Have you ever felt like the Land Cruiser FJ was missing a certain something? It certainly delivers on the ‘baby LC’ promise in terms of size, but it’s fair to say that it’s a bit disconnected from the rest of the family tree, aesthetically speaking. Well, it seems like Toyota itself is acknowledging that: from January 2027, the Land Cruiser FJ can finally be fitted with round headlights from the factory!
The circular lamps just might help the Land Cruiser FJ break away from the Tamaraw comparisons it’s drawn ever since it broke cover. Of course, that’s not to say the trusty Tamaraw is a bad car—coming from a different legacy, the Land Cruiser FJ just has different expectations to live up to, including how it looks.
We might have actually seen these round headlights before (and in person, to boot). Check out the ‘Legendary Concept’ Land Cruiser FJ showcased at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show, which wore identical-looking units. This build leaned heavily on the Land Cruiser legacy: chrome trim, retro badges, and all. It’s nice to see something from that build offered as a genuine accessory for the production vehicle.
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Just last month, Toyota made retrofit customization of these round headlamps available for Land Cruiser Prado units with the optional squarish headlights in Japan. Likewise, existing Land Cruiser FJ owners can also have their units retrofitted with the round headlights from Toyota.
Just one catch: Everything for the Land Cruiser FJ mentioned above seems exclusive to Japan. Nothing indicates that the round headlights—as factory options or retrofit—are coming to other markets, including ours. Might be a bit of a missed opportunity, given how much Filipinos love the LC. Regardless, our fingers are crossed that local customers can tick the box for round headlights sooner rather than later (or never).
