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 Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer
Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser FJ remains close.
Triton Double Cab starts ZAR 74,010 cheaperLand Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990
Five key differences
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Specification
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power
Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm
Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size
Land Cruiser FJ2700 cc
Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Cruiser FJ9.3 km/l
Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Land Cruiser FJ245 mm
Triton Double Cab228 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
2.7 4x4 VX 6AT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Land Cruiser FJ
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Triton Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser FJ
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Triton Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
New South African model line launched in 2026
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
One-ton double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
Length
4610 mm
5360 mm
Width
1855 mm
1930 mm
Height
1890 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
1262 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
3020 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
985 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
972 mm
Front Legroom
1044 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
857 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
Front Track Width
1540 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Elliptic leaf spring
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
No
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
4N16
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
15.2:1
Bore
95 mm
86 mm
Stroke
95 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
470 Nm @ 1500-2750 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
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
165 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
9.4 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
16.9 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.9 kW/tonne
73.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
124.4 Nm/tonne
231 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
Triton Double Cab
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Rear
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
4.272
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
4WD
4WD Engagement
Part-time four-wheel drive
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Yes
4WD Selector
Standard Switch
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
No
Front Differential Lock
Yes
No
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Yes
2.566
Low Range
Standard
Yes
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
17 litres l
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
No
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
893
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
923 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
83 km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard,
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Yes
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard,
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Departure Alert
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Departure Alert
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Yes
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Yes
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
No
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
Triton Double Cab
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Smartphone-link Display Audio with navigation
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
7-inch colour LCD
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
9-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
9-inch
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
White Solid, White Diamond, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Impulse Blue Metallic, Yamabuki Orange Metallic
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Locking Differential
Rear
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Part-time four-wheel drive
Super Select 4WD-II
Approach Angle Deg
29.0 deg
-
Breakover Angle
20 deg
23.4 deg
Departure Angle Deg
38.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
245 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Full-size
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
18-inch metallic black alloy
Handbrake Type
Lever
Manual lever
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
220 g/km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private and family
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
959990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
761400
959990
Starting Price Zar
761400
959990
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Triton Double Cab
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and Triton 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 Triton Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs Triton Double Cab 47.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs Triton Double Cab 95.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs Triton Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs Triton 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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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
Triton Double Cab leads by 10 points
Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser FJ remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Triton Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
90/100
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Triton Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 68 pts for Land Cruiser FJ
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton 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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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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