Top 10 Vehicles Axed in 2013

Toyota FJ Cruiser

Like Acura’s terminally ill TSX the FJ Cruiser is not long for the world. This retro-styled off-roader is a tip of the paddy hat to Toyota’s original rock-bashing Land Cruisers, before they really blossomed, becoming too luxurious and waaaaaay too expensive. Base price for a 2014 ‘Cruiser is nearly 80 grand!

The FJ was designed for serious off roading with lots of ground clearance, a rugged suspension setup and underbody armor plating. The vehicle is powered by a 4.0-liter V6 engine that delivers 260 HP and 271 LB-FT of torque. It’s available with either a six-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission with five forward speeds.

Strong initial sales have tapered to unsustainable levels. The FJ Cruiser’s poor fuel economy and truck-like driving dynamics did it no favors, either.