- Toyota reveals four special versions of its smallest Land Cruiser.
- Retro, off-road, street and camper versions are shown together.
- Toyota hopes this can inspire the aftermarket world to release a similar package.
After years of rumors, Toyota has finally brought back the FJ Cruiser. It’s only been a few months since we first saw this chunky off-roader, and it’s already spawned four custom versions. Although it looks cool, the car is not intended for sale but rather is “designed to inspire the custom car market.” In other words, the Japanese auto giant wants the aftermarket to copy these packages.
“The Legendary” would be our pick, as it harkens back to past generations like the J70. Toyota still sells the 42-year-old SUV in some parts of the world, and now the baby FJ Cruiser honors the venerable off-roader with chrome steel wheels and body accents.
The retro look of the 2026 FJ Cruiser also features vintage lettering on the front fenders, along with Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tires. Mud flaps with prominent Toyota wordmarks on all four corners further strengthen the connection between the beefy off-roader and the big-bodied Land Cruiser.
Toyota FJ Cruiser Road Cruiser
Photo by: Toyota
“The Street Cruiser” takes a very different approach, as it is aimed at the urban jungle. Toyota lowered the ride height and installed black wheels that wouldn’t look out of place on one of the cars sold by Gazoo Racing’s performance division. Red Brembo-branded brake calipers peek through the spokes on both axles.
Split in half by a roof antenna, a two-piece roof spoiler isn’t something we’d expect to see on an FJ Cruiser. The rear has had additional changes, with the spare wheel removed to make way for a bike rack. If you’re wondering about the bike, it’s an electric fat bike from Rydekart that can travel 37 miles (60 kilometers) on a single charge and reach a top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h).
Toyota FJ Cruiser Meridian
