You heard that proper, the long-lasting “FJ” nameplate is again subsequent yr. Toyota plans to launch the Land Cruiser FJ within the Japanese market in mid-2026.
What’s unknown right now, is the place else on the globe we would see this new little off-road succesful SUV. Solely time will inform if we get it right here in North America, however just like the Suzuki Jimny that we so desperately need, we possible can’t have this both.
2026 Land Cruiser FJ Revealed
The complete public reveal of the most recent Land Cruiser FJ might be at subsequent week’s Japan Mobility Present 2025. However, Toyota World did give us a bit information and a few pictures to go off of for now.
We all know the brand new FJ goes to be fuel powered, with a 2TR-FE 2.7L fuel engine. The engine is nice for about 160 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. The little motor is backed by a 6-speed “Tremendous ECT” automated transmission. It’s a Land Cruiser, so it additionally has a part-time 4-wheel drive system.
We additionally know that this little 4×4 may have the magic 101-inch wheelbase that iconic off-road automobiles like the unique FJ Cruiser and Land Rover Defender have. This could present a powerful breakover angle and manuvarability — with a powerful 18-foot turning radius.
It’s additionally going to be about as tall (77-inches) as it’s broad (73-inches). And, at simply 15-feet lengthy it is a really compact machine that must be at dwelling in city environments and tight off-road terrain alike.
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Mentioned to have the identical wheel articulation because the 70 Sequence, the brand new FJ must be fairly succesful over uneven terrain. Toyota says they added braces underneath the ground and engineered larger physique rigidty into the car, which ought to assist with dealing with and efficiency on- and off-road.
The nook of the bumpers at every finish of the car are additionally detachable. This permits for simpler customized elements set up, however extra importnatly if broken on the path solely small elements have to be changed.
It seems to have an enormous greenhouse and upright seating place. Mixed with a low hood and instrument panel the brand new FJ ought to supply up a ton of visibility.
The inside of the 2026 Toyota Land Crusier FJ is a cross between a Land Cruiser 250 and a RAV4. The horizontal sprint and console gear selector are all Toyota DNA.
After all, this little SUV comes with Toyota’s Security Sense suite of superior methods, together with the Pre-collision Security System.
FJ Choices
It can even be obtainable with some cool choices, like spherical headlamps, MOLLE panels, A/T tires, roof-rack, and a snorkel.
It could possibly even be optioned with a Toyota Land Hopper electrical folding trike. It could possibly match within the baggage space of the brand new FJ and is alleged to be good for the path, however seems higher suited to city environments to me.
Coming to North America?
Like the long-lasting Land Cruiser 70 Sequence, I doubt we’ll get this new little FJ on U.S. shores. However, solely time will inform. Toyota might use this little machine to compete towards the Bronco Sport, Cherokee, and so forth…
