2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Preview

That youth market is important for Toyota, as traditionally when children become adults they tend to purchase different brands than

The FJ's 4.0-litre V6, pulled from the 4Runner and new Tacoma pickup truck, generates a soul stirring 245 horsepower and 282 lb-ft of torque. (Photo: Toyota Canada)

their parents. Such was the reason behind Toyota's Scion brand in the first place, a nameplate that also features the xA compact hatchback and tC sports coupe, none at all similar to Toyota's best-selling Camry sedan or Sienna minivan.

"It is important for Toyota to raise the emotional pulse of the emerging youth market," stated Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. COO Jim Press during the concept's launch back in 2003.

While the FJ's packaging will most likely raise the "emotional pulse" of the youth market, it's the 4.0-litre V6 pulled from

Unfortunately the FJ Concept's Toyota Racing Development (TRD) supercharger won't be part of any stock package. (Photo: Toyota Canada)

the 4Runner and new Tacoma pickup truck that will keep the love alive. It generates a soul stirring 245 horsepower and 282 lb-ft. of torque, ample to move this compact SUV to highway speeds and beyond in short order. The engine is joined to a standard five-speed automatic transmission, whether the truck is optimized with 4x2 and 4x4 drivelines, while a six-speed manual is optional on 4x4 models.

Unfortunately the FJ Concept's Toyota Racing Development (TRD) supercharger won't be part of any stock package, but given some time something similar should become available through dealers as an upgrade.