Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
The Land Cruiser FJ70 was considered one of the most reliable and trustworthy vehicles ever made, and the five-seater version made its way onto the harshest and most remote areas on Earth.
Toyota needed a replacement for the aging FJ40 lineup, which had been on the assembly lines since 1960, so it came with this: the FJ/LJ70 model. It was not only longer and more comfortable but also benefited from better engines. It was available in a few wheelbase versions and lengths, and the five-seat model with a longer cabin and two side doors was also used as a troop-carrier and was also known as the "Troopie."
The design was obviously not on top of Toyota's priority list when it made the FJ70. Thus, the flat front fascia featured a rectangular black plastic mold that served as a grille and featured round cutaways for headlights. To comply with safety regulations but keep the production costs down, it placed the parking lights and the blinkers on the corners. Behind the doors needed for the driver and side passenger, the automaker installed two side windows. At the same time, at the back, the automaker installed side-hinged doors to access the rest of the cabin.
Inside, it was cramped and a statement of form-follow-function. The dashboard was flat, with a squared instrument cluster placed in front of the driver. Depending on the version, the center stack accommodated the HVAC controls and a stereo. Apart from the front seats, the automaker offered the vehicle with side-mounted, inward-facing benches. Depending on the length version, it could carry up to six passengers on them.
Toyota produced the FJ70 with a wide range of gasoline and diesel engines, depending on the market. The base version featured the 2F unit with a carbureted inline-six, 4.2-liter gasoline.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L D 5MT AWD (128 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 4164 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 3800 RPM 131 HP @ 3800 RPM 129 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 210 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 285 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 199.2 in (5060 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 83.2 in (2113 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/56 in (1,435/1,422 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 117.3 in (2979 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.4 in (213 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4697 lbs (2131 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 7040 lbs (3193 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 357.8 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L TD 5MT AWD (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | I6 |
Displacement: | 4164 cm3 |
Power: | 122 KW @ 3400 RPM 166 HP @ 3400 RPM 164 BHP @ 3400 RPM |
Torque: | 281 lb-ft @ 1400 RPM 380 Nm @ 1400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 199.2 in (5060 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 83.2 in (2113 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/6 in (1,435/152 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 117.3 in (2979 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.4 in (213 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5005 lbs (2270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 7260 lbs (3293 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 318 g/km |