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

2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD Petrol Automatic

ZAR 902,000 ex-showroom

⚡ 141 kW 🔧 261 Nm ⛽ 13.0 km/l

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

2.7 4x4 VX 6AT Petrol Automatic

ZAR 761,400 ex-showroom

⚡ 122 kW 🔧 245 Nm ⛽ 9.3 km/l

＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance CX-60

⛽ Fuel Economy CX-60

🛡 Safety CX-60

📦 Practicality Land Cruiser FJ

🔑 Ownership CX-60

Land Cruiser FJ starts ZAR 790200 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Land Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	CX-60	Land Cruiser FJ
Engine Power	141 kW	122 kW
Torque	261 Nm	245 Nm
Engine Size	2488 cc	2700 cc
Claimed Mileage	13.0 km/l	9.3 km/l
Ground Clearance	178.8 mm	245 mm
Boot / Load Bay	477 l	-
Airbags	7	Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
Kerb Weight	1470 kg	1970 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	5 Years/Unlimited km	3 years / 100 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both CX-60 and Land Cruiser FJ are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance CX-60 +3 pts

Efficiency CX-60 +13 pts

Safety CX-60 +5 pts

Practicality Land Cruiser FJ +8 pts

Ownership CX-60 +5 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

CX-60

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency

Land Cruiser FJ

Strengths

More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

CX-60

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Land Cruiser FJ

Large families needing more practicality and usability

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
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	CX-60	Land Cruiser FJ
Ground Clearance	178.8 mm	245 mm
Wheelbase	2870 mm	2580 mm
Length	4745 mm	4610 mm
Width	1890 mm	1855 mm
Height	1687.5 mm	1890 mm
Kerb Weight	1470 kg	1970 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	2342 kg	2500 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	477 l	-
Towing Capacity	1500 kg	2500 kg
Turning Radius	5.85 m	5.5 m
Load Bed Length	477 l	-
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	1058 mm	-
Rear Legroom	990 mm	-
Front Shoulder Room	1504 mm	-
Rear Shoulder Room	1441 mm	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	1148 l	-
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	872 kg	-
Boot Volume	477 l	-
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	58 l	63 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	2342 kg	2500 kg
Ground Clearance Max	178.8 mm	245 mm
Ground Clearance Min	178.8 mm	245 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	178.8 mm	245 mm
Height Mm	1687.5 mm	1890 mm
Length Mm	4745 mm	4610 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	477 l	-
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	872 kg	-
Cargo Volume	477 l	-
Tare Mass Kg	1470 kg	1970 kg
Turning Circle	5.85 m	5.5 m
Turning Circle M	5.85 m	5.5 m
Width Mm	1890 mm	1855 mm
Front Track Width	-	1540 mm
Rear Track Width	-	1555 mm

Spec	CX-60	Land Cruiser FJ
Engine	2.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G	2.7-litre Petrol
Engine Type	2.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G	2.7-litre Petrol
Displacement	2488 cc	2700 cc
Cylinders	4	Inline-4
Power	141 kW	122 kW
Power @ RPM	6000	5200
Torque	261 Nm	245 Nm
Torque @ RPM	3000	4000
Turbocharger	Naturally Aspirated	-
Top Speed	201 km/h	165 km/h
0-100 km/h	9.9 sec	-
Compression Ratio	13.0:1	-
Cylinder Bore	89 mm	95 mm
Piston Stroke	100 mm	95 mm
Power	189 bhp	164 bhp
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline-4
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	-
Engine Type Config	2.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G	2.7-litre Petrol
0–100 km/h	9.9 sec	-
Engine Displacement	2488 cc	2700 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	2488 cc	2700 cc
Acceleration 0 100	9.9 sec	-
Engine Config	2.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G	2.7-litre Petrol
Engine Cylinders	4	Inline-4
Engine Displacement Cc	2488 cc	2700 cc
Engine Power kW	141 kW	122 kW
Engine Torque Nm	261 Nm	245 Nm
Induction	Naturally Aspirated	-
Max Power kW	141 kW	122 kW
Max Torque Nm	261 Nm	245 Nm
Maximum Power	141 kW	122 kW
Maximum Torque	261 Nm	245 Nm
Power kW Rpm	6000	5200
Torque Nm Rpm	3000	4000
Turbo Type	-	-
Fuel System	-	Petrol

Spec	CX-60	Land Cruiser FJ
Transmission	8-Speed Auto	6-speed automatic
Drive Type	AWD	4WD Part-Time
Drivetrain Layout	Front-engine, all-wheel drive	4WD Part-Time
Paddle Shifters	Standard	-
Final Drive Ratio	4.181	-
Number of Gears	8 km/h	6 km/h
Transmission Type	8-Speed Auto	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD Part-Time
Transmission	8-Speed Auto	6-speed automatic
4WD Hi Range	-	Standard
4WD Lo Range	-	Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles	Standard	-
Gearbox Type	8-Speed Auto	6-speed automatic
Low Range	-	Standard
Axle Layout	AWD	4WD Part-Time
Transmission Speeds	8 km/h	6 km/h
Transfer Case	-	Part-time four-wheel drive
Differential Lock	-	Rear
4WD Engagement	-	Part-time four-wheel drive
4WD Selector	-	Standard Switch
Rear Differential Lock	-	Rear

Spec	CX-60	Land Cruiser FJ
Claimed Mileage	13.0 km/l	9.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	58 l	63 l
Emission Standard	Euro stage IV	Euro 2 Without OBD
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	Standard	-
Average Fuel Consumption	7.7 l/100km	10.7 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	7.7 l/100km	10.7 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	7.7 l/100km	10.7 l/100km
AC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Consumption	7.7 l/100km	10.7 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	7.7 l/100km	10.7 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	7.7 l/100km	10.7 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	58 l	63 l
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

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	-
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	-
Passenger Airbag	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Driver & Passenger	ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
Knee Airbag	Standard	Standard
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	-	Standard,
Child Safety Lock	-	Standard
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	-
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	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Auto Highbeam	Standard	-
Auto Wipers	Standard	Intermittent, Time adjustable
Drive Modes	Off-road, Sport, Towing	-
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
Forward Collision Warning	-	Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt

Spec	CX-60	Land Cruiser FJ
Seat Material	Black Leather	Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats	-	-
Ventilated Seats	-	-
Ambient Lighting	-	Standard
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
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	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Electric Tailgate	Standard	Standard Manual
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	-
AC Type	Dual-zone climate control	Auto Dual zone
Gear Shift Type	Automatic	Automatic
Seatbelt Reminder	Front & Rear	Front + Rear
Service Plan	5 Years/Unlimited km	9 Services / 90 000 km
Stability Control	Standard	Standard

Spec	CX-60	Land Cruiser FJ
Infotainment Screen	Standard	Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Standard
Android Auto	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	-
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	-
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	-
Locking Differential	-	Rear
4WD System Type	AWD	4WD Part-Time
Approach Angle Deg	-	29.0 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	-
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated 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

Spec	CX-60	Land Cruiser FJ
CO2 Emissions	180 g/km	256 g/km

Spec	CX-60	Land Cruiser FJ
Ownership Role	flagship equipment and comfort derivative	Private and family
Price Source	https://www.mazda.co.za/specs-and-compare	Toyota South Africa model configurator checked 2026-07-16
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

Spec	CX-60	Land Cruiser FJ
Service Interval	-	12 months / 10 000 km

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

CX-60 leads by 3 points

Both CX-60 and Land Cruiser FJ are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 68 /100

Lead 3 points

Data 94% confidence

#1 Winner

CX-60

94% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 51

Performance 59

Efficiency 51

Safety 99

Practicality 68

Ownership 55

Leads by 3 points

Land Cruiser FJ

72% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 38

Performance 56

Efficiency 38

Safety 94

Practicality 76

Ownership 50

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 Ownership CX-60 +5

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

CX-60

Performance 59/100

Efficiency 51/100

Safety 99/100

Practicality 68/100

Ownership 55/100

Land Cruiser FJ

Performance 56/100

Efficiency 38/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 76/100

Ownership 50/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Mazda CX-60 wins with 68 pts vs 65 pts for Land Cruiser FJ

In structured scoring, CX-60 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Land Cruiser FJ may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the CX-60 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: CX-60 51 vs Land Cruiser FJ 38. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: CX-60 99, Land Cruiser FJ 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: CX-60 55, Land Cruiser FJ 50. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: CX-60 68, Land Cruiser FJ 76. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: CX-60 59, Land Cruiser FJ 56. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The CX-60 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The CX-60 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between CX-60 and Land Cruiser FJ in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: CX-60 scores 59 vs 56.

Efficiency: CX-60 scores 51 vs 38.

Safety: CX-60 scores 99 vs 94.

Practicality: CX-60 scores 68 vs 76.

Ownership: CX-60 scores 55 vs 50.

Final structured scoring gives CX-60 the advantage in this comparison.

Mazda CX-60 vs Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

Mazda CX-60

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

CX-60

Land Cruiser FJ

Which One's Right for You?

CX-60

Land Cruiser FJ

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

CX-60 leads by 3 points

CX-60

Land Cruiser FJ

CX-60

Land Cruiser FJ

So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down