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A recent report from Japanese publication Creative 331 claims that Toyota intends to introduce the Land Cruiser FJ in Japan sometime in the second quarter of 2026. The model is expected to launch with a 2.7-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, the same unit found in the base-trim Hilux, where it produces about 163 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque.
According to the outlet, the new off-roader will have proportions similar to the Toyota Corolla Cross, though it will be slightly shorter overall. Reportedly, its total length will measure around 171 inches, roughly five inches less than the Corolla Cross, placing it closer in size to the Ford Bronco Sport (approximately 173 inches long).
There’s still uncertainty regarding what platform the compact SUV will use. Creative 331’s report points toward the IMV-0 ladder-frame chassis—the same structure beneath the Hilux Champ pickup—though that setup isn’t compliant with North American crash standards.
Previous speculation suggested that Toyota could instead build the FJ on its TNGA-F architecture, which underpins the larger Land Cruiser, Tacoma, and Tundra, but no confirmation has been given.
Toyota is expected to bring the new FJ to North America after the Japanese debut. The U.S. version will almost certainly receive different powertrain options, likely including both gasoline and hybrid variants, instead of the Hilux’s work-focused engine.
If packaging allows, Toyota might even fit its 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, an engine capable of up to 326 horsepower, which would align more closely with American market expectations.
All signs indicate that we won’t have to wait too long for official details. A global debut could happen as early as the Japan Mobility Show at the end of October. [The show runs October 30 to November 9, 2025]
According to the outlet, the new off-roader will have proportions similar to the Toyota Corolla Cross, though it will be slightly shorter overall. Reportedly, its total length will measure around 171 inches, roughly five inches less than the Corolla Cross, placing it closer in size to the Ford Bronco Sport (approximately 173 inches long).
There’s still uncertainty regarding what platform the compact SUV will use. Creative 331’s report points toward the IMV-0 ladder-frame chassis—the same structure beneath the Hilux Champ pickup—though that setup isn’t compliant with North American crash standards.
Previous speculation suggested that Toyota could instead build the FJ on its TNGA-F architecture, which underpins the larger Land Cruiser, Tacoma, and Tundra, but no confirmation has been given.
Toyota is expected to bring the new FJ to North America after the Japanese debut. The U.S. version will almost certainly receive different powertrain options, likely including both gasoline and hybrid variants, instead of the Hilux’s work-focused engine.
If packaging allows, Toyota might even fit its 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, an engine capable of up to 326 horsepower, which would align more closely with American market expectations.
All signs indicate that we won’t have to wait too long for official details. A global debut could happen as early as the Japan Mobility Show at the end of October. [The show runs October 30 to November 9, 2025]
