Toyota FJ Cruiser

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Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ15W)
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2006–2014 (LHD) 2010 – August 2016 (RHD)[1]
Assembly	Japan: Hamura, Tokyo, (Hino) China: Guangzhou (GAC)
Designer	Jin Won Kim (2002)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size SUV (J)
Body style	4-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Related	Toyota 4Runner Toyota Tacoma Toyota Hilux Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Lexus GX
Powertrain
Engine	4.0 L 1GR-FE V6
Transmission	6-speed manual (4WD only) 5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	105.9 in (2,690 mm)
Length	183.9 in (4,671 mm)
Width	2006–2010: 74.6 in (1,895 mm) 2010–2016: 75.0 in (1,905 mm)
Height	71.3 in (1,811 mm) (2WD) 72.0 in (1,829 mm) (4WD)
Curb weight	4,050 lb (1,837 kg) (2WD) 4,290 lb (1,946 kg) (4WD manual) 4,295 lb (1,948 kg) (4WD automatic)

The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a retro style, mid-size SUV with styling and off road performance reminiscent of the original Toyota Land Cruiser (FJ40).^[2] Introduced as a concept car at the January 2003 North American International Auto Show, the FJ Cruiser was approved for production after positive consumer response and debuted at the January 2005 North American International Auto Show in final production form.^[3][4] The FJ Cruiser is built by Toyota subsidiary Hino Motors in Hamura, Japan since 2006 and shares many structural underpinnings from the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado.^[5] On 5 November 2013, Toyota USA announced the 2014 model year Trail Teams edition would be called the "Ultimate Edition" and that the 2014 model year would be the last for the FJ Cruiser in that market.^[6] It continued to made for sale in other markets such as Australia^[7][8] and the Middle East until its production was discontinued in 2016.^[9]