Toyota Land Cruiser FJ vs GWM Tank 300 HEV: Simple Petrol Toughness or 342 hp Hybrid Muscle?

Dubai: If you want a boxy, go-anywhere SUV for under AED 160,000, two names are likely to land on your shortlist. The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ keeps things simple with a 2.7-litre petrol engine and two trims, EXR and GXR. The GWM Tank 300 HEV goes the other way, with a 342 hp hybrid and nine drive modes. Their prices are close, so we compare price, power, style, comfort, tech and safety to help you pick the right one for your weekends.

Price: Close, But Not Identical

Here is the good news for your budget: these two sit in the same price band. The FJ starts at AED 139,900, and Toyota's prices include VAT. The Tank 300 HEV comes in Challenger and Conqueror trims, as listed on the official site.

Model	Price
Land Cruiser FJ EXR	AED 139,900
Land Cruiser FJ GXR	AED 154,900
Tank 300 HEV Challenger	AED 150,000
Tank 300 HEV Conqueror	AED 154,900

Power: Hybrid Punch or Petrol Simplicity

That similar money buys very different muscle. The Tank pairs a 2.0-litre turbo with a hybrid system, giving more than double the FJ's power. The FJ answers with a proven setup: a six-speed automatic and part-time 4x4 with a rear differential lock.

Category	FJ EXR	FJ GXR	Tank 300 HEV
Engine	2.7L petrol	2.7L petrol	2.0L turbo hybrid
Power / Torque	164 hp / 245 Nm	164 hp / 245 Nm	342 hp / 648 Nm
Gearbox	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	9-speed automatic
Fuel efficiency	10.1 km/L	10.1 km/L	Not stated

Looks and Trail Skills: Square Eyes or Armour Plating

Both look ready for a dune. The FJ has square LED headlamps, wide black overfenders, side steps and a rear-mounted spare wheel. The Tank has a body-on-frame build and publishes its off-road numbers, which the FJ materials do not.

Category	Land Cruiser FJ	Tank 300 HEV
Length / Wheelbase	4,610 / 2,580 mm	4,760 / 2,750 mm
Wheels	17-inch (EXR), 18-inch (GXR)	18-inch
Ground clearance	Not published	224 mm
Wading depth	Not published	700 mm
Approach / Departure	Not published	33 / 34 degrees

Cabin Comfort: Honest Basics or Lounge Mode

Step inside and the FJ stays practical, with dual-zone climate control on both trims. The GXR then adds synthetic leather seats, a leather steering wheel and a power driver's seat. The Tank is plusher, with ventilated seats, a driver massage function and multicolour ambient lighting.

Category	FJ EXR	FJ GXR	Tank 300 HEV
Seats	Fabric	Synthetic leather	Leather or Nappa, by trim
Driver seat	Not listed	Power-adjustable	Electric, with massage
Steering wheel	Urethane	Leather	Leather

Screens and Sound: Familiar Toyota or Big-Screen Tank

Both offer a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, so the difference lies in what surrounds it. The Tank adds a second 12.3-inch display for the driver and a nine-speaker Harman Infinity system.

Category	Land Cruiser FJ	Tank 300 HEV
Driver display	7-inch	12.3-inch
Audio	6 speakers	9 speakers
Phone link	Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto	Wired and wireless

Safety and Smart Aids: Which Trim Gets What

Toyota splits its safety kit by trim. The EXR covers the basics, including parking sensors, a rear camera and stability control. The GXR then adds Toyota Safety Sense 3 and a panoramic view monitor. The Tank offers adaptive cruise and lane centring, plus a 360-degree camera.

Category	FJ EXR	FJ GXR	Tank 300 HEV
Driver aids	Parking support brake	Pre-collision, lane alert, blind-spot monitor, radar cruise	Adaptive cruise, lane keeping and centring, fatigue detection
Camera	Rear	Panoramic view	360-degree
Warranty	Not listed	Not listed	6 years / 200,000 km

Our Take: Simple Comfort or Big Capability

Think about how you will really use it. The FJ EXR is the easy, low-cost way into the segment, and the GXR is the one to pick if driver aids matter to you. The Tank 300 HEV gives you far more power, a plusher cabin and clear off-road numbers for about the same money.

For a suggestion, the Tank 300 HEV offers more on paper, while the FJ GXR suits buyers who value Toyota's simplicity. Still undecided? Our guide to four Land Cruiser FJ rivals to compare before buying has more options.

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