New Toyota Land Cruiser FJ handed retro makeover

Billed The Legendary, Toyota has whipped the wraps off a retro-styled new Land Cruiser FJ concept.

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ The Legendary concept

Image: Toyota

While we wait for the new Land Cruiser FJ to officially launch in South Africa – the latter scheduled for the second quarter of 2026 – the most compact member in Toyota’s Land Cruiser family has been released and Thailand, and with it, the Japanese automaker has showcased a quartet of concept models, each designed to to “inspire” the aftermarket car market. Among the latter was the version pictured here.

Paying homage to the “Land Cruiser” nameplate’s vaunted legacy, this variant is named The Legendary. According to Toyota, this retro-inspired model was built for enthusiasts with a deep trust in the Land Cruiser legacy.

Finished in Sandstone Yellow paintwork, The Legendary features several exterior elements inspired by the original FJ. The Legendary sports the heritage-inspired circular daytime-running lights, heritage badging above the wheel arches, and chrome trim on the doors. The wheel arches are finished in the same hue as the body. Adding to its retro character, The Legendary’s chrome-finished 17-inch alloy wheels resemble steelies.

As a reminder, the new Land Cruiser FJ was revealed with a single engine option – Toyota’s long-standing (2TR-FE) 2.7-litre, four-cylinder petrol. The naturally aspirated unit produces 120 kW and 246 N.m of torque, exclusively delivered to the road via a part-time four-wheel-drive system – the latter coupled with the brand’s six-speed Super ECT automatic transmission. However, as we reported in February 2026, reports have suggested that the firm’s trusted 2.8GD-6 powertrain could make its way into the most compact Land Cruiser in the future.

Based on the same IMV platform as the Hilux the box-fresh Land Cruiser FJ measures 4 575 in length, 1 855 mm in width, 1 960 mm in height, and 2 580 mm between the fore and aft axles.

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