It’s confirmed. Toyota just priced the Land Cruiser FJ for its first ASEAN market, and yes, as earlier rumored, it’s cheaper than the Fortuner.
Making its ASEAN debut in Thailand after its global reveal last October, the Land Cruiser FJ is priced at 1,269,000 Thai baht. This means it undercuts almost the entire Fortuner range save for the ultra-base Fortuner 2.4 S (1,239,000 Thai baht). And when compared to the top-of-the-line Corolla Cross GR Sport, it’s just 15,000 Thai baht more.
The Land Cruiser FJ takes on an exterior design concept designed around a casino dice. This can be seen in its square chamfered body and short overhangs. In terms of size, it is 185 mm shorter than a Fortuner with a wheelbase shrunk back 170 mm. For the Thai market, three colors are available: Smoky Blue, Ash, and Platinum White Mica.
Toyota Thailand calls the Land Cruiser FJ a Pick-up Passenger Vehicle or PPV. As such, it rides on the IMV platform shared with the Hilux and Fortuner. Upfront is an independent front double wishbone suspension, while at the back is a four-link suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar. 18-inch tires with 265/60R18 tires are standard.
The 5-seater Land Cruiser FJ is powered by a 2.7-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 166 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 245 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm (the same engine found in the base Land Cruiser 250). This is mated to a 6-speed automatic with part-time 4WD with rear lockers. For off-road duty, it also comes with a highly rigid steering column, an automatic Limited Slip Differential, and the option to start from second gear.
Even more surprising, the Land Cruiser FJ comes well-loaded for the price getting automatic on/off LED headlights, leather seating with 8-way power adjustment for the driver, rear seats that slide 75 mm forward and backward, a 55/45 split-folding rear bench, a 7-inch color driver’s instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen with 6 speakers.
As for safety, it comes with a 360-degree camera, parking assist with automatic braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, hill start assist, hill descent control, lane departure warning, pre-collision safety system, and 7 SRS airbags.
With the Land Cruiser FJ’s pricing now out, it’s increasingly likely that Toyota Motor Philippines will follow suit. If that’s the case, expect it to be pegged at around P 2 million when it’s launched locally—likely by the Philippine International Motor Show in June.
Since we already have a Yaris cross, at 2M i will get this over the rav4
ReplyDeleteBe ready to pay for gas thought. This is a thirsty vehicle and it's not electrified.
DeleteToyota would've been very delusional if they priced the Land Cruiser FJ above 2.2M PHP. It is a utilitarian workhorse (being basically a SWB 4x4 wagon version of the Hilux Tamaraw), not a luxury car.
ReplyDeleteJetour, BAIC, Jaeco, Omoda all will be dead once FJ arrives
ReplyDeleteYou say so even with the high fuel prices due to the Iran War? Car brands with full EVs and PHEVs such as Jetour, Omoda & Jaecoo, Chery, and especially BYD are currently experiencing a surge of showroom visits and sales due to the high fuel prices. The Land Cruiser FJ doesn't even come with a hybrid powertrain so why are you saying that Jetour, Omoda & Jaecoo, and BAIC will be all dead due to the Land Cruiser FJ? Ang labo lang.
DeletePerhaps comparing to their lineup with the same body style and shape regardless of the power train.
DeleteMay resale value ba yang Chinese brands mo?
DeletePag naluma na maebebenta parin naman sa junk shops. Yong Coca Cola nga ginawang tansan ang mga chery QQ’s
DeleteBakit ka bibili ng kotse due to resale value? Ano yan, investment? I don't mind resale values as long as what I drive made my overhead expenses significantly lower at the ssme time, very comfortable ako tsaka mga sakay ko.
DeleteComfortable with high resale value. Good quality para iwas sakit ulo.
DeleteThen buy Chinese if you want. Just be ready for the consequences of owning one.
DeleteThe fortuner is overpriced because toyota knows people will buy it no matter the price
ReplyDeleteLooks old too inside and out
DeleteToyota could've just relaunched the FJ Cruiser with this model, but no, they had to call it a Land Cruiser. Way to devalue the Land Cruiser brand.
ReplyDeleteBest is to just let Land Cruiser be Land Cruiser. The Prado is part of the Land Cruiser because it deserves it. The FJ, from the specs to the platform to the price, though it seems like it doesn't deserve the Land Cruiser moniker, let's give it a chance.
DeleteThe new Land Cruiser FJ is closest to what the original classic Land Cruiser was - a no frills, reliable, tough-as-nails workhorse, just like the 40 and 70 series. While the modern Land Cruiser (80 series and up) is full of luxury and stuff you don't really need, the classic Land Cruisers only had the essentials and were supremely reliable.
DeleteI'm not saying that the modern luxurious Land Cruiser is worse than the classic Land Cruiser; however, I don't think it is fair to dismiss the no-nonsense Land Cruiser FJ just because it does not fit the modern Land Cruiser image of luxury or opulence. I'd think of it as a baby 70-series.
Battle tested 2.7L engine. Quality and prestige miles better than china’s low quality , low prestige , hard trying copycats
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DeleteDream on!
DeleteDevelopment and manufacturing costs of this are probably not high anyway. It uses the low tech but supremely reliable 2TR engine. The IMV platform is engineered to be simple, reliable, and low cost. The 4x4 system and all other bits and pieces are taken straight out from a Hilux/Fortuner, which were designed to be cost effective and used since forever.
ReplyDeletethe all new FJ should also come with the original V6 engine.
ReplyDeleteI had considered getting the FJ as backup vehicle but I'll have to wait feedback on how fuel inefficient is the 4x4 FJ with 2.7L Petrol engine. If 2.7L 4x2 Fortuner is the basis, then a sub 5 km/l is to be expected.
ReplyDeleteThis vehicle is definitely not good on road. It’s an off-road vehicle. Best is to ask those who own a 2.7-liter gasoline engine Fortuner and they can relate to the experience of owning one. These are the best examples to compare the Land Cruiser FJ to.
Delete7 to 8 kms/liter should be the expected fuel economy. Slightly better than the Fortuner with the same engine
ReplyDeleteWhen buying the Land Cruiser FJ, fuel economy is never the concern. I’m pretty sure it would not be able to achieve 10 kilometers per liter. Well, having a diesel engine would be good to have.
DeleteToyota should have retained the suicide doors design of the FJ. That makes it unique and in a class of its own.
ReplyDeletewhat would be the process kaya for the concepts?, sarili ni buyer to go sa 3rd parties or sa pagorder sa casa eh magmix and match ng packages?hehe,.parang ok imix ung legendary concept para sa round headlights tapos nature explorer concept
ReplyDeleteToyota FJ Cruiser is widely considered "thirsty" (fuel-inefficient), often described by owners as having horrible fuel economy because it prioritizes off-road performance over efficiency. I’m targeting a 6-9km/liter figure. Same thing goes with the Land Cruiser FJ. Could be a bit less thirsty since it has a smaller body but nevertheless, it’s gonna be thirsty but reliable.
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