Toyota

Toyota FJ Cruiser

Price $33,440 – $34,440
Fuel consumption 9.5 – 13.8 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 77%(view ratings)
With the playful appeal of a giant toy, this SUV rolled onto the Canadian market in 2007, and few changes have been made to it since. It’s propelled by a 4.0L V6 that produces 260 horsepower and 271 lbs.-ft. of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission is available, as is a 5-speed automatic. The FJ Cruiser was inspired by the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40, which launched in the 1960s and remained in production for two decades.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 77%
Driving 7/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 7/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 9/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2013

No major change

Pros

  • Unique and original shape
  • Flexible, pleasant-sounding engine
  • Cushy ride up front
  • Solid all-terrain capabilities
  • High resale value

Cons

  • Poor rear visibility
  • Noisy in strong headwinds
  • Abrupt braking that is difficult to adjust
  • Fairly high fuel consumption
  • Pitches in sharp braking

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