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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Land Cruiser FJ
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C7
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Land Cruiser FJ
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C7 range
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
New South African model line launched in 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2026
New South African model line launched in 2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1578 kg
1970 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Length
4660 mm
4610 mm
Width
1875 mm
1855 mm
Height
1670 mm
1890 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2580 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
176 mm
245 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
176 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
63 l
Boot/Cargo Space
614 l
488 l
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
2500 kg
Payload Capacity
512 kg
530 kg
Towing Capacity
1250 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
994 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
958 mm
Front Legroom
1090 mm
1044 mm
Rear Legroom
750 mm
900 mm
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Front Track Width
Not Available
1540 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Available
1555 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Tread (mm) 1540
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Tread (mm) 1555
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Standard
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard Manual
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1371 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.7-litre Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J16
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
2700 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.5:1
Bore
77.0 mm
95 mm
Stroke
85.8 mm
95 mm
Maximum Power
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
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
FWD
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
190 km/h
165 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
16.3 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91.9 kW/tonne
61.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
183.8 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
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Gearbox
7 DCT
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
4WD Part-Time
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
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
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
7 DCT
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
FWD
4WD Part-Time
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
9.3 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
7.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
11.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
63 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 2 Without OBD
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
9.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
63
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
AEB
Standard
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard,
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Rear View Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Reverse Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
3 Spoke Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
60:40
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Synthetic Leather
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
Standard 6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard TFT, 7-inch
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Standard 2PCs
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Approach Angle
Not Available
29.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
38.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
176 mm
245 mm
Ground Clearance Min
176 mm
245 mm
Approach Angle Deg
-
29.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
38.0 deg
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare
Full Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Lever
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
256 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
9 Services / 90 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10 000 km
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
Private and family
Price Zar
539900 ZAR
761400 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
Flagship
Starting Price
539900
761400
Starting Price Zar
539900
761400
Spec
C7
Land Cruiser FJ
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C7 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: C7 61 vs Land Cruiser FJ 60.
Efficiency index: C7 52 vs Land Cruiser FJ 38.
Safety-equipment index: C7 94 vs Land Cruiser FJ 94.
Practicality index: C7 67 vs Land Cruiser FJ 74.
Ownership-cover index: C7 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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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 / 100
Evidence-index readout
C7 leads by 1 points
C7 and Land Cruiser FJ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C7
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C7
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 68 pts for Land Cruiser FJ
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C7 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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