Much Less Power, And Basic Doors: The 10 Biggest Differences Between The Old And New Toyota FJ Cruiser

While both bear the iconic “FJ” badge, the Toyota FJ Cruiser and the classic FJ Land Cruiser serve completely different generations of off-roaders. The legendary FJ Land Cruiser—specifically the iconic FJ40—built Toyota’s reputation for bulletproof, go-anywhere durability starting in the 1960s. Decades later, the 2000s FJ Cruiser arrived as a retro-styled homage, combining modern comfort and mechanical reliability with distinct design cues. Here is how these two legendarily rugged 4x4s stack up side-by-side.