2010 Runner?

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Perhaps a glimps of the new Tacoma as well.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/2010_toyota_4runner3.jpg

Notice something awesome making it's way back to the Runner?

http://toyota-4runner.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20574&stc=1&d=1251402305

[Doc McCoy]

Perhaps a glimps of the new Tacoma as well.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/2010_toyota_4runner3.jpg

Notice something awesome making it's way back to the Runner?


Is that thing fully skidded?

[canadian bum]

Oh my could it be a t-case lever. What do I win haha

[Doc McCoy]

Do you guys have a dial-a-4x4 in your trucks or something?

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The long-serving body-on-frame SUV finally gets a much-needed replacement for the 2010 model year, and the addition of a four-cylinder model (available only in two-wheel drive) should give Toyota marketers a valuable price and mileage leader, with the latter making friends among consumers and Corporate Average Fuel Economy calculators alike. The displacement of the quad-banger isn't disclosed, but given that its horsepower is quoted as 161 (torque figures were not listed) we assume it's the company's 2.4-liter powerplant. That's a solid little motor, but it will likely have its hands full propelling the body-on-frame 4Runner, which perhaps explains why it will only be available in two-wheel drive form. The V6 model will get 268 horsepower, presumably supplied by the 3.5-liter engine seen in the Camry sedan.

The 2010 4Runner will be available in three model levels: SR5, Trail, and Limited, with the I-4 model only being available in SR5 form. Click through to the jump to see how the specifications for each trim level breaks out.




SR5 models will feature 16- or 17-inch wheels, a dozen airbags (front, side, curtain, and knee), as well as a standard backup and clearance sensor, an eight-speaker stereo with a special tailgate mode, and a telescoping steering wheel. Options will include leather, power seats, the aforementioned third row seating, a power moonroof, as well as audio upgrades, a 400-watt outlet, and Safety Connect (think: Toyota OnStar). The I-4 model will be outfitted like an SR5 V6, albeit without the option for leather seating surfaces and with the inclusion of black fender trim.

Stepping up to the Trail spec will yield consumers some useful off-roading kit, including Crawl Control, protective rock rails, Adaptive Terrain Management System (A-TMS), and a locking rear differential. Other bits include a standard moonroof, sport seats with waterproof fabric, Optitron gauges, an electrochromatic rearview mirror with backup camera, a hood scoop, and a roof rack. Trail buyers will also be able to get such connectivity niceties as a USB iPod interface, Bluetooth, satellite radio, and so on. A navigation system, Safety Connect, and the 400-watt outlet remain optional.

That leaves the full-house Limited model, which doesn't exactly skimp on content. The Limited gets full-time four-wheel drive and Toyota's novel X-REAS suspension system (the purely mechanical system helps to counterbalance vehicle motions like roll and dive). On top of that, the Limited gets 20-inch wheels, a color-matched body kit, dressier aluminum roof rails, turn-signal mirrors, and a moonroof. Inside, the range-topping model also gets leather seating, keyless entry with push-button start, and a JBL audio system.

Upon receiving the 4Runner documentation, we reached out to Toyota for comment, and PR head Curt McCallister gave Autoblog what amounts to a 'no comment' – "Other than the teaser that ran yesterday over PR Newswire, no technical specs have been released on this vehicle yet." Similarly, we have no word yet on pricing, but the 2010 4Runner is scheduled to be revealed at the annual State Fair of Texas late next month, so we should know more soon enough.

[Doc McCoy]

Hmmm... DD and trail rig hauler in 2011? (When the first leases start to expire)

[RiceFarmer]

Likes this! Good thing to see those skids have been put through the test!

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http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/attachments/4runner/44894d1252290969-2010-toyota-4runner-redesign-2010_4runner_1.jpg

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/attachments/4runner/44896d1252290969-2010-toyota-4runner-redesign-2010_4runner_3.jpg

[Krazie Sj]

It's starting to look like a Landcruiser.

I like the full time 4WD. My GF has it in her Jeep and it's pretty handy in winter.

[RedApe]

The long-serving body-on-frame SUV finally gets a much-needed replacement for the 2010 model year
Am I reading this right? Unibody?

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that would be definitely contrary to their statement about going back to their roots. Almost like "we'll give them their 4Lo Lever back but we're taking their ladder frame"

[RedApe]

Glad I'm not the only one that read it that way at first. They might be saying:
An upgrade (Generation) to the 4Runner that's essentially been unchanged since 2003 (I believe Toyota are in the 7 years to a Generation model).
Replacing the GEN, not replacing the body on frame platform....here's hopin'.

[Doc McCoy]

Am I reading this right? Unibody?

No ... not reading that correctly, but it is somewhat awkward wording.

Toyota generally has three levels of SUVs. In the first level there is a unibody and a body on frame SUV; the RAV4 and the FJ Cruiser, respectively. In the second tier, the Highlander (unibody) and the 4Runner (body on frame). The third echelon of SUVs contains two body on frame trucks and one that as far as I know is not available in Canada (because Toyota hates Canada).

The SUV market, as Toyota sees it, seems to breakdown into soccer moms and soccer dads (& enthusiasts). The Rav4, Highlander and Sequoia are for the soccer moms. They have no real options for offroading but provide 4x4 and the SUV look for what are essentially minivans. Probably, the only reason the Sequoia is not a unibody is that it would be really hard to get that 5.7l under control in anything less than a Tundra body.

The FJ Cruiser, 4Runner and the Land Cruiser (why do you hate us Toyota) pretty much have to remain body on frame designs until they drop the soccer mom SUVs.

I think the original article was simply trying to differentiate between the different groups of 4x4s within Toyota.

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Bit of a cross between and FJ, a LandCruiser and 4Runner..... stout looking! Might be a bit tough to put a bumper on the front.

Not only does the 4Runner Trail offer body-on-frame construction, 9.6 inches of ground clearance, and a live rear axle, but it also boasts standard A-TRAC active traction control; 265/70R17 Bridgestone Dueler H/T tires (serious off-roaders will quickly swap those for A/T or M/T rubber); Crawl Control for navigating steep clines; an available Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), which, as in the Lexus GX, can disengage the anti-roll bars for increased wheel articulation and travel; and a new Multi-Terrain System that offers pre-programmed off-road settings similar to Land Rover's Terrain Response. Among today's car-based crossovers, most of which equate off-roading with rolling along light dirt roads or surviving a modest snowstorm, the 4Runner Trail is a mountain goat amidst lambs - a broad-shouldered, go-anywhere beast that relishes the unbeaten path.

http://image.trucktrend.com/f/30614163+w750+st0/163_099_08z+2010_toyota_4runner+driver_side_passen ger_side_front_three_quarter_in_motion.jpg

http://image.trucktrend.com/f/30614142+w750+st0/163_099_04z+2010_toyota_4runner+driver_side_front_ three_quarter_static.jpg

http://image.trucktrend.com/f/30614229+w750+st0/163_099_09z+2010_toyota_4runner+driver_side_rear_t hree_quarter_static.jpg

http://image.trucktrend.com/f/30614232+w750+st0/163_099_10z+2010_toyota_4runner+driver_side_static .jpg

http://image.trucktrend.com/f/26413789+w750+st0/163_099_12z+2010_toyota_4runner+front.jpg

http://image.trucktrend.com/f/30614148+w750+st0/163_099_05z+2010_toyota_4runner+drive_side_in_dirt .jpg

http://image.trucktrend.com/f/26413756+w750+st0/163_099_13z+2010_toyota_4runner+interior.jpg

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Familiar territory!

http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/photo/005_4Runner_at_Rubicon-prv.jpg

http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/photo/008_4Runner_at_Rubicon-prv.jpg

http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/photo/010_4Runner_at_Rubicon-prv.jpg

[Andyl]

*drool* ok... Love the 2010 4runner...

But...

That front bumper and grille - does it work for anyone? I can't stand it...

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A little similarity!
http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/photo/005_4Runner_at_Rubicon-prv.jpg
http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/0/09/Goombaaaahhh.PNG/250px-Goombaaaahhh.PNG
http://www.imajlar.com/free_clipart/dog_clipart/dog_clipart_bulldog.gif

[Andyl]

Nah, it's more than the overall shape - I'm good right down to the lower edge of the lights & seam on the grille,

But the rest is definitely not scottish - cuz it's crraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap...

Not sure if they're trying to copy a GM design or what - but it aint working... Please leave the rugged black plastic to GM and Hummer...

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the length of the front IFS arms look a bit longer and E-Swaybar Disco!
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/roadtests/roadtest/10.toyota.4runner.trail.grade/2010_4runner_det_toyota_ft_500_6.jpg

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/roadtests/roadtest/10.toyota.4runner.trail.grade/2010_4runner_front_toyota_ft_500_1.jpg

A video
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=157853?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1 .*

[Andyl]

and E-Swaybar Disco!

Electrical bits that break are a good thing? Please tell me they make a barebones non electronically controlled WT Version? :) Yes manual windows and locks too please...

[blacklabel]

Looks like Toyota has taken the 4Runner from a sophisticated, understated go-anywhere SUV... and changed it into a loud, flamboyant, plastic, try-hard-to-look-rugged suv.

I wont be trading in my V8 '05 for one of these.

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2010 4Runner's on the Rubicon video

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/6223104/2010-toyota-4-runner-to-the-rubicon/index.html

Not much driver finesse and a good amount of body damage on the side panels after the pinchy rocks and tree section before the Springs.

looks like they articulate well for an IFS... i wonder what their frames looked like after..haha

[Smith]

2010 4Runner's on the Rubicon video

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/6223104/2010-toyota-4-runner-to-the-rubicon/index.html

Not much driver finesse and a good amount of body damage on the side panels after the pinchy rocks and tree section before the Springs.

looks like they articulate well for an IFS... i wonder what their frames looked like after..haha

That should buff right out!

[CalgaryRider]

2010 4Runner's on the Rubicon video

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/6223104/2010-toyota-4-runner-to-the-rubicon/index.html

Not much driver finesse and a good amount of body damage on the side panels after the pinchy rocks and tree section before the Springs.

looks like they articulate well for an IFS... i wonder what their frames looked like after..haha

OUCH!!!! I think that was more of a crash test on the trails then anything else, I hope Toyota wasnt expecting them back in good condition!

[Tacorossa]

Who needs finesse when it isn't your vehicle? hehe...

Cheap plastic looking bumper aside, I think it is a sweet looking vehicle. I could see myself driving something like that.

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I was just picturing one with a Long Travel, amour, bumpers... oooooh

[ed'syota]

That looks good!!!! looks a bit more rugged and tough......

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http://www.toyotaracing.com/motorsports/images/offroad/news/11-04-09-01.jpg

[Tacorossa]

http://www.toyotaracing.com/motorsports/images/offroad/news/11-04-09-01.jpg

Oops... just made a mess.

SWEET!!!!!!!! Now I need one to go with my Expedition Tundra :)

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this isn't going to help that mess any but here's another one!

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/01_baja_4runner.jpg

[Kroll]

^ Hot Damm....that is a nice metamorphosis that Toyota did.

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Looks like the 4Runner came in second in the Baja 1000 piloted by Ivan "Ironman". They came in behind a company that doesn't exist at the moment... Hummer.

Not bad for a first year vehicle. Just waiting for some photo's from the race!

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http://image.trucktrend.com/f/26014691+w750+st0/2010-toyota-4runner-baja1000-susspension.jpg

http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p478/kbachta_2008/100_1324.jpg

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http://project-jk.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=163056&g2_serialNumber=2

[Tacorossa]

You're such a tease Nathan! :)

So when are you getting one? You can buy them in the states now. Not sure if you can in Canada yet. I don't see them on toyota.ca

http://www.toyota.com/4runner/ Here they are on the US toyota site.

[blacklabel]

The 5th gens in the states are all using the full-time 2wd setup with optional 4wd. (yes, they sell 2wd 4runners, but only in the usa. all cdn 4runners are 4x4)
Rumor is, that the 5th gen 4runners for canada will keep the torsen center diff which is full-time 4wd with a lockable option for the center diff, and 4lo.

I'm not sure about this though. I have a 4th gen with the torsen center diff and the v8, and in our winters, I love the full-time 4wd and wouldnt have it any other way ;)

[RiceFarmer]

They're here!

[aristo-crat]

They're here!

Yep, spotted a Blue one on Highay 2 heading towards calgary prob 30 Kms out of edmonton.
made my dick harder than a diamond

[Brazenhead]

I priced a trail edition out just for :):):):)s and giggles on Toyota.ca and it came to $51,650. I think i'll stick with my FJ for awhile.

[Skibby]

Thats alot of dough. For 50K you could build one sweet FJ.

[874runnersr5]

god my truck is old;)

[RedApe]

http://4runner.ca/en/

[Tacorossa]

3rd row seating is only available in the Limited here in Canada. Wonder why that is? You can get it as an option on all but the Trail Edition in the U.S.

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http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff148/alyssaj06/129_0912_06_z2010_toyota_4runner_tr.jpg