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The long-serving body-on-frame SUV
finally gets a much-needed replacement for the 2010 model year, and the
addition of a four-cylinder model (available only in two-wheel drive) should
give Toyota marketers a valuable price and mileage leader, with the latter
making friends among consumers and Corporate Average Fuel Economy
calculators alike. The displacement of the quad-banger isn't disclosed, but
given that its horsepower is quoted as 161 (torque figures were not listed)
we assume it's the company's 2.4-liter powerplant. That's a solid little
motor, but it will likely have its hands full propelling the body-on-frame
4Runner, which perhaps explains why it will only be available in two-wheel
drive form. The V6 model will get 268 horsepower, presumably supplied by the
3.5-liter engine seen in the Camry sedan.
The 2010 4Runner will be available in three model levels: SR5, Trail, and
Limited, with the I-4 model only being available in SR5 form. Click through
to the jump to see how the specifications for each trim level breaks out.
The 2010 Toyota 4Runner is redesigned with freshened styling, more V6 power, and a new 4-cylinder engine. This midsize SUV uses traditional truck-type construction. 4Runner comes in three trim levels: base SR5, off-road-ready Trail, and top-line Limited. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the SR5 and Limited. Two 4-wheel-drive systems are offered. Available on SR5 and standard on Trail is a part-time setup that should not be left engaged on dry pavement. Limited versions have a full-time setup that can. Both include low-range gearing for off-road use. Trail models have additional 4WD hardware, including Toyota's Crawl Control (CRAWL), which is designed to regulate speed in severe off-road conditions. Also included is Toyota's Multi-Terrain Select system, which allows drivers to adjust the 4WD hardware to suit different off-road terrain. Rear-drive 4Runner SR5 models have a 157-hp 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine borrowed from Toyota's Tacoma compact pickup truck. It pairs with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
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