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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Punch
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
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Punch
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
New South African model line launched in 2026
2025
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 Car
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
Length
4610 mm
3827 mm
Width
1855 mm
1742 mm
Height
1890 mm
1615 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2445 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
159 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
366 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
1059 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
1483 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
424 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
5.0 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1044 mm
870 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
890 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
Front Track Width
1540 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
FATC
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Front Rear
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
FATC
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11.3:1
Bore
95 mm
77 mm
Stroke
95 mm
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
115 Nm @ 3250 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
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
165 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, City
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.9 kW/tonne
61.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
124.4 Nm/tonne
108.6 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
Punch
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
5-Speed AMT
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
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
4.64
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Automated Manual Transmission
Clutch Type
Yes
Automated dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automated manual gear 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
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
AMT
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
17.86 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
16.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
35 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
17.86 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
35
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
Punch
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard,
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Through PEPS
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Not Available
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Through PEPS
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard,
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Standard
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Standard
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
4" Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
Front A and Fast C type USB
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
10.5-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
10.5-inch
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
With Cornering Lamps
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
Orcus White with Black Roof, Tornado Blue with White Roof, Calypso Red with White Roof, Daytona Grey with Black Roof, Tropical Mist with Black Roof
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
20.3 deg
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
37.6 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
370 mm
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
22.2 deg
Departure Angle Deg
38.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
245 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
195/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
16-inch
Handbrake Type
Lever
Manual handbrake
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
132 g/km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
Ownership Role
Private and family
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
761400
339900
Starting Price Zar
761400
339900
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Punch
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and Punch 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 Punch 31.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs Punch 68.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs Punch 44.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs Punch 61.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs Punch 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 18 points
Land Cruiser FJ holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Punch.
Performance
Land Cruiser FJ +29
Efficiency
Punch +30
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +50
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +13
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
Punch
Performance
31/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser FJ
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 50 pts for Punch
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser FJ leads. However, Punch may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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