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Land Cruiser FJ
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
NX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
New South African model line launched in 2026
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
1760-1860 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
Length
4610 mm
4660 mm
Width
1855 mm
1865 mm
Height
1890 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
520 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
2370 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
-
Rear Headroom
958 mm
-
Front Legroom
1044 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
Front Track Width
1540 mm
1605 mm
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
1625 mm
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Double Wishbone -
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
All All One Touch
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Push Start
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
No
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Auto Dual zone
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Auto Dual zone
Auto Dual zone
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
2400 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
95 mm
87.5 mm
Stroke
95 mm
99.5 mm
Maximum Power
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
430 Nm
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
4WD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
165 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
7.0 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
124.4 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
AWD
LSD Available
Yes
-
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
-
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
-
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Clutch Type
Yes
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
AWD
4WD Engagement
Part-time four-wheel drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard Switch
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
55
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
NX
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard,
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard,
Standard,,
Knee Airbag
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
-
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Yes
-
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
F SPORT
Heated Seats
Yes
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Standard Front only
Ambient Lighting
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
3 Spoke/ F SPORT
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
F SPORT
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 4
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
Standard 17
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
Standard TFT
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Touchscreen
8-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio Speakers
Standard 6
Standard 17
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 5PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Solar Storm Red, Poseidon Blue, Graphite Black GF, Terrane Khaki, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
15.0 deg
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
25.0 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Standard
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Part-time four-wheel drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
Approach Angle Deg
29.0 deg
15.0 deg
Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
38.0 deg
25.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
245 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
195 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
F:235-50RF R20 / R:235-50RF R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
-
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
20
Handbrake Type
Lever
Electric
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
12 months / 15,000km
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
185 g/km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
Ownership Role
Private and family
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
1276500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Flagship
Starting Price
761400
1276500
Starting Price Zar
761400
1276500
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
NX
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and NX 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 NX 86.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs NX 49.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs NX 93.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs NX 65.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs NX 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
NX leads by 7 points
Land Cruiser FJ and NX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
NX +26
Efficiency
NX +11
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +1
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +9
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
NX
Performance
86/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
65/100
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus NX
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 68 pts for Land Cruiser FJ
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, NX leads. However, Land Cruiser FJ may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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