The Land Cruiser FJ debuted in October 2025 as a direct reference to the Toyota BJ of 1951 — the original Land Cruiser. In practice it is a compact Land Cruiser Prado: body-on-frame, proper four-wheel drive, a square retro body, and dimensions that make it easier to use in urban environments than the full Land Cruiser 250. Thailand production and sales began in March 2026. Japan’s launch follows in May, in a single specification: VX.
Platform and dimensions
The FJ uses Toyota’s IMV platform — the same ladder-frame architecture as the Hilux Champ and Fortuner. The wheelbase is 2,580 mm on an overall length of 4,575 mm. For reference, the Land Cruiser Prado runs 4,985 mm on a 2,850 mm wheelbase; the full Land Cruiser 250 is 4,925 mm. The FJ is genuinely compact by the standards of the nameplate.
The body is five-seat. The second row slides, allowing more flexibility for load and passenger combinations. Boot capacity is 795 litres. The spare wheel is mounted externally on a side-swinging rear door — the traditional configuration for a vehicle where the spare needs to be accessible in the field without opening or clearing the main boot.
Engine and drivetrain
The engine is a 2.7-litre naturally aspirated inline-four producing 163 hp and 246 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The four-wheel-drive system is part-time, with manually selectable high and low range. No hybrid variant is confirmed for the Japanese market.
Interior and equipment
The VX specification includes a digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch infotainment display, and Toyota Safety Sense as standard. Equipment levels are modest by current Japanese market standards, which keeps the price accessible.
Pricing
The single Japanese specification is priced at ¥4,500,100 — approximately $28,300 at current exchange rates. The Land Cruiser 250 starts above ¥5,800,000 in Japan; the FJ’s position is clear.
