4.2L Pick-up Double Cab 5-MT 4x4 is 4164 cc, with output shown as 96 kW (129 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 LC79 4.2L Pick-up Double Cab 5-MT 4x4 is around 12.5 km/l.

For a farm, field-service organisation or owner who needs both an enclosed passenger cabin and a separate working load area. The strongest case involves routes where the documented differential locks matter and a manual gearbox is acceptable.

The double cab accommodates passengers without putting them among the cargo, but the long wheelbase and pickup body need room to manoeuvre. Try reversing into the usual workshop or parking bay with the intended load cover fitted.

Plan overtaking around the quoted 96 kW output and the actual load rather than the 4.2-litre engine size. A five-speed manual requires deliberate gear selection on gradients.

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