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Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser FJ
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Current South Africa Tiggo 9 range
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
Current South Africa version listed by official source
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
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
1980 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
Length
4610 mm
4810 mm
Width
1855 mm
1925 mm
Height
1890 mm
1741 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
147 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
65 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
2587 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
1425 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.9 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
147 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
448 l
Payload Capacity
-
607 kg
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Front Headroom
-
1025 mm
Rear Headroom
-
990 mm
Front Legroom
-
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
-
960 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
Front Track Width
1540 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
Not Available
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Multi-link
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Automatic
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Start
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
-
Standard
Sunroof
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
2065 l
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol injection
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
187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
390 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
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
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
Tiggo 9
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
AWD
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
AWD
4WD Engagement
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Available
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard Switch
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
7 DCT
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
7
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Standard
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
12.0 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
14.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
65
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
12.0 km/l
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard,
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Standard
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard,
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Standard
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Standard
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Standard
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Leatherette / leather
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
-
Standard
Ventilated Seats
-
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
Standard
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
8-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Part-time four-wheel drive
AWD / 4WD as listed
Approach Angle Deg
29.0 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
38.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
245 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
147 mm
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Standard
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
20-inch alloy
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Lever
Electronic parking brake
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Disc
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
197 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
Ownership Role
Private and family
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
761400
779900
Starting Price Zar
761400
779900
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Tiggo 9
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and Tiggo 9 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 Tiggo 9 80.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs Tiggo 9 47.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 93 vs Tiggo 9 94.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 76 vs Tiggo 9 67.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs Tiggo 9 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
Tiggo 9 leads by 7 points
Land Cruiser FJ and Tiggo 9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 9
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
76/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 9
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 67 pts for Land Cruiser FJ
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 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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