- suv 41,690
- 29,991 high price
- Everett, WA
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- autoshopper.com
2011 toyota fj cruiser review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Improved rear-seat entry. introductionthe toyota fj cruiser is the most capable of all toyotas when the pavement gives way to gravel, sand and rocks. That's saying something, given the capabilities of the 4runner, land cruiser, and tacoma. All of these toyotas are among the best in their respective classes for travel over rugged terrain. the fj cruiser seats five. The front doors are standard, front-hinged units. Rear-hinged rear side doors give easy access to the back seat and cargo area; for 2011, that access has been improved on the passenger side, with a front passenger seatback that folds farther forward. Access to the cargo area is through a door hinged on the driver's side of the vehicle instead of a typical roof-hinged hatch-style closure. an off-road option package further enhances the fj's capabilities, with bfgoodrich rugged trail tires, trail-tuned bilstein shock absorbers, and a rear differential lock that works in conjunction with toyota's a-trac off-road traction control system; with this setup, the fj cruiser can hang with the jeep wrangler crowd. It also includes a multi-information display with a goofy floating ball inclinometer and compass. there's a new package for 2011 called trail teams special edition, adding army green paint with a black grille, bumpers and door handles. It's the right color for the fj cruiser to make it look serious. the 4. 0-liter v6 engine makes 258 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. It has dual variable valve timing with intelligence (vvt-i), which means variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust. We found the fj cruiser superb in rugged terrain yet comfortable on the road. Upholstery is water-resistant fabric and flooring is a rubber-like mat. a convenience package 2150) adds keyless entry, cruise control, power side-view mirrors with integrated backup camera, privacy glass, rear wiper, and spare tire cover. An upgrade package 3030) adds 17-inch aluminum wheels, locking rear differential locks, jbl 10 speakers with sub woofer , active traction control (a-trac) on 4wd models, 120v 400-watt power outlet, floating ball type multi-information display (includes inclinometer, compass, temperature), leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio controls, and rear parking assist sonar. Customers can also choose from a catalog of dealer-installed accessories, including: auxiliary driving lights, rock rails, roof rack, brush guard, taillight guards, sport exhaust system, receiver hitch and harness, wind deflector with off-road lights, a cargo mat and all-weather or carpeted floor mats. safety features include toyota's star safety system that combines vehicle skid control to help the truck go where the driver steers, even on a slippery surface; traction control to reduce wheel slip and thus enhance traction; and anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist. Side-curtain and front-seat side-impact airbags are also standard, along with dual-stage airbags up front. So is a tire pressure monitor. walkaroundthe toyota fj cruiser is the rebirth of the original toyota fj 40, known in north america as the original land cruiser. It was a rugged, go-anywhere vehicle, a sport utility vehicle decades before the genre had a name. the fj cruiser was designed in southern california. The design evokes the heritage of the fj40 and other early land cruisers without being retro. This is no simple cloning of a nearly half-century old design. Instead, what toyota wanted to do was to project how the original jeep-like fj would have evolved had it remained in production all these years. The engineering and manufacturing of the toyota fj cruiser are done in japan. early fjs and land cruisers were patterned on the world war ii jeep. The rear door also opens wide, and features a backlight glass that can be flipped up when the door itself is closed. the fj cruiser features an interesting color palate, including army green, a bright yellow (sun fusion), a silver (titanium metallic), the difficult-to-describe black diamond, the very literal brick, plain black, silver fresco metallic, and iceberg white. The paint color covers only the hood, fenders, body sides, c-pillars and rear door. In homage to the old fj40s, all fj cruisers have white roofs. interiorlike the exterior, the interior of the toyota fj cruiser reflects the character of the early fj 40s, especially when equipped with the optional body-colored door panel inserts. The expectation is that people who drive fj cruisers will get them dirty, and want the easy cleanup provided by such materials. the seats have active headrests. In certain rear collisions, a cable-actuated mechanism in the headrest moves it upward and forward to help limit the movement of the occupant's head, potentially reducing whiplash injuries. For 2011, new folding rear headrests improve rearward visibility. switches for various mechanical systems are set in a panel just ahead of the shift lever. Not only are they conveniently placed, but there are dummy switches to ease installation of aftermarket equipment such as auxiliary lighting or locking axles for extreme off-road use. the driver faces white-faced gauges (speedometer, tachometer, engine temperature, voltage and fuel level) that are easy to read. In addition to the regular glove box ahead of the front passenger seat, there's a smaller covered storage box on top of the instrument panel in front of the driver. A 12-volt outlet is mounted on the switch panel ahead of the shifter; and a three-prong, grounded 115-volt power outlet in the cargo area with a switch for either 100 or 400 watts of output (the higher figure available when the vehicle is at idle). the rear seatback splits 60/40 to optimize cargo carrying options. The rear-seat cushion tips forward and can be removed to provide a few more inches of cargo area behind the front seats. Rear-hinged rear side doors give easy access to the back seat and cargo area; for 2011, that access has been improved on the passenger side, with a front passenger seatback that folds farther forward. the standard audio sy. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels✔ Backup Camera✔ Leather Seats✔ Alloy Wheels
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