Iihs Top Safety Pick: Toyota Fj Cruiser

January 26, 2009

 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser: good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control.

I just found that out firsthand last night, as I was spinning and rolling a 2007 FJ Cruiser on Highway 93 inbetween Golden and Boulder. Miraculously, I’m fine and so was my passenger. The car, she’s totaled.

A combination of high winds and icy, windswept snow on the road was to blame according to the accident report. Thankfully, I was not issued a citation.  Turns out when you drive an SUV with a roof box on top of it the wind can …

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