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Land Cruiser FJ
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Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
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
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
1825-2070 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
Length
4610 mm
4662 mm
Width
1855 mm
1918 mm
Height
1890 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
187 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
57 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
-
Boot/Cargo Space
-
460 l
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
Front Track Width
1540 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Penta Link rear suspension
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Push Start
Engine start stop button
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
-
Standard
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power-fold ORVM
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
2184 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
95 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
95 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
400 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
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
165 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
4x4
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
4x4
4WD Engagement
Part-time four-wheel drive
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard Switch
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds
6
6
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
57
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
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
14.5 km/l
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard,
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Hill descent control
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Standard
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard,
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
-
Hill hold control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Hill Hold
-
Hill hold control
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
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
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Standard
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
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
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Leatherette
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Heated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
8-inch
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio System
-
Sony 3D immersive audio
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Silver roof rail
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
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
4WD System Type
Part-time four-wheel drive
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Approach Angle Deg
29.0 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
38.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
245 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Lever
Not Applicable
Front Brake Type
-
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
Private and family
South Africa market model
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
flagship
Starting Price
761400
489999
Starting Price Zar
761400
489999
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Scorpio-N
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and Scorpio-N comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 56 vs Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 93 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 76 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs Scorpio-N 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
Scorpio-N leads by 8 points
Scorpio-N has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser FJ remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
76/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 67 pts for Land Cruiser FJ
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, Land Cruiser FJ may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
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