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 vs JAC T9 Double Cab: the short answer
T9 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser FJ remains close.
T9 Double Cab starts ZAR 164,100 cheaperLand Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000 · T9 Double Cab from ZAR 549,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
Maximum Power
Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm
T9 Double Cab144 kW @ 3014 rpm
Maximum Torque
Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
T9 Double Cab487 Nm
Engine Size
Land Cruiser FJ2700 cc
T9 Double Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Cruiser FJ9.3 km/l
T9 Double Cab12.66 km/l
Ground Clearance
Land Cruiser FJ245 mm
T9 Double Cab210 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
2.7 4x4 VX 6AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Land Cruiser FJ
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
T9 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser FJ
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T9 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Current South African T9 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
New South African model line launched in 2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
Length
4610 mm
5330 mm
Width
1855 mm
1965 mm
Height
1890 mm
1920 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
2945 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
958 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1044 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
Front Track Width
1540 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Push Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Not Officially Disclosed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
2.0-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
1999 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
144 kW @ 3014 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
487 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
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
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
Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow
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
T9 Double Cab
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
ZF 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
RWD
LSD Available
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
RWD
4WD Engagement
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Standard Switch
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
ZF 8-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
4×2
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
12.66 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
12.66 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
76
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
T9 Double Cab
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard,
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
2 points
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard,
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
8-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
27 deg
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Approach Angle Deg
29.0 deg
-
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle Deg
38.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
245 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
18
Handbrake Type
Lever
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private and family
Current South African double-cab bakkie derivative
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
629900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Starting Price
761400
629900
Starting Price Zar
761400
629900
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
T9 Double Cab
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and T9 Double Cab 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 T9 Double Cab 74.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs T9 Double Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs T9 Double Cab 85.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs T9 Double Cab 86.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs T9 Double Cab 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
T9 Double Cab leads by 8 points
T9 Double Cab 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
T9 Double Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
85/100
Practicality
86/100
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJAC T9 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 68 pts for Land Cruiser FJ
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T9 Double Cab 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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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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