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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ vs Mahindra S4 Refrigeration: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
S4 Refrigeration starts ZAR 256,851 cheaperLand Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000 · S4 Refrigeration from ZAR 457,149
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Specification
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
Maximum Power
Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm
S4 Refrigeration103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
S4 Refrigeration320 Nm
Engine Size
Land Cruiser FJ2700 cc
S4 Refrigeration2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Cruiser FJ9.3 km/l
S4 Refrigeration13 km/l
Ground Clearance
Land Cruiser FJ245 mm
S4 Refrigeration210 mm
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Current local listing
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
Not listed by current South African source page.
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
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
1955-2055 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
Length
4610 mm
-
Width
1855 mm
-
Height
1890 mm
-
Wheelbase
2580 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
-
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
-
Front Headroom
994 mm
-
Rear Headroom
958 mm
-
Front Legroom
1044 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
Front Track Width
1540 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Not Available
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Push Start
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.7
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
2179 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
95 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
95 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
320 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
S4 Refrigeration
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
80 l
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
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
80
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
S4 Refrigeration
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard,
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Not Available
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
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard,
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
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
S4 Refrigeration
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
8-inch
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
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
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
38.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
245 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Lever
Not Applicable
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
Ownership Role
Private and family
South Africa market model
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
500749 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
top
Starting Price
761400
457149
Starting Price Zar
761400
457149
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
S4 Refrigeration
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and S4 Refrigeration comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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