Toyota FJ Cruiser is a compact retro SUV . The concept was presented at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2003 [1] , and the production model in 2005 at the subsequent North American International Auto Show . Sales in the US and Canada began in 2006 as 2007 models. The car is built on a common platform with the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 and Toyota 4Runner , and the appearance resembles the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 , produced in the 1960s.
| Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
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| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Years of production | 2006 - 2014 |
| Assembly |  Hino Motors , Hamura , Tokyo , Japan |
| Class | Compact SUV |
| Design | |
| Body type | 5-dv. SUV (5 places) |
| Platform | Toyota 4Runner |
| Layout | front-wheel, rear-wheel drive front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Wheel formula | 4 × 2, 4 × 4 (part-time WD for automatic transmission , full-time WD for manual transmission ) |
| Engine | |
| 4.0 L 1GR-FE, 1GR-RR (since 2010) V6 | |
| Transmission | |
| 6-speed Manual (4WD only) 5-speed Automatic transmission | |
| Characteristics | |
| Mass-dimensional | |
| Length | 4671 mm |
| Width | 2007-2009: 1895 mm 2010-: 1905 mm |
| Height | AWD: 1811 mm 4WD: 1829 mm |
| Clearance | 225 mm (2WD) 243 mm (4WD) |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm |
| Rear track | 1605 mm |
| Front track | 1605 mm |
| Weight | 1850 kg (2WD) 1946 kg (4WD Manual ) 1970 kg (4WD automatic transmission ) |
| On the market | |
| Related | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado , Toyota 4Runner , Toyota Hilux / Toyota Tacoma |
| Similar models | Land Rover Defender , Jeep Wrangler , Mercedes-Benz G-Class |
| Segment | J segment |
| Other | |
| Volume of the tank | 72 l |
Toyota FJ Cruiser was not originally planned for mass production, but due to the huge public interest in the shown prototype after the North American International Auto Show, it was finally put into production in early 2006. All cars are assembled only at the Hino Motors factory in Hamura , Japan . [2]
Initially, official deliveries were carried out only for the markets of the USA, Canada and the UAE. Toyota later began selling the FJ Cruiser in Mexico as a 2008 model, as well as in China and Australia.
Content
- 1 Design
- 2 Security
- 3 US market
- 4 TRD Special Edition
- 5 Trail Teams Special Edition
- 6 References
- 7 Notes
Design
Reduced rear-facing rear doors and a white roof provide the car with an unusual look. The windshield is low, so three wipers are used to clean it. The low frame, short wheelbase and location of the headlights and grille FJ Cruiser inherited from the FJ40.
The structural element of the SUV’s design is the frame , which is shorter than the platform of SUVs. The 4-cylinder VGR-FE VVT-i engine with a capacity of 4000 cubic centimeters develops a maximum power of 239 hp (178 kW). Since the 2010 model year, the use of the Dual VVT-i system (1GR-RR engine) allowed an additional 19 hp. (14 kW) and increase fuel economy with a slight decrease in torque (8 pounds per foot). The rear axle of the FJ Cruiser is a classic continuous axle. If the SUV is equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission , all-wheel drive is plug-in, and under normal conditions, the rear axle is the leading one. With a 6-speed manual transmission, the drive is permanent. Toyota FJ Cruiser has a reduction gearbox. [3]
Security
Side curtain airbags for both rows of seats and side airbags for the torso were optional for cars of the 2007 model year, however, for 2008 they have become standard. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS ) awarded FJ Cruiser its Top Safety Pick award. The FJ Cruiser received a “Good” rating for front and side impacts, and also received a “Good” in all 14 measured categories.
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US Market
FJ Cruiser took its place in the American line of Crossover & SUV's Toyota - now it consists of two compact crossovers ( RAV4 and Venza), three mid-size SUVs ( Highlander , 4Runner and FJ Cruiser) and two full-size ( Sequoia and Land Cruiser ) cars. In each category, one of the vehicles is more suitable for off-road use. The price of the base model is $ 25,990 (2012).
TRD Special Edition
TRD produces the limited edition FJ Cruiser TRD Special Edition, which includes a more efficient exhaust system and TRD air filter, TRD / Bilstein shock absorbers, branded roof rails and the TRD Limited Edition logo. TRD Special Edition is available only in black, including a roof and 17-inch silver plated rims. In 2007, 3,200 TRD Special Edition cars were produced. [4] In 2010, the TRD package was only available for rear-wheel drive versions. In 2011-2012, the optional TRD package (TRD / Bilstein shock absorbers, BF Goodrich All-Terrain P265 / 75R16 tires with 16-inch TRD wheels, TRD stickers) was available for a car with all transmission options. In 2013, the TRD package is not provided.
Trail Teams Special Edition
Instead of the TRD Special Edition, in 2008 Toyota introduced the Trail Teams Special Edition. This model had a body and a white Iceberg roof with black trim, TRD / Bilstein shock absorbers, BF Goodrich All-Terrain P265 / 75R16 rubber with black 16-inch TRD alloy wheels, TRD exhaust system, side skirts, bumper covers, all-weather floor mats, additional headlights, aluminum protective plates of the gas tank and engine compartment.
In 2010, Toyota updated the Trail Teams Special Edition. This model has a Sandstorm body and roof with black details, a black anti-reflective bonnet, TRD / Bilstein shock absorbers, BF Goodrich All-Terrain P265 / 75R16 tires with 16-inch new beadlock-style TRD wheels, sills, door sills bumpers, all-weather floor mats.
In the 2011 model year, the updated Trail Teams Special Edition has Army Green color with black trim, TRD / Bilstein shock absorbers, BF Goodrich All-Terrain P265 / 75R16 rubber with black 16-inch TRD alloy wheels, TRD exhaust system, sills, bumper covers, weatherproof mats, XM® Radio, USB port for connecting iPod®, integrated Bluetooth hands-free system for connecting the phone and transferring music.
In 2012 - released in Radiant Red color.
In 2013 - released in the color Cement Gray [5] .
In 2014 - released in Heritage Blue color.
Links
- Official website of the model (English) (Spanish)
- products manufactured by enterprises outside of Japan (English) (Spanish)
Notes
- ↑ Chicago Auto Show - 2003 (link unavailable )
- ↑ Overseas Manufacturing Companies
- ↑ Test review of Toyota FJ Cruiser (inaccessible link) . Date of treatment May 5, 2010. Archived November 18, 2012.
- ↑ TRD Special Edition FJ Cruiser package, Camry hybrid gets $ 300 bump - Autoblog
- ↑ Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Special Edition (English)