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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
ZS Pro
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
ZS Pro
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since
New South African model line launched in 2026
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
ZS Pro
Length
4610 mm
4430 mm
Width
1855 mm
1818 mm
Height
1890 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
161 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
443 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
1390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
1840 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
994 mm
875 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
865 mm
Front Legroom
1044 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
ZS Pro
Front Track Width
1540 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Torsion Beam
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
ZS Pro
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
No
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
ZS Pro
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
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
125 kW
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
275 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
CVT
Top Speed
165 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.9 kW/tonne
89.93 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
124.4 Nm/tonne
197.84 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
ZS Pro
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
Not Available
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
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 Available
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Available
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
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
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
ZS Pro
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
55
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
ZS Pro
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard,
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Standard
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard,
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
ZS Pro
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Standard
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
ZS Pro
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
PVC
Heated Seats
Yes
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Powered
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
PVC
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
ZS Pro
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
Digital driver display
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
4
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
12.3-inch
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
ZS Pro
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Diamond Red, Como Blue
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
ZS Pro
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Available
4WD System Type
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
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
ZS Pro
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
215/50R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Non-full-size
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Lever
Electronic
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
ZS Pro
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
5 years / 60,000 km
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
ZS Pro
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
ZS Pro
Ownership Role
Private and family
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
431500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
761400
431500
Starting Price Zar
761400
431500
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
ZS Pro
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and ZS Pro 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 ZS Pro 56.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs ZS Pro 58.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs ZS Pro 91.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs ZS Pro 55.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs ZS Pro 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
Land Cruiser FJ leads by 3 points
Land Cruiser FJ and ZS Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser FJ +4
Efficiency
ZS Pro +20
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +3
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +19
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
ZS Pro
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser FJ
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 65 pts for ZS Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser FJ leads. However, ZS Pro 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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