How many units of the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ were registered in SA during this new SUV’s launch month? We have the answer, plus RAV4 and bZ4X sales for May 2026…
- Land Cruiser FJ straight into 3 figures
- Best RAV4 sales since October 2025
- New bZ4X hits 33 units (10 via dealers)
The new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ – priced from R714 000 and offered exclusively (for now, anyway) with a long-in-the-tooth naturally aspirated 2.7-litre petrol engine – officially hit dealers around South Africa on 18 May 2026. So, how many units were registered over the remainder of this ladder-frame SUV’s launch month?
Well, according to figures reported to Naamsa, Toyota SA Motors registered 127 units of its new FJ-badged Land Cruiser in May 2026. As many as 116 of these were sold via the dealer channel, with the remaining 11 reported as so-called “single” registrations (vehicles the brand kept and licensed for its own use).
That means the new Land Cruiser FJ effectively outsold the larger (admittedly more expensive) Land Cruiser 300, which ended the month on 103 units. The J250-series Prado, however, was the most popular Land Cruiser SUV in May 2026, with as many as 323 examples sold.
The Japanese brand’s local division also registered 3 units of the Land Cruiser 76 wagon, along with 466 units of the likewise seemingly evengreen Land Cruiser 79, seeing the latter rank 6th on the list of South Africa’s best-selling bakkies for May 2026.
What about the new RAV4 and fully electric bZ4X, which also arrived at dealers on 18 May? Well, Toyota registered 215 units of the RAV4 in May (with 180 of those sold through the dealer channel), though the sales split between the outgoing 5th-generation range and the new version is unclear. Still, that’s the first time the RAV4 has made it into triple digits since October 2025.
Meanwhile, the company registered 33 units of its new bZ4X, the first fully electric Toyota to be sold in Mzansi. Just 10 were sold through the dealer channel, with 23 reported as “single” registrations. As a reminder, this battery-powered crossover is priced from R1 182 800.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How many Toyota Land Cruiser FJ units were registered during its South African launch month?
A: Following its official arrival at South African dealerships on 18 May 2026, Toyota SA Motors registered 127 units of the new Land Cruiser FJ during May 2026. The vast majority (116 units) were sold directly through the dealer network, while 11 units were recorded as single registrations for internal use.
Q: How did the new Land Cruiser FJ’s sales compare to other Land Cruiser models in May 2026?
A: The Land Cruiser FJ immediately outsold the larger Land Cruiser 300, which recorded 103 registrations for the month. However, the J250-series Prado claimed the top spot as the most popular Land Cruiser SUV with 323 sales. Additionally, Toyota registered 3 units of the Land Cruiser 76 wagon and 466 units of the Land Cruiser 79 bakkie range.
Q: What were the May 2026 sales figures for the new Toyota RAV4 and the fully electric bZ4X?
A: Toyota registered 215 units of the RAV4 in May 2026 (with 180 moving through dealerships), marking its strongest sales month since October 2025. Meanwhile, the fully electric bZ4X crossover recorded 33 total registrations during the month, with 10 sold through the dealer channel and 23 moving as single registrations.
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