Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Makes Its First Public Debut At Japan Mobility Show 2025

Toyota has showcased the new Land Cruiser FJ for the first time in public at the ongoing Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo. The Land Cruiser FJ is the latest model in the Land Cruiser Series from Toyota and it has been introduced as the new entry level model of the range. The Land Cruiser FJ was unveiled globally earlier this month and now it has been showcased to the public for the very first time at the event. Toyota is making efforts to make the iconic SUV nameplate available to a wider audience while retaining the series’ focus on durability and off-road capability.

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The introduction of the FJ expands the Land Cruiser family, which now includes the LC 300 Series, LC 250 Series, LC 70 Series and the newly added LC FJ Series. Positioned as the entry point in the lineup, the FJ has drawn attention online for its compact proportions and retro-inspired styling, leading to it being nicknamed the ‘Baby Land Cruiser’. The company size and mechanical setup of the Land Cruiser FJ suggests that Toyota is aiming to position it as an affordable and versatile 4x4 for emerging markets as well as urban buyers seeking a smaller off-roader.

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Land Cruiser FJ

The Land Cruiser FJ measures 4,575 mm in length, 1,855 mm in width and stands 1,960 mm tall. It has a wheelbase spanning 2,580 mm. It features a two-row cabin layout that can seat up to five occupants. It is powered by a 2.7L petrol engine which is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The engine produces about 160.77 bhp and 246 Nm of torque. The model also retains a part-time four-wheel-drive system, staying strong with the Land Cruiser’s off-road heritage.

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Toyota has confirmed that the model will go on sale in Japan by mid-2026, with exports to select international markets expected to follow thereafter. Multiple media reports also suggest that this model is likely to be introduced in the Indian market in 2028.

On display at the Japan Mobility Show, the Land Cruiser FJ featured both design variations that Toyota had earlier revealed - one with C-shaped LED DRLs, likely for the Japanese domestic market and the other with round headlamps intended for global markets. This SUV features black body cladding, a tailgate-mounted spare wheel and a snorkel-equipped variant showcased as part of the display, reinforcing its utilitarian orientation.

On the inside, the Land Cruiser FJ follows a simple and functional approach, aligning with the practicality of the Land Cruiser range.