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Toyota FJ Cruiser

Original Toyota FJ Cruiser 2007–2014

What it came with

  • 4.0L V61,2,3

    239 hp, about 260 hp from 2010

Transmissions
5-speed automatic1,3, 6-speed manual2,3,4
Drivetrains
2WD1,3, Part-time 4WD2,3, Full-time 4WD1,3
Trims
Base1,2
Packages
Upgrade Package1,3,5, Convenience Package1,3, TRD Special Edition (2007)1,6, All-Terrain Package (2008–2010)6,2, Off-Road Package (2011–2013)4,7,8, Trail Teams Special Edition (2008–2013)4,2,8, Trail Teams Ultimate Edition (2014)9
  • Chassis: The 4Runner's, with independent front and a solid rear axle10,4
  • Doors: Rear-hinged half doors at the back of the cabin10,1
  • Ground clearance: Nearly 10 in10
  • Rear locker: For 2014, standard with the manual and optional with the automatic3
  • US sales: About 220,000, most of them in the first two years10

Rare finds

Rare trims, packages and options to look out for, and whether finding one is good news.

  • Good find Trail Teams Ultimate Edition Package

    Only in the last model year9

    2,500 built9

    Why it is a good find: AutoGuide says the final Trail Teams Ultimate Edition had all the best off-road equipment Toyota offered from the factory.11

  • Good find Trail Teams Special Edition Package

    Limited runs, 3,200 in the first year4

    Why it is a good find: AutoGuide names the TRD and Trail Teams Special Edition models the most desirable FJ Cruisers.11

Sources

  1. Edmunds 2007 review
  2. Edmunds 2010 review
  3. Toyota Newsroom (2014 FJ Cruiser)
  4. J.D. Power (FJ Cruiser years)
  5. Toyota Newsroom (2011 FJ Cruiser)
  6. Edmunds 2008 review
  7. Edmunds 2012 review
  8. AutoGuide (2013 FJ Cruiser)
  9. Toyota Newsroom (Happy Trails)
  10. Hagerty (FJ Cruiser)
  11. AutoGuide (collectible FJ Cruiser)