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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ will likely be positioned below the Fortuner in the brand’s global lineup; will be powered by multiple engine options
The Land Cruiser FJ, previously associated with a 2025 debut, is reported to be entering global production in the second quarter of next year. The model is expected to occupy a lower rung within Toyota’s off-road vehicle range. It will use the IMV 0 platform – a ladder-frame foundation also found beneath the global Hilux Champ.
Design patent filings have offered a clear indication of the production-bound Land Cruiser FJ – staying close in form to the earlier concept and teaser material. The images point to a block-like front end, squared wheel arches and a flat roofline. Shaped to sit below the Fortuner within Toyota’s SUV ladder, the FJ carries visual cues that gesture back toward earlier versions of the name.
Up front, the Land Cruiser FJ will likely boast C-shaped LED DRLs and squarish headlamps while the rear is shaped by squared tail lights, vertical surfaces and thick body cladding going by leaked patent design. Beneath the hood, the Land Cruiser FJ is expected to house a wide range of engine options depending on the market.
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Initial reports suggest the lineup could open with a 1.5-litre diesel while the upper end may feature the 2.8-litre GD mild-hybrid diesel unit paired with a 48V system – an engine already familiar across several of Toyota’s body-on-frame offerings. Further indications suggest that the Land Cruiser FJ may come equipped with a permanent four-wheel-drive layout.
A Torsen limited-slip differential is expected to be part of the drivetrain – complemented by multiple terrain response settings to manage grip in differing off-road conditions. Toyota has yet to disclose whether the model will be introduced in the Indian market but the possibilities cannot be ruled out considering the good reception for its premium offerings.
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Toyota is also evaluating petrol powertrains for the upcoming Land Cruiser FJ. Among the options reportedly under consideration are 2.0-litre and 2.7-litre inline-four engines. No formal word exists on an electric variant yet but the possibility of a battery-driven configuration remains open for the future.
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