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| Description |
| While assembling this comprehensive review that covers the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser, the auto experts at TheCarConnection.com turned to some of the best review resources on the Web. And to help compare it to the performance of its rivals, TheCarConnection.com’s editors brought their own firsthand experience with the vehicle. |
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| Road Test |
Toyota unveiled the FJ Cruiser for the 2007 model year, cashing in on the retro theme played out on other crossovers and SUVs--in this case, with design cues reaching back to Toyota’s 1960s-era FJ40--but underpinning it with real truck toughness.
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| Positive Points |
- Retro-stylish inside and out
- Appealingly simple interior design
- Very impressive off-road ability
- Smooth on-road ride (for an off-roader)
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| Negative Points |
- Road and wind noise on the highway
- Passing power is just adequate
- Tight backseat with difficult access
- Obscured rearward visibility
- Thirsty for premium fuel
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