The first thought that would probably leap into your mind when seeing the FJ Cruiser is that Toyota may have made a mistake in its engineering and design, in that they could not come up with new ideas for its design and simply resorted to giving more curves to their older models. On the contrary, even if the FJ Cruiser was designed with a retro perspective, it still looks stunningly beautiful and capable. The FJ Cruiser is Toyota’s latest contender in its Land Cruiser brand. To make things a lot better, the Cruiser comes with a starting price of below USD$25000. Congruent to the Land Cruiser’s legacy as one of the best SUV’s the world has ever seen, the FJ Cruiser does not fail to impress. In fact, the SUV already offers a choice of two four-wheel drive systems. Two transmission systems and two types of locking differentials are also available. The base model of the used Toyota FJ Cruiser comes with a two-wheel drive configuration, driven by a five-speed automatic transmission. This can be enhanced with an electric locking rear differential. Also, as a perk, the lineups of the Cruiser come with a standard automatic limited-slip differential, also called an Auto LSD. This is placed in charge of reading the speed of the rear-drive wheels in terms of rpm’s and attempts to match them with the front wheels. In short, the Auto LSD makes sure that the front and rear wheels are turning at the same speed for maximum safety on the road. This can be disabled on the control panel for off-road driving. To make off-road driving enthusiasts drool, the FJ Cruiser is not only available in five-speed automatic transmission; it is also available in six-speed manual transmission. Yes, you read that right. Six gears of unrelenting power are available under the Cruiser – at a higher price, of course. The FJ Cruiser comes with an aluminum block 4.0-liter, 60-degree V6 Toyota engine that has been taken from the Tacoma, Tundra, and 4Runner models. It also has dual-overhead cams (DOHC), 24 valves of power, and has been equipped with the VVT-i technology, which has been previously available only on Toyota’s sedan models. The powerful engine of the SUV can push out 239 horsepower at 5,200 rpm. This also means that it can easily give out 278 pound-feet of torque at 3,700 rpm. These statistics were taken with using 91 octane fuels. Just imagine what would happen with fuel having a 95 octane rating. Although the 91 rating is recommended, using the 95 rating is not exactly encouraged.