Land Cruiser FJ 2027 Inside and Out: Square Eyes, Rugged Roots and Two Trims From AED 139,900

Dubai: The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ is the smallest and most affordable way into the Land Cruiser family. It starts at AED 139,900 and comes in two trims, EXR and GXR. Our EXR vs GXR trim comparison covers prices and engines. Under the skin sits a 2.7-litre engine with 164 hp and 245 Nm, a 6-speed automatic and part-time 4x4. 

This guide focuses on what you see and touch: the exterior, the cabin, the screens and the safety kit.

Key Takeaways

• Looks: Toyota took inspiration from the FJ40, with square-eye LED headlamps, roof rails and a boxy shape.
• Cabin: Both trims share a 12.3-inch screen. The GXR adds synthetic leather, a power driver's seat and the full Toyota Safety Sense 3 suite.

Retro Face, Modern Muscle: The Exterior

Toyota says the FJ carries seven decades of Land Cruiser heritage into a new era. The brief was playful style, rugged capability and flexible customisation. The shape is square and upright, with signature square-eye LED headlamps and roof rails. It measures 4,610 mm long, 1,855 mm wide and 1,890 mm tall on a 2,580 mm wheelbase. That wheelbase is 270 mm shorter than the Prado's, which should make tight parking and trails easier.

Exterior Highlight	Land Cruiser FJ
Headlamps	Signature square-eye LED
Roof	Roof rails
Length / Width / Height	4,610 / 1,855 / 1,890 mm
Wheelbase	2,580 mm
Doors / Seats	5 / 5

Two Trims, Two Personalities: Wheels and Lights

The easiest way to tell the trims apart is the wheels. The EXR wears 17-inch dark grey metallic wheels with 265/65R17 tyres. The GXR upgrades to 18-inch black alloys with 265/60R18 tyres, a silver front bumper guard and LED front fog lamps. It also gets Dynamic Auto headlight levelling, where the EXR has manual levelling.

Feature	EXR (AED 139,900)	GXR (AED 154,900)
Wheels	17-inch dark grey metallic	18-inch black alloy
Tyres	265/65R17	265/60R18
Headlight levelling	Manual	Dynamic Auto
Front bumper guard	Black	Silver
LED front fog lamps	Not available	Standard

Built to Be Used: Inside the Cabin

The EXR keeps things simple with fabric seats and a urethane steering wheel. It suits buyers who want something tough and easy to wipe clean. The GXR feels like a step up. It has synthetic leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a power-adjustable driver's seat. Even the front door trims and instrument panel are wrapped in synthetic leather. 

In summer, fabric stays friendlier to sit on after a day parked in the sun. Synthetic leather looks smarter.

Cabin Feature	EXR	GXR
Seats	Fabric	Synthetic leather
Steering wheel	Urethane	Leather-wrapped
Driver's seat	Manual	Power-adjustable
Door trims and dash	Standard	Synthetic leather-wrapped

Toyota's regional launch material lists 795 litres of luggage space with the second row in use. The FJ seats five. Ask your dealer to confirm the boot figure for the UAE car.

Screens, Cameras and Safety Kit

Both trims get a 12.3-inch display audio screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A 7-inch multi-information display sits behind the wheel. Six speakers handle the audio. The off-road kit is shared too, with a rear differential lock and Downhill Assist Control. The GXR pulls ahead on safety. It replaces the EXR's rear-view camera with a Panoramic View Monitor. It adds Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. It is also the only trim with Toyota Safety Sense 3.

Technology and Safety	EXR	GXR
Display	12.3-inch, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto	Same
Camera	Rear-view camera	Panoramic View Monitor
Cruise control	Standard	Dynamic Radar
Blind Spot Monitor and RCTA	Not available	Standard
Toyota Safety Sense 3	Not available	Standard
Shared	ABS, Vehicle Stability Control, Hill-Start Assist, rear differential lock

Our Take: Which FJ Belongs in Your Driveway

The extra AED 15,000 for the GXR buys useful gear. A panoramic camera view, radar cruise and blind spot warnings all help in Dubai and Abu Dhabi traffic. Monthly payments start from AED 2,192 for the EXR and AED 2,427 for the GXR. We suggest you pick the GXR for daily driving. Choose the EXR if you want a simple, honest 4x4 and plan to spend the savings on accessories or off-road gear.

Choose the EXR If	Choose the GXR If
You want the lowest entry price	You drive mostly in city traffic
You like easy-clean fabric seats	You want leather-style seats and a power seat
You rarely need driver aids	You want Toyota Safety Sense 3

Final suggestion: sit in the back seat, check the boot and test both trims in daylight. Then think about running costs. Our guide to which cars cost the most to maintain in the UAE shows how Toyota compares before you sign.

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