Earlier this year, Toyota unexpectedly unveiled the all-new TJ Cruiser. Many believe this model replaces the FJ Cruiser, which has been discontinued in the US, Australia, and Japan.
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| Recently, Toyota revealed the first images of the Tj Cruiser concept. The Toyota Tj Cruiser opens up an entirely new vehicle segment called the Sub Utility Van – a small, versatile van. The Toyota Tj Cruiser combines the robust design of an SUV with the practicality of a cargo van. |
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| According to Toyota, the letter T stands for "Toolbox," emphasizing the versatility of this model. Meanwhile, the letter "j" stands for "joy." The word "Cruiser," which Toyota usually reserves for its SUV line, is now used to represent the powerful design of the Tj Cruiser. |
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| The hood, roof, and fenders of the Tj Cruiser are all quite thick, highly scratch-resistant, and finished with a special mud-repellent coating. |
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| The Toyota Tj Cruiser is developed based on the TNGA platform, similar to the Prius, C-HR, and the new generation Camry. The vehicle has an overall length of 4,300 mm, a width of 1,775 mm, a height of 1,620 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,750 mm (170 mm longer than the Hiace). |
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| Upon opening the sliding doors on both sides, we are surprised by a spacious interior, large enough to accommodate items up to 3 meters long if all passenger seats are folded down. The seat backs and luggage compartment come with multiple hooks for securing bulky items or bicycles. |
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| Powering the Toyota Tj Cruiser is a hybrid system with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine. An integrated “EV Mode” button on the gear shifter activates the electric driving mode. It's highly likely that the Toyota Tj Cruiser will be available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. |
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| The Toyota Tj Cruiser is expected to be unveiled at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show in late October. |
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