A brief overview of the Toyota FJ Cruiser model

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:41

During the auto show, which was held in February 2005 in Chicago, officially debuted "Toyota FJ Cruiser" - the sixth SUV from this Japanese company, designed exclusively for the US market. A year later, the model was launched on the assembly line of a plant in Texas. The car stood out for its extraordinary design, made in retro style, and very quickly gained a large number of fans. Be that as it may, its production will be curtailed this year.

Exterior

The Toyota FJ Cruiser was based on the platform of the Prado model, from which the main units and components were borrowed. The car received a branded grille and round headlights. The main colors for the body are yellow and blue. The car is a five-door SUV, despite the fact that at first glance it gives the impression that it is a coupe. The rear doors are disguised here and open only whenopen front, in the direction opposite to the direction of travel. It should be noted that throughout the entire term of operation, the mechanisms function properly.

Interior

In general, the internal equipment of a car can be called reliable in Japanese. The interior design is in the style of the FJ 40 popular in the sixties. Visibility inside is rather limited, due to a narrow windshield with an overhanging roof in front and a spare wheel in the rear. The driver, who first sat behind the wheel of a car, will need some time to get used to it. Legroom for passengers sitting in the back seat is very limited, which creates some discomfort. Hard plastic is used as upholstery for the front panel of the Toyota FJ Cruiser. However, no squeaks are heard while driving. The machine is offered in two configurations, the more expensive of which is determined by the presence of a CD changer and some additional devices located on the panel.

As for the luggage compartment, its use is greatly facilitated by the glass, which can be opened independently of the door. Trunk volume is 835 liters, and if the rear seats are folded, this figure increases to 1575 liters.

Specifications

For the Toyota FJ Cruiser, the technical specifications are in many respects similar to the Prado model. It was from her that the four-liter V-shaped gasoline "six" was borrowed. It should be noted that cars are not providedno other engine options. However, in 2010 the motor was slightly modified, which made it possible to increase its power to 264 horsepower. Buyers also do not have the opportunity to choose a transmission - the car is equipped with a purely automatic box. The average fuel consumption for every hundred kilometers is about 15 liters. One of the main advantages of the machine is its high reliability.

Control and ride

The Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a power steering with a variable degree of power steering. This makes driving much easier. The only weak link here is the tie rods, which, when operating a car on domestic roads, have to be changed about once every 70 thousand kilometers. In the chassis, a double wishbone independent suspension is used in front, while a continuous powerful axle is used in the rear. Despite its power consumption, it provides high stability of the machine. Under the condition of an active driving style, often the front brake discs are deformed quite quickly. The high cross-country ability of the car is largely facilitated by short overhangs, downshifting, as well as ground clearance, the size of which is 220 millimeters.

Flaws

As the experience of operating the car shows, the Toyota FJ Cruiser model also has its weak points. The reviews of its owners indicate that one of the most common of them is damage to the brandedpaint coating of alloy wheels. The main reason for this is winter, s alty roads. The creaking of doors on seals is also quite common, which appears due to the fact that there are no central pillars in the body. This problem can only be solved by impregnating the rubber products of the machine (due to silicone grease). In cars that were produced before 2009, subject to frequent filling of the fuel tank under the neck, the gasoline vapor absorber usually fails. If the car runs a lot off-road, the body sometimes cracks in the area of \u200b\u200bthe front extreme supports. Car owners quite often have to change the stabilizer bushings - about once every 60 thousand kilometers. Among other things, wheel bearings are a rather weak point in the front. While the right one lasts an average of 100 thousand kilometers, the left one fails after 70 thousand.

Pricing policy

As for the cost of the Toyota FJ Cruiser, the price of a new car in the showrooms of domestic dealers is almost 2.5 million rubles. At the same time, depending on the mileage, condition and year of manufacture, in the secondary market you will have to pay an average of 1.5 million for a car.