Summary
Toyota has unveiled the Land Cruiser FJ prototype, a compact four-wheel-drive addition to its Land Cruiser range. The company plans to launch it in Japan around mid-2026.
Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled the Land Cruiser FJ on October 20, 2025, and says it plans to launch the vehicle in Japan around mid-2026. The specifications released are for a prototype. The FJ adds a fourth series to a range that currently includes the 300 Series, 70 Series and 250 Series.
Toyota presents the FJ as a more compact Land Cruiser that retains the range’s emphasis on off-road ability, reliability and durability. Its stated design aim is to give more customers a way to use the vehicle for their own lifestyles, under the theme “Freedom & Joy.”
Compact dimensions, off-road priorities
The FJ has a wheelbase of 2,580 mm—270 mm shorter than the 250 Series. A shorter wheelbase can help a vehicle turn in tighter spaces; Toyota gives the FJ a minimum turning radius of 5.5 m. The company says the vehicle uses a platform refined in its IMV series, with the design intended to provide ground clearance and approach angle for off-road driving.
Toyota also says the FJ’s wheel articulation—the ability of its wheels to move relative to the body and maintain contact with uneven ground—is equivalent to that of the 70 Series. Braces under the floor and increased body rigidity are intended to improve handling stability. The company says extensive off-road testing during development helped identify areas for improvement.
The exterior has a square cabin and rectangular body, with removable, segmented front and rear corner bumpers. Toyota says replacing only a damaged bumper section can improve repairability, while the design also allows for customisation. Inside, a low-set cowl and instrument panel, along with a low beltline, are intended to improve visibility. Toyota Safety Sense, including its Pre-collision Safety System, is also specified.
Prototype specifications and planned launch
Toyota lists the prototype at 4,575 mm long, 1,855 mm wide and 1,960 mm high, with seating for five across two rows. It is powered by a 2.7-litre 2TR-FE gasoline engine producing 120 kW (163 PS) and 246 N·m of maximum torque. The driveline is part-time four-wheel drive, paired with a 6 Super ECT transmission.
The company also plans to introduce customisation options during the FJ’s model life, including round headlights recalling earlier Land Cruisers and MOLLE panels for attaching outdoor equipment. Toyota says option content and availability will differ by region. The Japan launch is planned for around mid-2026; the announcement does not give a more specific date.