No matter what it has done to prepare, the FJ Cruiser is on its way and 4x4 enthusiasts everywhere aught to rejoice. Its Prado-derived undercarriage makes it a true Land Cruiser, and it's been a long time since anything that resembled an FJ40 or BJ70 has been offered on this side of the Pacific.
Preliminary Specifications
- Price (estimated base MSRP): $29,000
- Body Type: 2-door compact SUV, ladder-frame
- Layout: front engine, RWD (optional 4WD)
- Engine: 245 hp, 282 lb-ft of torque, 4.0L, 24-valve, DOHC V6
- Transmission: 5-spd auto (optional 6-spd manual with 4WD)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight (min-max): N/A
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Volume: N/A
- Exterior Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 4,511 / 1,895 / 1,801 / 2,690 mm (177.6 / 74.6 / 70.9 / 105.9 in)
- Ground Clearance: 244 mm (9.6 in)
- Towing Capacity: 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs)
- Fuel Economy (estimated city/hwy): 13.2 / 10.0 L/100 km (4WD)
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Hummer H3, Jeep TJ (Wrangler) / Liberty, Kia Sorento, Nissan Xterra
- Web Site: www.toyota.ca
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