Toyota FJ Cruiser
Manufacturer	Hino Motors
Production	2007–present
Assembly	Hamura, Tokyo, Japan
Class	Compact SUV
Body style(s)	2+2-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform	Toyota Hi-Lux platform
Engine(s)	4.0 L 1GR-FE V6
Transmission(s)	6-speed manual (4WD only) 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase	105.9 in / 2690 mm
Length	183.9 in / 4671 mm
Width	74.6 in / 1895 mm
Height	71.3 in / 1800 mm (2WD) 72.0 in / 1819 mm (4WD)
Curb weight	4050 lb / 1837 kg (2WD) 4290 lb / 1946 kg (4WD manual) 4295 lb / 1948 kg (4WD automatic)
Fuel capacity	19.0 US gal / 72 L
Related	Toyota Hi-Lux Toyota 4Runner Toyota Land Cruiser Toyota Mega Cruiser Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota FJ Cruiser (FJC) is a retro-style compact SUV produced by Toyota introduced as a concept at the 2003 Chicago Auto Show and in production form at the following North American International Auto Show. It went on sale in early 2006 as a 2007 model and features styling reminiscent of the original Toyota FJ40 Land Cruisers from the 1960s (particularly the front fascia and wrap around rear windows) and is based on the Land Cruiser Prado platform. The FJ cruiser was not originally intended for production but due to enormous consumer response about the car following the North American International Auto Show, production eventually began in early 2006. All FJ Cruisers are built by Hino Motors in Hamura, Japan. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1020x733, 107 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Toyota FJ Cruiser Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Hino Motors, Ltd. ... Hamura (羽村市; -shi) is a city located in the western suburbs of Tokyo, Japan. ... For other uses, see Tokyo (disambiguation). ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... Subaru Forester, one of the first vehicles to be named a compact SUV Suzuki Grand Vitara, a modern compact SUV Compact SUV is a class of small sport utility vehicles with a length between 4. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an automobile engine in front of or on the front axle. ... Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is a common engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ... This article is about the class of vehicles. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... Categories: Automobile stubs | Toyota ... The Toyota GR engine family is an open-deck, die-cast V6 piston engine series. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... Gearbox redirects here. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kerb (sometimes mis-spelled as curb by Americans) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... The Toyota Hi-Lux, or Toyota Tacoma, is a compact pickup truck built and marketed by the Toyota Motor Corporation. ... “4Runner” redirects here. ... The Toyota Land Cruiser is a popular series of four-wheel drive vehicles produced by the Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... The Toyota Tacoma is a compact pickup truck manufactured by the Toyota Motor Company since 1995. ... Subaru Forester, one of the first vehicles to be named a compact SUV Suzuki Grand Vitara, a modern compact SUV Compact SUV is a class of small sport utility vehicles with a length between 4. ... Toyota Motor Corporation ) is a multinational corporation headquartered in Japan, and currently is the worlds largest automaker. ... The Jeep testdrive hill at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show The Chicago Auto Show is held annually in February at Chicagos McCormick Place convention complex. ... NAIAS 2005, near the Audi exhibit. ... The Toyota FJ40 is the model designation for a Toyota Land Cruiser made from 1960 until 1983. ... The Toyota Land Cruiser is a popular series of four-wheel drive vehicles produced by the Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation. ... The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is now a popular SUV sold in Australia and Latin America as well as Asia. ... Hino Motors, Ltd. ... Hamura (羽村市; -shi) is a city located in the western suburbs of Tokyo, Japan. ...

Market placement

Base pricing is between US$ 22,545 and US $24,135 ([2]). At 183.9 inches in length, the FJ Cruiser is the longest compact SUV offered in North America, with dimensions closer to the Hyundai Santa Fe and slotting between the smaller RAV4 (181.1 in. overall length; originally rumored to be replaced by the FJ Cruiser) and the mid-size Highlander (184.6 in. overall length). The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... Facelifted Hyundai Santa Fe (US) The Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. ... An all-electric version of the RAV4, the RAV4 EV, is detailed on its own page. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... The Toyota Highlander (Toyota Kluger in Japan and Australia) is a crossover SUV assembled by the Toyota Motor Corporation under the Toyota brand name in its Kyūshū, Japan assembly plant and its Ikeda, Osaka, Japan assembly plant during 2008 and present. ...

The addition of the FJ Cruiser adds a sixth SUV in Toyota's American lineup, meaning Toyota will have two compact SUVs (the RAV4 and FJ Cruiser), two mid-size SUVs (Highlander and 4Runner), and two full-size SUVs (Sequoia and Land Cruiser). One in each category is biased for on-road use, while the other caters to more off-road enthusiasts (though the Sequoia and Land Cruiser are body-on-frame SUVs, the Sequoia is generally more car-like). It is also Toyota's only current vehicle to use the name Toyota spelled out across the grille instead of the corporate emblem, a nod to the classic FJ40 and Land Cruiser family and to older Toyotas before the introduction of the Toyota emblem in the early 1990s. This off-road vehicle usually attracts young buyers that want a sporty vehicle that is built for the off-road terrain. An all-electric version of the RAV4, the RAV4 EV, is detailed on its own page. ... The Toyota Highlander (Toyota Kluger in Japan and Australia) is a crossover SUV assembled by the Toyota Motor Corporation under the Toyota brand name in its Kyūshū, Japan assembly plant and its Ikeda, Osaka, Japan assembly plant during 2008 and present. ... “4Runner” redirects here. ... A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV built by Toyota and based on their Tundra pickup truck. ... The Toyota Land Cruiser is a popular series of four-wheel drive vehicles produced by the Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation. ... Body-on-frame is an automobile construction technology. ... The Toyota FJ40 is the model designation for a Toyota Land Cruiser made from 1960 until 1983. ...

Specifications

Engine

The FJ Cruiser uses the 4.0L 1GR-FE DOHC V6 with VVT-i, rated at 239 hp (178 kW) at 5200 rpm, and 278 lb-ft (377 N·m of torque at 2700 rpm ([3]). It is the same engine that is used in the Tacoma and 4Runner. Premium fuel is recommended to produce the fuel efficiency that is officially reported by Toyota, though actual efficiency varies based on a variety of conditions. The Toyota GR engine family is an open-deck, die-cast V6 piston engine series. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... A colored automobile engine The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of fuel and an oxidizer (typically air) occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. ... The Toyota Tacoma is a compact pickup truck manufactured by the Toyota Motor Company since 1995. ... “4Runner” redirects here. ... A gas station pump offering five different octane ratings. ...

Drivetrains

• 5-speed A750E automatic transmission (on rear-wheel drive models)+ a double rear track on the front wheels.
• 5-speed A750F automatic transmission with VF2A transfer case(made in Japan) (on Part-time 4x4 models)
• 6-speed RA61F manual transmission with VF4B transfer case and limited slip differential (on Full-time 4x4 models)

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4WD System

4WD models equipped with the RA61F manual transmission have a full time 4wd system that is permanently engaged for use on all surfaces, both on and off road. Automatic transmission 4WD models have a simpler part time system which can only operate in 4WD mode on slippery surfaces without binding and possible damage to the 4WD system.

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 shares the same suspension parts as the FJ Cruiser.

Brakes

The FJ Cruiser uses power-assisted 4-piston front/2-piston rear ventilated disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist and is also equipped with vehicle stability control (VSC). 2 wheel drive models have history of releasing the brakes while backing downhill. Toyota states this fun ride is as "designed." An anti-lock braking system (ABS) (translated from German, Antiblockiersystem) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. ...

Features

The 2007 FJ Cruiser was available in 5 colors - "Sun Fusion" (yellow), "Black Cherry" (dark magenta), "Titanium Metallic" (silver), "Black Diamond" (black), and "Voodoo Blue" (blue). Available options and packages include:

• Convenience Package - tri-wiper configuration; a remote keyless entry system; cruise control; power outside mirrors with illuminated markers; rear privacy glass; rear wiper; rear intuitive parking assist; and daytime running lights.

• Upgrade Package 1 - 17-in., 6-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with P265/70R17 tires with exterior rear-door mounted full-size spare; Active Traction Control (4WD only); electronically locking rear differential; 115V, 400w power outlet; AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3/WMA playback capability, and 8 speakers; exterior color-keyed door trim inserts; multi-information display floating ball type (with inclinometer, compass, and temperature); leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio controls; and aluminum brush transmission lever and transfer lever (on 4WD models).

• Upgrade Package 2 - similar to Upgrade Package 1, except the stereo includes a subwoofer with off switch.

• Other options include driver and front passenger front-seat mounted side airbags and front- and second-row side curtain airbags.

There are a number of accessories available to the FJ Cruiser, including such things as running boards, rock rails, roof rack, front skid plate, brush guard, Garmin portable navigation device, spare tire cover, passenger-side armrest, dash applique, tow hitch, cargo mats, and cargo net. Amplitude modulation (AM) is a technique used in electronic communication, most commonly for transmitting information via a radio carrier wave. ... The abbreviations FM, Fm, and fm may refer to: Electrical engineering Frequency modulation (FM) and its most common applications: FM broadcasting, used primarily to broadcast music and speech at VHF frequencies FM synthesis, a sound-generation technique popularized by early digital synthesizers Science Femtometre (fm), an SI measure of length... A CD Changer holds multiple Compact Discs and allows the user to access (or play) any of them, one at a time. ... For other uses, see MP3 (disambiguation). ... Windows Media Audio (WMA) is an audio data compression technology developed by Microsoft. ... Garmin Ltd. ...

TRD Special Edition

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is also producing a limited-production "TRD Special Edition" FJ Cruiser, which includes such things as a TRD performance exhaust, TRD air filter, upgraded suspension components (TRD/Bilstein off-road tuned shocks, painted red), rock rails, and TRD badges. The TRD Special Edition is available only in an all-black paint scheme, and includes a black roof (instead of the traditional white), as well as 16-inch gun-metal gray finish wheels (instead of the traditional 17-inch bright aluminum), including the spare. Toyota Racing Development or TRD is the in-house tuning shop for all Toyota, Lexus, and Scion cars, which are Toyota brands and domestically branded as such in Japan. ...

The TRD Special Edition includes mechanical changes to synchronize the locking differential with the active traction control (resulting in the rear differential no longer overriding the active traction), which enables the FJ Cruiser to navigate through difficult off-road terrain.

Production numbers for the TRD Special Edition are limited to 3,200 units for the 2007 model year. Base price for the TRD Special Edition FJ Cruiser is approximately US $23,735 (manual transmission) and US $24,145 (automatic transmission), with the TRD Special Edition package carrying a US $7,265 premium on manual transmission models, and US $7,250 for automatic models, for a total MSRP of approximately US $31,000 for manual transmission models and US $31,395 for automatic transmission models.

2008 Model Year Changes

The 2008 model received only minor changes. 3 new colors were added: BRICK [02JX,03R8](Red), SANDSTORM [02JY,04U0](Beige) and ICEBERG [00580(White). The Iceberg, like all models, still has a white roof. The color Black Cherry Pearl (03P0) is discontinued. Added for 2008 to all models: Front Seat Mounted Side Airbags and Roll-Sensing Front and Rear Head / Side curtain airbags. Engine Immobilizer, Rear Window Wiper/Washer, Front Seat Side Sun Visors, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Integrated Remote in Key.

The "B" package has been renamed "Off-Road package", and now includes P265/75R16 BFG Rugged Trail tires on alloy rims as well as Bilstein shock absorbers. The temperature/compass/inclinometer cluster that was previously on available in the "C" package also included. On US models, the roof rack is no longer included, but is available as a dealer add-on. Canadian models retain the roof rack. Other features from the 2007 "B" package are unchanged.

Canadian "C" package now receives SubWoofer to the FJammer Audio system, which was unavailable in Canada previously.

2007 - 2008 Colors

FJ Cruiser Available Options and Packages (2008)

This is a detailed version of the available options and packages for the '08 model year. Note that this does not include optional accessories that can be bought for the FJ Cruiser.

Convenience Package (CQ)

• Remote keyless entry system
• Cruise control
• Power outside mirrors with illuminated markers
• Rear privacy glass
• Rear wiper
• Rear Intuitive Parking Assist
• Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
• Back-up sonar

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Upgrade Package 1 (UP)

• 17-in. 6-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with P265/70R17 tires and full size spare (exterior rear door mount)
• Active Traction Control (4WD models)
• Locking rear differential
• 115V, 400 watt power outlet
• AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3/WWA playback capability and eight speakers
• Exterior color-keyed door trim inserts
• Multi-information display floating ball type (inclinometer, compass, temperature)
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio controls
• Shift knob and transfer case levers with silver-tone accents (transfer case lever on 4WD models only)

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Upgrade Package 2 (UR)

• 17-in. 6-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with P265/70R17 tires and full size spare (exterior rear door mount)
• Active Traction Control (4WD models)
• Locking rear differential
• 115V, 400 watt power outlet
• AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3/WWA playback capability and nine speakers (includes subwoofer with off switch)
• Exterior color-keyed door trim inserts
• Multi-information display floating ball type (inclinometer, compass, temperature)
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio controls
• Shift knob and transfer case levers with silver-tone accents (transfer case lever on 4WD models only)

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All-Terrain Package (OF)

• Off-road 16-in. 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with BFGoodrich Rugged Trail P265/75R16 tires
• Trail-tuned Bilstein shock absorbers
• Active Traction Control (4WD models)
• Locking rear differential
• Cyclone air pre-cleaner
• Multi-information display floating ball type (inclinometer, compass, temperature)

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Options

• 17-in. 6-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with P265/70R17 tires and full size spare (exterior rear door mount)
• Locking rear differential
• Running boards

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Sales

Monthly U.S. sales

Monthly Canada sales

Awards[4]

• 2007 An Excellent Value Award
• 2007 Lowest Ownership Costs in Its Class
• 2007 SmartChoice Retained Value in Its Class
• 2008 Five-star rating in driver’s frontal crash test

Image gallery

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References

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