After a long wait, Toyota has finally launched the mid-sized Land Cruiser FJ off-roader. It will go on sale in Japan in mid-2026 followed by such key markets as Southeastern Asia, Africa and Latin America, while Europe and the USA will be missing out.
The car is 4,575 mm (178.7 inches) long, 1,855 mm (72.5 inches) wide and 1,960 mm (76.6 inches) tall with 2,580 mm (100.8 inches) between the axles. It seats five adults and can turn within a 5.5-meter (18-ft) radius. The trunk size remains to be revealed.
Running on the company’s IMV platform, the car looks much like its predecessor – the Compact Cruiser EV Concept – but even more so like the bigger Prado model. It benefits from a stiffer body, larger ground clearance and well-articulated suspension compared to the older IMV vehicles, Toyota claims. The exterior is boxy with a curved shoulder line and broad c-pillars, a stylistic reference to the retro FJ Cruiser.
A 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine known as the 2TR-FE pushes out 163 PS (161 hp / 120 kW) and 246 Nm (181 lb-ft) of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission and a part-time AWD system deliver the momentum to the wheels. Toyota hasn’t disclosed any dynamic performance numbers yet.
Like the Prado, the new FJ ships with two front end variants to choose between: one looks modern and has C-shaped daytime running lights, while the other one leans into the retro with round headlamps. Both have detachable bumper fragments for easier maintenance and repairs.
The automaker has already revealed some of the off-road accessories that will be available when the SUV goes on sale in the summer of 2026. There’s a snorkel on the list, automatic running boards and an expedition rack, just to name a few.
A peek inside reveals a large touchscreen in the middle of the dash, a classical round steering wheel, a transmission lever and numerous physical buttons remarkably not replaced with haptic interfaces. The design of the dashboard and the climate vents rhymes with that of the exterior.
All production will take place in Thailand, which makes sense considering the sales geography mentioned above.