The New Toyota 4 Runner

The Toyota 4 Runner is the perfect experience SUV. It is trustworthy and stacked with exceptional features that will impress.  The Toyota 4 Runner is not a fragile car. It is rugged in nature. This is perfect for off road adventures, exploring the woods and climbing mountains. To learn more about the Toyota 4 Runner read below.

Specifications and Pricing

The 4 Runner has a starting MSRP of a little over  $34,000.  It is available in eight trim levels: SR5, SR5 Premium, Venture, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro, Limited and Limited Nightshade.

When it comes to space, comfort and enjoyment the 4 Runner is remarkable.  This rugged SUV can easily accommodate 5-7 people.  The 4 Runner offers passengers a lot of wriggle room.  The front seat area has more than 89.7 cubic feet of  space.  The second row has more than 88.8 cubic feet of space.  While the third row offers about 88.8 cubic feet.

This vehicle also comes with a large 23-gallon fuel tank. Its towing capacity is 5,000 pounds.  This vehicle offers an excellent amount of head room in the front row, having 39.3 inches, the second-row yields more than 38.6 inches and the third row has 34.3 inches.  The shoulder room is wider compared to the three rows with 57 inches.  The leg room is a full 41.7 inches in the front, 32.9 inches in the second row and 29.3 inches in the third row.  Finally, the vehicle has 9 inches of ground clearance.

All of the trims come with a 4.0-liter V6 (270 horsepower, 278 lb-ft of torque) and five-speed automatic transmission.  You can expect an MPG of 16 in the city and 19 on the highway with all trim levels.

Unique Features

Safety is very important to Toyota.  The 4 Runner is embedded with unique and exceptional safety features including:

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Anti-theft System with Engine Immobilizer
• Hill-start Assist Control
• Automatic Collision Notification
• Stolen Vehicle Locator
• Advanced Airbag System

The Toyota 4 Runner’s  standard interior is beautiful and luxurious because it features:

• Leather seats
• heated front seats
• Entune Audio
• Power moon roof

4 Runner VS. Competition

The 4 Runner is a unique SUV with features that easily beat out its competition.  It continuously beats the Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer and Land Rover Discovery  in the areas of comfort and reliability.  It also possesses some unique safety features that its competition does not have.

Pros and Cons

The Toyota 4 Runner was given 6.4 rating by Kelley Blue Book, but consumers  give it a 9/10 rating because of reliability.  The majority of consumers stated that the 4 Runner is an excellent daily vehicle.  Its roomy interior is also an advantage.

The cons are that its handling is not the best.  It feels clunky on the road.  Also, it has a poor MPG compared to other cars in its class.  Lastly, it does not have as many luxury features compared to vehicles in its class.

The happiness that comes from a 4 Runner can’t be experienced until you get behind the wheel of of one and drive.  This is why you should visit your local dealership to learn more about what the Toyota 4 Runner has to offer and take it for a test drive.