Scheduled to begin arriving at Toyota dealerships in early August, the FJ Cruiser has received several upgrades for the 2010 model year including a tweaked version of the 4.0-liter V6 petrol that gains dual VVT-i and roller rocker arms which add 19 horsepower for an overall output of 258HP along with a one mpg increase in the mid-sized SUV’s fuel economy. The current FJ cruiser’s 4.0-liter V6 produces 239HP and 278 lb.-ft. of torque while returning 17mpg in the city and 21mpg in the highway for the 2WD version and 16mpg and 20mpg respectively for the 4WD model.

Toyota said that the 2010MY FJ Crusier features minor suspension changes that reduce the turning radius by more than a foot, while there’s also a brand a new Army Green exterior color. The base MSRP for the 2010MY FJ Cruiser will range from $23,680 for the 2WD automatic to $25,270 for the 4WD automatic, or an increase of $360 over the 2009MY models.

*All Photos are of the 2009MY FJ Cruiser