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Which One's Right for You?
Duster
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Land Cruiser FJ
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa Duster 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
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1451 kg
1970 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
Length
4343 mm
4610 mm
Width
2095 mm
1855 mm
Height
1661 mm
1890 mm
Wheelbase
2658 mm
2580 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
217 mm
245 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
217 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
63 l
Boot/Cargo Space
594 l
-
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1950 kg
2500 kg
Payload Capacity
499 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
1007 mm
-
Rear Headroom
974 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
892 mm
-
Spec
Duster
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
Not Available
Tread (mm) 1555
Spec
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Standard
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Not Available
-
Sunroof
Not Available
-
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Manual
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
594 l
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Auto Dual zone
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Mild Hybrid
2.7-litre Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1200 cc
2700 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
95 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
95 mm
Maximum Power
96 kW
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
165 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
61.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
124.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
Gearbox
Manual
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
4WD Part-Time
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
-
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
Not Available
6
Transmission Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD Part-Time
4WD Engagement
Not Available
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
Not Applicable
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4WD
4WD Part-Time
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
6
Spec
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
Claimed Mileage
17.5 km/l
9.3 km/l
City Mileage
14.1 km/l
7.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.3 km/l
11.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 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
17.5 km/l
9.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
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
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
Airbags
Front 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
-
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
AEB
Not Available
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
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
Not Available
-
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
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Rear View Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
-
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Reverse Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Spec
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
-
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
3 Spoke Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
60:40
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Fabric
Synthetic Leather
Spec
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
-
Number of Speakers
4-6
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
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
-
Spec
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
Approach Angle
Not Available
29.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
38.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Standard
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Part-time four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
217 mm
245 mm
Ground Clearance Min
217 mm
245 mm
Approach Angle Deg
-
29.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
38.0 deg
Spec
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
Tyre Size
Not Available
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
-
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Lever
Spec
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km
256 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
9 Services / 90 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10 000 km
Spec
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
Ownership Role
range-specific
Private and family
Price Zar
549999 ZAR
761400 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
Flagship
Starting Price
549999
761400
Starting Price Zar
549999
761400
Spec
Duster
Land Cruiser FJ
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Duster 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: Duster 50 vs Land Cruiser FJ 56.
Efficiency index: Duster 72 vs Land Cruiser FJ 38.
Safety-equipment index: Duster 91 vs Land Cruiser FJ 93.
Practicality index: Duster 71 vs Land Cruiser FJ 76.
Ownership-cover index: Duster 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
Duster leads by 3 points
Duster and Land Cruiser FJ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser FJ +6
Efficiency
Duster +34
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +2
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +5
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Duster
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
71/100
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
76/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Duster
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 67 pts for Land Cruiser FJ
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Duster leads. However, Land Cruiser FJ may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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