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RWD17 MPG SR54.0L V6 Gas270 hp @ 5600 rpm5-Speed Automatic4X4
RWD17 MPG SR5 Premium4.0L V6 Gas270 hp @ 5600 rpm5-Speed Automatic4X4
RWD17 MPG TRD Off Road4.0L V6 Gas270 hp @ 5600 rpm5-Speed Automatic4X417 MPG TRD Off Road Premium4.0L V6 Gas270 hp @ 5600 rpm5-Speed Automatic4X417 MPG Limited4.0L V6 Gas270 hp @ 5600 rpm5-Speed Automatic4X4
RWD17 MPG TRD Sport4.0L V6 Gas270 hp @ 5600 rpm5-Speed Automatic4X417 MPG
2022 Toyota 4Runner Performance
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Toyota SUVs have never been the first word in high-performance driving - on the road at least. Unfortunately, Toyota doesn't seem too eager to modernize the 4Runner's powertrain, which has become famous for its dependability. The naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter V6 under the hood produces 270 horsepower, which sounds decent but reality sets in once you realize this SUV weighs around 4,800 pounds. Performance? Not great, but far from terrible. The 4Runner will go from 0-60 mph in the mid-seven-second range, in ideal driving conditions with 4WD. For reference, that's about the same time as a 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 350 L48. Compared to modern turbo SUVs, the 4Runner lacks a bit of mid-range punch. Fortunately, Toyota's clever gearing programming enables it to perform beautifully off-road. As we were hitting the gas while entering the highway, we kept wishing this rig had a turbo V6 or, heck, even a V8. But, this V6 is tried and true and it's rightly earned its bulletproof reputation. Making a quick getaway, for whatever reason(s), however, is less likely to happen. Still, towing capacity for the 4Runner range is 5,000 pounds, which is rock solid, beating rivals like the Jeep Wrangler.2022 4Runner Performance Photos
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There's a massive range of 4Runner trims to choose from, but they all share one thing in common: their drivetrain. Every 2022 4Runner comes equipped with a 4.0-liter naturally-aspirated V6 engine mated to an old-school five-speed automatic transmission. This combination might sound like something you'd find in a 1990's Toyota catalog, and you'd probably be correct, but here we are in 2022 with the same tech. The 4.0-liter engine produces 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque which it sends to either the rear or all four wheels. The TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, and TRD Pro all feature a locking rear differential, and the Limited model gets full-time four-wheel-drive and a Torsen limited-slip locking center differential. Power delivery from this setup is linear but not very punchy, and the five-speed automatic transmission requires heavy input before any serious shifting begins. It is still quick enough to keep up with traffic and will (eventually) comfortably cruise on the highway, but low-speed off-roading is where the 4Runner truly shines.2022 Toyota 4Runner Performance Specs
Toyota 4Runner TrimsToyota 4Runner EnginesToyota 4Runner HorsepowerToyota 4Runner TransmissionsToyota 4Runner DrivetrainsToyota 4Runner MPG/MPGE Trail Special Edition4.0L V6 Gas270 hp @ 5600 rpm5-Speed Automatic4X4RWD17 MPG SR54.0L V6 Gas270 hp @ 5600 rpm5-Speed Automatic4X4
RWD17 MPG SR5 Premium4.0L V6 Gas270 hp @ 5600 rpm5-Speed Automatic4X4
RWD17 MPG TRD Off Road4.0L V6 Gas270 hp @ 5600 rpm5-Speed Automatic4X417 MPG TRD Off Road Premium4.0L V6 Gas270 hp @ 5600 rpm5-Speed Automatic4X417 MPG Limited4.0L V6 Gas270 hp @ 5600 rpm5-Speed Automatic4X4
RWD17 MPG TRD Sport4.0L V6 Gas270 hp @ 5600 rpm5-Speed Automatic4X417 MPG