The 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser comes in one model with a choice of three drivetrains: rear-wheel drive with five-speed automatic ($23,320), part-time four-wheel drive with the automatic ($24,910), or full-time four-wheel drive with six-speed manual ($24,500).
Standard equipment includes air conditioning, tilt steering, power windows and door locks, eight-way manually adjustable driver's seat, six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio, an engine immobilizer, and P265/70R17 tires on 17-inch steel wheels (with a full-size spare mounted on the back door). Upholstery is water-resistant fabric and flooring is a rubber-like mat.
A Convenience Package ($2,175) adds keyless entry, cruise control, power side-view mirrors with image lights, daytime running lights, privacy glass, rear window wiper; and rear parking sonar. For 2009, it also includes a backup camera and auto-dimming rearview mirror. Upgrade Package One ($2,250-$2,660) includes A-TRAC electronic traction control; a rear locking differential; a multi-information display (compass, inclinometer and temperature gauge); eight-speaker, 400-watt premium audio with in-dash six-CD changer; leather-covered steering wheel with audio and cruise controls; metal-colored shift lever; interior trim panels keyed to exterior color; and 17-inch alloy wheels. Upgrade Package Two ($2,310-$2,720) delivers all of the above, plus a subwoofer.
An Off-Road package ($1,035-$1,375), available only on 4WD models with the Convenience Package, includes P265/75R16 BFGoodrich Rugged Trail tires on unique 16-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels; trail-tuned Bilstein shock absorbers; a Cyclone air pre-cleaner; a locking rear differential that works in conjunction with A-TRAC; and the multi-information display. Only the 2WD base model can be ordered with the TRD Sport Package ($2,580), which combines off-road-type wheels, tires, and shocks with an all-white color scheme and TRD decals.
Stand-alone options include 17-inch alloy wheels ($650), the rear differential lock ($340), running boards ($345), and daytime running lights ($40). Customers can also choose from a catalog of dealer-installed accessories, including: auxiliary driving lights, rock rails, roof rack, brush guard, taillight guards, sport exhaust system, receiver hitch and harness, wind deflector with off-road lights, a cargo mat. and all-weather or carpeted floor mats.
Safety features include Toyota's STAR Safety System that combines Vehicle Skid Control to help the truck go where the driver steers, even on a slippery surface; traction control to reduce wheel slip and thus enhance traction; and anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist. Side-curtain and front-seat side-impact airbags are also standard, along with the required dual-stage airbags up front. So is a tire pressure monitor.