Everything you need for serious off-road-driving
Large wheel articulation
Serious off-road-driving will throw any number of obstacles your way and without sufficient ground clearance your 4WD could struggle to get you where you want to be. FJ Cruiser steps up to this challenge with large 265/70R17 tyres - which raise the vehicle height and contribute to the FJ Cruiser's impressive off road capabilities.
Dimensions
In terms of dimensions, the design of the FJ Cruiser reflects those of the original FJ40 - with a very similar wide, muscular stance. It has an overall length of 4,670mm, a width of 1,905mm, a height of 1,830mm and a ground clearance of 224mm^. And thanks to these considerable ground clearance, approach, departure and break over angles, the FJ Cruiser is genuinely equipped for off-road-driving.
Locking Rear Differential
One of the key advantages of FJ Cruiser is its Part Time 4WD capability, which enables you to engage or disengage 4WD at any time. This will provide greater driving efficiency when you're on smoother terrain.
FJ Cruiser also includes a locking rear differential to enhance off-road-driving on more tricky terrain. The differential has an electric actuated locking mechanism, which can be conveniently activated via a dash-mounted switch.
Part Time 4WD
For a better and more efficient on road performance FJ Cruiser has been designed with a part time 4x4 system. So, whenever you're not on tough terrain, the 4WD system can be easily deactivated.
Approach Angle^
Built to tackle the steep inclines that come with serious off-road-driving, FJ Cruiser has been designed with an impressive approach angle of 36 degrees^ to give you the confidence to climb more challenging obstacles with less chance of any damage.
Departure Angle^
When it came to designing the FJ Cruiser, our engineers took a "go anywhere, do anything" approach - which is why they gave the vehicle such dramatic approach and departure angles^. The departure angle is 31.0 degrees^ - which gives significant clearance at the back of the car when stepping down from or climbing a steep obstacle.
Ground clearance^
FJ Cruiser really comes into its own on rough ground; conquering tough obstacles with its generous ground clearance. This is thanks to a combination of serious approach and departure angles^, significant wheel articulation and 17 inch alloy wheels clad in large 265/70R17 tyres.
Active Traction Control (A-TRC)
No two off road tracks are going to be the same. Different conditions need a different response from your vehicle. It's why the FJ Cruiser has Active Traction Control (A-TRC) to assist with grip when the going gets tough.
Front seatback assist grip
No matter what your level of experience with off-road driving, terrain can always be unpredictable. For all the bumps along the way, the FJ Cruiser comes complete with front seatback assist grips - which your rear passengers can use for extra comfort to steady themselves in off-road driving situations when the going gets a little more rough.
Water crossing performance
One of the highlights 4WDing, water crossing allows you to drive through water that might normally be too deep to continue your journey. Designed with great clearance and performance levels in mind FJ Cruiser has exceptional water crossing ability.