The Land Cruiser FJ uses a ladderframe platform derived from Toyota’s IMV series.
THE Toyota Land Cruiser FJ has been launched in Japan. Positioned below the Land Cruiser 300, 70 Series and 250 Series, the FJ is offered in Japan in a single VX variant, priced at ¥4.5 million (RM113,000) before Malaysian taxes and duties.
Visually, the Land Cruiser FJ keeps the familiar boxy shape associated with the nameplate, with a square cabin, flared fenders, U-shaped lighting signatures, roof rails, side steps, front skid plate and rear-mounted spare tyre.
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Toyota has also fitted removable segmented corner bumpers at the front and rear, allowing damaged sections to be replaced individually instead of requiring a full bumper replacement.
Under the bonnet is a 2.7-litre naturally aspirated 2TR-FE 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 163PS and 246Nm, paired with a 6-speed Super ECT automatic transmission and a part-time 4WD system.
The Land Cruiser FJ uses a ladderframe platform derived from Toyota’s IMV series.
The chassis has been adapted to fit the smaller body, with increased lateral rigidity from a shortened wheelbase and additional bracing. In terms of size, the Land Cruiser FJ measures 4,575mm in length and 1,855mm in width, making it 350mm shorter and 125mm narrower than the Land Cruiser 250.
Its wheelbase measures 2,580mm, which is 270mm shorter than the 250 Series, contributing to a 5.5m turning radius.
Despite the smaller footprint, the FJ still offers a two-row, five-seat layout with 60:40 split-folding rear seats that can slide and recline.
Boot space is rated at 795 litres with the rear seats in use, expanding to 1,607 litres when folded. As for Malaysia, the Land Cruiser FJ may not be an easy case.
While its Japanese pricing looks attractive on paper, Malaysia’s engine capacity-based tax structure means the 2.7-litre petrol engine would likely make it expensive here.
For context, the Toyota Fortuner 2.7 already costs over RM200,000 locally. If the Land Cruiser FJ does come to Malaysia, a grey import route may be more likely than an official launch, with Japan sales having already begun.
