Toyota FJ Cruiser

Toyota FJ Cruiser
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Model codeXJ10
ProductionJanuary 2006[1] – December 2022[2]
Model years2007–2014 (North America)
AssemblyJapan: Hamura, Tokyo (Hino)
DesignerJin Won Kim[citation needed]
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size SUV
Body style5-door SUV with rear suicide doors
Layout
PlatformToyota F2
ChassisBody-on-frame
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,690 mm (105.9 in)[3]
Length4,670 mm (183.9 in)[3]
Width1,895–1,905 mm (74.6–75.0 in)[3]
Height
  • 1,830 mm (72.0 in) (4WD)[3]
  • 1,810 mm (71.3 in) (2WD)
Curb weight1,837–2,015 kg (4,050–4,442 lb)[3]
Chronology
PredecessorToyota Hilux Surf (Japan)

The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a retro-styled mid-size SUV produced by Toyota between 2006 and 2022. Introduced as a concept car at the January 2003 North American International Auto Show, the FJ Cruiser was approved for production after positive consumer response and debuted at the January 2005 North American International Auto Show in final production form.[4][5]

The FJ Cruiser was built by Toyota subsidiary Hino Motors in Hamura, Japan, between 2006 and 2022. The vehicle shares many structural underpinnings with the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado.[6]: 96  The FJ Cruiser entered the Japanese market on 4 December 2010, announced on 25 November in that year.

On 5 November 2013, Toyota USA announced the 2014 model year Trail Teams edition would be called the "Ultimate Edition" and that the 2014 model year would be the last for the FJ Cruiser in that market.[7] It continued to be made for sale in other markets such as Australia[8][9] until its export to that market was discontinued in August 2016. As of April 2022, it was still sold in markets such as Chile, the Middle East, the Philippines and Southern African Customs Union countries.[10][11]

On 1 October 2022, Toyota announced that the FJ Cruiser would be discontinued in the Middle East by December 2022, along with a final edition model.[12]

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  2. ^ "Toyota Ending Production Of The FJ Cruiser For the Middle East With 2023 'Final Edition' Special".
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  4. ^ Braur, Karl (19 December 2005). "Full Test: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser". Inside Line. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  5. ^ Winfield, Barry (February 2006). "2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser: A show car comes to life". Car and Driver. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
  6. ^ Edsall, Larry (15 September 2006). Toyota FJ Cruiser. Motorbooks. ISBN 978-0760324431.
  7. ^ "Happy Trails, FJ Cruiser" (Press release). USA: Toyota. 5 November 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  8. ^ "FJ Cruiser safe Down Under". motoring.com.au. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  9. ^ Nikolic, Trent (21 July 2014). "Toyota FJ Cruiser Safe in Australia". CarAdvice. Australia. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  10. ^ "New Toyota FJ Cruiser 2020 Cars for Sale in the UAE". United Arab Emirates: Toyota. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  11. ^ Altovrros, Jose (8 January 2020). "You can still buy a brand new FJ Cruiser from Toyota". AutoIndustriya.com. Philippines. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  12. ^ "Toyota Ending Production Of The FJ Cruiser For the Middle East With 2023 'Final Edition' Special". Carscoops. Retrieved 1 October 2022.