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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
T-Cross
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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T-Cross
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
Model Introduced Year
2026
2020
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
First generation T-Cross on MQB-A0 platform
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
Facelift in 2024 with updated features
Facelift Launched Since
New South African model line launched in 2026
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
1291 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
Length
4610 mm
4135 mm
Width
1855 mm
1760 mm
Height
1890 mm
1573 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2551 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
385 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
1291 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
1750 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
10.6 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
-
Rear Headroom
958 mm
-
Front Legroom
1044 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
Front Track Width
1540 mm
1528 mm
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
1509 mm
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Not Available
Power Steering
-
Standard
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Standard
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
Standard
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
455 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
455 l
12V Accessory Socket
-
Standard
Speed Limiter
-
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Front Power Outlet
-
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5.5
Multi Function Steering
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Speed Alert System
-
Adjustable speed limiter
Air Conditioning
Auto Dual zone
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Standard
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Power Socket 12v
-
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
t-cross
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
1000 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
85 kW
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
175 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
65.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
124.4 Nm/tonne
135.6 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
T-Cross
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
DCT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
4x2
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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
DCT
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
4x2
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
DCT
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
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
14.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
21.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
40 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
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
40
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
T-Cross
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
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
Front and rear
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
Not Available
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
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Cloth
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Cloth
Steering Type
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
Black
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Armrest Front
-
Standard
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, digital cluster, quality interior
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black
Floor Mats
-
Standard
Interior Colours
-
Black
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
SYNC
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
SYNC
Touchscreen
8-inch
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
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
6
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
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
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
188 mm
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
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
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
127 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
127
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
127
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
Ownership Role
Private and family
South Africa market model
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
548400 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Active local lineup
Starting Price
761400
548400
Starting Price Zar
761400
548400
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T-Cross
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and T-Cross 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 T-Cross 34.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs T-Cross 69.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs T-Cross 81.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs T-Cross 60.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs T-Cross 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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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
Land Cruiser FJ leads by 8 points
Land Cruiser FJ has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T-Cross remains close.
Performance
Land Cruiser FJ +26
Efficiency
T-Cross +31
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +13
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +14
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
T-Cross
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser FJ
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 60 pts for T-Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser FJ leads. However, T-Cross 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 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.
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