2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Additionally though the legal FJ Cruiser is the legal stale model in Toyota's lineup, it has got continue to amusing to slap on a recent package which appeals to the off-road enthusiast crowd. About that particular FJ is dressed during the trail Groups Special Edition package ($6695 mind you), which is composed mainly from exterior features like: distinctive Sandstorm paint, blacked-out hood, sideview mirrors, plus grille. Less than my favourite is the black, beadlock-look wheels allowing for beefy BFGoodrich all-terrain rubber. It really sets it apart from different FJs on the road-or trail added prefer it. The package additionally projects together with a locking rear differential, backup camera integrated back into the rearview reflect, and Bilstein shock absorbers.

Where I might favor to detect improvement is beneath the hood; the 4.0-liter V-6 is ancient news. If nothing else, a minimum of a cold-air intake and free-flow exhaust system included in the Trail Teams package would remodel this FJ into a genuine player once the pavement ends.

Mike Ofiara I haven't got access to a worthy rock trail to actually take a appear at the prowess of the present Trail Teams package, but on hand is not every one or any denying the decision cluster adjustments the visual character of the FJ from a cute retro-character to a badass off-road crawler. The ones beadlock-look rims tend to be lovely neat shopping, though are the powder-coated rock rails, the blacked-out grille trim and hood, and the overall shortcoming of the cheesy white roof.

I'm told that production of the Trail Teams model is restricted, but if Toyota sells of the this batch, there is a bunch of excellent news for FJ enthusiasts:apart from the cosmetic touches, you are still ready to build a clone. Simply order an FJ Cruiser with the off-road package, and you immediately be afflicted by the Trail Team's locking rear diff, A-TRAC traction management, and enhanced suspension thrown into the combo. Dive into the TRD portions catalog, and you'll be ready to locate exactly the same wheels, rock rails, and myriad other off-road goodies.

I'd caution against adding those features if you are planning on spending more previous point on-road compared to off, though. The increased ride height and bigger tires are great for four-wheeling, but the additional road noise and body roll are not enjoyable if you are relegating the FJ Cruiser to tarmac duty.

Evan McCausland This particular paint aggregate is therefore, so cool. Really displays off the FJ at its better.

This is a purpose-built approach to life vehicle and is still as cool because it had been when it came back out a couple of years ago. Take into account, also, that Toyota is simply not currently known for creating uncommon niche automobiles, and it is a miracle the FJ even exists. For somebody who really likes to off-road and carry out the entire out of doors adventure factor, the FJ is perfect, as long because you can measure with the back half of doors. But after you achieve in, grab the do something positive about, and swing it open, it is simple enough for three rear-seat passengers to climb aboard.

The interior styling scheme -- all chunky, blocky, unfashionable shapes -- has aged rather smartly. I appreciated the small rearview camera screen that appears in a very corner of the heart rearview mirror.

As for its on-road behavior, I had to changed into two individuals from my own home to the Detroit airport in a hurry, and the FJ easily speeded up to Ninety mph and cruised surprisingly well, with a reasonably comfortable ride.

Joe DeMatio The FJ Cruiser isn't always almost as fun as a Jeep Wrangler, but it is still to be kind of enjoyable. On my commutes to and from the department, I took a gravel-road detour where I found some pretty massive dirt puddles. Yes, I enjoyed obtaining the FJ prepped for a potential photo shoot.

Dirt and grime, nonetheless, can not canopy up the undeniable undeniable reality therefore the FJ has sloppy guidance, a coarse ride, poor body control, terrible outward visibility, and small usable shipment space. Worse nonetheless, you cannot comfortably drive with the windows open at speeds of more than purely Thirty mph or so, lest you buy blasted in the ear with wind. Whereas all Jeep Wranglers supply multiple features for open-roof driving, the new-age FJ offers none. This holds a travesty, as we have a tendency to pointed out once we told the overall story of our Four Seasons FJ Cruiser.

Bead-lock wheels?! I utilized to be excited once i first saw these on the FJ, but of course they are definitely fakes, and Toyota decisions them "beadlock-style." You would suppose they had be real for the $6700 price of the Trail Teams option package.

Rusty Blackwell Yes, the FJ Cruiser is kind of old, but it's a unprecedented gem as one of the couple of Toyota product with passion infused in the planning and engineering. With the Trail Teams package, this FJ Cruiser appearance the phase even more by ditching the roof rack, white roof, and Crayola paint colour for an extraordinarily military-like monotone tan paint job. And even though those beadlocker wheels are frauds, they give the impression of being a lot more at home on this off-roader than the customary seventeen-inch wheels.

I disagree with Rusty's assessment that the FJ Cruiser delivers a rough ride. Whereas it's no Porsche Cayman, the line manners are appropriate for an everyday driven vehicle. That Toyota has allowed the sizeable quantity of travel between the wheels and body comes by artwork. Keep of installing active dampers or air is derived, you're doubtless not journeying to notice something more confident on the road and more capable on the trail. Rumors (strongly) counsel that the FJ Cruiser are so going to be dead soon. I is enough to imagine Toyota has little incentive to back it around as it sells in so few markets and fewer than 7000 have been sold in the first five months of 2010. For off-road enthusiasts who do not own one yet, though, a fashionable FJ would be a brilliant vehicle to possess. Not only is it something cool to park within your driveway these days, I be expecting it will only become more fascinating once production ends.

Eric Tingwall


2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Base price (with destination): $26,070

2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser $33,363

Standard Equipment:

4.0-liter DOHC V-6 engine

5-speed automatic transmission

Tire pressure monitoring system

Water resistant seats

AM/FM/MP3 CD with 6-speakers

Auxiliary input jack

Power windows/locks

Tilt steering wheel

Options on this vehicle:

Trail Teams Special Edition Package -- $6695

Sandstorm paint

Hood, mirrors, grille blackout

Beadlock style alloy wheels

BFGoodrich all-terrain tires

Bilstein shocks

Active traction control

Locking rear differential

AM/FM/MP3 6-disc CD changer

9-speakers and subwoofer

Auxiliary audio input jack

Cruise control

Backup camera

Towing hitch and wire harness -- $349

Armrest/passenger facet -- $125

Stainless steel exhaust tip -- $75

Cargo internet -- $49

Fuel economy:

(city/hwy/combined)

17 / Twenty-one / Eighteen mpg

Engine:

Size: 4.0L DOHC V-6

Horsepower: 260 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque: 271 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

Drive:

4-wheel

Transmission:

5-speed automatic

Curb weight: 4343 lb

Wheels/tires: 16-inch Beadlock aluminum wheels
265/75R16 BFGoodrich all-terrain tires