Previously, the media revealed that Toyota was applying for a new trademark certification, named FT-4X. This behavior made the media unanimously believe that Toyota plans to launch a new off-road model, which may even be the successor of the FJ Cruiser model, but Toyota did not express its position on this, which also suffocated the appetite of car fans. Today we will take stock of those great off-road vehicles in the history of Toyota, and the right is to detoxify the fans.
FJ40
The FJ40 is the most recognizable model in Toyota’s history, and it also has a very high status in the field of off-road circles, but this car is actually just a subdivision of the J40 series. From 1960 to 1984, the FJ40 series models were sold all over the world and achieved great success, and they survived in the Brazilian market until 2001. The biggest difference between the FJ40 model and the J40 model is that the F model engine is replaced under the hood. This engine is divided into two displacements of 3.8 liters and 4.2 liters. The first F-series engine, the 3.8-liter F engine, served mainly from 1960 to 1975, followed by the 2F model from 1975 to 1984. This engine provides customers with a power experience from the initial 105 horsepower output to the later 125 horsepower output, while the 4.2-liter displacement engine has a larger 135 horsepower output. It can be said that when you think of off-road, FJ40 should appear in your mind.
The third generation 4Runner
The 4Runner model was born in 1984, and the third-generation model was active from 1996 to 2002. This generation of models has received a lot of upgrades in terms of configuration, and the power has also been significantly improved. The most important thing is that this generation of models is equipped with a central differential, which improves its off-road performance a lot. In addition, this generation of models is also equipped with an ABS system, a coil spring suspension system, and an electric rear differential lock. Until now, many car fans still like to take this generation of 4Runner off-road.
LC100 series
The Land Cruiser series models have always been the representative of luxury off-road vehicles in the Toyota family, and the LC100 series, which was active from 1998 to 2007, naturally followed this rule. The Land Cruiser 100 Series models have a lot of luxury configuration, even including night vision system and rollover sensors. In addition, the front of the 100 series model was replaced with an independent suspension, and two new engines were added, one of which was the V8 model used for the first time in the Land Cruiser series. This V8 engine is mainly for the North American market, so it is also the only power option for North American models. The 100-series models were doing well in North America, where the V8 was a thing of the past.
FJ Cruiser
The product cycle of FJ Cruiser is 2006-2014, and the right-hand drive version is sold between 2010 and 2016. The individual shape and the name of “FJ” make the FJ Cruiser one of the favorite models of car fans. Toyota intends to target this car as the Jeep Wrangler and Hummer. The FJ Cruiser does have a very good off-road capability, and the configuration is also very modern. FJ Cruiser has a ground clearance of 244mm, a maximum wading depth of 700mm, front and rear suspension strokes of 8 inches and 9 inches respectively, and a towing capacity of 2300kg. Unfortunately, although Toyota had high expectations for this car, the final market performance did not satisfy Toyota.
The fourth generation 4Runner
From the appearance alone, the difference between the fourth-generation 4Runner and the third-generation model is not obvious, but the changes in the hood of this fourth-generation model that survived from 2003 to 2009 are really obvious . In addition to the new V6 engine, Toyota also added a V8 engine to the 4Runner lineup for the first time. The fourth-generation model still uses a non-load-bearing body structure, the front suspension is a double-wishbone structure, and the rear suspension is a more traditional hard-axle structure. In addition, configurations such as navigation and reversing images better meet the needs of consumers, which also enables them to be more competitive in the market.
If you think of Toyota if you want off-road, it may be a bit exaggerated, but the off-road vehicles in the Toyota family do have a pivotal position all over the world. At present, many brands in the market are developing models that can make more profits. I believe that fans are looking forward to Toyota’s ability to bring us more great off-road vehicles.
