Mazda CX-60 vs Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Mazda CX-60 in South Africa

Mazda CX-60

2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 902,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 141 kW 🔧 261 Nm ⛽ 13.0 km/l
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

2.7 4x4 VX 6AT Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 761,400 ex-showroom
⚡ 122 kW 🔧 245 Nm ⛽ 9.3 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

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 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Land Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
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.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

CX-60

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Land Cruiser FJ

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

CX-60

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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 space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

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 published
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 -
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 1970 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2342 kg 2500 kg
Payload Capacity 872 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 -
Rear Legroom 990 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-60 and Land Cruiser FJ comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 56.

Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Land Cruiser FJ 38.

Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Land Cruiser FJ 93.

Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Land Cruiser FJ 76.

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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

CX-60 leads by 3 points

CX-60 and Land Cruiser FJ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 81% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

CX-60

81% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Leads by 3 points
67
#2

Land Cruiser FJ

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 38
Performance 56
Efficiency 38
Safety 93
Practicality 76
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CX-60 +3 Efficiency CX-60 +13 Safety CX-60 +5 Practicality Land Cruiser FJ +8

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CX-60

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 68/100

Land Cruiser FJ

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 38/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 76/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda CX-60 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 67 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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CX-60 vs Land Cruiser FJ questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

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.