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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Mazda CX-60 vs Toyota Land Cruiser FJ: the short answer
CX-60 and Land Cruiser FJ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Land Cruiser FJ starts ZAR 76,200 cheaperCX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Land Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000
Five key differences
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Specification
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Maximum Power
CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
CX-602488 cc
Land Cruiser FJ2700 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-6013.0 km/l
Land Cruiser FJ9.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
CX-60178.8 mm
Land Cruiser FJ245 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Mazda CX-60
2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
CX-60
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Land Cruiser FJ
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CX-60
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Land Cruiser FJ
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Facelift History
Mazda introduced the CX-60 locally in 2023, added the six-cylinder Takumi in 2024 and revised suspension and drivetrain calibration for the 2025 update.
New South African model line launched in 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2023
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
Premium mid-size SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
1970 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Length
4745 mm
4610 mm
Width
1890 mm
1855 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1890 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2580 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
245 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
63 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
488 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
2500 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
530 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
5.5 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1044 mm
Rear Legroom
990 mm
900 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
125 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
994 mm
Rear Headroom
-
958 mm
Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Front & Rear
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Smart
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard Manual
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.7-litre Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
2700 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
89 mm
95 mm
Stroke
100 mm
95 mm
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 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
AWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
201 km/h
165 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
95.9 kW/tonne
61.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 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
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
4WD Part-Time
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Yes
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD Part-Time
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x4
4WD Part-Time
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
-
Yes
Transfer Case
-
Part-time four-wheel drive
Differential Lock
-
Rear
Clutch Type
-
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
4WD Engagement
-
Part-time four-wheel drive
4WD Selector
-
Standard Switch
Front Differential Lock
-
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
-
Rear
Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
9.3 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
7.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
11.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
63 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro 2 Without OBD
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
58
63
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.0 km/l
9.3 km/l
Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Airbags
7
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
AEB
Standard
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
BA
Standard
Standard
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
Driver & Passenger
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard,
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Yes
TCS
-
Standard,
Spec
CX-60
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
Front & Rear
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
Around View Monitor
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
-
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Seat Material
Black Leather
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
3 Spoke Leather
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
60:40
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Manual
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Synthetic Leather
Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Infotainment System
Standard
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
Standard 6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard TFT, 7-inch
USB Ports
2
Standard 2PCs
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
8-inch
Touchscreen
12-inch
8-inch
Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Alloy Wheel Design
Silver Metallic
-
Exterior Colour Options
Mazda South Africa lists model-specific premium paint finishes; current stock should be checked against the selected cabin and edition.
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Fog Lamps
-
Standard LED
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
29.0 deg
Departure Angle
20 deg
38.0 deg
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
245 mm
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
245 mm
Wading Depth
-
500 mm
Locking Differential
-
Rear
4WD System Type
-
Part-time four-wheel drive
Approach Angle Deg
-
29.0 deg
Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
38.0 deg
Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Full Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Lever
Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Tread (mm) 1540
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Tread (mm) 1555
Front Track Width
-
1540 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1555 mm
Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
256 g/km
Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
9 Services / 90 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10 000 km
Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Private and family
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
761400 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Flagship
Starting Price
902000
761400
Starting Price Zar
902000
761400
Spec
CX-60
Land Cruiser FJ
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-60 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: CX-60 59 vs Land Cruiser FJ 60.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Land Cruiser FJ 38.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Land Cruiser FJ 94.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Land Cruiser FJ 74.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 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
CX-60 leads by 2 points
CX-60 and Land Cruiser FJ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser FJ +1
Efficiency
CX-60 +13
Safety
CX-60 +4
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +6
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda CX-60
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 68 pts for Land Cruiser FJ
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-60 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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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.
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