 About the Toyota FJ CruiserA retro-style Sport-Utility Vehicle not originally intended for production, the Toyota FJ Cruiser went on sale in early 2006 due to the high level of consumer response. The two-door, SUV with two rear access doors as well, has a body on frame truck style and short wheelbase. The Cruiser is the longest compact SUV Toyota offers in North America and is smaller and less expensive than the Toyota 4Runner, in hopes of appealing to a younger generation of customers.The FJ Cruiser gets approximately 17 miles per gallon in-city driving, while fuel economy for highway driving is roughly 22 mpg. The vehicle's towing capacity is 5,000 pounds. The Cruiser comes standard with a two-tone exterior, multi-reflector halogen headlights, a lift-up glass hatch and a rear door window defogger that is... View more set to a timer. Other standard options include a CD stereo, power windows and locks and a 4.0 Litre V6 capable of 259 horsepower. Its retro style with round headlights, the classic Toyota emblem, wrap-around rear windows, an off-set rear license plate and an exposed, full-sized spare tire will appeal to those who aren't concerned about off-road performance. The FJ Cruiser is assembled in China and Hamura, Japan. Available in four-wheel drive that operates similar to Subaru's all-wheel drive, the FJ Cruiser has a standard automatic transmission (six-speed manual transmission is also available) and has received five stars in safety for the front and side driver and side rear passenger and four stars for the frontal passenger. Another package available is the Trail Teams Special Edition, which is painted Army Green and has water-resistant seats and floors and reinforced underpinnings. The FJ Cruiser is available in multiple shades. Upgrade packages offer amenities like a leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio controls, remote keyless entry, cruise control, rear wiper and daytime running lights. The vehicle is considered a fun drive on-road and impressive in its off-road capabilities. Also, FJ Cruiser enthusiasts compliment the vehicle's comfortable front seats and daytime running lamps. Front independent suspension comes in a double-wishbone design while rear suspension is four-link coil suspension with a solid rear axle. The vehicle has considerable ground clearance as well. The Cruiser was awarded the Lowest Ownership Costs in its Class and Smart Choice Retained Value in its Class, both 2007. Also in 2007, the FJ Cruiser was named An Excellent Value, while in 2008, the vehicle received the five-star safety rating for the driver's frontal crash test. View less Toyota FJ Cruiser Model Years | |||
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