Toyota FJ Cruiser

Toyota
FJ Cruiser
Production period:	since 2006
Class :	SUV
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 4.0 liters (178–192 kW)
Length:	4671 mm
Width:	1895 mm
Height:	1811-1829 mm
Wheelbase :	2690 mm
Empty weight :	1840-1950 kg

Rear view

The Toyota FJ Cruiser is an SUV that Toyota introduced as a concept vehicle at the 2003 Chicago Auto Show and as a production vehicle at the following North American International Auto Show . Since the beginning of 2006 it has been manufactured as a model year 2007 vehicle.

Its design is reminiscent of the FJ40 from the 1960s - especially the front view and the rear panoramic window . The FJ Cruiser is based on the Land Cruiser Prado and was not originally intended for series production, but due to the great public interest at the North American International Auto Show, the series was launched in early 2006.

All FJ Cruisers built in 2006 were built at Hino Motors in Hamura , Japan . The FJ Cruiser has also been rolling off the assembly line in the People's Republic of China since 2007 .

Marketplace

The base price in the USA ranged from US $ 22,545 to US $ 24,135. Its dimensions are similar to those of the Hyundai Santa Fe and are between those of the RAV4 with 4600 mm length and the Highlander with 4688 mm length.

With the introduction of the FJ Cruiser, the sixth Toyota SUV came to the US - two small (RAV4 and FJ Cruiser), two medium-sized (Highlander and 4Runner ), and two large ( Sequoia and Land Cruiser). One vehicle per size class is more intended for use on the road, while the other is more suitable for off-road use. The FJ Cruiser is also the only current model from Toyota so far to have the name “Toyota” written out on the radiator grille instead of the Toyota emblem, a reference to the old FJ40. The FJ Cruiser is mainly intended to appeal to young buyers who want a sporty vehicle for off-road use.

In Mexico , sales of the FJ Cruiser began with the 2008 model year.

Technical specifications

model	4.0	4.0
Construction period	2006-2009	since 2006
Number of cylinders	V6	V6
Displacement (cm³)	3956	3956
Max. Power (kW / PS)	178/242 at 5200	203/276 at 5600
Max. Torque (Nm)	377 at 3700	380 at 4400
Top speed (km / h)	180	180
Transmission (standard)	6-speed manual transmission (4WD) or 5-speed automatic (2WD & 4WD)	6-speed manual transmission (4WD) or 5-speed automatic (2WD & 4WD)
Acceleration (0-100 km / h)	8.4 s	-
Tank capacity (in liters)	72	72
Combined consumption (l / 100 km)	13.1 S (AT = 13.4 S)	12.5 N (AT = 12.8 N)

engine

The FJ Cruiser has a 4.0 liter V-6 engine with two overhead camshafts (DOHC) and variable valve timing (VVTi), type Toyota 1GR-FE, of 239 bhp (176 kW) at 5200 min ^-1 making and a torque of 377 Nm at 3,700 min ^-1 possesses. It is the same engine as the Tacoma and 4Runner models . For 2010 the use of a double variable valve control (Dual-VVTi) is planned, which should give the engine 19 bhp (14 kW) more power and lower fuel consumption.

transmission

• Five-speed automatic transmission, type Toyota A750E, on rear-wheel drive models
• Five-stage automatic transmission, type Toyota A750F with center differential VF2A, for models with selectable all-wheel drive
• Manual 6-speed gearbox, type Toyota RA61F with center differential VF4B, for models with permanent all-wheel drive

all wheel drive

The models with manual transmission have permanent all-wheel drive. The models with automatic transmission have the simpler, switchable all-wheel drive, which should only be switched on on slippery surfaces so that it is not damaged by tension.

landing gear

The front wheels are suspended from high, double wishbones and are also connected by a stabilizer. The rear axle has four links and coil springs, as well as a stabilizer. The 120 series Land Cruiser Prado has the same wheel suspension.

Brakes

The FJ Cruiser has internally ventilated disc brakes - with 4 pistons at the front and 2 pistons at the rear - which are controlled by a brake booster. It is equipped with ABS , electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist (BAS), stability control (VSC) and traction control (TRAC).

body

The body of the FJ Cruiser has rear doors that give it a style of its own. Its short wheelbase, separate frame and grille-headlamp arrangement are reminiscent of the old FJ40. The windshield is almost vertical and has three wipers, which ensure the largest possible field of vision. The construction with a separate frame is based on the chassis of the Hilux . Due to cracks and deformations on the front inner fenders on the 2007 and early 2008 models, the engine compartment was modified.

Furnishing

The 2007 model was available in five exterior colors, Sun Fusion (yellow), Black Cherry (dark red), Titanium Metallic (silver), Black Diamond (black) and Voodoo Blue (blue). The following equipment was offered:

• Convenience Package - three windshield wipers, electric remote control of the door locks (keyless entry), electrically adjustable exterior mirrors with position lights, tinted rear window, rear window wiper, parking aid and daytime running lights.
• Upgrade package 1 - 17 ”alloy rims with P 265/70 R 17 tires, full spare wheel mounted on the rear door, Active Traction Control (only with all-wheel drive), electronic limited-slip differential, 115 V / 400 W socket, AM / FM radio with 6 -compartment CD changer (the latter in the dashboard), MP3 player and 8 loudspeakers, door applications in the same color as the car, multifunctional screen (with incline display, compass and temperature display), leather steering wheel with buttons for the audio system and gear lever knobs made of brushed aluminum (only with all-wheel drive)
• Upgrade Package 2 - like Upgrade Package 1, but with switchable subwoofers for the audio system
• On request, there were also side airbags for the driver and front passenger, as well as curtain side airbags for the rear seat passengers

In addition, there are many special equipment details for the FJ Cruiser, e.g. B. running boards, underbody protection bars, roof rails, engine protection plate, portable navigation device from Garmin , cover for the spare wheel, armrests for the passenger, applications for the dashboard, tow hooks, luggage mats and luggage net.

safety

Side airbags were optionally available for the 2007 model and were supplied as standard with the 2008 model. A stability control (VSC) is also installed as standard.

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the FJ Cruiser a “Top Safety Pick” title. The car received a “good” rating in both front and side impacts, i.e. in all 14 categories.

Crash values ​​of the NHTSA 2008:

Frontal impact driver:	5 Stars
Frontal collision with the passenger	4 stars
Side impact driver	5 Stars
Side impact passenger:	5 Stars
Rollover	3 stars

TRD Special Edition

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) produces a special model TRD Special Edition , in which such things as a TRD performance exhaust end piece, a TRD air filter, improved chassis components (TRD Bilstein shock absorbers for off-road use, painted red), underbody protection bars and TRD- Emblems that are incorporated. The TRD Special Edition is only available in black; the roof is also black (instead of the traditional white roof) and the 16 ″ steel rims are painted gray (instead of the traditional, polished 17 ″ aluminum rims), including the spare wheel.

The TRD Special Edition has also been mechanically modified to coordinate the limited-slip differential with the active traction control so that the rear differential no longer interferes with the actions of the traction control. This enables the FJ Cruiser to operate in difficult terrain.

In 2007 only 3200 pieces of the TRD Special Edition were produced, in 2008 there were 3500 copies of the "Trial Team Special Edition". The base price for the FJ Cruiser TRD Special Edition was US $ 23,735 (with manual transmission) or US $ 24,145 (with automatic transmission), whereas the TRD Special Edition package for vehicles with manual transmission was US $ 7265, - cost US- $ 7250, - for the vehicle with automatic transmission. So the final price was US $ 31,000, - or US- $ 31,395, -.

In addition, TRD can supply a retrofit compressor for the engine on request.

Changes to model year 2008

In 2008 the FJ Cruiser was changed little. There were three new colors: Brick (dark red), Sandstorm (beige) and Iceberg (white). The car painted in “Iceberg” also has a white roof. The color Black Cherry Pearl (dark red) was no longer available.

All models were equipped with side airbags mounted in the front seat backrests, as well as curtain airbags at the front and rear, which react to the vehicle rollover. Immobilizer, a wiper / washer for the rear window, side sun visors for the front seats, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and a remote control integrated in the key.

The “B package” has been renamed the “Offroad package” and now contains tires of size P 265/75 R 16 BFG on aluminum rims and Bilstein shock absorbers. The screen with temperature / compass / inclination display function, which was previously included in the "C package", is now included there. The roof rails are no longer standard on the US models, but are only available as a dealer option. In Canada, the roof rails are still included as standard. The other equipment of the "B package" from 2007 remained unchanged.

The “C-Package” available in Canada now includes a subwoofer for the “Fjammer Audio System”, which was not available in Canada in 2007.

Colours

2008	Black Diamond (black)	Sun Fusion (yellow)	Titanium Metallic (silver)	Brick (dark red)	Voodoo Blue (blue)	Sandstorm (beige)
2007	Black Diamond (black)	Sun Fusion (yellow)	Titanium Metallic (silver)	Black Cherry (dark red)	Voodoo Blue (blue)

Sales figures

Calendar year	country	Dec	Nov	Oct	Sep	Aug	Jul	Jun	May	Apr	Mar	Feb	Jan	total
2006	Canada		528					388				-	-
	United States	5849	5459	5334	5546	6259	6309	6366	6670	5649	2784	-	-	56,225
2007	Canada								492		515
	United States	4079	3699	4164	4544	4802	4128	4483	4639	4587	6057	5040	4948	55170
2008	United States	3168	2147	1657	1571	1886	1577	1701	2404	2682	3284	3520	3071	28688
2009	United States						386	339	673	841	1083	1616	2596

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} Official website of Toyota (English)
2. ↑ Toyota FJ Cruiser Community (English)
3. ↑ IIHS-HLDI: Toyota FJ Cruiser , IIHS.org, November 25, 2008  ( page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
4. ↑ Safercar.gov

Web links

Commons : Toyota FJ Cruiser  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Official website (English)
• Site of Toyota Racing Development (TRD) (English)
• Detailed examination of the Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007) (English)
• "Resources & Documentation Archive" for the Toyota FJ Cruiser (English)
• FJC Magazine - A free magazine about the FJ Cruiser (English)
• Toyota's website for owners of the FJ Cruiser (English)
• Video about the equipment and capabilities of the FJ Cruiser (English)
• Films about the FJ Cruiser (English)
• Toyota Trail Teams (English)