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No stopping Toyota FJ Cruiser
Sub tank doubles retro Cruiser's range... and CRAWL system makes it almost unstoppable in the bushToyota has updated the FJ Cruiser for 2013 by fitting a secondary fuel tank and incorporating the company's CRAWL system for improved control in off-road situations.
According to the company, the added fuel capacity – now 159 litres in total – more than doubles the FJ Cruiser's touring range to almost 1400km, based on the vehicle's combined-cycle fuel economy figure of 11.4L/100km. Toyota claims the FJ Cruiser could travel more than 1700km (based on the highway-cycle test) without stopping for fuel. In the city cycle, the Toyota could still achieve a range of over 1060km. The sub tank measures 87 litres, which is a larger volume than the main tank, with a capacity of 72 litres.
Introduced to Australia with the 200-Series LandCruiser, CRAWL is described by Toyota as a 'feet-off' control system to maintain the vehicle's composure in demanding off-road conditions. It takes the human error out of the equation when it comes to jockeying throttle or brake in climbing or descending steep grades, fording water or negotiating mud, sand or gravel.
CRAWL operates in five speed settings, selectable from a dial in an overhead console. The system is only available when the driver has chosen low-range four-wheel drive. At speeds above 25km/h CRAWL will disengage, but will automatically re-engage if the speed drops below that threshold once more. Should the rear diff be locked, the cut-off speed is 10km/h.
Based on the speed chosen, the CRAWL facility maintains that speed uphill or downhill through automatic engine and brake control. Toyota claims the system, which minimises wheel spin and brake lock-up, is also kinder to the drivetrain and reduces the prospect of under-body damage over rough terrain.
The changes for the new model year are accompanied by a price increase, lifting the FJ Cruiser to $47,990.
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