Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Toyota introduced the FJ Cruiser at the 2005 North American International Auto Show as a retro-styled SUV built on top of the Land Cruiser Prado platform.
The idea of a retro-styled SUV was born in the mid-'90s at Toyota's headquarters, and the project was strongly supported by no other than the company's president, Akio Toyoda. Even though the carmaker already had a few chassis available to create the car, the final solution was found on the Land Cruiser 120, which was the latest and most competent one to support such a project.
With a design that left no doubt about its FJ40 heritage, the FJ Cruiser sported a flat front fascia with two round headlights that flanked the grille. Moreover, the automaker didn't put its logo on it but used the complete name instead. In addition, the bumper resembled the aftermarket ones mostly used by off-road enthusiasts on their FJ40s, albeit it was not made from steel but from plastic. Still, it featured silver trims that mimicked a shield. From its profile, the squarish wheel arches and the flared wheel fenders made room for big, off-road tires. But the most unusual part of the vehicle was found on the doors. The front ones were regular, but the rear-hinged ones were unique. Moreover, when both were opened, there was no B-pillar, so passengers could easily climb inside.
The cabin showed a minimalist design, with flat plastic areas and a center console separating the front passengers. In the back, the bench was profiled for two, albeit it could host a third person. At the same time, the trunk could've been expanded by lowering the rear bench.
Under the skin, the FJ Cruiser sported a ladder-frame chassis fitted with an independent front suspension and a live axle in the back. Power came from a 4.0-liter V6 that drove all the wheels via a five-speed automatic or a six-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 AWD 5AT (239 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3956 cm3 |
Power: | 178 KW @ 5200 RPM 242 HP @ 5200 RPM 239 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 278 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 377 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed Automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.9 in (4671 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 71.6 in (1819 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.2/63.2 in (1,605/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.6 in (244 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28 cuFT (793 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4295 lbs (1948 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5570 lbs (2527 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 AWD 5AT (260 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3956 cm3 |
Power: | 191 KW @ 5600 RPM 260 HP @ 5600 RPM 256 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 270 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 366 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.9 in (4671 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 71.6 in (1819 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.2/63.2 in (1,605/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.6 in (244 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28 cuFT (793 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 9575 lbs (4343 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 12280 lbs (5570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 AWD 6MT (239 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3956 cm3 |
Power: | 178 KW @ 5200 RPM 242 HP @ 5200 RPM 239 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 278 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 377 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6 speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.9 in (4671 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 71.6 in (1819 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.2/63.2 in (1,605/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.6 in (244 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28 cuFT (793 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4290 lbs (1946 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5570 lbs (2527 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 AWD 6MT (260 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3956 cm3 |
Power: | 191 KW @ 5600 RPM 260 HP @ 5600 RPM 256 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 270 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 366 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.9 in (4671 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 71.6 in (1819 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.2/63.2 in (1,605/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.6 in (244 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28 cuFT (793 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 9550 lbs (4332 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 12280 lbs (5570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 RWD 5AT (239 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3956 cm3 |
Power: | 178 KW @ 5200 RPM 242 HP @ 5200 RPM 239 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 278 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 377 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed Automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.9 in (4671 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 71.6 in (1819 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.2/63.2 in (1,605/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.6 in (244 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28 cuFT (793 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4050 lbs (1837 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5330 lbs (2418 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 RWD 5AT (260 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3956 cm3 |
Power: | 191 KW @ 5600 RPM 260 HP @ 5600 RPM 256 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 270 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 366 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.9 in (4671 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 71.6 in (1819 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.2/63.2 in (1,605/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.6 in (244 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28 cuFT (793 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 8993 lbs (4079 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 11751 lbs (5330 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |