2021 Toyota 4Runner vs 2020 Toyota 4Runner
Overview | |
MSRP$36,120 | MSRP$36,765 |
Listings48 | Listings87 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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2020 Toyota 4Runner Reviews SummaryEven with its expensive Limited package, the Toyota 4Runner remains clearly purpose-built for tackling terrain. Whether on a dusty cow path or snowy mountain road, the 4Runner looks most in its element when its outside the typical car’s comfort zone. For 2020, Toyota keeps enough chrome and leather available to market the 4Runner as a rough-and-tumble luxury alternative, but shoppers considering one had better have a real need for 4-wheel drive. | |
2021 Toyota 4Runner Reviews SummaryDespite its design age, poor fuel efficiency, rough ride, iffy handling, and marginal safety ratings, the current-generation Toyota 4Runner remains a popular choice in a midsize SUV. Why? Its reputation for reliability and resale value, coupled with its undeniable utility, rugged image, and go-anywhere and do-anything capability, are the selling points. And if that's why you want a 2021 Toyota 4Runner, it won't disappoint you as long as you accept its shortcomings. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.0L 270 hp V6 | Engine4.0L 270 hp V6 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower270 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower270 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway19 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.0L 270 hp V6 | Engine Name4.0L 270 hp V6 |
Torque278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower270 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower270 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space47.2 cu ft | Cargo Space47.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4400 lbs | Curb Weight4400 lbs |
Height71.5 in | Height71.5 in |
Length190.2 in | Length190.2 in |
Width75.8 in | Width75.8 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase109.8 in |
Maximum Payload1700 lbs | Maximum Payload1700 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,120 | $36,765 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Even with its expensive Limited package, the Toyota 4Runner remains clearly purpose-built for tackling terrain. Whether on a dusty cow path or snowy mountain road, the 4Runner looks most in its element when its outside the typical car’s comfort zone. For 2020, Toyota keeps enough chrome and leather available to market the 4Runner as a rough-and-tumble luxury alternative, but shoppers considering one had better have a real need for 4-wheel drive. | Despite its design age, poor fuel efficiency, rough ride, iffy handling, and marginal safety ratings, the current-generation Toyota 4Runner remains a popular choice in a midsize SUV. Why? Its reputation for reliability and resale value, coupled with its undeniable utility, rugged image, and go-anywhere and do-anything capability, are the selling points. And if that's why you want a 2021 Toyota 4Runner, it won't disappoint you as long as you accept its shortcomings. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.0L 270 hp V6 | 4.0L 270 hp V6 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 270 hp @ 5600 rpm | 270 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 19 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.0L 270 hp V6 | 4.0L 270 hp V6 |
Torque | 278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 270 hp @ 5600 rpm | 270 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 47.2 cu ft | 47.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4400 lbs | 4400 lbs |
Height | 71.5 in | 71.5 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 190.2 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 75.8 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 109.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1700 lbs | 1700 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 5000 lbs |

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