2026 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ: Japanese Launch and Specs
JP market / documented 2026 sale year. Toyota Land Cruiser FJ launched in Japan in May 2026 with a 2.7L gasoline engine, part-time 4WD and five seats. Specifications and buying advice below apply only to the documented market and named configuration, not to every vehicle carrying this badge worldwide.
Verified regional configurations
- JP — VX: 2TR-FE 2.7L inline-four gasoline; seats: 5; MSRP incl Japan consumption tax: JPY 4,500,100; length: 4575 mm; width: 1855 mm; wheelbase: 2580 mm.
What the FJ actually is
Toyota began selling the Land Cruiser FJ in Japan on 14 May 2026, making it an introduced product rather than another unconfirmed future Land Cruiser concept. It occupies a distinct part of the Land Cruiser family alongside the 70, 250 and 300 series. The FJ is shorter than the 250 and has a two-row, five-passenger interior, addressing buyers who want an off-road-oriented Toyota without moving to the dimensions of the larger models.
A deliberately conventional drivetrain
The Japanese VX release configuration uses the 2TR-FE 2.7-liter inline-four gasoline engine, a six-speed Super ECT automatic transmission and part-time four-wheel drive. The manufacturer lists a Japanese tax-inclusive suggested price of JPY 4,500,100 for VX; fees, local conditions and equipment still affect what a buyer pays. This is not a hybrid-only or EV model, and specifications for Japan do not establish the engine or price of any eventual overseas configuration.
Dimensions and off-road character
Toyota gives a body length of 4,575 mm, width of 1,855 mm and wheelbase of 2,580 mm. Those numbers make its maneuverability and parking practicality worth comparing with a Land Cruiser 250 rather than assuming that every vehicle with the Land Cruiser badge is the same size. The company also documents an electric rear differential lock and assistance systems for descending or starting on hills. None of these features eliminates the need to choose tires and routes suited to the terrain.
Who it makes sense for
The FJ should appeal to Japanese buyers who favor familiar gasoline hardware, a traditional four-wheel-drive system and a compact footprint relative to bigger Land Cruisers. It is less persuasive as a primarily urban car if fuel costs, easy cabin access and low ownership expenditure are top priorities. Cross-shop the Suzuki Jimny for truly small off-road access and the larger Land Cruiser 250 for space and other powertrain possibilities. Overseas enthusiasts must check an actual domestic release before assuming right-hand- or left-hand-drive export availability.