FJ Cruiser
The FJ Cruiser is perfected to ride over the toughest terrain with ease.
The Toyota FJ Cruiser (FJC) is a retro-style compact SUV produced by Toyota introduced as a concept at the 2003 Chicago Auto Show and in production form at the following North American International Auto Show.
The FJ Cruiser was not originally intended for production but due to enormous consumer response about the car following the North American International Auto Show, production eventually began in early 2006. All FJ Cruisers are built by Hino Motors in Hamura, Japan.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a midsize SUV with four door
s. Front doors are standard-sized, but the rear doors are smaller and open outward from the C pillar.
A single trim level is offered, and its list of standard features includes two-tone exterior paint, air-conditioning, 17-inch black steel wheels, a six-speaker CD/MP3 stereo, power windows and locks, and eight-way manual adjustment for the driver seat. Options offer keyless entry, power side mirrors, cruise control, rear privacy glass, an auto-dimming rear mirror and a rearview camera.
Powertrains and Performance
Under the hood of the FJ Cruiser and you’ll find a 4.0-liter V
6 engine that produces 239 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque. Both a five-speed automatic and a six-speed manual transmission are offered. FJs with manual transmissions are only available with a full-time 4WD system; models with automatic transmissions come with either two-wheel drive or a part-time 4WD system.
Safety
Standard safety features include stability control, traction control, antilock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags and rollover-sensing side curtain airbags. In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests, the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser earned a top five-star rating for driver safety in head-on collisions.
Interior Design and Special Features 
The FJ’s dash features retro themes and is color-keyed to match the exterior. The front seats are comfortable. The rear access doors are like a pickup’s in that they open rearward.