Toyota has unveiled a new 'baby' 4X4 set to go head-to-head with Land Rover's hugely popular Defender from next year.

Called the Land Cruiser FJ, it's a shortened version of the Japanese brand's full-size Land Cruiser SUV .

At less than 4.6 metres long, the FJ - which stands for Freedom and Joy - is a fraction shorter than its British rival's smallest model, the Defender 90.

However, with its boxy proportions, utilitarian looks and big promises of off-roading capabilities, the FJ is primed to steal global sales from Land Rover's most popular car.

Bosses this week confirmed it will debut in Japan in the middle of 2026 before making its availability in emerging markets including Africa, Asia, South America and the Middle East.

But despite its huge appeal to SUV-loving Britons, a Toyot

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