{"id":1075,"date":"2012-03-13T10:09:38","date_gmt":"2012-03-13T10:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/?p=1075"},"modified":"2012-08-16T12:33:35","modified_gmt":"2012-08-16T12:33:35","slug":"toyota-landcruiser-prado-vs-toyota-fj-cruiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/toyota-landcruiser-prado-vs-toyota-fj-cruiser\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota LandCruiser Prado Vs Toyota FJ Cruiser"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Here’s a quick comparison between the 120 series Toyota LandCruiser Prado LC4 and the Toyota FJ Cruiser.\u00a0This is probably the last for the 120 series comparisons – We will be focusing on the 150 series Prado shortly.<\/p>\n

The FJ Cruiser has been around for a few years but is only officially available in North America. It is only made in left hand drive. Originally made as a concept car it was released as a production model in 2006. It uses the same engine and basic frame as the 120 series Prado.<\/p>\n

The FJ is rumored for Australian release at the end of 2010. Update: From reports in the papers and on the web it does look like a definite release but in 2011 following and interior refresh. Update 2012 We finally got a drive and will post the 150 series and FJ comparison and update this page shortly!)<\/p>\n

The new FJ Cruiser is a retro-remake of the original FJ Land Cruiser of the 60’s much like the VW Beetle and the Mini. The exterior and interior of the FJ Cruiser is retro inspired with the latest technology. It also has ‘suicide doors’ like the Mazda RX-8.\u00a0As a car – based on reviews on other sites many complain about poor ergonomics and un-Prado like refinement. I guess that means that it has more in common with Toyota’s commercial vehicles like the 70 series rather than passenger models. We will definitely give it a go when it is finally released.<\/p>\n

I would buy one as an official import.\u00a0It brings back memories of my original FJ Cruiser back in the early 80’s.\u00a0Also it looks really cool and seems practical for passengers.\u00a0The figures are from the brochure and converted to metric.<\/p>\n

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120 series LandCruiser Prado (2002-2010)
<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		<\/strong>Toyota FJ Cruiser<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Engines<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1GR-FE – V6 Petrol
4 Litre (3956cc)
Quad Cam with VVTi EFI
Claimed 179Kw 5200RPM
Claimed 376Nm 3800RPM (Auto)
Claimed 343Nm 2400RPM (Man)<\/p>\n

1KD-FTV – IL4 Diesel
3 Litre (2982cc)
Turbo-charged – Direct Injection – Common Rail
Claimed 127Kw @ 3400RPM
Claimed 410Nm @ 1600RPM<\/p>\n

1KZ-TE – IL4 Diesel (2003-2006)
3 Litre (2982cc)
Turbo-charged Diesel EFI
Claimed 96Kw 3600RPM
Claimed 343Nm 2000RPM (Auto & Manual)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1GR-FE
V6 Petrol
Quad Cam with VVTi EFI
4 Litre (3956cc)
Claimed 179Kw @ 5200RPM
Claimed 376Nm @ 3800RPM (Auto)<\/p>\n

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Weight<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kerb weight 1900-2190 Kg
Towing capacity up to 2500 Kg<\/td>\n		\n

2000Kg
Towing capacity up to 2200kg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fuel capacity & consumption<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
180 litres
V6 Petrol 13.6 litres per 100km (1GR-FE)
V6 Diesel 9.3 litres per 100km (1KD-FTV)<\/td>\n		\n

72 litres (assumed)
IL6 Petrol 13.1-13.6 litres per 100km
IL4 Diesel less than 9 litres per 100km<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Other specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5 Speed Auto or 6 speed manual transmission
Overall height\/width 1905\/1875
Overall length\/wheelbase 4850\/2790
Track (front\/rear) 1575\/1575
Tyre size:\u00a0265-65-17
NCAP safety rating 4\/5<\/td>\n		\n

5 speed Auto or 5 speed manual
Overall height\/Overall width 1828\/1905
Overall length\/Wheelbase 4670\/2790
Track (front\/rear) 1605\/1615<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Capability\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Angle of: (degrees) Approach 32 Departure 24-25 Breakover 22
Min ground clearance 220mm
Water Fording depth 700mm Max
4WD system: AWD with selectable modes\u00a0<\/td>\n		\n

Angle of: (degrees)
Approach 32
Departure 31
Minimum ground clearance 243mm
4WD system: RWD with selectable modes\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toyota Landcruiser Prado performance figures<\/a><\/td>\n\n

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Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2009 $47,100 – 79,500 AUD
*Always check with the dealer
for up to date pricing, on road costs
and specials accessories etc…<\/td>\n		\n

2012 $44,490 AUD\u00a0
2011 $44,990 AUD\u00a0
2009 $23,680 US (Imported else where)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00a0 Here’s a quick comparison between the 120 series Toyota LandCruiser Prado LC4 and the Toyota FJ Cruiser.\u00a0This is probably the last for the 120 series comparisons – We will be focusing on the 150 series Prado shortly. The FJ Cruiser has been around for a few years but is only officially available in North […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,30,10,7,11,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-120-series","category-fj-cruiser","category-landcruiser","category-medium-suv-reviews","category-prado","category-toyota"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1075","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1075"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1075\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}