Step over the high sill into the tub of the FJ Cruiser's cabin, and marvel at the simplicity of the interior. The highly perched seats are comfortable and supportive, with enough adjustment for most drivers to find the sweet spot. The dash is straight, flat and devoted to function. Key gauges sit in a cluster above the beefy three-spoke steering wheel. On top of the dash at center is space for an optional pod that houses three round gauges – an analog compass, an ambient temperature gauge and an inclinometer. There's a hatch on the dash for an optional Garmin GPS unit designed just for the FJ.
The FJ's headliner is set up as the diaphragm for two "exciter" speakers, which disperse sound throughout the cabin. A simple, body-colored rectangular panel at the center of the dash houses the radio and climate controls. The AM/FM/CD head unit powers six speakers, and will play MP3/WMA files on disc, as well as accept auxiliary input through a mini-jack on the dash – a much more advanced system than any FJ40 Land Cruiser ever had.
The FJ has clamshell rear doors for easy access without fussing up the exterior with another set of door handles. The back seat is roomy and secure, though side visibility isn't nearly as good in back as in front.
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