2010 Toyota 4Runner
First introduced in the mid 1980s, the new-and-improved 2010 Toyota 4Runner is one of Toyota’s mid-size SUVs. A durable and dependable SUV, the 4Runner is great for those looking for a family vehicle, as well as for those wanting to tackle some slightly rougher terrain. The 2010 4Runner gets an average 18 city miles per gallon and 23 miles per gallon on the highway. It is available in either rear- or all-wheel drive and is offered in three different trims: SR5, Trail and Limited.
The SR5 two-wheel drive models comes with either a 157-hp 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine or a 270-hp 4.0-liter V6 engine, while the four-wheel drive model offers only the 4.0-liter V6 engine. Standard features for the SR5 include 17-inch alloy wheels, skid plates, foglights, cruise control, full power accessories with a power rear window, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a trip computer and a audio system with a CD player and MP3 audio hook-up. The four-wheel drive SR5 adds heated sideview mirrors, chrome roof rails and grille and a tow hitch receiver.
2010 Toyota 4Runner
Upgrading to the four-wheel drive Trail trim offers the same 270-hp 4.0-liter V6 engine and some other added features that are especially good for taking the 4Runner off road. Some of these features include locking rear differential, Crawl Control, off-road-oriented tires, smoked head- and taillights, a backup camera that displays in the rearview mirror, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, water-resistant upholstery, power front seats, a sliding rear cargo deck and an upgraded audio system with satellite radio, an iPod-compatible USB port and Bluetooth® capabilities.
The Limited trim is offered in two- or four-wheel drive, both with the 270-hp 4.0-liter V6 engine. Some of this upscale model’s added features include 20-inch alloy wheels, a sport enhanced suspension, keyless entry and ignition, automatic headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated front seats, and an upgraded 15-speaker audio system with a six-disc CD changer, satellite radio, an iPod-compatible USB port and Bluetooth® capabilities.
Toyota also offers a Convenience Package and a Premium Package for the 4Runner SR5, V6 models that include some of the features of the Limited trim as well as a power moonroof and power outlets.
The 4Runner integrates many standard safety features on all its models, including a Star Safety System™—Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-Lock Brake System with Electric Brake-force Distribution and Brake Assist. An Advanced Airbag System with driver and front-passenger front seat-mounted side airbags and two- or three-row roll-sensing side curtain airbags is another standard safety feature for the 4Runner. Other additional standard features are tire pressure monitoring system, 3-point seatbelts in all seating positions with Emergency Locking Retractor feature and side-impact door beams.
Recognized by R.L. Polk & Co., an expert in automotive intelligence and marketing solutions, as being one of the most durable vehicles out there, they said that “whether it’s at 10, 15, or 20 years, more 4Runners are still on the road today than any other mid-size SUV.” The 2010 4Runner has also been named Four Wheeler of the Year by Four Wheeler Magazine, the Most Accessory Friendly SUV by Specialty Equipment Market Association, and Vincentric’s Best Value in America™ having “the lowest cost of ownership in its class.” With its long list of awards and recognition, it’s no secret that the 2010 Toyota 4Runner is one great SUV.
