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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Venue Cargo
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
Venue Cargo
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Current South African Venue Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
New South African model line launched in 2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
1250 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
Length
4610 mm
3995 mm
Width
1855 mm
1770 mm
Height
1890 mm
1617 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
1296 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
530 kg
620 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
994 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
958 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1044 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
Front Track Width
1540 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
1200 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1200 mm
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Not Available
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Push Start
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
1200 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1200 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
900 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
venue-cargo
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
base
Variant Role
-
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
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
61 kW
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
114 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
165 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.9 kW/tonne
48.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
124.4 Nm/tonne
91.2 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
Venue Cargo
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
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
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
15.4 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
12.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
18.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
15.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
45 l
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
Venue Cargo
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard,
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Standard
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
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard,
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
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
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
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
Standard
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
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
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Cloth
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Venue Cargo grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
SYNC
Touchscreen
8-inch
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
LED Headlamps
Standard
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
3
Headlights
Standard
Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
Led Headlights
Standard
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamps
Standard
Halogen
Headlight Type
Standard
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
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 Available
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
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
190 mm
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Lever
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
9 Services / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
9 Services / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
Ownership Role
Private and family
Base
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
761400
309900
Starting Price Zar
761400
309900
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Venue Cargo
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and Venue Cargo 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 Venue Cargo 30.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs Venue Cargo 61.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs Venue Cargo 89.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs Venue Cargo 66.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs Venue Cargo 65.
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
Land Cruiser FJ leads by 7 points
Land Cruiser FJ and Venue Cargo are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser FJ +30
Efficiency
Venue Cargo +23
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +5
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +8
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
Venue Cargo
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser FJ
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 61 pts for Venue Cargo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser FJ leads. However, Venue Cargo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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