2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Its Competition

2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4WD 4-door Auto (Natl) Angular Front Exterior View

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Apr 5, 2013

There aren't very many focused off-road vehicles remaining on the market--and this year the Nissan Pathfinder will also give up its body-on-frame layout for a new crossover design.

The Jeep Wrangler makes some noticeable sacrifices in city ride and handling in the name of trail ability, but it's become a much better-performing vehicle with recent interior upgrades and the new Pentastar V-6.

Compared to the FJ, the Nissan Xterra has a roomier, more versatile interior, although the Toyota feels better-detailed throughout the cabin.

Those thinking about doing occasional off-roading, but needing a real backseat for occasional longer trips, should consider the Toyota 4Runner, and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Of those, the Grand Cherokee was just redesigned last year and has a much more refined and sophisticated feel overall, while the 4Runner is surprisingly well rounded considering its more traditional truck look and feel.

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7.6 The Toyota FJ Cruiser is the real deal, pairing authentic trail toughness with modern conveniences; but families and commuters attracted mainly to its brawny, very stylish look should think twice.	8.4 The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee blurs the SUV-crossover line expertly; better transmissions are at the top of the wish list.	6.8 The 2013 Jeep Wrangler is just as ready for adventuring as it looks--and surprisingly tolerable for the commute.	7.4 The 2013 Nissan Xterra has exactly what the most dedicated weekend warriors want--including the goods to get active gear out to hard-to-reach places--but without a lot of frills.	8.2 The 2013 Toyota 4Runner is just as brawny as it looks off-road, yet much better than you'd probably suspect on the highway.
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$27,030	$27,695	$22,295	$22,940	$31,490
Gas Mileage
15 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V6	Gas/Ethanol V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6
EPA Class
Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD	2WD Sport Utility	Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Style Name
RWD 4dr Auto (Natl)	RWD 4dr Laredo	4WD 2dr Sport	2WD 4dr Auto X	RWD 4dr V6 SR5 (Natl)
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	4	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	4	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Sport Utility	Sport Utility	Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility	Sport Utility Vehicle
Transmission
Automatic	Automatic	Manual	Automatic	Automatic w/Manual Shift