Toyota Land Cruiser FJ vs Lexus UX

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

2.7 4x4 VX 6AT Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 761,400 ex-showroom
⚡ 122 kW 🔧 245 Nm ⛽ 9.3 km/l
VS
Lexus UX in South Africa

Lexus UX

UX 300h EX Hybrid e-CVT Current
ZAR 957,100 ex-showroom
⚡ 146 kW 🔧 188 Nm ⛽ 23.8 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ vs Lexus UX: the short answer

Land Cruiser FJ and UX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Land Cruiser FJ starts ZAR 243,100 cheaper Land Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000 · UX from ZAR 957,100

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser FJ UX
Maximum Power Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm UX146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm UX188 Nm
Engine Size Land Cruiser FJ2700 cc UX2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser FJ9.3 km/l UX23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser FJ245 mm UX160 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Land Cruiser FJ

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

UX

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • 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 stronger published space and capacity figures

UX

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser FJ UX
Model Introduced Year 2026 2019
Generation First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026 Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
Facelift History New South African model line launched in 2026 Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Launched Since New South African model line launched in 2026 Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Version Ending Current South African 2026 specification Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published published
Segment SUV Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1970 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Land Cruiser FJ UX
Length 4610 mm 4495 mm
Width 1855 mm 1840 mm
Height 1890 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase 2580 mm 2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 245 mm 160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 l 43 l
Kerb Weight 1970 kg 1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2500 kg 2110 kg
Towing Capacity 2500 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m 5.2 m
Boot/Cargo Space - 268 l
Payload Capacity - 525 kg

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser FJ and UX 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 UX 55.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs UX 92.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 93 vs UX 93.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 76 vs UX 55.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs UX 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

UX leads by 5 points

Land Cruiser FJ and UX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 67% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

UX

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 55
Performance 55
Efficiency 92
Safety 93
Practicality 55
Leads by 5 points
67
#2

Land Cruiser FJ

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 38
Performance 56
Efficiency 38
Safety 93
Practicality 76
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser FJ +1 Efficiency UX +54 Safety Level Practicality Land Cruiser FJ +21

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

UX

Performance 55/100
Efficiency 92/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 55/100

Land Cruiser FJ

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 38/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 76/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Lexus UX leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 67 pts for Land Cruiser FJ

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UX leads. However, Land Cruiser FJ may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Land Cruiser FJ vs UX questions

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.