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 Suzuki XL6: the short answer
Land Cruiser FJ holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over XL6.
XL6 starts ZAR 356,100 cheaperLand Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000 · XL6 from ZAR 357,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Maximum Power
Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm
XL677 kW
Maximum Torque
Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
XL6138 Nm
Engine Size
Land Cruiser FJ2700 cc
XL61462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Cruiser FJ9.3 km/l
XL616.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Land Cruiser FJ245 mm
XL60 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)
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
XL6
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
XL6
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Current market generation
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
New South African model line launched in 2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Length
4610 mm
4445 mm
Width
1855 mm
1775 mm
Height
1890 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2740 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
209 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
1275 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
1810 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
535 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
6 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1044 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
900 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Front Track Width
1540 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Torsion beam
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
No
Sunroof
No
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Applicable
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Manual air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
K15B/K15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
1462 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct injection
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
95 mm
73.0 mm
Stroke
95 mm
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
77 kW
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
138 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
165 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
16.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.9 kW/tonne
60.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
124.4 Nm/tonne
108.2 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
XL6
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
2WD
LSD Available
Yes
No
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
4.3
Number of Gears
6
4
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
2WD
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Yes
No
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
No
Transmission Speeds
6
4
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
700
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
600 km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
6
ABS
Standard
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard,
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
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
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
No
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard,
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Departure Alert
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Departure Alert
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Applicable
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
No
Park Assist
Yes
No
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
No
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Fabric upholstery
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
7
Touchscreen
8-inch
7
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
No
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear
No
4WD System Type
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
29.0 deg
-
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle Deg
38.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
245 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
16
Handbrake Type
Lever
Manual parking brake
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
145 g/km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Ownership Role
Private and family
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
250000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
761400
250000
Starting Price Zar
761400
250000
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
XL6
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and XL6 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 XL6 34.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs XL6 62.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs XL6 67.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs XL6 45.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs XL6 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 17 points
Land Cruiser FJ holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over XL6.
Performance
Land Cruiser FJ +26
Efficiency
XL6 +24
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +27
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +29
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
XL6
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser FJ
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 51 pts for XL6
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser FJ leads. However, XL6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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