This is the 2014 Toyota 4Runner, which is a facelift of the fifth-generation SUV. The 4Runner is a pick-up truck-based SUV – much like how our how our Toyota Fortuner is based on the Hilux, the 4Runner is a sister of the US-market Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck. The fifth-gen 4Runner made its debut as a MY 2010 car.
The Toyota 4Runner combines rugged body-on-frame construction with suspension that is said to yield optimal off-road capability with a smooth ride and comfort more often associated with crossovers. The 2014 4Runner is available in three grades: a value-driven SR5; top-of-the-line Limited, and a Trail grade for maximum off-road capability. Optional third-row seats are available on the former two grades.
4Runner owners will have the choice of a rear wheel 4×2, part-time 4×4 or a full-time multi-mode 4×4 with a locking center differential. The Trail grade gets bigger approach and departure angles, high ground clearance, and an optional Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), which improves terrain-following ability by dynamically disconnecting stabiliser bars to allow for more axle travel, and better suspension articulation in slow, difficult terrain.
Toyota’s Crawl Control (CRAWL) feature is standard on the Trail grade. The system helps maintain an appropriate speed to keep the vehicle under control and minimizes the load on drivetrain and suspension components.
There’s also a a Multi-Terrain Select system that dials in wheel-slip control to match the terrain. On loose ground, more-than-normal wheel slip is permitted, allowing wheel-spin to work in the vehicle’s favour. On bumpy roads or solid rock, wheel slip is minimised and the system acts more like a LSD. A Mogul setting is for extremely uneven terrain, such as V-ditches, slopes, and ridges.
All models are equipped with a 1GR-FE 4.0 litre V6 engine with 270 hp and 377 Nm of torque. The big V6 is teamed to a five-speed ECT-i automatic transmission and is one of the few vehicles that continues to offer a transfer case. Maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds and all vehicles feature an integrated tow-hitch receiver and wiring harness as standard equipment.
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The front look so weird… lika an alien from space
Try so hard to be sporty like no other but fail.
the front look so weird….
its not weird its your brain it’s outdated.. upgrade it please..
What is going on in Toyota design studio….they are coming out with uglier looking vehicle ….this 4 runner is the worst …..
It is called 4Runner because it is for running athletes. These MTFKER will chase them from behind and they’ll have no choice but to run as fast as possible away from this fuglyness.
whoa! the design looks much more rugged than fortuner. nice ride!
i like how it looks from the side profile…the designers probably got their inspiration from the 4Runner of the 1980s. but THAT front fascia…while it looks aggressive and sporty i feel it doesn’t blend in with the ‘boxy’ness of the entire car
Storm Troopers anyone?
+1
front looks like Lancer SUV.. ugly car. the older one was more nicer.
Like a beast!!!
hmm.. i don’t know why i see it more mitsubishi instead of toyota on the front..
me too, its like jeep with pajero front
Honesty is the best policy, so this one is straight from my heart, its Hideous. It’s quite the same reason why I dislike the Veloster, the front looks like it belongs to a larger vehicle. Looks like a warthog thou.
But this being facelift, and the original 4runner bring quite hopeless to start with its quite an effort. There’s a sense that Toyota is trying to rid of its mundane image with more exciting design and this in some sense is. Good effort, but the result didn’t pay off.
i 101% agree. this car or thing is hideous
Anytime better than IMV Fortuner. Only Norther Americans got their true pedigree of Hilux in Tacoma moniker. We just settled with inferior IMV Hilux-Fortuner-Innova Kijang
Yeah because Toyota builds car for everyone. So, the models varies and may differs based on what continent they are sold at. For example, even Camry has 4 different versions; JDM, Asian, Australian, and North American. The MPVs are called Minivans in the US. We only have Innova, recond Estima and Alphard while they have Venza, Sienna, etc. Big like MPVs from Dodge and Chrysler.
http://www.toyota.com/all-vehicles/
I dont like the design.
Looks like on old chinese shaolin master………………………….
If Toyota is looking to win the “worst looking SUV” award, then toyota has already bagged it….
Doesn’t matter how it looks like, it’s not gonna be available in this part of the world anyway.
So many dislike on negative comment for this….toyota fans really working hard with the dislike button….. :)
Weelllllll….it’s ugly….so dislike me :)
Unsurprisingly…this 4Runner will obviously not be the first pick for any 10 year-olds’ bedroom wall line-up of motoring wet dreams…but then again, I kinda like its utilitarian, no-nonsense look…:)
Because nothing can stare down this all-terrain monster on the road, unless off course, you own a Hummer…or a tank!
dont humiliate hummer by comparing to this piece of weird junk
nice!…out of the box design concept..cud be a trendsetter
the look almost similar to fortuner…
4runner & fortuner… adik-beradik arr… :)
Face lift? more like it got its face kicked in………should be called Toyota Walrus this thing
Love it! This reminds me of my current “2000” 4runner and yes with a facelift!