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2012 toyota fj cruiser review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Adventure with an attitude. 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 provide access to the back seat; beginning with 2011 models, the right front seatback folds a little flatter, which makes squeezing in a little easier than it was before. Main 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. the biggest change for 2012 is to the trail teams special edition, which sheds its army-olive paintwork for a new and exclusive shade called radiant red. Bumpers, grille, and door handles are still blacked out, and the package has been expanded to include even more off-road equipment. the 4. 0-liter v6 engine makes 260 horsepower and 271 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 illuminated markers, auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup camera, privacy glass, rear wiper, and spare tire cover. An upgrade package adds 17-inch aluminum wheels, locking rear differential, jbl 10 speaker audio with subwoofer, active traction control (a-trac) on 4wd models, 115v 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. The off-road package includes trail tuned bilstein shock absorbers, locking rear differential, active traction control (a-trac), bfgoodrich rugged trail tires, and the multi-information display. the trail teams special edition package now features unique radiant red monochrome exterior paintwork, accented by a black grille, bumpers and door handles. Red accents in the interior complement the exterior styling. The trail teams fj looks serious, even a little menacing, and backs that look up with the bilstein shocks; locking rear differential; a-trac; skid plates for the engine, fuel tank and transfer case; rock rails; and the off-road multi-information display; plus convenience features such as remote keyless entry, cruise control, privacy glass, rear wiper, auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup camera, jbl 10-speaker audio with sub-woofer, leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio controls, 12v 100w and 120v 400w outlets, trail teams badge, and trd alloy wheels with bfgoodrich all-terrain tires and the correspondingly necessary wheel locks. Also new for 2012 are roof-mounted off-road lights flanking a rooftop air deflector. The package is available with 4wd only, and, like some of the other packages described above, is priced differently depending on whether it’s ordered with manual 6020) or automatic 6360) transmission stand-alone options include 17-inch alloy wheels 579), the rear differential lock 340), and running boards 345). 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. The paint color covers only the hood, fenders, body sides, c-pillars and rear door. In homage to the old fj40s, all fj cruisers (except the monochromatic-red trail teams model) have white roofs, helping keep the cabin cool under a blazing sun. 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. Folding rear headrests help with 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 that are easy to read (speedometer, ta. Cruise Control✔ AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Air Conditioning✔ Leather Seats✔ Aluminum Wheels✔ Bluetooth✔ Backup Camera✔ Alloy Wheels
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