Model Year | 2011 | 2011--2013-2015 |
Model | FJ Cruiser | Volt |
Trim | Base | Base |
Engines | ||
Transmissions | ||
Drivetrains | ||
Tires | ||
Audio Systems | ||
Accessories | ||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | ||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||
Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee. | ||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | ||
Homelink. | ||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
Rear disc brakes. | ||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | ||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
Cargo Management | ||
Hitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | ||
Includes side rails and crossbars. | ||
Second-row center console that rises to armrest height, and usually includes storage. | ||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | ||
Climate Control | ||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||
Drivetrain | ||
The rear differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low-speeds on loose surfaces. | ||
Exterior | ||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | ||
Requires external spare tire. | ||
Spare tire mounted to the tailgate. | ||
Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | ||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | ||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||
Prevent underbody damage when off-roading. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | ||
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | ||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | ||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||
Infotainment | ||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | ||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||
Includes CD player. | ||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | ||
Large ribbon-type speakers mounted in headliner. No value because no way to compare across cars. | ||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | ||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||
No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||
Headlights automatically turn off. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||
Driving style displayed and/or evaluated with a grade, with changes in display graphics, or with a graph of performance over time. | ||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | ||
The information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches. | ||
Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | ||
Front row reading lights. | ||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||
Reports engine speed. | ||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | ||
Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims. | ||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. |
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