Η Toyota σταματάει τη παραγωγή του FJ Cruiser, το γιορτάζει με την έκδοση Trail Teams Ultimate

Με την έκδοση Trail Teams Ultimate Edition του Toyota FJ Cruiser, που πήγε η ιαπωνική εταιρία στην φετινή SEMA, σηματοδοτεί το “θάνατο” του ιδιότυπου SUV στα μέσα περίπου του επόμενου έτους και ενώ βρίσκεται στην αγορά από το 2006.

Περιγράφεται ως η “τελική αναμνηστική ειδική έκδοση” και είναι βαμμένη σε μπλε Heritage Blue

χρώμα με άσπρη μάσκα και 16άρες bead lock ζάντες με ελαστικά της BF Goodrich. Ακόμα διαθέτει εμπρός ποδιά της, ράγες οροφής και χωμάτινη ανάρτηση της TRD.

Περνώντας στο εσωτερικό οι αλλαγές είναι περιορισμένες, με το συγκεκριμένη έκδοση να διαθέτει δερμάτινο τιμόνι, πολυλειτουργική οθόνη και ένα ανοξείδωτο ταμπελάκι που γράφει FJ Cruiser Ultimate Edition. Επίσης θα έχει γκρι διακοσμητικά, αλουμινένιο λεβιέ κάμερα οπισθοπορείας, TRD μαρσπιέ στις πόρτες και 10 ηχεία της JBL.

Θα είναι αποκλειστικά διαθέσιμο ως τετρακίνητο και στο εξοπλισμό του θα έχει το Active Traction Control, το Vehicle Skid Control και στα μοντέλα μα αυτόματο κιβώτιο το Crawl Control. Τέλος, μηχανικά φορά τον V6 4,0-λίτρων κινητήρα απόδοσης 264 ίππων με 367 Nm ροπής.

Η παραγωγή του θα περιοριστεί στις 2.500 μονάδες και θα είναι διαθέσιμο από τον ερχόμενο Φεβρουάριο.

[Πηγή: Toyota]

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Happy Trails, FJ Cruiser

Toyota Bids Farewell to an Off-Road Icon with Ultimate Edition

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2013 — It’s finally here…and then it’s gone. Toyota today unveiled the 2014 FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Ultimate Edition at a press conference held at the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show.

The 2014 Trail Teams Ultimate Edition is a commemorative final special edition of the FJ Cruiser. It is the toughest and most capable FJ ever and pays tribute to the iconic vehicle that will end its production run at the conclusion of the 2014 model year. With limited production, only 2,500 will be built.

The FJ Ultimate Edition pays tribute to the iconic Land Cruiser FJ40 of the 1960’s, from which the FJ Cruiser draws its rugged DNA, inspiration and design. A unique white painted front grille surround and newly developed “Heritage Blue” paint are reminiscent of the classic FJ40.

Designed and built for rugged off-roading, the Ultimate Edition raises the bar one more time for off-road capability with all new performance upgrades. A race-inspired Toyota Racing Development (TRD) off-road suspension was developed and meticulously tuned for the Ultimate Edition. The new suspension includes TRD Bilstein race shocks with increased damping, articulation and high speed stability. The front shock assemblies are 66mm with new TRD race coil springs, which raise the front of the FJ just enough to level out the stance and improve the approach angle. The rear shocks are 50mm and are equipped with remote reservoirs to decrease damping fade.

The list of new TRD goodies doesn’t stop there. A newly developed TRD front skid plate, made from one-quarter-inch thick aluminum plate comes standard on the Ultimate Edition. The TRD stamped front skid plate not only looks great, but improves approach angle and provides an increased level of underbody protection. TRD 16-inch bead lock wheels with BF Goodrich A/T KO tires, rock rails and roof rack complete the exterior.

The Ultimate Edition FJ Cruiser is only available in 4×4 and comes standard with Active Traction Control (A-TRAC), Crawl Control (CRAWL available with automatic transmission only), Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) with off switch and electronically controlled locking rear differential. In addition, the Toyota Star Safety System is standard.

Farewell to an IconChiseled from nearly a half-century tradition of tough off-road performance provided by the legendary FJ40, the original 4Runner, and 4×4 compact pickups, the FJ Cruiser was developed as a basic, capable and affordable off-roader aimed specifically at serious off-roaders looking to push the limits. Hailed by consumers and critics alike, the FJ Cruiser became an instant classic.

The final model year 2014 FJ Cruiser is on sale now. The Trail Teams Ultimate Edition is scheduled to roll into dealerships in February 2014, kicking off a fond farewell to a Toyota original.

With sales of more than 200,000 units sold since 2006, the FJ rides into the sunset leaving lasting memories of one of the most iconic vehicles in Toyota’s rich SUV history.##

FJ CRUISER ULTIMATE EDITION TRAIL TEAMS KEY FEATURES

Performance and Exterior Features

Unique white front grille surround and exclusive Monotone “Heritage Blue” paintBlacked out bumpers, exterior mirrors and door handlesAll-new TRD heavy duty one-quarter-inch thick aluminum front skid plateSew Specially-developed off-road tuned TRD Bilstein front suspension and rear Bilstein shocks with remote reservoirExterior FJ Trail Teams BadgeRoof rackRock railsTRD 16-inch Gunmetal bead lock wheels with BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO tiresRear wiper

Interior Convenience Features

Stainless steel FJ Cruiser Ultimate Edition dash plaquePower outside mirrors with illuminated markersPrivacy glass on rear side, quarter and rear door windowsCruise ControlLeather-trimmed steering wheelFloating-ball Multi-information Display with inclinometer, Compass and outside temperatureRemote keyless entry systemAuto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup camera displayOne 115V/400W AC power outlet