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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African EX-8 Chassis 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
Chassis cab
SUV
Body Type Cab
Cab body
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2650 kg
1970 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
Length
6620 mm
4610 mm
Width
2100 mm
1855 mm
Height
2355 mm
1890 mm
Wheelbase
3850 mm
2580 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
245 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
63 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Applicable
488 l
Kerb Weight
2650 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
7800 kg
2500 kg
Payload Capacity
5150 kg
530 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.5 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
994 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
958 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1044 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1540 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1555 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
Tread (mm) 1540
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Tread (mm) 1555
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Not Available
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Manual
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
4
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
ex-8-chassis-cab
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Trim Level
base
-
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
Engine
3.9-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.7-litre Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3907 cc
2700 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
95 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
95 mm
Maximum Power
103 kW @ 2800 rpm
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
373 Nm
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
RWD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
165 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
38.9 kW/tonne
61.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
140.8 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
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
Gearbox
Manual
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Part-Time
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Part-Time
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x2
4WD Part-Time
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
5
6
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
Claimed Mileage
5.5 km/l
9.3 km/l
City Mileage
4.5 km/l
7.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
6.4 km/l
11.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
63 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 2 Without OBD
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
5.5 km/l
9.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
100
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
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
Airbags
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
AEB
Not Available
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard,
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
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
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Rear View Camera
Not Available
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
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Intermittent, Time adjustable
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
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
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
Seat Material
Cloth
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
3 Spoke Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60:40
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Chassis Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Synthetic Leather
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
Infotainment System
SYNC
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Standard 6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard 2PCs
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
8-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
8-inch
Multi Information Display
Digital display
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Connected Services
SYNC
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
8-inch
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
Body Type
Van
-
Led Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Headlight Type
Halogen
Standard
Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
Approach Angle
Not Available
29.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
38.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
245 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
245 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Approach Angle Deg
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29.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
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38.0 deg
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
Tyre Size
Not Available
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Lever
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
12 months / 10 000 km
Battery Warranty
4
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Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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First Service At
15000
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Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
9 Services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
9 Services / 90 000 km
Alternator
120A
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
9 Services / 90 000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
Warranty Years
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
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Basic Warranty
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Warranty
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
256 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Land Cruiser FJ
Ownership Role
Base
Private and family
Price Zar
581900 ZAR
761400 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Flagship
Starting Price
581900
761400
Starting Price Zar
581900
761400
In depth: how these cars differ
This EX-8 Chassis 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: EX-8 Chassis Cab 58 vs Land Cruiser FJ 60.
Efficiency index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 32 vs Land Cruiser FJ 38.
Safety-equipment index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 94 vs Land Cruiser FJ 94.
Practicality index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 67 vs Land Cruiser FJ 74.
Ownership-cover index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 65 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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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 3 points
EX-8 Chassis Cab and Land Cruiser FJ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser FJ +2
Efficiency
Land Cruiser FJ +6
Safety
Level
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +7
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
32/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser FJ
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 65 pts for EX-8 Chassis Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser FJ leads. However, EX-8 Chassis Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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