
Forgetting the disconcerting marketing that accompany the
vehicle, Toyota genuinely created something commendably unique and worthwhile here.
Taking a look at the side, you can clearly see the body was designed in ‘X’s,
and is abound in bulky geometric angles that emanate a rugged appeal. Contrary
to the FT-4X’s rough design; the suspension and powertrain would be less hardy
than one might anticipate, as this is decidedly a ‘casual-core’ oriented
vehicle over a performance vehicle.
The rear bumper has two tie-down loops, as does the front.
The roof is flat, and sports four additional tie downs and an electrical outlet
at each corner. The rear is where the FT-4X starts to satiate our outdoorsy
expectations. The large, rear
encompassing hatch opens itself both horizontally and vertically, featuring a
nifty handle that rotates to select the preferred mode of opening. Inside the
hatch are two boxes- a cold box for perishable foods and a warm box for things
like blankets and wet gloves.
The inside offers a useful layout, where everything you see
likely serves a secondary purpose. Theres a mounted light that detaches and
works as a flashlight and the dashboard detaches to be used as a boombox. All
compartments are color coded based on whether they are lidded or open; hence
the water bottle door handles are blue and the waterproof, mesh compartments
are all orange. The best hidden gadget in the FT-4X cabin is within the
armrest- a North Face sleeping bag!