FJ copying the hummer?

[bebtunes]

Is the FJ like a wanna be copycat of it or is it trying to make it better so that it can be used instead of the hummer? Im curious to know.

 

[toyotafan]

I think the Hummer is destined to the graveyard. No one ended up buying that brand so GM will let it die.

With $4 per gallon gasoline again, probably a good thing.

 

[bebtunes]

not only that, but i think its gets like maybe 8 to 12 miles a gallon too right? so that might kill you even more

 

[MD_Weems]

I actually love the hummers. We have an '08 H3 that actually doesn't get bad gas mileage at all with the 5cyl engine in it. I love driving it, it handles well, drives beautifully, although there are two major blind spots in it that I don't like that much. It's roomy and hauls a lot of crap....

I don't think, however, that Toyota is trying to create a copycat of it with the FJ Cruiser. It just looks too different. The FJ has a completely different look and feel inside and out from the Hummer. I think that they were just trying to break out with something new and unique for their SUV line up.

 

[TacoTrucker]

i like hummers too, but i don't know that i'd ever be able to afford one or the gas in it

 

[GearHead]

Hummers are too wide for me. The FJ isn't exactly my style either, but the fuel economy, smaller size and lower retail price make it a better choice I think.

 

[toyotafan]

The Hummer just proved to be too much. Too big, too heavy, too wide, too tall, too low MPG. Simple as that.

The FJ Cruiser need to boost it's MPG in my opinion. Real off-roaders don't need that much HP all the time, tune it down or at least have an ECO/SPORT toggle to help give most of the drivers better fuel economy when they don't need the extra power.

 

[MuddyTacoma]

I'm not sure that I'm all that familiar with the plans for the FJ? Anyone have a scoop on it?

 

[GearHead]

I'm not sure that I'm all that familiar with the plans for the FJ? Anyone have a scoop on it?

I'd like to know as well...

 

[antonino]

I don't think, it would be a total copy cat at all. Maybe, FJ can have the Hummer concept, but for sure, it will have its own distinct character that is TOYOTA!

 

[MuddyTacoma]

Yeah, the Hummer concept is just really a box on wheels with big tires. Come to think of it, that's what the new Nissan juxe is and other similar vehicles that are not 4wd or designed for offroad, same basic shape, lol

 

[antonino]

You must have a good money guzzler job and before you buy a gas guzzler hummer. If FJ is copying hummer's design, hopefully, they won't copy it's voracious, gas greedy engine.

 

[danstpierre]

I don't think, it would be a total copy cat at all. Maybe, FJ can have the Hummer concept, but for sure, it will have its own distinct character that is TOYOTA!

What's next? The FJ copying an M1A1 Abrams Tank? Minus the machine gun of course. LOL!

 

[supernovax3]

I'm not gonna lie, when I first saw the FJ Cruiser, that's exactly what I thought. I saw it as just a Hummer knockoff. Obviously, they are incredibly different and I do think that the FJ will outlast the Hummer. I don't see the Hummer being popular much longer. It's just too gas inefficient.

 

[Stuart]

I don't think they are trying to copy Hummer. If you look at the old FJ 40, you'll see that the new one clearly is just a modern version of that. I do agree with it looking a bit like a Hummer, though. But again, I don't think it was meant that way.

 

[TruckRider]

I'm not gonna lie, when I first saw the FJ Cruiser, that's exactly what I thought. I saw it as just a Hummer knockoff. Obviously, they are incredibly different and I do think that the FJ will outlast the Hummer. I don't see the Hummer being popular much longer. It's just too gas inefficient.

I envy you man you have seen already FJ Cruiser, cuz about me I did not yet seen personally FJ Cruiser, thats why i am unable to compare it with hammer.