Toyota may have ended up disappointing hardcore FJ Cruiser fans.
At the 2017 New York Auto Show, the Japanese automaker introduced the FT-4X Concept, which hinted at a possible FJ Cruiser successor. Unfortunately the internet isn’t very happy with the concept since it drops its off-road prowess to appeal to urban Millennials. The concept rides on the same TNGA platform underpinning the C-HR and Prius, so that doesn’t exactly scream excitement either.
But it is lifestyle oriented, with a nifty “Multi-Hatch” that can open horizontally of vertically. The problem is, it doesn’t live up to the FJ Cruiser’s legacy. So maybe it’s finally time to admit the FT-4X doesn’t intend to replace the FJ Cruiser.
2017 New York Auto Show Coverage
The Japanese automaker also used the 2017 New York Auto Show to show off its updated 2018 Toyota Sienna minivan, sporting a modest refresh and technology upgrades.
