Since the introduction of Toyota’s FJ Cruiser in 2006 (it was called a 2007), rumors run rampant that THIS was the last year of production. With forum poster trying to impress others with their insider scoop of the rigs demise, its death has been declared again and again. Yet each year Toyota has continued to release a new model year.
Toyota has announced the 2011 FJ Cruiser (FJC) will be coming off the assembly line. A couple of notable updates for the 2011 model year include:
- Two new colors
- Calvary Blue
- Quicksand
- New Trail Teams Special Edition in Army Green
- New Audio Systems, Including Available JBL Premium System
- Standard Locking Rear Differential (standard on manual transmission/ optional for automatic)
- Improved Visibility and Rear Seat Access (Didn’t know it needed improvement)
- Standard iPod® Connectivity and XM Satellite Radio
Out of the box the FJC 4×4 has ground clearance of 9.6 inches, 260 hp @ 5,600 rpm, 271 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm, dual transfer case and a 41.84:1 crawl ratio making it a capable trail rig. In fact for 2010 Consumer Reports put the Toyota FJ Cruiser at the top of its “Best Off-Road” vehicle list.
If you want the full scoop on the upcoming 2011 FJ Cruiser take a look at the Toyota 2011 FJ Cruiser product information from Toyota’s press room.
We’re glad to see the rig is maintaining its funky style, white roof and solid off-road performance. And while it’s not voodoo… the new blue is pretty sick.
No idea how long Toyota will continue to produce this rig but we are sure it will be produced in 2011.
UPDATE: Toyota announced in 2013 that 2014 is the last year of production of the FJ Cruiser for the U.S. market. With thousands of Toyota FJ Cruisers on the road there will be plenty of them around for years to come so that everyone can continue to use them for what they were intended, off-road adventures.
Thanks for the info! I am so glad they decided to continue this rig! This is going to be my next car, as soon as my VW Jetta dies. It has 225K miles on it and shows no sign of slowing down. I think I might “park” it somewhere..like under a tree that I am cutting down. Just saying.
Good luck with that plan… I had a Jetta, and it would have survived a tree falling on it. Sometime solid, dependable, reliable and a great value isn’t all that great 🙂 Good luck getting the rig you want…. Than you can start planning that trip up Haul Road to Deadhorse.
Yeah, I can not wait to do that haul road!
I’m so glad they are not killing the FJ. Its one of the best off road vehicles out of the box today.
It just needs a pull off top and it would be complete(like the old one) ha
you are right about the top… That would be sick.