Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

The baby Land Cruiser has arrived as the first-ever Toyota Land Cruiser FJ, starting at 4,500,100 Yen plus additional costs, aiming to be a decent rival to the Suzuki Jimny Nomade.

2027 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

2027 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

Sourced from Thailand, the first-ever fully imported Land Cruiser FJ is the smallest member of the Land Cruiser family. Its pricing positions it below the legendary 70 Series, often regarded as the greatest of the Land Cruiser lineup. Despite sharing the FJ name, which was previously used for the discontinued FJ Cruiser from the last decade, this model brings a fresh perspective to the off-road category. Don't be misled by its name; it is indeed the most compact off-roader in the range.

Beginning with the styling, the LCFJ was heavily inspired by the Euro-styled Compact Cruiser Concept, another fine example of concept cars becoming living realities, at least in SUV terms, because in today's climate, SUVs are as profitable as Hollywood superhero movies. Although squarish in form, the Land Cruiser FJ has 4575mm of length, 1,855mm of width, and 1,960mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,580mm, which is 10mm less than its main rival, the Suzuki Jimny Nomade.

Yes, the back door has a spare tire and a side-opening mechanism, making it easy to open and close even in tight spaces.

2027 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ interior

2027 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ interior

The dashboard design is similar to that of its larger counterpart, the Land Cruiser 250. On the driver’s side, it features a 7-inch color driver information display and a 12.3-inch touchscreen with smartphone connectivity. Additional conveniences include buttons on the steering wheel, a leather gear knob, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, and an automatic climate control system.

The rear seats can be adjusted forward and backward by 75mm and can be folded in a 55:45 split to create more boot space. The interior dimensions are 1030mm high, 1135mm wide, and 1480mm long, making it quite spacious overall. With the rear seats present, it will have about 735mm of boot length.

2027 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

The Land Cruiser FJ may be tiny, but it has the strength of a Land Cruiser thanks to its ladder frame and the IMV platform, which will be used in the next-generation Hilux, not to mention the standard part-time 4WD system with different settings suitable for various road conditions.

Powering the Land Cruiser FJ is a 2TR-FE 2.7-litre gasoline engine mated to a 6-speed Super ECT. It produces 163PS of power, 246Nm of torque, and a fuel economy of 8.7km/L based on WLTC Mode standards, which is less efficient than the Suzuki Jimny Nomade.

It also includes Toyota Safety Sense, an active safety package with advanced features such as the Pre-collision Safety System, ensuring enjoyable driving with peace of mind.

Here it is, the first fully imported Land Cruiser FJ. While it may be more expensive and less fuel-efficient than the Jimny Nomade, it offers high quality and luxury, making it suitable for everyday use. This Land Cruiser is designed for everyday people, perfectly blending practicality with durability.

Available Colors: Platinum White Pearl Mica, Ash, Attitude Black Mica, Oxide Bronze Metallic, and Smoky Blue.

Photo: Toyota Motor Corporation