Used 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Base for sale 

The 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser is offered in a single trim that offers the option between two drivetrains layouts - RWD and 4WD and two gearboxes for the 4WD version – a 5 speed automatic and a 6-speed manual. There is also a wide range of optional packages that can be customized according to one’s choices.

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The 4WD drivetrain is necessary if you are considering an FJ Cruiser because of its inherent advantages in off-roading. The car is not particularly capable on the highway so it better be optimized for the trail. The automatic transmission seemed to do the job well and does not rob a lot of driver involvement.

The 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser is offered with a 4.0L V-6 engine that facilitates the power output of 260hp and provides a torque of 270lb-ft. Acceleration from the V6 engine is rather quick and feels thrilling when driving. The car has good manners both on the road and off it, and this is down to the robust performance.

The 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser comes with a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain in the base trim that is paired to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The 2011 FJ Cruiser sprints from 0-60MPH in 7.2 seconds which is seriously quick-footed for an SUV. 

From the data, it is evident that the powertrain in the Toyota FJ Cruiser is indeed strong. It returns a good acceleration time and has excellent performance credentials. In comparison, the Jeep Wrangler is the lowest in terms of engine power output but is not the slowest in terms of acceleration.

The 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser offers below-average fuel efficiency. The 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser has a fuel capacity of 19.1 gallons and offers 17MPG within city limits, 21MPG on the highways, and a combined mileage of 19MPG. These numbers are not mind-blowing but are enough for most.

We find that despite its unimpressive fuel efficiency figures, The Toyota FJ Cruiser offers the best fuel mileage. It loses out a bit in terms of range due to its competitors having much bigger fuel capacity.

The 2011 FJ Cruiser is not a car that is exactly popular for its ride comfort or luxury features. The interior is carefully designed to be as functional as possible. The notable defects include huge blind spots you can observe around the car and ride quality being a bit too harsh.

The SUV can accommodate 5 passengers; however, reaching the backseat is not exactly the most comfortable journey. It provides a cargo capacity of 27.9 cubic feet and thus provides generous space for storage, however.

From the data, it is clear that the three competitors are evenly matched in terms of interior space and comfort. However, the FJ Cruiser has atrociously low legroom in the rear seat and is very cramped there. It also offers the least cargo space among its competitors. The Jeep Wrangler is very spacious inside and offers the highest amount of cargo space as well the main interior features of the 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser include:

• Interface Kit For iPod
• Passenger Side Armrest
• Trails Team All-Weather Cargo Mat
• Rear Door Storage
• Carpet Floor Mats
• XM Satellite Radio

How intuitive is the infotainment system in the 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

Even though the Toyota FJ Cruiser looks like it is as barebones as it can get, it is not so. The car is well equipped with most of the essential infotainment features required to make the journey lively.

The features included are quite responsive and easily accessible. The main infotainment features of the 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser include:

• JBL premium audio system
• Bluetooth
• USB Ports
• Satellite Radio
• 8-speaker audio system with six-disc CD changer
• Steering-wheel controls

The exterior of the 2011 FJ Cruiser is one of the best parts about it, being a clear tribute to the Toyota FJ 40. It is finished in two-tone paint in classic FJ fashion and comes with 16-inch steel wheels.

There are few vehicles that blend retro and contemporary so well as this particular car does and the design is sure to be a future icon.

The FJ Cruiser is a relatively big car when you compare it to its rivals. The Nissan Xterra however is bigger in some aspects and it is also the heaviest car in the segment. The FJ Cruiser is the second heaviest. It also offers the best in terms of one very important parameter - ground clearance. The Jeep Wrangler comes last in the segment in terms of size, and it is the lightest car in the segment. The main exterior features of the 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser include:

• Towing Receiver Hitch W/Wire Harness
• TRD 16" 6-Spoke Alloy Wheels
• Cargo Cover
• Hood Protector
• Rock Rails
• 17" Aluminum Wheels W/Spare Tire

The IIHS has rated this new Toyota 'good'—its best score—in frontal, rear, and side-impact tests, but it only earned an 'acceptable' rating in the roof strength test—which is a slight cause of concern. In the NHTSA tests, the FJ had earned five-star ratings for the frontal impact which could mean it’s good enough. The 2011 FJ includes a plethora of safety features such as airbags, stability control, and so on but they are all basic features. The main safety features of the 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser include:

• 4-Wheel ABS
• Engine Immobilizer
• Rear Center 3-Point Belt
• Child Seat Anchors
• Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags
• Front And Rear Head Airbags
• Stability Control

The 2011 FJ Cruiser is an excellent off-roader and unlike its predecessor, remains usable on the road as well. This unique set of attributes, combined with retro styling makes it a worthy acquisition. The car also has a well-designed and modern interior along with good safety features. All this adds up to give us a car that is very much reliable and is value for money.