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Toyota' s New FJ Cruiser EV Looks Incredible

Jun. 14, 2022 8:21 AM ET by Chase Bierenkoven Off-Road / 28 Comments We wouldn't change a thing. We couldn't be happier that Toyota won the 2022 Car Design Award for Concept vehicles. Not because we think Toyota deserved it (which it may have), but because it prompted the release of more photos of the Toyota FJ Cruiser EV concept. Toyota calls it the Compact Cruiser EV, and now we have real-life, scale images of the brand's concept. The car you see below isn't a render, but a 1:1 scale model of the concept car. We'd forgive you for thinking it was some sort of FJ-flavored render given its futuristic proportions. But those are real tires this thing is sitting on. The concept was initially created by the Toyota Europe Design development center in France and clearly takes inspiration from the FJ Cruiser of yesteryear, a hot commodity on its own. Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota If the FJ Cruiser was retro-futuristic when it debuted, this is certainly more so. It already pulls from both the previous FJ Cruiser and older FJ models. That's likely most evident in the grille, which features "Toyota" script and a retro-inspired fascia paired with a modern-looking skidplate. The wheels are also rather modern looking, largely because they're black and diamond-cut, just like nearly every wheel these days. Bring back the steelies, we say. Notably, this concept doesn't feature the FJ's odd rear door layout, which was more Mazda RX8 than Toyota at the time. Still, it's one of many quirks that has led to a cult following for the older model. That's something this car is absolutely trying to emulate, with the rear quarter panel ladder and integrated roof rack. Thankfully, Toyota also showed off some far more retro wheels which add a sort of white wall tire effect to the car. Toyota Toyota Toyota We haven't heard much from Toyota about this concept in the last few months, but with its recent award, we could see some info from Toyota in the coming weeks or months. With the current generation Toyota 4Runner getting a little long in the tooth and the introduction of the Bronco Sport, the time is right for a small Toyota off-roader. The brand has already hinted at a new small pickup truck entrant, and this could very well arrive on a similar platform to that small truck. That's doubly true if the small truck is going to be electric, which would simplify production considerably. For now, we'll simply have to wonder at what a new FJ Cruiser might look like. Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota

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Toyota 4Runner Toyota FJ Cruiser EV Chase Bierenkoven Associate Editor Shortly before applying to law school, Chase decided to take a chance on pursuing his dream job: playing with cars and getting paid for it. Law school was just a means to an end, after all. His first writing job was freelance and barely paid his grocery bill. It quickly turned into a full-time position, eventually leading Chase to join CarBuzz in 2022. Chase now tests cars, and sits comfortably at the news desk when he's not in the driver's seat. In his spare time, Chase can be heard trying to play guitar, or out enjoying Colorado's natural splendor in his BMW M3. Contact Chase @bierenkoven @cbier823 LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top