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The 4.0 litre six cylinder engine, mated to a six-speed manual transmission, pumps out a respectable 239 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque. Despite its 1,945 kilogram curb weight, the FJ has more than enough grunt to tackle tough terrain. It features true four-wheel drive with a high-low range shifter and a differential lock. My tester was also equipped with Toyota' s off-road package that included 16-inch aluminium alloy wheels wrapped in beefy BFGoodrich Rugged Trail P265/75R16 tires and trail-tuned Bilstein shock absorbers that softened out some serious bumps. The FJ Cruiser uses a high-mounted, double wishbone front suspension and stabilizer bar, and a 4-link rear suspension with a lateral rod with coil springs and a stabilizer bar. This set-up allows this rig to truly bring home the best of both worlds, it is agile and confident off-road, and surprisingly plush on the highway.
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Confident Cruiser
Toyota's FJ Cruiser is a life-sized Tonka truck
Folks who own sports cars and classics do it all the time, but when was the last time you hopped in your SUV and went for a cruise simply for the sake of driving?Last week, with a 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser in my possession, I fo...See the full content of this document
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