Toyota Land Cruiser FJ vs Lexus RZ

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 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

2.7 4x4 VX 6AT Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 761,400 ex-showroom
⚡ 122 kW 🔧 245 Nm ⛽ 9.3 km/l
VS
Lexus RZ in South Africa

Lexus RZ

RZ 550e F SPORT Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 1,977,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 300 kW 🔧 269 Nm
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ vs Lexus RZ: the short answer

RZ has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser FJ remains close.

Land Cruiser FJ starts ZAR 968,600 cheaper Land Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000 · RZ from ZAR 1,682,600

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser FJ RZ
Maximum Power Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm RZ300 kW
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm RZ268.6 Nm
Engine Size Land Cruiser FJ2700 cc RZNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser FJ9.3 km/l RZNot Applicable
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser FJ245 mm RZ200 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Land Cruiser FJ

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

RZ

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser FJ

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

RZ

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser FJ RZ
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026 Updated dedicated battery-electric Lexus RZ range launched locally in 2026
Facelift History New South African model line launched in 2026 2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives
Facelift Launched Since New South African model line launched in 2026 2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance 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 active
Segment SUV Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1970 kg 2145-2165 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Land Cruiser FJ RZ
Length 4610 mm 4805 mm
Width 1855 mm 1895 mm
Height 1890 mm 1635 mm
Wheelbase 2580 mm 2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 245 mm 200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 488 l 522 l
Kerb Weight 1970 kg 2180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2500 kg 2640 kg
Payload Capacity 530 kg 460 kg
Towing Capacity 2500 kg 750 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 5.6 m
Front Headroom 994 mm 1013 mm
Rear Headroom 958 mm 1008 mm
Front Legroom 1044 mm 1069 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 953 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser FJ and RZ 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 RZ 83.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs RZ 90.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs RZ 94.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs RZ 62.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs RZ 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

RZ leads by 14 points

RZ has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser FJ remains close.

Evidence leader 82 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 60% source coverage
82
#1 Evidence leader

RZ

60% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Practicality 62
Performance 83
Efficiency 90
Safety 94
Practicality 62
Leads by 14 points
68
#2

Land Cruiser FJ

74% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 38
Performance 60
Efficiency 38
Safety 94
Practicality 74
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance RZ +23 Efficiency RZ +52 Safety Level Practicality Land Cruiser FJ +12

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

RZ

Performance 83/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 62/100

Land Cruiser FJ

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 38/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 74/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Lexus RZ leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts vs 68 pts for Land Cruiser FJ

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RZ leads. However, Land Cruiser FJ may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Land Cruiser FJ vs RZ questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

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.

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.