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Review of the 2008
Toyota 4Runner: Photographs, Quality Ratings, and Features and Specifications
AutoOnInfo.net May 2008
Review of the 2008 Toyota 4Runner: Photographs, Quality Ratings, and Features and Specifications
By James B. Bleeker
The following table provides some product information on the 2008 Toyota 4Runner.
The 2008 Toyota 4Runner SUV Photographs The 2008 Toyota 4Runner V8 Engine Quality Measures, Features, and Specifications
Quality Ratings: + The 2008 Toyota 4Runner has a predicted short-term reliability in Consumer Reports' highest category, an ownership-satisfaction rating in CR's highest category, an accident avoidance rating in CR's second-highest category, and a crash protection rating in CR's second-highest category. The 2008 Toyota 4Runner is a Best of 2008 by CR's Reliability-Verdict History of the 10 Most-Recent Model Years and a Best of 2008 by CR's Reliability-Verdict History of the 5 Most-Recent Model Years. With regard to previous model years, the 2008 Toyota 4Runner was an Off-Road-or-Towing Midsize SUV Quick Pick with a predicted short-term reliability in CR's highest category and a predicted short-term ownership satisfaction rating in CR's second-highest category, the 2006 Toyota 4Runner was a Consumer Reports 2006 off-road capability Quick Pick with a CR predicted short-term reliability in the second highest category, a CR owner satisfaction rating in the highest category, and a CR accident avoidance rating in the second highest category, the 2005 Toyota 4Runner was a 2005 Consumer Reports owner satisfaction Quick Pick, and the Toyota 4Runner SR5 (V6) was a 2005 Consumer Reports overall Quick Pick. In addition, the Toyota 4Runner V6 model is on Auto on Info's Reliability Index Ten Best (number 10 for vehicles 6-to-8 years of age) and reliability Best of 1996 (for vehicles 6-to-8 years of age), Best of 1997 (for vehicles 6-to-8 years of age), Best of 1998 (for vehicles 7-to-9 years of age), Best of 1999 (for vehicles 6-to-8 years of age), Best of 2001 (for vehicles 4-to-6 years of age), and Best of 2004 (for vehicles 2-to-3 years of age). The Toyota 4Runner was a 2007 CR Good Bet for the Long Run. Also, the V6 Toyota 4Runner has a Best Engine and a Best Transmission.
Features and Specifications: + Engine: + + Types: 6-cylinder, 24-valve V-type double overhead cam (DOHC), with aluminum alloy block and head and 8-cylinder, 32-valve V-type double overhead cam (DOHC), with steel alloy block and aluminum alloy head + + Displacement: + + + V-6: 4.0 liters + + + V-8: 4.7 liters + + Horsepower: + + + V-6: 236 horsepower @ 5,200 rotations per minute + + + V-8: 260 horsepower @ 5,400 rotations per minute + + Torque: + + + V-6: 266 pound-feet @ 3,800 rotations per minute + + + V-8: 306 pound-feet @ 3,400 rotations per minute + Transmission: 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission (ECT) + Steering: Turning Circle Diameter: 37.4 feet + Fuel capacity: 23.0 gallons + Drive wheels: Rear-wheel drive or multi-mode four-wheel drive + EPA estimated fuel economy: + + V-6 rear-wheel drive: 18 miles per gallon in city / 21 miles per gallon on highway + + V-6 four-wheel drive: 17 miles per gallon in city / 21 miles per gallon on highway + + V-8 rear-wheel drive: 16 miles per gallon in city / 20 miles per gallon on highway + + V-8 four-wheel drive: 15 miles per gallon in city / 19 miles per gallon on highway + Interior dimensions: + + EPA passenger volume: 103.1 cubic feet + + Second row shoulder room: 57.2 inches + + Second row hip room: 55.4 inches + + EPA interior volume: + + + Without double decker: 145.3 cubic feet + + + With double decker: 143.8 cubic feet + Exterior dimensions: + + Wheelbase: 109.8 inches + + Overall length: 189.2 inches + + Overall width: 75.2 inches + Curb weight: 4,045 to 4,555, depending on trim line, drive, and engine size
Source of quality ratings: + "Which Cars Are Safer?" Consumer Reports, April 2008, p. 80, "Vehicle Profiles," Consumer Reports, April 2008, p. 72, and AutoOnInfo.net Source of photographs, features, and specifications: + Toyota pressroom Date of Access to Toyota Pressroom: + 18 May 2008 Advisories: + All prospective consumers should check dealership information to ascertain any changes or corrections in the features and specifications listed above.
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