And what's wrong with it? Not a heck of a lot. Some taller driver's complained of compromised headroom, clearly
not a problem for my five-foot, eight-inch frame, although I did find seeing past its thick C-pillars a bit of a challenge - the price of style.
And speaking of price, its $29,990 base MSRP might be its strongest suit. Certainly there are some SUVs that cost less and offer more features, but few deliver the FJ's tremendous off-road performance, or for that matter it's day-in, day-out road and highway performance, for the same money. And when fully loaded at $36,985, it still undercuts a number of compact SUVs when outfitted with all the trimmings. This is a very livable sport utility, one that I could even see myself owning.
I can hear them now... "Dad, let's go up that trail?" "OK kids..."
Specifications:
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| So, what colour do you want? (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
And speaking of price, its $29,990 base MSRP might be its strongest suit. Certainly there are some SUVs that cost less and offer more features, but few deliver the FJ's tremendous off-road performance, or for that matter it's day-in, day-out road and highway performance, for the same money. And when fully loaded at $36,985, it still undercuts a number of compact SUVs when outfitted with all the trimmings. This is a very livable sport utility, one that I could even see myself owning.
I can hear them now... "Dad, let's go up that trail?" "OK kids..."
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): $29,990 - $36,985
- Body Type: five-door SUV, ladder-frame
- Layout: front engine, 4WD
- Engine: 239-hp, 278 lb-ft of torque, 4.0L, 24-valve, DOHC V6
- Transmission: 6-spd manual (optional 5-spd auto)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, EBD, BA
- Curb Weight (manual-auto): 1,946 - 1,948 kg (4,290 - 4,295 lbs)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Volume (behind 2nd row/1st row): 790 - 1,890 L (27.9 / 66.8 cu ft)
- Payload: 601 kg (1,325 lbs)
- Exterior Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 4,670 / 1,905 / 1,830 / 2,690 mm (183.9 / 75.0 / 72.0 / 105.9 in)
- Tires: P265/70R17
- Ground Clearance: 245 mm (9.6 in)
- Towing Capacity: 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 14.5 / 11.2 L/100 km (6-spd manual)
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Hummer H3, Jeep Wrangler / Wrangler Unlimited / Liberty, Kia Sorento, Nissan Xterra
- Web Site: www.toyota.ca
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