It is also the only one of those contemporary options that is available with a manual transmission. Sign up for more restomod content to add horsepower to your inbox.
More From Driving Line Have the basics covered for your new rig? Don't miss our overland buyer's guide to finish your project! Ever since coming to market, the new FJ has proven to be a sizeable threat to the iconic Jeep Wrangler. Surprisingly, despite its amazing off-road capabilities, the FJ Cruiser fares pretty well on paved roads. Of course, you shouldn't expect great comfort over long rides, but the suspension adjusts nicely whether you're driving on asphalt or a rough trail.
Handling is also commendable. Despite its amazing off-road capabilities, the FJ Cruiser fares pretty well on paved roads. You May Also Like. Infiniti FX : Used The Infiniti FX was easy to spot on the road, thanks to its distinctive sound, stand-out looks and athletic, dynamic stance.
More Articles. From this author. Our test vehicle had suspension that had been raised two inches which improved the adequate standard ramp-over angle even more. We had to climb over plenty of gnarly, rocky terrain and the FJ did it easily. The high and mighty driving position helps with visibility off-road, as does the upright windscreen. Those doors are a nice talking point, but they're not the most practical.
Plus you have to reach inside to open them from outside, which will get annoying if you have to do it often. The cabin proved well insulated from dust, and with comfortable, slightly flat front seats over longer distances.
It can be a little annoying though over really bumpy tracks such as those we encountered on the second day. The audio system won't win any technology awards, but it works well enough and connects easily to your Bluetooth-enabled phone. The FJ Cruiser owners we spoke to in the States said they tended to upgrade the standard audio system rather than live with the old tech standard unit.
Bull bars, spot lights, racks, ladders, suspension, engine mods, wheels and tyres, you name it. You can find whatever you need to turn the FJ into an even more formidable off-road weapon. Most of the heavily modified Cruisers we saw in the States were fitted with Australian products. That it's comfortable and competent on-road adds further backs up its credentials. Driver Technology. Value for Money. Trent Nikolic has been road testing and writing about cars for almost 20 years.
Victoria Park, WA. Morley , WA. Mackay, QLD. Midland, WA. One copy found its way to me recently, giving me the opportunity to experience everything it offers, especially its off-road prowess. But first some background information regarding the model at hand. In other words, Toyota promised that it would build the FJ Cruiser for just one generation, then end production.
That generation lasted about as long as Toyota dared to keep this model around with the automaker confirming last fall that production would end following the close of the model year. The timing was just right too as its platform-mate, the Toyota 4Runner, had just made its own generational shift. Sure, there are models such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee that are designed to take a beating, but if you are a hardcore 44 person, it is the traditional SUVs that offer the best design.
Known as the Jeep BJ Toyota Jeep , that was before the Jeep name was trademarked and likely has led to some of the confusion that remains even to this day. View manufacturer details and pricing. Like the 4Runner, the exclusive engine for the FJ Cruiser is a 4. The engine has been around for some time, first put into use in and updated in to include dual variable valve timing with intelligence VVT-i , technology that varies the timing of the intake valves for improved engine efficiency.
Besides the special color scheme and white grille, this edition brings in a roof rack with rails, inch Goodrich tires with headlock TRD wheels, wheel locks, special badging and privacy glass.
The suspension system was enhanced with Bilstein shock absorbers; a TRD aluminum skid plate, active traction control, a rear wiper, and remote keyless entry were also added. Inside, this model has a floating ball multi-information display affixed to the dash with an inclinometer, compass and outside temperature readout. A few other goodies were included with the test model.
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