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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $31,090 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4400 |
| City (MPG) | 17 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 23 |
| Horsepower | 270@5600 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 278@4400 |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 |
| Length (in.) | 189.9 |
| Width (in.) | 75.8 |
| Height (in.) | 71.5 |
Revamped inside and out, the latest Toyota 4Runner retains its body-on-frame construction. That won't make it the greenest SUV on the block, but it will make the 4Runner a formidable off-road vehicle. In fact, Toyota says the new 4Runner, which proved itself in August on the Rubicon Trail, is "more rugged than ever".
The heavily revised SUV is taller, wider and longer than its predecessor. For the latest model year Toyota has stopped offering the 4Runner with four-cylinder power, leaving a V6 as the only engine option.
With 113 horsepower more than the outgoing four-cylinder (not to mention 10 horsepower more than the optional V8 of the previous generation), the 4Runner's 4.0-liter is plenty powerful to move the big truck around with authority. And despite its 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque, the engine returns 23 mpg on the highway (along with 17 in the city). Maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds.
The SUV is available in three variations: the top-of-the-line Limited, the base SR5, and the off-road-oriented Trail grade. SR5 and Trail 4x4 models have a two-speed lever-operated, part-time four-wheel-drive system with neutral position, while the 4Runner Limited is equipped with full-time, four-wheel-drive with a locking center differential and employs a three-mode, center console-mounted switch. The new 4Runner is also equipped with a stronger rear differential over the previous model, thanks to a gear ring that has increased in size from 7.87 to 8.18 inches.
For improved on-road performance, the Limited grade comes standard with an X-REAS suspension system that automatically adjusts the damping force of shocks when driving over bumpy surfaces, or when cornering.
To enhance grip, the A-TRAC system is now standard equipment on all 4x4 models. The system can distribute driving force to any one wheel in contact with the ground, making terrain irregularities and slippery patches transparent to the driver.
The Trail package offers Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) as an option. KDSS improves terrain-following ability by disconnecting stabilizer bars to allow for more axle travel, and better suspension articulation in slow uneven terrain.
Toyota's Crawl Control (CRAWL) feature is standard on the Trail grade. CRAWL is an adjustable electro-mechanical system that can be tuned to match the terrain by selecting any of five speed levels. The Trail grade also features a Multi-Terrain Select system which allows the 4x4 operator to dial in wheel slip control to match the terrain.
All 4x4 models are standard-equipped with Downhill Assist Control (DAC), which is designed to augment the low-speed ascending ability of low-range by holding the vehicle to a target speed with no driver intervention.
All models come standard with Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), which provides additional control for off-road driving by helping to keep the vehicle stationary while starting on a steep incline or slippery surface.
The cabin has been redesign with better materials and improved aesthetics. Both leather and cloth upholstery are available. More cargo space is available due to the fold-flat second-row rear seats, which do not require removal of the headrest for rearrangement. For models with three rows of seats, the third row seats are split 50/50, and they fold flat to allow the seatback to become the floor of the luggage compartment. Another convenience feature is an available pull-out cargo deck that is capable of carrying up to 440 pounds of weight. The cargo deck slides out to make loading heavy items easier.
Key competitors
The Toyota 4Runner is one of the last body-on-frame SUVs remaining in its segment, designed with off roading in mind as well as daily driving duty. As such, it primarily competes with the Jeep Wrangler (in four-door configuration) and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Other rivals include the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder SUVs (which are technically crossovers now).
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- General
- Body Style: SUV
- Size: Midsize
- Market Segment: Standard
- Weight: 4400 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 189.9 in.
- Width: 75.8 in.
- Height: 71.5 in.
- Wheelbase: 109.8 in.
- Ground Clearance: 9.0 in.
- Front Track: 63.2 in.
- Rear Track: 63.2 in.
- Weight Distribution: TBD
- Drag Coefficient: 0.36
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 5
- Passenger Volume: 128.0 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume: 47.2 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 89.7 cu. ft.
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 41.7 in.
- Head Room: 39.3 in.
- Shoulder Room: 57.8 in.
- Hip Room: 56.5 in.
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 32.9 in.
- Head Room: 38.6 in.
- Shoulder Room: 57.8 in.
- Hip Room: 55.7 in.
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- Interior - Third Row
- Leg Room: 29.3 in.
- Head Room: 34.3 in.
- Shoulder Room: 57.7 in.
- Hip Room: 43.3 in.
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 4.0L V6
- Power: 270 hp @ 5600 rpm
- Torque: 278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
- Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
- Highway Fuel Economy: 23 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 17 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 17" Aluminum
- Front Tires: P265/70R17
- Rear: 17" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: P265/70R17
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: 5000 lbs
- Payload: 1700
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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