Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab vs Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab in South Africa

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab

3.0 DDi Extended Cab LSE AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 700,760 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 12.7 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

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab vs Toyota Land Cruiser FJ: the short answer

D-Max Extended Cab and Land Cruiser FJ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

D-Max Extended Cab starts ZAR 214,000 cheaper D-Max Extended Cab from ZAR 500,000 · Land Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification D-Max Extended Cab Land Cruiser FJ
Maximum Power D-Max Extended Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque D-Max Extended Cab350 Nm Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size D-Max Extended Cab3000 cc Land Cruiser FJ2700 cc
Combined Fuel Economy D-Max Extended Cab12.7 km/l Land Cruiser FJ9.3 km/l
Ground Clearance D-Max Extended Cab232 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.

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab

3.0 DDi Extended Cab LSE AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

2.7 4x4 VX 6AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

D-Max Extended Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Land Cruiser FJ

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

D-Max Extended Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Land Cruiser FJ

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec D-Max Extended Cab Land Cruiser FJ
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2026
Generation Current South African D-Max Extended Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. New South African model line launched in 2026
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version New South African model line launched in 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style Extended Cab pickup SUV
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name -
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Gross Combined Mass Kg 6000 kg -
Model Year MY26 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Pickup SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1930 kg 1970 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup SUV
Spec D-Max Extended Cab Land Cruiser FJ
Length 5333 mm 4610 mm
Width 1870 mm 1855 mm
Height 1790 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase 3125 mm 2580 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 232 mm 245 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 220 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 63 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1000 l 488 l
Kerb Weight 1930 kg 1970 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 2500 kg
Payload Capacity 1005 kg 530 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 12.5 m 5.5 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm 994 mm
Rear Headroom 900 mm 958 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1044 mm
Rear Legroom 700 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This D-Max Extended Cab 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: D-Max Extended Cab 61 vs Land Cruiser FJ 60.

Efficiency index: D-Max Extended Cab 50 vs Land Cruiser FJ 38.

Safety-equipment index: D-Max Extended Cab 54 vs Land Cruiser FJ 94.

Practicality index: D-Max Extended Cab 88 vs Land Cruiser FJ 74.

Ownership-cover index: D-Max Extended Cab 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

Land Cruiser FJ leads by 4 points

D-Max Extended Cab and Land Cruiser FJ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 68 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 74% source coverage
68
#1 Evidence leader

Land Cruiser FJ

74% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 38
Performance 60
Efficiency 38
Safety 94
Practicality 74
Leads by 4 points
64
#2

D-Max Extended Cab

75% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 88 Check Efficiency 50
Performance 61
Efficiency 50
Safety 54
Practicality 88
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance D-Max Extended Cab +1 Efficiency D-Max Extended Cab +12 Safety Land Cruiser FJ +40 Practicality D-Max Extended Cab +14

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Land Cruiser FJ

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 38/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 74/100

D-Max Extended Cab

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 54/100
Practicality 88/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Land Cruiser FJ leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts vs 64 pts for D-Max Extended Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser FJ leads. However, D-Max Extended Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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D-Max Extended Cab vs Land Cruiser FJ questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.