Toyota debuts compact Land Cruiser FJ built in Thailand

Toyota unveiled a compact, rugged new addition to its Land Cruiser family on Monday, revealing the Land Cruiser FJ in production form ahead of next week’s Japan Mobility Show. The company said the model will be built in Thailand and go on sale in selected international markets by mid 2026, with initial availability focused on Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Toyota has said there are no plans to sell the FJ in the United States or Europe.

The FJ adopts a boxy, back to basics aesthetic that echoes larger Land Cruiser models while shrinking the footprint to appeal to a broader range of buyers. Toyota chief branding officer Simon Humphries said the vehicle was designed to “open the nameplate up to a wider range of buyers and a new generation of customers.” The production FJ measures about 4,575 millimeters long, 1,855 millimeters wide and 1,960 millimeters tall, with a 2,580 millimeter wheelbase, putting it roughly in Defender 90 territory and closer in size to compact offroad rivals.

Under the skin, Toyota is using an updated version of its IMV platform, the same reinforced architecture shared with the Hilux pickup and Fortuner SUV. Toyota confirmed the...