Toyota has updated its retro-styled FJ Cruiser for 2013, adding a larger fuel sub-tank for greater driving range, along with the CRAWL off-road cruise control system.

Joining the existing 72 litre main fuel tank, Toyota says the new 87 litre sub-tank increases the FJ's theoretical driving range to 1060km in city driving, or more than 1700km on the highway.

Combined fuel consumption figures for the FJ's 200kW/380Nm 4.0 litre petrol V6 are listed at 11.4 l/100km, suggesting a notional driving range of nearly 1400km.

In week-long city and freeway testing, The Motor Report achieved a best fuel average of 12.9 l/100km.

Along with the increased fuel capacity, Toyota has blessed the FJ with its CRAWL system. Designed to assist drivers navigating tricky terrain, CRAWL is a 'feet-off' control system that operates in low-range and replaces Downhill Assist Control.

The system engages in low-range and temporarily cuts out at speeds above 25km/h - over above 10km/h when the rear differential is locked.

A speed selector dial offers a choice of five speeds, maintaining that speed in uphill and downhill driving by controlling engine output and brake hydraulic pressure.

The FJ also cops a price increase for 2013, from $46,490 to $47,990 (plus on-roads). The FJ launched in 2011 at $44,990.

FJ Cruiser is covered by Toyota Service Advantage capped-price servicing at a maximum of $210 per service.

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  wheresthebear says,
  2 months ago

  hhhmpf is that it? Nothing to address fuel economy? (ie diesel or 6 spd auto?) C'mon Toyota.
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  OutbackOZ says,
  2 months ago

  I dont think the fuel usage is too bad for this kind a car.
  Everyone is so hooked on diesel!!! Yes i is good but u need to way it up some times. Think if this was diesel it would be worth $3-5k more plus more in servicing. And for what 9lt/100km. Petrol is still great on the sand!!
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    Shaun says,
    2 months ago

    Why would servicing cost more? Isn't it cheaper to service a Diesel engine? No spark plugs just an oil change?
    
    And the preimum you would pay for a diesel you would make up on fuel costs. That's why I decided on a Diesel hilux, rated about 9.5L per hundred compared to 13.5L/ph or the V6 Petrol
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      Shaun says,
      2 months ago

      Oh and servicing on the diesel hilux is capped at $170
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        OutbackOZ says,
        2 months ago

        There are a few things that put there servicing cost up, the two main ones are fuel filters and oils.
        
        Im not saying unleaded is always the way to go.
        Look at this link for example
        http://www.themotorreport.com.au/54688/family-suv-comparison-review-australia-nissan-x-trail-volkswagen-tiguan-mazda-cx-5-skoda-yeti-kia-sportage-holden-captiva-5
        
        Like i said it depends on what u are buying and what ur use of the vehicle is.
        
        I would not wast my money on small cars/SUV's with diesels.
        
        
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  CP says,
  2 months ago

  This is still the best value 4x4 on the market for what it is.
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    Shaun says,
    2 months ago

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    Unfortuanatley a lot of people see these as just another 'toorak tractor'
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      Yetiman says,
      2 months ago

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      I have seen a few "Douf Douf" version.
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  smart us says,
  2 months ago

  love the Toyota logic behind it - for even greater millage you can town a cistern and maybe make it on one tank to Perth one day
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  Mogi says,
  1 month ago

  What Does it tow like off road, I just came back from Bahrain and there all over up their, but most are diesel. I don't understand how they are not put here yet, what's the creature comforts like and do they have a front and rear diff locker or just rear ? Just questions be nice to me I will take it off road and pull it apart lol
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    Dano says,
    5 hours ago

    Are you sure they were diesel as I can't find on any of Toyota's many worldwide websites inc Bahrain, UAE, Saudi, and USA where a diesel FJ is an option...
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    Dano says,
    5 hours ago

    Not that I don't think it should be a diesel; it's ludicrous that Toyota won't offer one, but I understand their reasoning. Why would they cut into their Prado and Hilux markets with a car that people may actually keep and not replace every 5 years with a new model (like the original FJs)???
    
    If the FJ is a shortened prado chassis and you can get both petrol and diesel prados (not to mention auto and manual), then why not FJ?
    
    As for a 6 speed, just show some balls Toyo and through a 9speed at it and beat VW to the punch...
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  Mogi says,
  1 month ago

  What Does it tow like off road, I just came back from Bahrain and there all over up their, but most are diesel. I don't understand how they are not put here yet, what's the creature comforts like and do they have a front and rear diff locker or just rear ? Just questions be nice to me I will take it off road and pull it apart lol
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  jason beard says,
  11 days ago

  Well done, you,ve totally turned me off toyota. Because you are too incompetant to put prices, even on your price page. I'll look to Korea thanks.
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    Dano says,
    6 hours ago

    Not sure where you're looking, but I can find prices for any Toyota including onroads and DD on their website.
    
    Have fun in Korea make sure to let everyone else know how the depreciation is...
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  Don Colebatch says,
  6 days ago

  Excellent gallery and precise summary. Thankyou. Don