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TO THE POINT What’s New? The 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser is all new, built from a modified 4Runner platform
Selling Points: Youthful styling, off-road prowess, great price, good engine
Deal Breakers: Style may not appeal to everyone; back seat is depressing
Our Advice: What your mother-in-law doesn’t want you to drive, so buy one today

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Click to enlarge. 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Specifications Key competitors of the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser include the Dodge Nitro, Honda Element, Hummer H3, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler, Kia Sorento, Nissan Xterra, and Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Test Vehicle: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Price Range: mid-$20,000 - $30,000 (estimated)
Engine Size and Type: 4.0-liter V6 engine
Engine Horsepower: 239 at 5,200 rpm
Engine Torque: 278 lb.-ft. at 3,700 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed automatic; six-speed manual
Curb Weight, lbs.: 4,050 (2WD AT); 4,290 (4WD M/T); 4,295 (4WD A/T)
EPA Fuel Economy: 18/22 (2WD AT); 16/19 (4WD MT); 17/21 (4WD AT)
Length: 177.6 inches
Width: 74.6 inches
Wheelbase: 105.9 inches
Height: 70.9 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 41.9 inches/31.3 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 41.3 inches/40.3 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Max. Cargo Volume: 66.8 cubic ft.
Max. Payload: 1,325 lbs.
Max. Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs.
Ground Clearance: 8.7 (2WD); 9.6 (4WD)
Competitors: Chevrolet Equinox, Dodge Nitro, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Hummer H3, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler, Kia Sorento, Mazda Tribute, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Xterra, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Vue, Subaru Forester, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota RAV4.

Photos courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.

 


About Brian Chee
Prior to joining Autobytel in the Spring of 2000, Brian Chee spent 15 years as a writer and editor in his native southern California, his work appearing in a wide variety of regional newspapers and online publications. As an editor at Autobytel, Brian has been quoted in numerous regional and national publications, including the Wall St. Journal and InStyle Magazine. He is responsible for writing, editing and planning content for three of the company’s consumer websites: autobytel.com, autoweb.com and carsmart.com. His “beat” includes vehicle reviews, features, news and Auto Show coverage. Brian considers himself a “SoCal” car enthusiast: the kind who grades a car on how it handles today’s urban and suburban reality of daily traffic gridlock, rising fuel prices and fast-paced lifestyles. Brian is an Eagle Scout, a member of the Automotive Press Association, the Motor Press Guild, and the California State University Advisory Board for Internet Writing. Brian holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism.

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