A new Land Cruiser 79 costs R849,300 to R1,119,500 from Toyota South Africa (19 October 2026). Used, a 79 asks about R899,900 (692 listings).
The LX V8 double cab is no longer sold new. Toyota stopped building the V8 in 2025. A used one asks about R1,089,900 (195 listings). Nearly new ones ask about R2.07 million (14 listings).
Used prices are from live listings on 20 October 2026. They are asking prices, so the deal usually lands lower.
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79 Series for sale now
939 for sale on Land Cruiser SA today.
2018 · 204 250 kmLand Cruiser 79 4.5d Pick Up Single CabR547 900
2022 · 85 000 kmLand Cruiser 79 4.0 V6 Double CabR899 900
2026 · 1 000 kmLand Cruiser 79 2.8GD-6 Single-CabR969 000
2026 · 2 900 kmLand Cruiser 79 2.8GD-6 Single-CabR1 050 000
2023 · 25 172 kmLand Cruiser 79 Series Double Cab 4.5 l V8 LXR1 400 000
2026 · 8 000 kmLand Cruiser 79 4.5 D Double-CabR1 999 900What a new 79 costs from Toyota
| Engine | Gearbox | Single cab | Double cab |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 V6 petrol | 5-speed manual | R849,300 | R959,300 |
| 4.2 diesel | 5-speed manual | R919,700 | R1,021,600 |
| 2.8 GD-6 | 5-speed manual | R984,000 | R1,088,800 |
| 2.8 GD-6 | 6-speed auto | R1,017,700 | R1,119,500 |
Toyota South Africa’s website on 19 October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with a dealer.
GD-6 is Toyota’s current diesel engine family. It is the same 2.8 you get in a Hilux or a Fortuner. It is also the only 79 you can get with an auto.
The double cab costs about R102,000 to R110,000 more than the single cab. Every new 79 now comes with a 3 year or 100,000 km warranty. Since March 2026 it also comes with a service plan of 9 services over 90,000 km. Before that, the service plan was an optional extra.
Dealer prices don’t always match Toyota’s. Some advertise new 79s below the list price. Others ask more, usually with extras fitted. Ask for Toyota’s list price and an itemised quote before you sign.
What happened to the V8?
Toyota South Africa says V8 production in the 79 bakkies ended in 2025. The V8 was the 4.5 litre turbodiesel, badged “LX V8”. It made 151 kW and came only as a manual.
So a “2026 V8” on a listing was built in 2025 or earlier. It was first registered in 2026. Check the build date on the VIN plate.
Toyota has announced nothing new for the 79 since its March 2026 update (19 October 2026). It has not said the V8 will come back.
For V8 prices by year, mileage and kit, see our 79 double cab price guide.
What a used 79 costs, by engine
| Engine | Typical asking | Listings | Typical km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 GD-6 (2024 to 2026) | R1,099,900 | 154 | 22,950 |
| 4.5 V8 | R922,450 | 382 | 87,000 |
| 4.2 diesel | R691,900 | 58 | 148,000 |
| 4.0 V6 petrol | R649,990 | 81 | 140,000 |
Used means 5,000 km or more. Live listings, 20 October 2026.
There are 1,043 Land Cruiser 79s for sale in all. Across every one of them, a 79 asks about R959,900. That figure is pushed up by new and demo stock. There are 351 bakkies with under 5,000 km, and they ask about R999,999.
The cheapest 79s ask about R300,000. These are 2010 to 2012 4.0 petrol and 4.2 diesel single cabs with about 250,000 km or more. The dearest is a 2025 V8 double cab with 3,500 km, asking R2,799,900.
The 4.2 diesel has no turbo. Bush mechanics can fix it and it copes with poor fuel. That is why it still sells new. The 4.0 petrol is the cheapest way into a 79, but it is thirsty.
Single cab prices
The single cab has the long load bin. Farms, mines and builders pick it for that.
Used V8 single cabs, by year:
| Model years | Typical asking | Listings | Typical km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 to 2016 | R599,900 | 21 | 225,000 |
| 2017 to 2019 | R709,450 | 28 | 195,476 |
| 2020 to 2021 | R799,900 | 20 | 126,364 |
| 2022 to 2023 | R924,925 | 40 | 61,174 |
| 2024 to 2025 | R1,279,900 | 17 | 28,000 |
Used means 5,000 km or more. Live listings, 20 October 2026.
The last new V8 single cab cost R1,019,600 in 2025. Nearly new ones now ask about R1,389,900 (10 listings, under 5,000 km).
A used 2.8 single cab asks about R879,900 (43 listings, typical 32,000 km). That is less than Toyota’s R984,000 for a new manual. So a used 2.8 single cab can save you about R100,000.
The 4.2 and 4.0 single cabs are older and cheaper. A used 4.2 single cab asks about R599,900 (27 listings). A used 4.0 petrol single cab asks about R554,900 (36 listings). Most have done well over 150,000 km.
Double cab prices
The double cab seats five. It is the family and overland pick, and it costs more.
A used double cab of any engine asks about R1,099,900 (347 listings). A used V8 double cab asks about R1,089,900 (195 listings, typical 80,000 km).
A used 2.8 auto double cab asks about R1,239,950 (106 listings). That is more than the R1,119,500 Toyota charges for a new one. Most used ones carry fitted kit. If you don’t want someone else’s kit, new can be the cheaper buy.
The double cab guide has the full picture. It covers V8 prices by year, mileage and kit, and the gap between single and double cabs: 79 double cab price guide.
Which 79 should you buy?
- Towing a caravan or boat: get a 2.8 or a V8. Both are rated to tow 3,500 kg braked. The 4.2 and 4.0 tow only 1,500 kg.
- You want an auto: only the 2.8 GD-6 comes with one.
- You want the V8 sound: buy used. A 2022 or 2023 V8 double cab asks about R1,199,925 (70 listings).
- Tight budget, farm work: an older V8 or 4.2 single cab. They ask about R600,000 to R710,000 (see the table above).
Comparing the 79 with the 76 station wagon? Our 79 vs 76 guide helps you choose.
Before you pay
Asking is not selling. The price on the ad is where haggling starts. Dealers buying to resell offer well under it. Our guide to market, retail and trade value explains the gap.
Service history. A full, stamped book is worth real money on a Cruiser. On any used V8, ask for proof of a service plan. None came standard.
Mileage. High kays on a well-serviced V8 are not a problem on their own. Very low kays on an old bakkie deserve a closer look.
Kit. On a built 79, ask who did the work. Fit kit for your own trips, not for resale. You won’t get all of it back.
Insurance. Get a quote before you buy. List every accessory on your policy. Some insurers want two trackers on high-risk Toyotas.
Selling yours? Check what it is worth on our free 79 valuation tool.
The short answer
A new Land Cruiser 79 costs R849,300 to R1,119,500 from Toyota South Africa. A used one asks about R899,900 (692 listings). The LX V8 double cab is only sold used now, and asks about R1,089,900 (195 listings). Check the live 79 market page before you make an offer, and browse 79s for sale to see the bakkies behind the numbers.
About the data: used prices are typical asking prices on live listings, tracked daily by Land Cruiser SA. We pulled them on 20 October 2026, and the number of listings sits beside each one. “Used” means 5,000 km or more. New prices are from Toyota South Africa’s website on 19 October 2026.
