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.
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ vs MG MG3: the short answer
Land Cruiser FJ and MG3 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
MG3 starts ZAR 444,100 cheaperLand Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000 · MG3 from ZAR 269,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Maximum Power
Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm
MG375 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
MG3128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Engine Size
Land Cruiser FJ2700 cc
MG31498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Cruiser FJ9.3 km/l
MG323.26 km/l
Ground Clearance
Land Cruiser FJ245 mm
MG3149 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
2.7 4x4 VX 6AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
MG3
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
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
MG3
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
New South African model line launched in 2026
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Length
4610 mm
4113 mm
Width
1855 mm
1797 mm
Height
1890 mm
1502 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
36 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
293 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
1308 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
1766 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
458 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.25 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
958 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1044 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Front Track Width
1540 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Torsion Beam
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Single-zone air conditioning
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Single-zone air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct injection
Multipoint Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
95 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
95 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
155 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
425 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
165 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.9 kW/tonne
118.50 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
124.4 Nm/tonne
324.92 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1.83 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
Not Available
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
3
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Hybrid
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard Switch
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Hybrid transmission
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
3
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
23.26 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
27.03 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
20.41 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
36 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
23.26 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
36
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
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard,
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Not Available
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard,
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Standard
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
PVC + Fabric
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
PU
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
PVC + Fabric
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
10.25-inch infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
7-inch driver display
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
10.25-inch
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
29.0 deg
-
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle Deg
38.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
245 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
195/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
16-inch
Handbrake Type
Lever
Electric
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
MG3-specific service plan
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
100 g/km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Ownership Role
Private and family
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
761400
469900
Starting Price Zar
761400
469900
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
MG3
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and MG3 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: Land Cruiser FJ 60 vs MG3 40.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs MG3 90.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs MG3 92.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs MG3 48.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs MG3 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Land Cruiser FJ leads by 2 points
Land Cruiser FJ and MG3 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser FJ +20
Efficiency
MG3 +52
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +2
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +26
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
MG3
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser FJ
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 66 pts for MG3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser FJ leads. However, MG3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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