2002 Toyota 4Runner: Road Test
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- MSRP: $26,335 -$36,105
- Invoice: $23,516 -$32,242
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Our road test for the 2002 Toyota 4Runner includes a full evaluation of the 2002 Toyota 4Runner from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2002 Toyota 4Runner, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2002 Toyota 4Runner help you decide if a 2002 Toyota 4Runner is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| SR5 4WD | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.7 |
V6 feels strong, but 4WD 4Runners lack passing punch when loaded. All-surface 4WD and antiskid/traction control are value-added features for this class.
FUEL ECONOMY
| SR5 4WD | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.8 |
Par for a midsize 6-cyl SUV. Test 4WD V6 4Runners averaged 17.2 mpg with lots of highway miles and 15 mpg in mixed city/suburban travel.
RIDE QUALITY
| SR5 4WD | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 |
Not bouncy, but not carlike either, especially the more firmly sprung 4x4s.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| SR5 4WD | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.5 |
More stable in tight turns than some rivals, though body lean and a slight tippy feel are evident. Fine steering, powerful ABS braking.
QUIETNESS
| SR5 4WD | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind rush is the main offender in this tall, boxy vehicle, though V6 makes audible full-throttle induction noise.
CONTROLS
| SR5 4WD | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6 |
No-nonsense layout and function. Dual cupholders pop out from the center, but are placed so containers block climate controls. Interior assembled and finished with typical Toyota thoroughness, top-grade materials.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| SR5 4WD | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6.2 |
Lofty step-in and awkward entry/exit for shorter people. Head room isn't the best for tall folks despite comfortable seats set low to the floor.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| SR5 4WD | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.1 |
Above-average for an adult middle rider, but longer trips are best with two or fewer. Entry/exit hampered by tall step-in, plus narrow floor passages.
CARGO ROOM
| SR5 4WD | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 7.7 |
Good even with the split folding rear seat in use, but high deck makes loading awkward. Power-down tailgate window neat alternative to flip-up glass.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| SR5 4WD | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 4.5 |
This aged SUV design is among the pricier in its class and is less-refined than car-based SUVs such as Toyota's Highlander. Those facts keep it off our Recommended list. But if you're committed to a truck-type midsize SUV, 4Runner is worth considering for its antiskid control and all-surface 4WD, plus typical Toyota quality, reliability, and strong resale value.
Total Score
| SR5 4WD | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | 52 | 49.5 |
Total Score: 52
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