Everything you need to know about the Toyota FJ Cruiser
True lifestyle SUVs are few and far between with most buyers leaning more toward the luxury side of the segment. The FJ Cruiser was one of these polarising vehicles that combined avant-garde styling with true offroad capability. This is everything you need to know about the Toyota FJ Cruiser
In this article:
Who is the Toyota FJ Cruiser a good car for?
What is the Toyota FJ Cruiser like to drive?
Tech features in the Toyota FJ Cruiser
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Is the Toyota FJ Cruiser a good car?
the Toyota FJ Cruiser is powered by a 4.0-litre V6 petrol engine that delivers 200 kW of power and 380 Nm of torque, with a five-speed automatic transmission, part-time 4×4, an electrically activated rear differential lock, and switchable Active Traction Control technology.
Who is the Toyota FJ Cruiser a good car for?
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a good car for those seeking a left-field option when looking at adventure-capable machines. The FJ has unconventional styling and is more than capable of tackling the urban or rural route of your choice,
Is the Toyota FJ Cruiser a good first car?
The overall dimensions of the FJ Cruiser are rather large. The vehicle itself is very wide and with smaller windows visibility is limited and new drivers may struggle to see the vehicle corners in tighter spaces.
Is the Toyota FJ Cruiser a good family car?
The FJ Cruiser has plenty of passenger room and with the rear opening doors access is very easy. A four-star safety rating means that you get plenty of equipment to keep your loved ones secure such as 6 airbags, ABS, and ISOFix for the little ones.
Is there a Hybrid Toyota FJ Cruiser?
The FJ Cruiser was only available in a single engine derivative and there was no hybrid model.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
Every once in a very long while a car comes along that is completely unlike any other car on the market. Its creators thought up something entirely dissimilar to what is already out there in SUV world. The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a one-of-a-kind SUV.
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Toyota FJ Cruiser like inside?
Opening the suicide-style doors, the interior is spacious. The seating is clad in soft leather with plenty of space for storage of personal items in the numerous door pockets and bins.
Style
The interior of the FJ Cruiser is very utilitarian, sticking to the chunky theme, with large switches and levers that easily be used while wearing gloves. You are going to find a distinct lack of new tech with no digital touchscreens or dashboards.
Tech features
- Reverse-view video camera
- Electro-chromatic rear view mirror and with an integrated video screen
- Bluetooth Audio
- CD sound system with 6 speakers
- IPod Connector
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Toyota FJ Cruiser?
There was only one model on the market, A 4.0 V6 and sold, when new, for R 567 000
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How much does it cost?
Pricing on used models varies greatly ranging from as low as R400 000 to R 1 000 000 for premium examples
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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