Toyota FJ Cruiser - Base Model (2007 to 2014)

Introduced for model year 2007, the base model Toyota FJ Cruiser is a retro style, mid-size SUV, not to be confused with the various Toyota FJ Land Cruiser variants. The FJ Cruiser uses the 4.0-liter 1GR-FE DOHC V6. For the 2007 to 2009 model years, the engine came with single variable valve timing (VVT-i) which produces 239 hp (178 kW). For the 2010 model year, the FJ Cruiser's engine gained Dual VVT-i technology resulting in 259 hp (193 kW). For model year 2011, these figures rose to 260 hp (194 kW). Apart from the base model, the FJ Cruiser has been avaialble in multiple variants such as the Trail Teams Special Edition and the 2014 Ultimate Edition. Although sales of the FJ Cruiser lasted until 2014 in the United States, as of 2020, it is still in production for markets such as the middle east.