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Decision summary
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ vs RIDDARA RD6: the short answer
Land Cruiser FJ and RD6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Land Cruiser FJ starts ZAR 33,500 cheaperLand Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500
Five key differences
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Specification
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Maximum Power
Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm
RD6180 kW
Maximum Torque
Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
RD6309 Nm
Engine Size
Land Cruiser FJ2700 cc
RD6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Cruiser FJ9.3 km/l
RD6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Land Cruiser FJ245 mm
RD6225 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
2.7 4x4 VX 6AT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Land Cruiser FJ
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
RD6
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser FJ
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
RD6
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
New South African model line launched in 2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Electric double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Length
4610 mm
5260 mm
Width
1855 mm
1900 mm
Height
1890 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
1200 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
1033 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
1028 mm
Front Legroom
1044 mm
912 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
951 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Front Track Width
1540 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Multi-link independent
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Automatic
Power Windows
All All One Touch
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
No
Push Button Start
Push Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
No
Sunroof
No
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Electric tailgate release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
95 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
95 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
180 kW
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
309 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Rear
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
165 km/h
160 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
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
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
63 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
373 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
90 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
10 h 0 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
32 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
No
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
RWD
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 Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Yes
No
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
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
RD6
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
63
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
373 km (NEDC)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.2 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
250 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
330 km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
2
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
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
No
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
No
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard,
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
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
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
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
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Standard
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
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
No
Forward Collision Warning
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
No
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
Standard
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
8
Touchscreen
8-inch
8
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
No
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
White, Black, Grey
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
23 deg
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
26 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear
No
4WD System Type
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
29.0 deg
-
Breakover Angle
20 deg
16.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
38.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
245 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
17
Handbrake Type
Lever
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Ownership Role
Private and family
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
761400
747500
Starting Price Zar
761400
747500
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
RD6
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and RD6 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 RD6 69.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs RD6 90.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs RD6 43.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs RD6 87.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs RD6 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
RD6 leads by 3 points
Land Cruiser FJ and RD6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRIDDARA RD6
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 68 pts for Land Cruiser FJ
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RD6 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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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.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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