Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Toyota introduced the fifth generation of the 4Runner in 2009, and it was already a known, trustworthy SUV desired by those who didn't want to go chasing animals through the forests.
With a vast off-road experience, Toyota had it's saying on the SUV market, especially on the mid-size segment where the 4Runner sat. Even though it was introduced as a less-utilitarian version for the HiLux, it became a closed-body vehicle with four doors and a tailgate. Moreover, it was also available with a 2WD system. But for the off-road enthusiasts, the carmaker offered a Trail version, which was more capable with a low-range gear and rear locking differential. After all, it was based on the same FJ-Cruiser ladder-chassis.
The exterior design was more of an improvement over the fourth generation. Its blacked-out grille and prominent, angular headlights made the car looks business. The flared fenders were already a styling signature for the 4Runner, and the customers required that. Behind the four doors with black grab-handles, the carmaker added a raked-forward third window. At the back, a roof spoiler adorned the top of the tailgate.
Inside, the 4Runner shared some of the ideas found in the Lexus GX460. Its beefy controls from the center stack were made to be operated with gloves on. Its triple-pad layout in the instrument panel looked sporty, with the speedometer in the middle, the tachometer on the left, and three gauges on the right sharing the same dial. In the back, the carmaker installed a 60/40 split-bench where three adults could fit well. A third-row sitting bench was optional. With all the seats down, the 4Runner offered 2,548 liters (90 cu-ft) of space, while with all seats in place provided (1,217 liters) 43 cu-ft.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L 4x2 4AT (157 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2694 cm3 |
Power: | 117 KW @ 5200 RPM 159 HP @ 5200 RPM 157 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 178 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 241 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed, Automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P265/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.9 in (4823 mm) |
Width: | 75.8 in (1925 mm) |
Height: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.2/63.2 in (1,605/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9 in (229 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 42.7-89.7 cuFT (1209 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4295 lbs (1948 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5900 lbs (2676 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 4x2 5AT (274 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3956 cm3 |
Power: | 201 KW @ 5600 RPM 273 HP @ 5600 RPM 270 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 278 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 377 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and sequential shift mode |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P265/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.9 in (4823 mm) |
Width: | 75.8 in (1925 mm) |
Height: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.2/63.2 in (1,605/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9 in (229 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 42.7-89.7 cuFT (1209 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4400 lbs (1996 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6100 lbs (2767 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 4x4 5AT (274 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3956 cm3 |
Power: | 201 KW @ 5600 RPM 273 HP @ 5600 RPM 270 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 278 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 377 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and sequential shift mode |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P265/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.9 in (4823 mm) |
Width: | 75.8 in (1925 mm) |
Height: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.2/63.2 in (1,605/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9 in (229 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 42.7-89.7 cuFT (1209 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4675 lbs (2121 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6300 lbs (2858 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |