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Toyota FJ Cruiser

FJ40 looks, Prado bones, three windshield wipers.1

Researched October 30, 2026 from 37 sources

Also called

  • Not So Special EditionNickname for the 2011 Upgrade Package 3, which lacked the Trail Teams suspension, gauges and badges.2

At a glance

0150300
239–270 hpPower
0510
7.2–7.8 s0–60 mph
0100200
179–182 km/hTop speed
0200400
366–380 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
1,837–2,015 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.361213

Engine
4.0 L 1GR-FE V6; single VVT-i 2007–09, dual VVT-i from 20103
Layout
Front engine; RWD; auto part-time 4WD; manual full-time 4WD5
Gearbox
A750E/A750F 5-speed auto; RA61F 6-speed manual; VF2A/VF4B 4WD transfer cases3
Built at
Hino Motors' Hamura plant, Japan (2006–2022)38

The story

Toyota created the FJ Cruiser to reconnect with young buyers. Its FJ40-inspired shape sits on Prado-based hardware; 4WD models have 240 mm of clearance and 34-degree approach and 30-degree departure angles.13

1999: Rod Millen's $350,000 Retro Cruiser19992003: Detroit study wins a production future20032006: Hino starts XJ10 production in Hamura20062009: Automatic: 7.3 seconds to 60 mph20092010: Dual VVT-i: 259 hp for Canada · Japan launch adds My FJ customization20102014: 2,500 Trail Teams Ultimate Editions20142017: Japan's beige Final Edition20172022: 1,000 Final Editions; December shutdown2022 Toyota Jeep BJ (BJ): From 1951BJToyota Land Cruiser 20 Series (FJ25) (FJ25): Introduced 1955FJ25Toyota Land Cruiser (J40) (J40): 1960–1984; Brazil to 2001J40Toyota Retro Cruiser concept: 1999Toyota FJ Cruiser concept: 2003Toyota FJ Cruiser (XJ10): 2006–2022XJ10 19501960197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1345202122
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YearWhat happened
From 1951Toyota Jeep BJ (BJ)
Introduced 1955Toyota Land Cruiser 20 Series (FJ25) (FJ25)
1960–1984; Brazil to 2001Toyota Land Cruiser (J40) (J40)
1999Toyota Retro Cruiser concept
2003Toyota FJ Cruiser concept
2006–2022Toyota FJ Cruiser (XJ10)
1999Rod Millen's $350,000 Retro Cruiser
2003Detroit study wins a production future
2006Hino starts XJ10 production in Hamura
2009Automatic: 7.3 seconds to 60 mph
2010Dual VVT-i: 259 hp for Canada
2010Japan launch adds My FJ customization
20142,500 Trail Teams Ultimate Editions
2017Japan's beige Final Edition
20221,000 Final Editions; December shutdown
  1. 1999

    Rod Millen's $350,000 Retro Cruiser

    A 1967 FJ-45 body meets a 1999 Land Cruiser chassis in the one-off concept that later inspires CALTY's FJ design study.45

  2. 2003

    Detroit study wins a production future

    The 2003 CALTY concept's reception wins approval for a 2007 production model, with Akio Nishimura as chief engineer.5

  3. 2006

    Hino starts XJ10 production in Hamura

    North America gets 2007–2014 model years, 200/230 mm front/rear travel on 4WD models and a 2,268 kg tow rating for RWD and 4WD.3

  4. 2009

    Automatic: 7.3 seconds to 60 mph

    The 239 hp five-speed automatic posts 0.70 g on the skidpad and a governed 179 km/h top speed in instrumented testing.6

  5. 2010

    Dual VVT-i: 259 hp for Canada

    The revised 4.0 L V6 gains 20 hp and improves fuel economy 5%; updated suspension and power steering accompany the engine change.37

  6. 2010

    Japan launch adds My FJ customization

    Sales start December 4 with base, Color Package and Off-Road Package grades; My FJ lets buyers choose styling and driving upgrades.8

  7. 2014

    2,500 Trail Teams Ultimate Editions

    Heritage Blue marks the U.S. farewell; bespoke TRD suspension adds rear remote-reservoir Bilsteins, with a white grille surround honoring the FJ40.3910

  8. 2017

    Japan's beige Final Edition

    The October 16 release adds beige bodywork and cabin trim, black detailing and 20-inch alloy wheels.11

  9. 2022

    1,000 Final Editions; December shutdown

    The Middle East's 2023 Final Edition pairs beige trim with individually numbered badges. Worldwide production ends in December 2022.312

Every generation

  • Toyota Land Cruiser 20 Series (FJ25)
    FJ25Introduced 1955
  • Toyota Land Cruiser (J40)
    J401960–1984; Brazil to 2001
  • Toyota FJ Cruiser
    XJ102006–2022

Power over the years

From 239 hp to 270 hp in 16 years.

0100200300 201020152020 hp 2007 · 239 hp · 2007–2009 VVT-i V62010 · 258 hp · 2010 review rating2011 · 260 hp · 2011 model year2011 · 268 hp · 2011 Australia (200 kW)2023 · 270 hp · 2023 Middle East 270 hp 2023 Middle East 239 hp 2007–2009 VVT-i V6
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YearHorsepowerModel
20072392007–2009 VVT-i V6
20102582010 review rating
20112602011 model year
20112682011 Australia (200 kW)
20232702023 Middle East

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Japan: base, Color Package and Off-Road Package

    Standard

    Japan: base, Color Package and Off-Road Package

    2010

  • Special

    TRD Package (rear-drive)

    2009

    239 hp

    2,400 built

  • Limited

    TRD Special Edition

    2007

    239 hp

    3,200 built

  • Limited

    Trail Teams Special Edition (Iceberg)

    2008

    239 hp

    3,200 built

  • Limited

    Trail Teams Special Edition (Sandstorm)

    2010

    259 hp

  • Limited

    Trail Teams Special Edition (Army Green)

    2011

    260 hp

    2,500 built

  • Limited

    Trail Teams Special Edition (Radiant Red)

    2012

    260 hp

    2,500 built

  • Limited

    Trail Teams Special Edition (Cement Gray)

    2013

    260 hp

    2,500 built

  • Limited

    Trail Teams Ultimate Edition

    2014

    260 hp

    2,500 built

  • Final Edition (Middle East)

    Limited

    Final Edition (Middle East)

    2023

    270 hp

  • Special

    Upgrade Package 3 (Not So Special Edition)

    2011

How to spot one

Look for

  • Round headlights accompany a grille marked TOYOTA.34
  • Three wipers sweep a nearly upright windshield.3
  • Short rear access doors open backward.1
  • Thick rear pillars sit just behind the short access doors.1

Year by year

  1. 2009

    The Convenience package could include a back-up camera.6

  2. 2010–2014 (US Trail Teams)

    Body and roof colors: Sandstorm (4U0), Army Green (6V7), Radiant Red (3L5), Cement Gray (1H5), then Heritage Blue (8X0).9

  3. 2010–2011 (RHD launch)

    Right-hand-drive cars move the rear plate to the bumper and side repeaters from mirrors to fenders.3

  4. 2013–2014 (equipment)

    Canadian FJs made back-up cameras standard for 2013; Trail Teams automatics offered Crawl Control for 2013–2014.317

  5. 2014 (Ultimate Edition)

    Heritage Blue, a matching roof and a white grille bezel distinguish the Trail Teams Ultimate Edition.39

  6. 2017 / 2023 (Final Editions)

    Japan's beige Final Edition wears 20-inch wheels; the later Middle Eastern farewell uses 17-inch wheels and a numbered badge.1112

Don’t confuse it with

  • Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

    The FJ40 has two doors; the FJ Cruiser conceals a second pair of clamshell half-doors.1019

Against its rivals

  • Hummer H3 (2006)

    FJ Cruiser vs Hummer H3 (2006)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    FJ Cruiser7.2 s
    Hummer H3 (2006)10.3 s
    1319

  • FJ Cruiser vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (2006)

    Price as tested lower is better

    FJ Cruiser$27,000
    Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (2006)$33,155
    19
  • Nissan Xterra

    FJ Cruiser vs Nissan Xterra

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    FJ Cruiser7.2 s
    Nissan Xterra7 s
    19

Prices

Value today $14.0K–$43.0K2829

Auction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 202420262028 Value today: $14,000–$43,000 2024 · $38,250 · 2013 Trail Teams Special Edition, 30,000 miles, Bring a Trailer2024 · $17,500 · 2007 TRD Special Edition, 136,000 miles, Bring a Trailer2024 · $43,500 · 2014, 9,000 miles, Bring a Trailer2024 · $14,111 · 2007 TRD Special Edition manual, 164k miles, Bring a Trailer2024 · $13,000 · 2008 manual, 135k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $36,000 · 2014 Trail Teams Ultimate Edition, 62k miles, BaT2026 · $14,000 · 2007 6-speed, 134k miles; frame repaired, BaT2026 · $39,500 · 2014, 46k miles, BaT2026 · $43,000 · 2013 6-speed, 43k miles, BaT2026 · $36,500 · 2014 Trail Teams Ultimate Edition, 99k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $30,500 · 2014 automatic, 80k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $43,500 · 2013 Off-Road Package, 61k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $24,000 · 2011 Trail Teams Special Edition, 118k miles, Bring a Trailer $43.5K Bring a Trailer, 2024
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2024Auction sale$38,2502013 Trail Teams Special Edition, 30,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
2024Auction sale$17,5002007 TRD Special Edition, 136,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
2024Auction sale$43,5002014, 9,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
2024Auction sale$14,1112007 TRD Special Edition manual, 164k miles, Bring a Trailer
2024Auction sale$13,0002008 manual, 135k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$36,0002014 Trail Teams Ultimate Edition, 62k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$14,0002007 6-speed, 134k miles; frame repaired, BaT
2026Auction sale$39,5002014, 46k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$43,0002013 6-speed, 43k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$36,5002014 Trail Teams Ultimate Edition, 99k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$30,5002014 automatic, 80k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$43,5002013 Off-Road Package, 61k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$24,0002011 Trail Teams Special Edition, 118k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Value today$14,000–$43,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “Baja class winner, then fifth in the desert”
    • “A Fast X FJ in Hot Wheels' premium line”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

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  28. No Reserve: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $14,000 on July 11, 2026 (Lot #251,852) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  29. 43k-Mile 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $43,000 on October 24, 2026 (Lot #270,313) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. TOYOTA ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL OF CERTAIN 2007 THROUGH 2013 MODEL YEAR FJ CRUISER VEHICLES media.toyota.ca
  31. 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $39,500 on October 8, 2026 (Lot #267,333) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. Original-Owner 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $13,000 on May 1, 2024 (Lot #145,260) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $43,500 on June 3, 2026 (Lot #245,757) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. Original-Owner 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Ultimate Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $36,500 on July 22, 2026 (Lot #253,558) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $30,500 on June 7, 2026 (Lot #246,387) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  36. Original-Owner 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Special Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $24,000 on May 5, 2026 (Lot #241,043) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  37. No Reserve: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser TRD Special Edition 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $14,111 on October 10, 2024 (Lot #166,190) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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