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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Outlander Sport
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
Outlander Sport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since
New South African model line launched in 2026
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Length
4610 mm
4390 mm
Width
1855 mm
1810 mm
Height
1890 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
193 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
480 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
1730 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
480 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
0 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
5.2 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
950 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
880 mm
Front Legroom
1044 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
370 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Front Track Width
1540 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Torsion beam
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
No
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
4A91
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.0:1
Bore
95 mm
75 mm
Stroke
95 mm
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
141 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
165 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
13.6 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
18.7 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.9 kW/tonne
61.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
124.4 Nm/tonne
112.8 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
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
No
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
5.698
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
FWD
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Yes
No
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
No
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
No
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
677
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
701 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
63 km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard,
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
No
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard,
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Departure Alert
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Departure Alert
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Yes
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Yes
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
No
Park Assist
Yes
No
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
No
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Synthetic leather with anti-temperature-rise function
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
8-inch
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
12.3-inch
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
White Pearl, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Red Metallic, Energetic Yellow Metallic
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
21 deg
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
30.5 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
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
20.5 deg
Departure Angle Deg
38.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
245 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Temporary 16-inch
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Lever
Electric parking brake
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
146 g/km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Ownership Role
Private and family
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
761400
499990
Starting Price Zar
761400
499990
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Outlander Sport
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and Outlander Sport 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 Outlander Sport 30.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs Outlander Sport 62.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs Outlander Sport 73.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs Outlander Sport 67.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs Outlander Sport 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 11 points
Land Cruiser FJ has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander Sport remains close.
Performance
Land Cruiser FJ +30
Efficiency
Outlander Sport +24
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +21
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +7
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
Outlander Sport
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser FJ
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser FJ leads. However, Outlander Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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