Did Toyota ax the FJ Cruiser too soon?

The FJ Cruiser, derived from the body-on-frame 4Runner platform but with a shorter wheelbase and length, was developed as a no-compromises off-road vehicle that evoked Toyota's original FJ40 from the 1960s. After an eight-year run, Toyota pulled the plug on the vehicle with a special edition for the 2014 model year. (REUTERS)

Larry P. Vellequette

February 26, 2019 06:38 PM

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