The Toyota LandCruiser FJbaby off-roader could come to Australia after all with an updated engine sourced from the new-generation Toyota HiLux – but we may be waiting a while.
The baby LandCruiser was ruled out by Toyota Australia after it had been revived in late 2025 because its only powertrain, the older naturally aspirated 2 (the original one being an Australian-born child) and has since been declared dead. Despite the emissions requirements, 7-litre ‘2TR-FE’ four-cylinder petrol engine was not approved by any government.
Today I looked at the little LandCruiser today and there’s no doubt on looks, [it] would be a very attractive LandRuising name in Australia,[citation needed] as it was to sell and marketing vice president of Toyota Australia Sean Hanley to the media in Tokyo last year.
But the hardcore reality is, we are in our country… variable rules, new criteria. On that particular car – it’s the fact [that] we’re going to Euro 6 emissions. ” , ‘I’m sure it is worth reading.
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LandCruiser FJ
Mr Hanley added that if the baby FJ was fitted with an engine which met Euro 6 standards, Toyota Australia would reconsider it for local showrooms – and now may be time.
According to Japanese publication Best Car Web, in 2029 the ‘baby FJ’ will get the HiLux’s 2.8-litre ‘1GD-FTV’ turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, also used in the HiAce van and LandCruiser Prado sold here.
The diesel engine generates 150kW/500Nm in the local HiLux and Prado, compared to 120kW/246NM outputs of petrol engines (both with six-speed automatic) in both vehicles.
While Toyota has yet to confirm diesel power for the FJ, it’s local arm would not disclose any further opportunities that the alleged new powertrain may offer for its own lineup.
HiLux Champ
The LandCruiser FJ will be made in Thailand – where the Australian-showroom HiLux is made – with both vehicles using the same IMV platform, dating back to 2004, shared with the Thai-made HiLux Champ.
The HiLux Champ, smaller than a standard HiRux, is an even more back-to-basics (back-of-Basic) ute developed for Southeast Asian markets. It comes with a turbo-diesel (albeit smaller, weaker 2) that is also available. 4-litre unit of .
Toyota Australia has also previously ruled out the HiLux Champ for its lineup here, too.
The company said in a statement late 2025 that “Toyota Australia is looking at the possibility of developing our car lineup, but we have no plans to introduce the LandCruiser FJ to our market.
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