Is the FJ Cruiser fast?

Passing horsepower in the base FJ Cruiser is 260 hp @ 5600 rpm, and producing excellent torque 271 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm foot pounds/rpm, the FJ Cruiser accelerates promptly from 0 to 60 mph in just 7.2 seconds. If you want to go that fast, the FJ Cruiser has a top speed of 110 miles per hour.
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Is FJ Cruiser powerful?

That's poor compared with crossover SUVs, but not too bad for a burly, four-wheel drive off-roader. Reviewers say the FJ Cruiser's engine is generally powerful enough, though it struggles in some situations, like going up hills or passing on the highway.
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Do FJ Cruisers have a V8?

While most automakers love to go for turbo-diesel and gasoline engines that differ in size and layouts (4-cylinder, V6, and V8 engines), Toyota played it straight with the FJ Cruiser. They offered one option, i.e. a 4.0-liter V6 gas engine.
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Is FJ Cruiser a sports car?

Toyota Supra "FJ Cruiser" Rendering Is the Sports Car of Adventure Vehicles. The Toyota FJ Cruiser doesn't have the best interior or ride, but it's an SUV on the fast track to becoming legendary.
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Why are FJs so expensive?

This remarkable machine was built to withstand very extreme circumstances and as a result, is more expensive than other models in its class. These off-road vehicles are widely used for activities such as rock crawling and off-road racing.
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Is FJ Cruiser full time 4wd?

Only the 6MT is full time 4wd. Due to the diff in the transfercase the 6mt fjs can drive around without significant axel bind while being in 4wd. The auto FJs are either 2wd, or 4wd transfercase locked (no load based power split) and will exhibit axel bind driving around in 4wd.
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Are FJ Cruisers safe?

In crash testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the FJ Cruiser received the top rating of "Good" in the moderate-overlap frontal-offset and side-impact tests.
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How long do FJ Cruisers last?

FJ Cruisers mileage can run well into 250K+ miles without any mechanical failures, provided the scheduled maintenance and services have been carried out. Many owners have run well into 300K+ miles with just the regular maintenance and a few small cosmetic issues.
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Is FJ Cruiser fuel efficient?

In terms of fuel economy, in heavy traffic, the FJ Cruiser rates 5.0 – 6.0 km/L in heavy traffic. Nevertheless, on highway roads, it only guzzles 10 km/L at an average speed of 100 km/h.
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Does FJ Cruiser require premium fuel?

Toyota later issued a bulletin stating that while the FJ's fuel-door sticker says "Premium Unleaded Fuel Only," the owner's manual notes that premium is required only for optimum performance-and all 239 rated horses-but that the vehicle will run just fine on regular unleaded (87 octane).
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Which year FJ Cruiser is best?

While this Toyota is highly reliable, there are some things to consider when you are buying used FJ Cruisers. The 2013 FJ Cruiser has the best resale value and many positive features.
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Are Toyota FJs reliable?

The Toyota FJ Cruiser Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 12th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $506 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
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How good is a Toyota FJ?

Although it never exceeded sales expectations, the FJ Cruiser's unique retro design, capability, and reliability earned it a cult following. If you're looking for a versatile mid-size SUV, but you don't have the money for a new one, a used FJ Cruiser deserves strong consideration and will certainly not disappoint.
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Is Toyota going to bring back FJ?

While the Land Cruiser is leaving the American market starting in 2022 and the FJ Cruiser hasn't been sold here since 2014, Toyota is intent on staying competitive in the off-road space as the market transitions to electric vehicles, and will launch a tough compact electric SUV in the coming years.
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Is FJ Cruiser a Land Cruiser?

The name "FJ Cruiser" is a nod to Toyota's legendary line of Land Cruiser models. The FJ featured a pair of normal front-hinged driver and passenger doors, along with a set of smaller rear-hinged "suicide" doors that granted access to the rear seats.
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Can you sleep in an FJ Cruiser?

If it's possible, sleeping in an enclosed vehicle is ideal. The FJ Cruiser has a fair amount of interior room and when you fold down the rear seats and slide the front seats forward, the area becomes even greater. The only problem is this area is not flat.
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Is FJ Cruiser 4WD or AWD?

Registered. Manual FJ's are full time 4WD which is an AWD type engagement.
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Did a Toyota FJ come with a manual?

The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser comes in a single trim level, with choice between rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive. Rear-wheel-drive versions come only with a 5-speed automatic transmission, while 4-wheel-drive versions can be equipped with that automatic or a 6-speed manual gearbox.
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What goes wrong with FJ Cruisers?

The 2007 FJ Cruiser has had widely reported cases of a shuddering engine. Drivers of the affected models have complained that the shudder would occur when driving under 20-40 mph. A rattling noise could also be heard from under the vehicle.
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Are FJ Cruisers in demand?

Something happened in 2020. Classic car auctions went from selling two or three FJ Cruisers a year to selling more than two a month. Median sales prices for the base model more than doubled from about $14,000 in 2019 to $27,500 in 2020 and continued to rise to $30,450 in 2021.
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Where is the Toyota FJ Cruiser built?

FJ Cruiser is produced at the Hamura Plant in Hamura, Japan.
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