NXT PLC
28 December 2005
Toyota announces first vehicle fitted with NXT-equipped roof liner loudspeaker
system
NXT today confirms that the new FJ Cruiser Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) from
Toyota, one of the world's largest auto manufacturers, will feature an
NXT-equipped roof liner sound system when it goes on sale in North America from
March 2006.
The first mass production vehicle in the world to incorporate NXT SurfaceSound
technology in the roof liner, the FJ Cruiser is the latest in a long line of
4x4's from Toyota and is designed to appeal to both serious off-roaders and
those looking for a stylish SUV that combines practical features and state of
the art comfort.
Powered by a 4.0L V6 24-valve engine, the FJ Cruiser is available with a choice
of six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission and is equally at home
on the highways as it is on mountain treks or jungle safaris.
The FJ Cruiser's cabin combines luxury features including air conditioning and
multi-adjust high-comfort seats with practical essentials such as easy to adjust
controls and wipe-clean seats and trim panels. The robust interior is completed
with the addition of the NXT-based roof liner loudspeaker system which
complements the FJ Cruiser's conventional speakers to create a broad,
omni-directional dispersion of high quality sound that fills the cabin and
envelopes passengers.
The vehicle is available with a choice of three audio systems, with an AM/FM/CD
system with six speakers fitted as standard (including NXT-based roof liner).
The other options include an eight speaker system with six-disc CD changer and a
nine speaker system, complete with subwoofer.
NXT Chief Commercial Officer, Graham Ryan, commented, 'we are delighted to
confirm that Toyota will introduce the world's first mass-production vehicle to
be offered with NXT technology as standard. The FJ Cruiser's NXT-based sound
system produces an incredible audio performance unlike any other vehicle on the
road. As well as being one of the largest, Toyota is also one of world's most
respected auto manufacturers, and we are pleased to be associated with them.'
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