Already confirmed for an arrival sometime this year in the Philippines, the likely specs of the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ that we may be getting have just been leaked based on this report from Autolife Thailand.
The Thai-based automotive site confirmed that the 5-seater Land Cruiser FJ will launch there by the end of March with a formal market introduction likely happening at the Bangkok Motor Show. Exports, meanwhile, will start a couple of months after that which means that the Philippines will likely get the first batch of Land Cruiser FJs in time for the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) in June.
For those who’re holding out for a diesel powertrain, we’ve got some sad news to report. Per the publication, the Land Cruiser FJ will launch initially with a gasoline powerplant only. In this case, the 2.7-liter 2TR-FE 4-cylinder will produce 163 horsepower and 246 Nm of torque. It will be mated to a 6-speed automatic with part-time 4WD.
A diesel-powered Land Cruiser FJ, powered by the 2.8-liter 1GD-FTV is reportedly in the works, but that’s likely to come much later and are destined for markets which the 2TR-FE is unable to achieve emissions standards such as Australia.
No doubt, the prospects of a gas-only Land Cruiser FJ may sound like a downer, but if there’s a silver lining here, it’s the price. Reportedly the Land Cruiser FJ will be positioned between the Corolla Cross and the Fortuner in Toyota Thailand’s range.
If Toyota Motor Philippines does the same, it’ll likely mean being pegged somewhere between P 2-million to P 2.5-million. Do you find the pricing justified?
The Land Cruiser FJ should start at around P1.7M to P1.8M. Above P2M will be too dear for something with humble underpinnings and an outdated powertrain. Challenging TMP to face the Jimny 5 DR head-on in pricing.
ReplyDeleteJimny five door is about 2 feet shorter and is really underpowered by a 1.5L engine so if they price it a P2M it would be good deal
DeleteHighly likely that passenger room is similar in both vehicles due to nearly identical wheelbase measurements. The FJ's additional length is mostly due to its egregiously extended overhangs.
DeleteThat seems optimistic, to say the least.
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! Now im torn between RAV4 and FJ
ReplyDeleteThis is cheap plastic and low powered, go for the rav4
DeleteThey might be close in price but they're catering to different target markets
DeleteVery easy choice. If you are using it as a passenger car or daily driver, the RAV4 is the one for you. If you plan on taking it off-road and you plan to set it up with off-road accessories, the FJ is for you. It is a no-brainer choice.
DeleteToyota Ph in full attack mode, Not only on introducing new models but also in price. Not letting the crown down - full offense is the best defense.
ReplyDeleteBye bye Jetour, bye bye BAIC
ReplyDeleteNot sure about bye bye to them, more to Toyota with it’s primitive units.
Delete100%sure its jetour, jaecoo and BAIC worst nightmare
Delete2.5 iyan.
ReplyDeleteSir Uly, how’s the look in person? Size?
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_1GGLut3Xw
DeleteIs this a true Land Cruiser? It's based on the Fortuner platform and it's not gonna be built in Japan.
ReplyDeleteIs this uses the 2.7L gas engine of Fortuner, I would expect fuel consumption to be higher. Not unless LC FJ is very much lighter. Against BAIC B30e Dune and Jetour T1 i-DM, it will be a choice of fuel savings vs built vs brand.
ReplyDelete100% with fuel price going interstellar means is not so impressive.
Delete2.0M-2.5M feels too expensive for what is basically a 4x4 SUV version of the Tamaraw (yes, even if it is called the "Land Cruiser"). At 1.7M for a base model, however, it would be the perfect vehicle to setup and take offroading. This pricing is very possible since it is using the 2TR which is much cheaper to produce that the diesel engines from Toyota's pickup and PPV. It would pretty much also kill the Jimny 5-door at that price.
ReplyDeleteI just hope Toyota PH won't put too much value on the "Land Cruiser" name. It may be a š¤šš¢š“š“šŖš¤ Land Cruiser in terms of off-road capability, reliability and dependability, but it doesn't have the same prestige or opulence associated with the š®š°š„š¦š³šÆ Land Cruiser.
its FJ not LC
DeleteRAV4 or FJ, suggestions please, thanks
ReplyDeleteIf you'll gonna use it for city & highway driving, definitely go for the Rav4. You only go for the FJ if you're a serious off roader.
DeleteTake note of the blind spots that's present in FJ series vehicles. So that's a major point to consider.
Nah, I've been daily driving my FJ for almost 10 years now. I agree with the blindspots though but I've already gotten used to them by now.
DeleteFJ will have a sh*t ride, poor interior quality, poor driving dynamics, poor interior packaging compared to RAV4. However, it can go places where RAV4 simply can't. So if you are planning to go off-road, the Land Cruiser FJ is the one for you. If not, the RAV4 is the correct option.
DeletePlease don't be one of those people who buy off-road oriented cars but use them only on-road. You are making big compromises for off-road capability but you aren't using it off-road. I still use my ever reliable good old 90-series Prado for off-roading because that is what it is built for, not to bring to the shopping malls or to crawl around the city. Sadly, I see many Prado and FJ owners treating their vehicles as pavement queens. In that case, they should've bought something else instead.
I beg to disagree. There's nothing like driving an over-engineered 4x4 SUV on pothole-ridden roads, oversized speedbumps and flood season.
DeletePoser off-roader spotted in the comments section. I bet you avoid every little bump and hole and lose sleep over minor scratches in your lifted FJ or 4x4 pickup.
DeleteThis is Land Cruiser only in name, but the interior is cheap hard plastic, the engine is weak, and the ride is most likely on harsher side. Even the build quality is a question mark. Pricing this in the Rav4 bracket is like robbing your customers.
ReplyDeleteBuy LC 300 if you can afford it
DeleteThis should be priced at Php3m to keep out deplorable, road raging, middle aged men and keep its image pristine.
ReplyDeleteSurprised to see many people cross shopping the LC FJ and the new RAV4. They are very different vehicles lol
ReplyDeleteThe price and 2.7l GASOLINE engine is too much for a brand name to carry thru. Value for money would still push the practical to a BJ30 or a T1. The Zenix hybrid comes close to the latter 2 models but just does not hit the boxy look button that buyers are looking for. Sorry Toyota, this FJ is just too much money for too little car.
ReplyDeleteFJ 2.7L battle tested. Original rugged beautiful design. Easy to maintain, Reliable and durable, prestigious. Chinese counterparts are low quality low prestige copycats that could only bring you lots of Headaches.
DeleteGo ahead and keep thinking that. Once the competition has also been 'battle tested' you'll just be left with your prestige of having spent more money for living with a car with more compromises than the cars that you so look down upon.
DeleteMaybe in a decade or two. But for now better not waste money on low quality low prestige copycats. Junk resale value, parts take eternity to arrive, give owners stress instead of enjoyment. Reliability and durability šŖš§šØš§Ø
DeleteYou can believe it will take that long but if any of that was true then you wouldn't see the US, EU, and Japan so concerned about Chinese cars TODAY. It only takes a few years for issues to come out and if/when there are no issues resale value will increase, people's perceptions will change and notions of 'prestige' will follow as well.
DeleteLook at the resale values for the more recent versions of Korean cars vs their older models. They are holding better value now because with the new models they have streamlined their sharing of parts between Hyundai and Kia thus making spare parts cheaper and more available.
People previously thought Korean cars were a bad investment because they kept discontinuing models but in reality they were investing in their future by making shared platforms and those models came back with better parts support because of those decisions.
On a final note, look at the Australian market to see a glimpse of the future of Chinese car reliability and durability. Those Aussies know how to push cars to their limits š
Very long blah blah blah without substance š š š CCP subsidies and china car brands SELLING BELOW COST are the only reason why other countries put up tariffs against cheap low quality china cars.
DeleteEmpty accusation about lack of substance. If you can't participate in the topic then don't bother commenting.
DeleteOh, in case you don't know, all countries have subsidies for their car sectors (even kita, kulang pa nga ung dapat subsidies natin). So many excuses about how Chinese cars can only succeed because XYZ. š Go learn about how the actual business works, sir/ma'am.
Ha ha ha you’re clearly ignorant of why other countries put up tariffs against china cars.
DeleteNow THIS is overprice - underspec.
ReplyDeleteIt would be better if it retains the FJ Cruiser's suicide doors.
ReplyDeleteLove how much Toyota brings out naysayers. "Too expensive!" "Old tech!" "Underspec!" ..... tapos bibili din karamihan :)
ReplyDeleteCalling people out who are criticizing the market leader for not offering as much value is sad. Toyota offering big discounts regularly shows that they can afford to charge for less or put in more amenities in for the same price.
DeleteSettling for less is how this country is in such a bad state. Developed countries are more progressive BECAUSE they regularly criticize and expect more.
The Fortuner in Thailand starts at 1.4M Baht while the Land Cruiser FJ costs from 1.1M to 1.4M Baht. If Toyota PH mirrors this kind of pricing (though admittedly, PPVs are surprisingly expensive in Thailand) then the FJ should start at around 1.6M pesos, which I think is what it is worth considering its size, engine, and budget platform. It would kill the ludicrously overpriced Jimny 5-door at that price.
ReplyDeleteI’d get the base model and spend another 1m to spec it to the hilt. Then let it gather dust at the end of my garage. ^_-
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