Toyota FJ Cruiser - Hardcover

Toyota’s legendary FJ40, the rugged off-road two-door Landcruiser introduced in 1960, sold more than one million models in its lifetime—and is still in service in the roughest parts of the world, nearly a quarter of a century after the last one rolled off the assembly line. As Toyota prepares to roll out its new version of this classic, this book offers a close-up, behind-the-scenes look at the development and production of the new FJ Cruiser, a retro 4x4 that combines its famous predecessor’s unparalleled style with solid off-road capabilities and all the convenience and comfort that today’s technology offers.   With interviews from the designers, engineers, and executives involved in making the FJ Cruiser, as well as more than 150 photos of the new vehicle and details on the 4x4’s specifications, this book puts readers into the driver’s seat of Toyota’s next classic Cruiser.  

The FJ40, a classic 1960s-era off-roader, has been reborn—at last. More than 20 years after Toyota stopped the production of its rugged, reliable, and beloved four-wheeler, FJ fans have something to cheer about: The 2007 FJ Cruiser. Redesigned and reengineered, the new FJ again will provide the capabilities that took adventurers and explorers all over the globe. It also sports the classic FJ grille and wrap-around D-pillar glass that endeared the original vehicle to so many.   Toyota FJ Cruiser recounts not only the development of the very first FJs in the late 1950s but also the new incarnation, highlighting Toyota’s efforts to craft a completely modern off-roader that can conquer any on- or off-pavement challenge. Author Larry Edsall chronicles the entire FJ story within these pages, with exclusive comments from Toyota designers and engineers and the manufacturer’s behind-the-scenes photography.