Toyota FJ Cruiser 2006–2022 car dimensions: 4670 mm long, 1905 mm wide and 1830 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,967 kg. Braked towing is 2,268 kg.
The cabin uses water-repellent seats and rubber flooring that wipe clean after muddy trips. Air conditioning is standard with large dials easy to use in gloves. Cruise control, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera in the mirror come in option packages. Later export models add a touchscreen with phone connectivity. Basic audio with Bluetooth is standard on most. No automatic emergency braking or lane keep systems appear in the specs.
Rear seats split 60/40 and tumble with removable cushions to open a flat load floor. Cargo tie-downs and side compartments hold gear securely on rough trails. The rear glass hatch gives quick access without opening the full side-hinged door.
Braked towing reaches 2268 kg with the proper hitch. Unbraked sits at 750 kg in some markets. Payload is around 558 kg depending on drivetrain. The body-on-frame setup with skid plates suits work and adventure loads.
Off-road packages add Bilstein shocks and locking differentials for tougher hauling. Standard suspension handles everyday payload without extras.
The cabin feels rugged and practical with water-repellent fabric seats that breathe well and wipe clean easily, rubber-like flooring that can be hosed out, an eight-way adjustable driver's seat plus four-way passenger seat, 60/40 split rear seats with removable cushions for flat cargo, air conditioning with rear vents, and oversized glove-friendly knobs. Front space suits taller drivers while rear legroom stays tight, and the layout stays simple and functional for trail use.
4.0-liter V6 runs on regular unleaded gasoline with 72-liter fuel tank.
Oil and filter service every 5,000-10,000 miles or 6-12 months depending on conditions and year.
IIHS Top Safety Pick with Good ratings in moderate overlap front and side tests.
NHTSA 5-star driver frontal, 4-star passenger frontal, 5-star side, 3-star rollover.
Standard Star Safety System with VSC, TRAC, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist plus dual-stage front airbags, side and curtain airbags, active headrests, pretensioners, LATCH and TPMS.
The 4.0-liter V6 uses regular unleaded fuel and pairs with five-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmissions. Fuel tank capacity is 72 liters. Economy figures in brochures sit in the mid-teens city to low-20s highway range depending on drivetrain and model year.
Service follows the maintenance light or schedule with oil and filter changes at 5,000 or 10,000 miles intervals under normal or severe use. Propeller shaft lubrication, air filters, fluids and inspections occur at regular longer intervals. Underbody protection and skid plates help with trail wear.
Safety kit centers on the Star Safety System of vehicle stability control, traction control, ABS with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist. Dual-stage front airbags are standard. side and roll-sensing curtain airbags became standard after early years along with active front headrests, seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, LATCH anchors and tire-pressure monitoring. IIHS awards Good scores in key crash tests and Top Safety Pick status. NHTSA rates frontal and side protection highly with a three-star rollover score.
Keeping the car means regular underbody checks after off-road use, fluid services per the severe-duty schedule when towing or dusty, and attention to the rubber flooring and water-repellent seats that simplify cleanup. The body-on-frame build and available locking differential support long-term trail capability when maintained.
Length 4670 mm, Width 1905 mm, Height 1830 mm, Wheelbase 2690 mm (FJ Cruiser 2006–2022)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota Canada 2012/2014 FJ Cruiser specifications, from Ultimatecarpage, Wikipedia, South African brochure and auto-data.