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 Changan UNI-S: the short answer
Land Cruiser FJ and UNI-S are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
UNI-S starts ZAR 324,100 cheaperLand Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
Maximum Power
Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm
UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque
Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size
Land Cruiser FJ2700 cc
UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Cruiser FJ9.3 km/l
UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
Land Cruiser FJ245 mm
UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed
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
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
UNI-S
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
UNI-S
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
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
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger car
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
Length
4610 mm
4539 mm
Width
1855 mm
1865 mm
Height
1890 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
475 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.66 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
UNI-S
Front Track Width
1540 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Multi-link independent
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
All All One Touch
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Push Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
No
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
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
138 kW
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
300 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
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
165 km/h
190 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
3 selectable modes
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
UNI-S
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
Not Officially Disclosed
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
7
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
DCT
Clutch Type
Yes
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
FWD
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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
63
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
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
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard,
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
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
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Microfiber leather
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
12.8-inch
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
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
UNI-S
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Lever
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
179 g/km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
Ownership Role
Private and family
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
761400
469900
Starting Price Zar
761400
469900
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
UNI-S
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and UNI-S 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 UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs UNI-S 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
UNI-S leads by 1 points
Land Cruiser FJ and UNI-S are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser FJ +1
Efficiency
UNI-S +17
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +2
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +6
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan UNI-S
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 68 pts for Land Cruiser FJ
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UNI-S 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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