At a towering five-foot-five, I'm one of the shorter staffers, so I appreciate it when a car maker has grab handles for the driver in their taller trucks and SUVs. As you can see in the first photo, it's a rather big step up into the FJ. A large, simple handle on the A pillar makes hopping into the cabin a swift and easy maneuver for me. Why some other manufacturers put grab handles everywhere but next to the driver's seat baffles me. I guess they figure the driver can grab the steering wheel to hoist him/herself up and in, but that's awkward compared to this simple and effective solution.
Also, I should tell you FJ fans that the sand in the long-term hourglass has just about run out for our beloved Cruiser, so we will be writing its wrap-up, sometime in the near future.
John DiPietro, Automotive Editor @ 25,375 miles.
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