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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs Toyota Land Cruiser FJ: the short answer
Black Badge Wraith and Land Cruiser FJ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Maximum Power
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
Land Cruiser FJ2700 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
Land Cruiser FJ9.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
Land Cruiser FJ245 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
Wraith Black Badge
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Black Badge Wraith
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Land Cruiser FJ
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Wraith
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Land Cruiser FJ
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Model Introduced Year
2017
2026
Generation
Wraith Black Badge launch configuration; the World technical sheet was created in May 2016 and the derivative was launched in South Africa in early 2017.
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Facelift History
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
New South African model line launched in 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2017
New South African model line launched in 2026
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2017
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1970 kg
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Length
5285 mm
4610 mm
Width
1947 mm
1855 mm
Height
1507 mm
1890 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
2580 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
245 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
63 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
488 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
2500 kg
Payload Capacity
370 kg
530 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
1002 mm
994 mm
Rear Headroom
941 mm
958 mm
Front Legroom
1054 mm
1044 mm
Rear Legroom
937 mm
900 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
2.7-litre Petrol
Engine Code
N74B66A
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
2700 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
89 mm
95 mm
Stroke
88.3 mm
95 mm
Maximum Power
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
165 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.5 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
190.6 kW/tonne
61.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
356.6 Nm/tonne
124.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
4WD Part-Time
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Yes
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD Part-Time
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Standard Switch
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
Two axles
4WD Part-Time
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Yes
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Rear
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Rear
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
9.3 km/l
City Mileage
4.50 km/l
7.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.90 km/l
11.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
63 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Euro 2 Without OBD
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
82
63
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.85 km/l
9.3 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Airbags
6
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Standard
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard,
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Head-protection airbags
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard,
Knee Airbag
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Yes
AEB
Not confirmed
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Departure Warning
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Blind Spot Monitoring
Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Auto Highbeam
High-beam assistance
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
Yes
Around View Monitor
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Heated front seats
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
3 Spoke Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60:40
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Manual
Seat Trim
Black Badge contrast leather
Synthetic Leather
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Two one-touch power windows
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Push-button start
Push Start
Electric Tailgate
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Standard Manual
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Yes
Sunroof
Not confirmed
No
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Infotainment System
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Yes
Number of Speakers
16
Standard 6
Digital Instrument Cluster
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
Standard TFT, 7-inch
USB Ports
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Standard 2PCs
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
8-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard LED
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Standard LED
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
29.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
38.0 deg
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Rear
Approach Angle Deg
Not confirmed
29.0 deg
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
20 deg
Departure Angle Deg
Not confirmed
38.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
245 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
245 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Tyre Size
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Full Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Lever
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Tread (mm) 1540
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Tread (mm) 1555
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1540 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1555 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
256 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
-
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
9 Services / 90 000 km
Service Interval
Not confirmed
12 months / 10 000 km
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Ownership Role
Historical South African Black Badge derivative revealed locally in early 2017 and supported by a 2018 Provenance record; the March 2022 global Wraith order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Private and family
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Flagship
Price Zar
Not confirmed
761400 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
761400
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
761400
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Land Cruiser FJ
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Wraith and Land Cruiser FJ comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Black Badge Wraith 97 vs Land Cruiser FJ 60.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Wraith 31 vs Land Cruiser FJ 38.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Wraith 88 vs Land Cruiser FJ 94.
Practicality index: Black Badge Wraith 57 vs Land Cruiser FJ 74.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Wraith not separately scored vs Land Cruiser FJ 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Black Badge Wraith leads by 3 points
Black Badge Wraith and Land Cruiser FJ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Black Badge Wraith +37
Efficiency
Land Cruiser FJ +7
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +6
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +17
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 68 pts for Land Cruiser FJ
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Wraith leads. However, Land Cruiser FJ may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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