2004 Toyota 4Runner: Overview

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2004 Toyota 4Runner 

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  • MSRP: $27,270 -$37,070
  • Invoice: $24,350 -$33,102

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Pros

  • Cargo room
  • Instruments/controls
  • Visibility

Cons

  • Entry/exit
  • Fuel economy

Vehicle Highlights

Toyota's truck-based midsize SUV gains an optional 3rd-row seat and available rearview camera for 2004. 4Runner comes in SR5, Sport, and Limited models. Each offers a V6 with 4-speed automatic transmission or a V8 with 5-speed automatic. The V8 has less horsepower but more torque than the V6. Both engines are available with rear-wheel drive. V6s also offer 4WD that can be left engaged on dry pavement, and V8s offer all-wheel drive. Both systems include low-range gearing and a hill descent control designed to maintain a slow, steady speed down steep slopes. Hill ascent control--to avoid sliding backward--is standard for all models, as are antiskid/traction control and antilock 4-wheel disc brakes. Front torso side airbags and head-protecting curtain side airbags are available linewide. The curtain airbags are now designed to deploy when sensors detect an impending rollover. SR5s come on 16-inch wheels; others have 17s. A firmer suspension is standard on Sports, optional for Limiteds. A load-leveling rear air-spring suspension is available for V8 Limiteds. The available navigation system can be equipped with a video camera that displays a rear view on the dashboard screen when Reverse is selected. The new 2-passenger 3rd-row seat option joins an available rear-seat audio system. Rear DVD entertainment is optional. Towing capacity is 5000 lb. Toyota's Lexus luxury division sells an upscale AWD V8 4Runner with different styling as the GX 470.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category 2WD SR5, V6 Rating Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 5 4.8
Fuel Economy 4 3.8
Ride Quality 5 4.5
Steering/Handling/Braking 4 3.7
Quietness 5 4.4
Controls 7 6.2
Details
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 6.4
Room/Comfort (rear) 6 5.6
Cargo Room 8 7.8
Value within Class 6 5.1
Total Score: 57 52.3

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