The Toyota FJ Cruiser is the most capable of all Toyotas when the pavement gives way to gravel, sand and rocks. That is 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 front-hinged and rear-hinged rear side doors provide access to the back seat.
Main access to the cargo area is through a door hinged on the driver's side of the vehicle instead of a typical roofhinged hatch-style closure. Having the hinge on the driver's seat makes curbside loading and unloading easier. The rugged, minimalist interior is easy to clean. Rugged fabric is designed to resist dirt and water.
An off-road package further enhances the FJ's capabilities with BFGoodrich Rugged Trail tyres, 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. Toyota's 4.0-litre 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. The FJ Cruiser is superb in rugged terrain, yet comfortable on the road. Its V6 engine delivers more than ample power and torque for any foreseeable situation.
Fuel economy for the 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is an EPA-estimated 17/21 mpg City/Highway for a 4WD automatic, 15/19 mpg for a 4WD with 6-speed manual gearbox, and 17/22 mpg for a 2WD automatic. The full-time 4×4 with the manual transmission offers the best capability in rugged terrain.
Changes for 2013 are minimal: Power outside mirrors with marker lights are standard on all 2013 FJ Cruisers, and a sharp orange hue called Magma has been added to the paint palette.
The 2013 FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Special Edition comes in Cement Gray. Line up The 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser comes in one model with a choice of three drivetrains: rear-wheel drive with 5-speed automatic, part-time four-wheel drive with the automatic or full-time four-wheel drive with 6-speed manual.
Standard equipment includes air conditioning; tilt steering; power windows and door locks; power mirrors with marker lights; eight-way manually-adjustable driver's seat; six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3/ WMA audio with SiriusXM, auxiliary jack, USB port with iPod connectivity, plus hands-free phone and music streaming via Bluetooth; steering-wheel-mounted audio and Bluetooth controls; an engine immobiliser; and P265/70R17 tires on 17-inch steel wheels. Upholstery is water-resistant fabric and flooring is a rubber-like mat.
A convenience package adds keyless entry, cruise control, auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup camera, privacy glass, rear wiper, and spare tire cover.
An upgrade package adds 17-inch aluminium wheels, locking rear differential, JBL 10 speaker audio plus subwoofer, Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) on 4WD models, 120V power outlet, floating ball type multi-information display, leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio controls and rear parking assist sonar. Stand-alone FJ options include 17-inch alloy wheels, the rear differential lock and running boards.
Customers can also choose from a catalogue 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 offroad 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 standard, along with dual-stage airbags up front. Origin The Toyota FJ Cruiser, designed in Southern California, is the rebirth of the original Toyota FJ 40. The design evokes the heritage of the FJ40 and other early Land Cruisers without being retro. This is no simple cloning of a nearly halfcentury 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. Exterior Exterior styling cues from the original FJ brought forward on the FJ Cruiser include a narrow slot of a second grille built into the front lip of the hood, the trio of windshield wipers at the base of an upright windshield, the round headlights and the metallic-coloured enclosure that frames them and the main grille, the white roof, the wraparound rear windows and the spare tire mounted on the back of the vehicle.
The Cruiser shares much of its under structure with the Toyota 4Runner fourdoor SUV and Tacoma pickup truck, but you had never guess that to look at the FJ with its wide, turtle-shell body design.
Stallion Motors bags awards Leading automobiles marketing company in Nigeria, Stallion Motors was recently awarded with the 'Most Improved Auto Company of the Year 2012' for its performance and turn around exercise in 2012.
Also, one of its many franchises, Hyundai Accent was also voted the 'Entry Level Car of the Year' at the 2013 Nigeria Auto Awards, which took place in Lagos. A statement by its media consultant in Lagos stated that the award, which was presented at its eighth edition, was hosted by Beach House Ventures.
Receiving the award on behalf of the company, Managing Director, Stallion Motors, Mr. Parvir Singh, vowed that the auto company will continue to elevate the status of automobile marketing in Nigeria to reassure customers of the dealership commitment and bring forth new experience and new sense of value A c c o r d – ing to the statement, the panel of adjudicators said the award was viewed against Stallion's recovery strategies that have borne remarkable results as well as its continued success and dealership expansion across the country.
The statement added that Stallion outperformed some of its rivals like Mercedes Benz, Dana Motors and Kia Dealership in profitability, shareholder value, scale, net worth, turnover, and customer satisfaction to win the coveted plaque.
A subsidiary of the Stallion Group of Companies, Stallion Motors was incorporated about 40 years ago and has grown steadily from its modest start in West Africa into a fledging multi-business conglomerate, representing 10 automobile brands with a manufacturing facility in Lagos where AshokLeyland buses are assembled. Only recently, Stallion Nissan Motors Nigeria (Stallion NMN) a new division of Stallion Motors was named Nissan national sales company and brand custodian of Nissan vehicles in Nigeria.
The company has also continued to elevate the status of its showrooms and after sales facilities to international standard with recourse to the respective principals' 'DNA.'
National Mirror