Land Cruiser FJ SUV will go on sale in Japan first, followed by other markets.
21 Oct 2025 | 13136 Views | By Akbar Merchant
Toyota has finally taken the wraps off the all-new Land Cruiser FJ, a compact off-roader that channels the legendary Land Cruiser’s DNA into a smaller, more accessible package. The FJ will make its market debut in mid-2026, starting with Japan before rolling out in other global markets.
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Toyota has finally taken the wraps off the all-new Land Cruiser FJ, a compact off-roader that channels the legendary Land Cruiser’s DNA into a smaller, more accessible package. The FJ will make its market debut in mid-2026, starting with Japan before rolling out in other global markets.
Update: Toyota Land Cruiser FJ makes Japan Moblity show debut
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ dimensions and exterior
Dimensionally, the FJ measures 4,575 mm in length, 1,855 mm in width and 1,960 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,580 mm. This makes it overall shorter but taller than the Fortuner (Length 4,795mm, Height 1835mm) but equally wide at 1,855mm. As far as wheelbase goes, the Land Cruiser FJ is shorter than the Fortuner (wheelbase 2,745mm).
Toyota had first teased the Land Cruiser FJ during the global debut of the Land Cruiser Prado where the brand had previewed a silhouette of the Land Cruiser FJ on the screen for just about a couple of seconds. The new Land Cruiser FJ pays homage to its heritage while offering a fresh, youthful spin. The design borrows heavily from the larger Land Cruiser Prado and full size LC300 Series, but condenses it into a more playful and practical form. Up front, Toyota is offering two distinct faces — one with retro-styled round headlamps, and the second one featuring modern rectangular units with C-shaped daytime running lights. Both variants get a clean, minimalist grille with bold “TOYOTA” lettering across the centre, along with tough-looking plastic bumpers that are slightly different depending on the trim.
Move to the side and you’ll find the FJ’s squared-off wheel arches, pronounced cladding and a high, upright stance. The large rear pillar adds to the chunky silhouette and tailgate-mounted spare wheel, C-shaped tail-lamps and a sturdy rear bumper complete the look.
Interestingly, Toyota has given the FJ removable front and rear corner bumpers, allowing owners to swap out damaged pieces after rough off-road use — a clever, cost-saving touch that serious off-roaders will appreciate. Buyers will also be able to personalise their FJ with a long list of accessories, including rock rails, raised air intakes, roof-mounted ARB racks, and even MOLLE panels mounted on the tailgate for gear storage.
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ interior
Inside, the FJ sticks to Toyota’s functional and rugged design philosophy. There’s a chunky steering wheel, a digital instrument cluster, and a widescreen infotainment system sitting atop a tough-looking dashboard. Physical climate controls and a pronounced gear shifter look familiar just like other bits, which seem to have been shared with other Toyota SUVs. One could also expect some of the switchgear make its way to the upcoming all new Toyota Hilux that is due in the coming months. Coming ack to the Land Cruiser FJ, it gets Toyota Safety Sense as standard, bringing features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist and pre-collision braking.
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ powertrain and platform
Powering the new Land Cruiser FJ is a 2.7-litre 2TR-FE four-cylinder petrol engine producing 161hp and 246Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox and a part-time four-wheel-drive system. This is the same engine that has been on duty since a very long time on the Innova Crysta and Fortuner in many global markets. We expect Toyota to add more engine options, including a diesel in future as the SUV goes on sale in other markets.
As far as platform goes, the FJ is based on a refined version of Toyota’s IMV platform, which also underpins the Hilux and Fortuner. Toyota says additional bracing improves body rigidity for better handling and ride comfort. With the Land Cruiser FJ, Toyota promises “outstanding off-road performance worthy of a Land Cruiser”, with special attention paid to approach and departure angles, ground clearance and wheel articulation. Extensive off-road testing has reportedly been done to ensure the FJ lives up to the Land Cruiser name.
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ India launch details
If priced competitively, the Land Cruiser FJ has all the ingredients to be a direct rival to SUVs like the Thar Roxx, however it remains to be seen if Toyota brings it to India. There are talks of an all-new rugged “Scorpio rival” from Toyota in the making for India which will come with a modern platform and could also get petrol-hybrid powertrain options. For now Toyota fans in India have to make do with the Fortuner or the more expensive full size LC300.