2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review

It has been 18 good years since the introduction of the Toyota FJ Cruiser, and it still stands out with its whimsical and retro, just throwing you back to the FJ40 Series Land Cruiser. Much of Toyota’s stylings do not have the same FJ Cruiser design, making it Rare among the Family.

Primary two front doors for the front and the half-hinged doors welcome the rear passenger, the design being that of a tall Coupe consisting of up to five passengers. The doors are made that way so that the FJ Cruiser can be interesting and distinctive. You can expect challenges in seeing out of the window because of its bunker-like shapes.

The vehicle is not that bad to drive; its V6 engine and responsive steering provide a relatively comfortable ride, and it also can be driven on rocky hillsides or over dunes. That’s because it has a high ground clearance, generous approach and departure angles, and capable suspension. Four-wheel drive is available, and its hardware includes low-range gearing, a Locking rear differential, and a sophisticated off-road traction control system (A-TRAC). The unlimited edition offers TRD-developed suspension that has special Bilstein shock absorbers with remote reservoirs for the rear dampers and new front springs that increase ride height.

Power and Performance

The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser is powered by a 4.0 liter V-6 engine producing up to 260 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. For performance, three drivetrain configurations are available. The transmission is a five-speed automatic with rear-wheel drive, and a limited-slip differential is standard. Also, a part-time 4WD system is matched to the transmission, and a full-time system has a six-speed manual transmission and rear locking diff. The automatic 4WD has an optional locking differential.

Fuel economy and MPG

EPA-rated fuel economy for the two-wheel drive model to be at 16 mpg in the city and 20mpg in the highway; with four-wheel drive, the number stands at 17 mpg in the city and 20mpg in the highway with the automatic, with the manual 15 mpg in the city and 18 mpg in the highway.

Intirior and Storage

What welcomes you to the interior is a dash panel colored the same as the body color. The controls are placed well and are easy to use. The front seats offer Comfort, and the floor cover is a rubber water repellent. the rear seating area receives accommodation for three people, and getting in it is not easy for some people because of its tall ride heights.The back seats, when folded, open 67 cubic feet of space for Cargo.

Pricing, Safety, and Models

< p style=”text-align: left;”>The price of this iconic FJ Cruiser is $19,950 and goes to $44,998. The safety features are standard for the 2014 FJ cruiser and include antilock disc brakes, traction, and stability control, front-seat side airbags, side curtains airbags, and head restraints. 

The FJ Cruiser 2014 model only comes with one trim level which has 17-inch Alloy wheels and the interior is wrapped with leather upholstery including the steering wheel also computerized components, a speaker audio system with a CD player, satellite radio, and the auxiliary audio jack, and iPod/USB interface 11 speaker JBL system with CD changer is optional.