The all-new 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ is finally here, and it could be one of Toyota's most important off. Toyota Will Build a Baby Land Cruiser, but the New FJ Isn't for America This adorable SUV has some off-road chops and looks like the larger Land Cruiser, though it's barely bigger than a Corolla. The Toyota FJ Cruiser could make a comeback in the form of a compact off.
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has unveiled the new Land Cruiser FJ, with the Japan launch planned for around mid. Toyota has introduced the new Land Cruiser FJ, which arrives in 2026. The SUV features 4WD and a 2.7-liter four-cylinder with 161 hp.
It's based on the IMV platform, which underpins the Hilux. The new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ revives the retro. The 2026 Toyota FJ Cruiser is the first tangible result of that strategy - a compact, capable, and charismatic off-roader that pays homage to the brand's rugged heritage.
Retro design meets modern function as the Land Cruiser FJ debuts with removable bumpers and MOLLE panels. The Land Cruiser FJ, or "Rankle FJ" as Toyota calls it internally, will join the existing Land Cruiser lineup as the most compact model, positioned below the flagship 300 Series, the rugged 70 Series, and the 250 Series intorduced in 2024. Think of it as the spiritual successor to the FJ Cruiser, but smaller, simpler, and more globally focused.
Toyota's been on a roll lately with its Land Cruiser lineup, and now the storied automaker is bringing back one of its most iconic nameplates: the FJ. First appearing in the 1950s with the legendary FJ40 that became synonymous with rugged reliability, the badge went dormant for decades before Toyota revived it with the retro.