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FJ CRUISER REVIEWS
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The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a 4-door, 5-passenger
sport-utility, available in 3 trims, ranging from the
4X2 to the 4X4 AT. Upon introduction, both trims are
equipped with a standard 4.0-liter, V6, 239-horsepower
engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on
the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission
with overdrive is standard. For those looking at
pre-owned Toyotas, the 2008 FJ Crusier
is a carryover from 2007 and we've got info for
you on the 2009 FJ Cruiser
as well.
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Toyota
FJ Cruiser Specs
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Engine |
4.0-liter DOHC
24-valve SFI VVT-i V6
239 hp @ 5200 rpm; 278 lb.-ft.
@ 3700 rpm |
| Ignition |
Electronic,
with Toyota Direct Ignition System (TDIS) |
| Transmission |
5-speed electronically
controlled automatic overdrive (ECT)
6-speed manual (full-time 4WD model) |
| Drive train |
Rear-wheel
2WD or part-time 4WD for automatic transmission
models; full-time 4WD for manual transmission
models; automatic limited-slip differential
(2WD model) |
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Suspension |
The FJ Cruiser uses a high-mounted,
double-wishbone front suspension and stabilizer
bar, and a 4-link rear suspension with lateral
rod with coil springs and stabilizer bar.
The 120-series Land Cruiser Prado actually
shares the same suspension parts. |
| Steering |
Power-assisted
variable-gear rack-and-pinion |
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| Turning circle
diameter curb to curb (ft.) |
41.8 |
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Brakes |
The Toyota FJ Cruiser uses power-assisted
4-piston front & 2-piston rear ventilated
disc brakes with ABS with Electronic Brake-force
Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist.
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Vehicle Stability Control |
The Toyota FJ Cruiser comes standard with
VSC. |
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Traction Control |
The FJ Cruiser Traction control is
also standard |
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Active Traction Control |
Available (4WD model) |
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Fuel Capacity |
19.0 US gal / 72 L |
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Wheelbase |
105.9 in / 2690 mm |
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Length |
183.9 in / 4671 mm |
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Width |
74.6 in / 1895 mm |
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Height |
71.3 in / 1800 mm (2WD)
72.0 in / 1819 mm (4WD) |
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Curb Weight |
4050 lb / 1837 kg (2WD)
4290 lb / 1946 kg (4WD manual)
4295 lb / 1948 kg (4WD automatic) |
If you are of a certain age, you'll recognize the
Toyota FJ Cruiser as the rebirth of an icon, the
Toyota FJ 40, better
known in North America as the original Land Cruiser.
It was a rugged, go-anywhere vehicle, a sport utility
vehicle decades before the genre had a name. Toyota
has definitely figured out how to build vehicles that
Americans want, such as the Camry, Corolla, Tacoma,
and luxurious Lexus models. On the other hand,
if you are of younger age than the nostalgia driven
oldies in search of manually locking hubs, you'll see the
Toyota FJ Cruiser
as something new and different and even unique on the
road.
While the FJ Cruiser was designed to appeal to
a youthful and mainly male audience, it also was designed
to be the most capable of all Toyotas when the pavement
gives way to tougher terrain and
obstacles that aren't typically found in shopping mall parking
lots or on Interstate highways.
And that is certainly saying something, given the capability
and history of the 4Runner and Tacoma.
The
2009 FJ Cruiser
seats five. The front doors are standard, front-hinged
doors. Rear-hinged access doors ease egress to the back
seat and cargo area. Rear access to the cargo area is
through a door hinged on the driver's side of the vehicle
instead of a typical roof-hinged hatch-style closure.
The FJ Cruiser
is excellent on rugged terrain yet very comfortable
on the road. Its V6 engine is more powerful than those
used in the Hummer H3 and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone for your fabulous reviews
and comments. We are getting write-ins telling
us about some great off road stories, and lots of
snow/ski driving stories as well. We recently
received a write-in from Bill, a new FJ Cruiser
owner who took their new cruiser to their
Breckenridge Vacation Rental for a recent ski
trip. Loved hearing about the stranded
vehicles that couldn't make it to the slopes on a
snowy day, but Bill and his family just cruised on
through! now of course, we don't like hearing
about people being stuck on the road, but it was
fabulous to hear that Bill was able to enjoy a day
on the slopes thanks to his new FJ Cruiser!
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