Engine and Performance

• Engine: 2.7L (2,693 cc) 2TR-FE Naturally Aspirated Inline-4 Petrol

• Power: 163 hp (120 kW) @ 5,200 rpm

• Torque: 246 Nm @ 3,900 rpm

• Transmission: 6-Speed Super ECT Automatic Transmission

• Drivetrain: Part-time 4WD with High/Low range transfer case and rear differential lock

• 0-100 km/h: ~11.8 seconds

• Top Speed: 170 km/h

• Fuel Tank: 63 litres

Dimensions, Weight, and Towing

• Length/Width/Height: 4,575 mm / 1,855 mm / 1,890 mm

• Wheelbase: 2,580 mm

• Kerb Weight: 1,960 kg

• Seating: 5

• Boot: ~580 litres (expandable via fold-flat rear bench)

• Towing: 2,500 kg (Braked)

Wheels and Chassis

• MODELLISTA Package: 18-inch 7-spoke alloy wheels in Matte Olive finish with security lock set

• Suspension: Front Double Wishbone with heavy-duty stabilizer bar; Rear Multi-Link rigid axle

• Chassis: High-rigidity ladder-frame platform optimized for compact maneuverability (5.5 m turning radius)

Exterior Features

• Exclusive Smoky Blue body color paired with MODELLISTA front bumper garnish, fender extensions, and side moldings

• Signature MODELLISTA LED illumination kit (illuminated front grille badge and LED bumper trail lamps)

• Red off-road mud flaps, roof rails, rear tailgate-mounted spare wheel, and Cold Weather Package (heated wiper de-icers, headlamp washers)

Fuel Economy (km/l)

• Combined: 9.3 km/l (10.7 L/100km)

• Urban: 6.8 km/l

• Highway: 11.2 km/l

• Range: ~550 – 680 km

• Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded Petrol (RON 91 min)

Offroad Capability

• Ground Clearance: 245 mm (Approach angle 32°, Departure angle 30°, Wading depth 700 mm)

• Kenyan Terrain Suitability: Exceptional; short wheelbase and 245 mm ground clearance make it virtually immune to high speed bumps, while the mechanical 4WD transfer case easily handles heavy upcountry mud and black cotton soil.

Interior and Features

• Royal floor mats, Cold Climate specification with heated front seats and heated leather steering wheel

• Dual display setup with 12.3-inch MBUX-style connected navigation, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and built-in front and rear factory Dashcams

• Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (Adaptive Cruise, Pre-Collision System, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, 360° Panoramic View Monitor, and Digital Rearview Mirror)

Maintenance

• Service Interval: 10,000 km / 12 months

• Annual Costs (Kenya): KSh 60,000 – KSh 110,000

• Parts Availability: Excellent (Uses the bulletproof 2.7L 2TR-FE engine shared with the Hilux, Fortuner, and Prado 150/250, ensuring dirt-cheap and abundant spare parts across Kenya)

• Common Notes: The naturally aspirated 2TR-FE engine is virtually indestructible and runs cleanly on local unleaded petrol. Ensure MODELLISTA body cladding fasteners are checked during regular off-road inspections.

Maintenance Cost Breakdown (10,000 km)

Price and Market Info

Summary

The brand-new 2026 Land Cruiser FJ MODELLISTA combines retro-modern Land Cruiser pedigree with ultra-reliable 2.7L Hilux mechanics. In the striking Smoky Blue paint with Matte Olive 18s and full factory accessories, it offers unmatched resale value, ruggedness, and daily usability for Kenyan roads.

Car Rating:

• Performance: 7.0/10

• Luxury: 8.0/10

• Technology: 8.5/10

• Fuel Economy: 7.5/10

• Maintenance Costs: 9.5/10 (Virtually unbeatable due to ubiquitous 2TR-FE engine parts)

• Value (Kenya): 9.0/10