Toyota FJ Cruiser
When the retro-futuristic craze swept the car industry, Japanese companies had a problem. Although they had their classic models to borrow from, most European or American customers needed to learn about them. As far as Europeans or Americans go, Japanese companies didn’t have a history. So they found classic Japanese cars that were widely recognizable in Europe and America, such as the legendary Land Cruiser FJ 40 (via Toyota).
Toyota decided to revive this iconic shape in the form of a modern-day SUV named FJ Cruiser. It left the factory in 2006. Intended mostly for American and Middle Eastern markets, where the original Land Cruiser was well-known, the FJ Cruiser had some success but also drew a lot of criticism for changing the original narrative. The classic FJ 40 was a rough and capable off-roader, and the modern FJ Cruiser was a big SUV. Also, it featured weird opening side doors and relatively small luggage space.