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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ is powered by the familiar 2TR-FE 2.7-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine developing 166 PS and 245 Nm
Toyota has taken the wraps off the Land Cruiser FJ in Thailand at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) 2026. First previewed in October last year, the new SUV is scheduled to go on sale there by the end of this month. Thailand will get the model in a single 4WD 2.7 variant with prices starting at 1.269 million Baht (Rs. 36.40 lakh).
Unlike most compact SUVs that are now built around car-derived platforms, the Land Cruiser FJ sticks to a more traditional formula. It is based on Toyota’s IMV0 ladder-frame architecture. In Thailand, that body-on-frame construction also allows it to be classified as a truck-based SUV for taxation purposes. Dimensionally, it measures 4,610 mm in length, 1,855 mm in width and 1,890 mm in height with the wheelbase coming in at 2,580 mm.
The new FJ wears a boxy and upright body with design cues that nod back to the older FJ Cruiser. The fascia features a prominent Toyota script across the grille flanked by C-shaped LED daytime running lights while round retro-style lamps are offered as an option. Along the sides, the stepped glasshouse and chunky C-pillar give it a tough stance and the rear gets an octagonal side-hinged tailgate with an externally mounted spare wheel.
Consumers get a 7-inch colour instrument display and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen along with smartphone connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other notable equipment includes a six-speaker sound system, dual-zone automatic climate control with a PM2.5 filtration setup, black synthetic leather upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a four-way manual passenger seat and three USB Type-C charging ports.
In the cargo area, the Land Cruiser FJ gets military-style MOLLE mounting panels – allowing owners to strap in accessories or outdoor gear more securely. Powering the Thai-spec model is the familiar 2TR-FE 2.7-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. The four-cylinder unit develops 166 PS at 5,200 rpm and 245 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm – similar to the Fortuner.
Transmission duties are handled by a six-speed automatic gearbox with sequential shift function. The mechanical package is where the Land Cruiser FJ starts separating itself from the usual crop of midsize SUVs. It comes with a part-time four-wheel-drive setup and a low-range transfer case with the control hardware borrowed from the Hilux.
Toyota is expected to bring the Land Cruiser FJ to India in just over a couple of years and it could carve out a unique place in the market. There are plenty of SUVs on sale but very few combine compact dimensions with a proper ladder-frame chassis and genuine low-range four-wheel-drive hardware.
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