2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser available for test-drive
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser available for test-drive
In its communique de presse Toyota Canada Inc., announced that the eagerly awaited 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4×4 SUV will be available for test drives tomorrow morning during the 2006 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto.
First shown at Detroit just three years ago, the FJ Cruiser concept eventually transforms into a production version.
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser (gray and white)
Being an almost direct heir of the military 1967 FJ40 Land Cruiser legacy, the new SUV features a distinct retro, yet very modern exterior design.
Painted white roof meets an upright windshield with three wipers, wrap-around rear-corner glass and a pair of round headlights set on either side of a honeycomb mesh grille. Industrial, that is.
The FJ Cruiser comes with a fully boxed steel frame and short overhangs in two- and four-wheel-drive versions. Notice that the 4×4 models feature ground clearance of about 9.6 inches — that is 0.5″ more than can give you the new HUMMER H3.
As to the power supply, the SUV will be equipped with a decent 4.0-liter, 24-valve, DOHC V6, 245hp and 282 pound-feet of torque engine that can be mated with either five-speed automatic or (4×4 models only) six-speed manual gearbox.
It is estimated that the FJ Cruiser’s base price will be about $21,710 for 4×2 version and $22,890 for a 4×4.
Photos: Toyota
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser specifications:
Price Range (estimated MSRP): $21,710 (4×2) and $22,890 (4×4)
Body Type: 5-door SUV
Layout: front engine
Engine: 245 hp, 282 lb-ft of torque, 4.0-liter, V6
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic or a 6-Speed Manual (only 4×4 version)
Exterior Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 177.6 / 74.6 / 70.9 / 105.9 in
Ground clearance: 9.6 in
Track (frt/rr): N/A / N/A
Approach Angle (degrees): 34.0
Breakover Angle (degrees): 27.4
Departure Angle (degrees): 30.0
Curb Weight: 4295 lbs
Coefficient of Drag (Cd): 0.40
Seating Capacity: 5 (2/3)
Cargo Volume (seats upright/folded): 27.9 / 66.8 cu.ft
Payload (max w/ occupants and cargo): 1325 lbs
Towing Capacity (max): 5000 lbs
Direct Competitors (4Г—4 capable): Hummer H3, Nissan Patrol
See also: 2007 Dodge Nitro crossover SUV