Your best bet for rugged terrain scenarios, the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is waiting for you to show it new rock, sand, gravel and snow-based challenges. Its cousins, the Land Cruiser, 4Runner and Tacoma pickup simply cannot stand up to its offroad capabilities. With standard seating for five adults, the FJ also provides all occupants with loads of comfort.

The 2010 Toyota FJ features a unique hinged door on the driver's side to access its 27.9 cubic feet of cargo area. With the rear seats folded down, cargo hauling capacity is increased to 66.8 cubic feet. Front passenger headroom, shoulder room, hip room and leg room areas measure 41, 58, 55 and 41.9 inches respectively. Rear occupant legroom is however rather cramped at just 31.3 inches.

The FJ Cruiser for 2010 is available in either 4x2 or 4x4. An optional Off Road suspension package that features BFGoodrich Rugged Trail tires, the Cyclone air intake pre-cleaner, a locking rear differential that complements the A-TRAC system and Bilstein shocks makes the FJ able to hang with the Hummer H3/Jeep Wrangler congregations. Notably, the FJ Cruiser is rated higher in both torque and power than the V6 Wrangler - and equal in power, yet still higher torque than the H3 (with its stock I5 engine).

The standard engine on the Toyota FJ Cruiser is a 4.0L V6 that cranks out 259 horses at 5600 RPM and 270 pound/feet of torque at 4400. It lets you know that there's something under the hood that's happy to serve you every time you command it. Either trim also has a payload capacity rating of 1325 pounds and a maximum towing ability of 5000 pounds. And even with its more than 4000 pounds of curb weight, the FJ delivers 17/21 MPG city/highway (16/20 4x4 models). A 19 gallon fuel tank is included.

The Chevrolet Tahoe, Nissan Xterra, Ford Explorer and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited are all in line trying to steal the glory away from the 2010 FJ Cruiser from Toyota. Pricing as suggested from the manufacturer ranges from $23,680 to $25,270. At 183.9 inches in length, 74.6 inches in width and nearly 72.0 inches in height, the Cruiser rides on a wheelbase of 105.9 inches. It requires a 20.9 foot turning radius as well.

The 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is also loaded with standard safety features including full-length side-curtain airbags, overhead airbags, the Toyota VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system, active head restraints, rear backing camera and a rearview mirror that dims itself for eye-pleasing comfort. Rugged abilities, cushy comfort, innovative engineering and very appreciable safety ratings complement the surprising fuel efficiency delivered by Toyota's most impressively-rugged family member