I originally wrote about them in 2007 but now in 2011/2012 Australia
will see a 4x4 vehicle from Toyota that the world has known since 2005..
4 Litre V6 power delivering 200 KW Five speed Auto gear box with a two
speed transfer case.
All yours for about $45,000. MMM.....Compare to what I hear you
ask...Well the Jeep wrangler. Similar engine, features in a hard top is
about $5000 LESS. Then there is the conservative Kluger , now that's
about the same price.
In 2005 the FJ cruiser offered something special, Individuality. This
small 4x4 was generously pickup in the middle east and US markets and
today is a popular form of 4x4 rally vehicle in some of the toughest
tests on SUV's in the world , the sand dunes of Dubai. But
Australia I have to question It feels like the last minute invite to
your birthday party.
It has some great features , saftey wise its up with all in its class
including switchable traction control, rear camera, forward opening rear
access doors, ABS and more.
But alas no Diesel.
Australians well they will buy a few , Suzuki sold a few X90's (two door
SUV) In the late 1990's and if they could sell I sure some one out there
will go for one of these. They are a Toyota , they do have a unusual
appeal and will do the job.
2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is fast becoming a much
sought after SUV in the Highly competitive world of 4X4 medium vehicles.
Toyota have revamped the styling and the engine. Land rover fans may
just see a little of that in this.
2007-1009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
4.0 lt V6 Manual
Call me a old softy I just love this.
Being a FJ Toyota model lover from way
back its nice to see Toyota in the USA have got together a bit of Toyota
memorabilia .I wont mention too much here as Toyota US sites would be far more
in depth and as for the Australia reader you will be holding your breathe to see
it here.
By the way it features Air cond, power steer,
front and rear discs, power windows ABS on all 4 wheels, dual airbags,
Traction, CD player bucket seats and a
compass. and I repeat it is manual.
Interesting to notice a recent review for the
Hummer H3 comparing the FJ with it.
hummer_in_australia
FJ Cruiser for 2009
FJ CRUISER: TheToyota FJ cruiser gets a
serious safety upgrade with standard roll-sensing side curtain airbags, active
front-seat headrests, and a cut-off switch for the electronic stability control
system. The Convenience Package now includes an auto-dimming rear view mirror
and a much-needed backup camera. Sales for 2009 are expected to remain static.
Body style 2+2-door SUV
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform Toyota Hi-Lux platform
Engine 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
2008 Model alterations for the Toyota FJ Cruiser
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.
Just 4x4 sales ,The latest off road
