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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ vs Renault Triber Express III: the short answer
Land Cruiser FJ holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triber Express III.
Triber Express III starts ZAR 464,001 cheaperLand Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000 · Triber Express III from ZAR 249,999
Five key differences
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Specification
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
Maximum Power
Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm
Triber Express III53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Triber Express III96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
Land Cruiser FJ2700 cc
Triber Express III999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Cruiser FJ9.3 km/l
Triber Express III18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Land Cruiser FJ245 mm
Triber Express III182 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
2.7 4x4 VX 6AT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Triber Express III
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
Triber Express III
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Third-generation South African Triber Express light commercial vehicle, announced 10 April 2026 and retailed separately from the preceding Triber Express generation
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
New Express III generation with updated exterior, digital cluster, eight-inch connected touchscreen and standard reversing camera
Facelift Launched Since
New South African model line launched in 2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Light Commercial Vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
926 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Panel Van
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
Length
4610 mm
3990 mm
Width
1855 mm
1739 mm
Height
1890 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
1500 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
542 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1044 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
Front Track Width
1540 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Manual
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Front
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Remote
Push Button Start
Push Start
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Manual
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
BR10
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
95 mm
72.2 mm
Stroke
95 mm
81.3 mm
Maximum Power
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
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
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
165 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
17.4 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
20.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
No
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.9 kW/tonne
57.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
124.4 Nm/tonne
103.7 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
Triber Express III
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
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
4.73:1
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Yes
Single Plate Dry
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-Mounted Manual
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
Front-Wheel Drive
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
Manual
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
5
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
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
Triber Express III
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
2
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
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Not Available
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
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Standard
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
Triber Express III
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
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Rear Camera
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
Not Available
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
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Dual-Tone Fabric
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
Standard
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
Standard
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
8-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
8-inch
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Cedar Brown, Zanskar Blue
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
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 Applicable
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
-
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
165/80 R14
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
14-inch
Handbrake Type
Lever
Manual
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
2 years / 30000 km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
131 g/km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
Ownership Role
Private and family
factory-listed roof-rack derivative
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
261999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
top
Starting Price
761400
261999
Starting Price Zar
761400
261999
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triber Express III
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and Triber Express III 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 Triber Express III 23.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs Triber Express III 69.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs Triber Express III 32.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs Triber Express III 64.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs Triber Express III 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
Land Cruiser FJ leads by 23 points
Land Cruiser FJ holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triber Express III.
Performance
Land Cruiser FJ +37
Efficiency
Triber Express III +31
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +62
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +10
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
Triber Express III
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser FJ
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 45 pts for Triber Express III
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser FJ leads. However, Triber Express III 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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