It is hard to believe it has been nearly 30 years since the introduction of this mid-size SUV. This vehicle is a revised edition of the fifth generation of 4Runners.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: SUV | Base Price: NA |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 23 gals (87 L) | MPG: 17 city / 22 hwy |
| Length: 189.9 in. (482.3 cm) | Wheel Base: 109.8 in. (278.9 cm) |
| Height: 71.5 in. (181.6 cm) | Width: 75.8 in. (192.5 cm) |
| Curb Weight: 4400 lbs (1996 kg) | Ground Clearance: 9.0 in. (22.9 cm) |
| Luggage Capacity: 47.2 cu ft | Maximum Seating: 5-7 people |
| Engine: V6 DOHC | Displacement: 4.0 Liter |
| Horsepower: 270 HP | Max RPM: 5600 RPM |
| Torque: 278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Transmission: 5-Speed ECT-i Automatic |
| Max Towing Capacity: 5000 lbs (2268 kgs) | Maximum Speed: NA |
Engine & Performance
Under the hood of all 3 models of the 2014 Toyota 4Runner you will find a 4.0 liter, V6 that generates 270 HP. The SR5 and Trail have 2 settings, part time 4 wheel drive with a neutral setting and the Limited has full time 4 wheel drive.
When driving your 4Runner in the 4 wheel drive mode, you are aided by "A-TRAC" traction control, hill start assist (HAC) and downhill assist controls (DAC). You will have a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.
Exterior
The 2014 4Runner comes with a new "grille". It exhibits a sense of strength with a large keyed mesh-like grille and a bumper that has the appearance of being able to penetrate the toughest of obstacles.
The Limited's bumper is made of chrome, adding to its persona while the SR5's is painted silver. The headlights are projector beams with LED lamps and the smoked lens are nice accents. The taillights are state of the art combined with LED technology.
Fog lamps help enhance the SR5 and Trail. All 3 models come with roof racks. The functional hood scoop on the Trail adds a cool touch.
The SR5 and Trail also share the same size 17 inch wheels, while the Limited stands tall on 20 inch rims.
Interior
The interior of the 2014 Runner is roomy. The SR5 and Trails feature fabric seats available in either black, graphite or sand beige, while the Limited comes standard with leather.
Other interior features that the SR5 and Trail have in common are leather wrapped steering wheels, soft touch door trim and third row seating. The Limited has front seats with memory that are also heated.
The dashboard is laid out well, making it easy to read and monitor your 4Runner's progress while driving. All models have large center consoles and glove boxes.
