New Toyota Land Cruiser FJ: Dimensions, Power, and the Surprise No-Go

Toyota just pulled the cover off the Land Cruiser FJ, and it feels tailor-made for people who want classic off-road charm without the full-size footprint. This “baby” Land Cruiser rides on the Hilux Champ platform and trims nearly 11 inches off the Land Cruiser 250, landing at 180.1 inches long, 73.0 inches tall, and 77.2 inches wide with a 101.6-inch wheelbase. It is the kind of tidy footprint that invites you to point the nose at a trail you might otherwise skip.

Under the hood is a 2.7-liter four-cylinder rated at 161 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. Power feeds a part-time four-wheel-drive system through a six-speed transmission. The spec sheet will not light up forum battles in the United States, but that is a moot point: Toyota’s chief engineer Masaya Uchiyama says there are no plans for America or Europe. Consider it a global tease with a Human Touch.

What the FJ lacks in outright grunt, it makes up in personality and practicality. Toyota leans into customization with MOLLE panels for mounting gear, plus available bits like a snorkel for water crossings. The front and rear corner bumpers are modular and removable, so if you tag a rock you can replace only the damaged section instead of the entire cover. The styling is charmingly boxy with round headlights, chunky cladding, and a rear-mounted spare tire that looks ready for weekend adventures. Inside, it feels familiar-Toyota: a big gear selector, a landscape-oriented screen, and a chunky dashboard that looks easy to wipe down after a dusty day.

There is also a forward-looking twist. Toyota is developing the Land Hopper, an electric trail explorer intended to go beyond where the Land Cruiser can take you, though timing remains unannounced. For the FJ, the plan is a Japan launch around mid-2026, with its public debut slated for the Japan Mobility Show later this month.