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Land Cruiser FJ
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T2
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
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
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
1880 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3855 kg
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
Length
4610 mm
4785 mm
Width
1855 mm
2006 mm
Height
1890 mm
1880 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
2255 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
375 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
1600 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
5.8 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
1040 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
1020 mm
Front Legroom
1044 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
935 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
Front Track Width
1540 mm
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
1695 mm
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1540
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1555
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
50W
Sunroof
No
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1494 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Full Alloy
255/60 R19 full size
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.2:1
Bore
95 mm
80.5 mm
Stroke
95 mm
98.1 mm
Maximum Power
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
375 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
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
165 km/h
180 km/h
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
T2
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
4WD
LSD Available
Yes
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
7DCT
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
4WD
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
7DCT
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
7.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
10.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
70
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
T2
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard,
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Yes
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard,
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Yes
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Multi
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
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
8-inch
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
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
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
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
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
Rear
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
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
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
220 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Crawl Control
-
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
255/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
255/60 R19 full size
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
19
Handbrake Type
Lever
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Full Alloy
255/60 R19 full size
Electric Park Brake
-
Yes
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
210 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
Ownership Role
Private and family
South Africa market model
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
flagship
Starting Price
761400
679900
Starting Price Zar
761400
679900
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T2
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and T2 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 T2 77.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs T2 43.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs T2 93.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs T2 70.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs T2 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
T2 leads by 5 points
Land Cruiser FJ and T2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
T2 +17
Efficiency
T2 +5
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +1
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +4
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T2
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 68 pts for Land Cruiser FJ
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 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.
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