More next-gen Toyota 4Runner shots hit the interwebs
2010 Toyota 4Runner - Click above for high-res image gallery
Those anxiously awaiting the scheduled September 24 reveal of the 2010 Toyota 4Runner are going to want to take a good look at the gallery below, which contains a few more high-resolution images of the Japanese automaker's body-on-frame SUV.
As we noted the last time we saw spy shots, the next 4Runner will push forward with a boxy, square-jawed look that reinforces this SUV as the rugged, off-road capable midsizer in Toyota's lineup, leaving the unibody Highlander and Venza to take on the rest of the burgeoning CUV crowd.
When the 2010 4Runner hits the market, it will be equipped with the buyers choice of either a 161-horsepower four-cylinder or a 268-horsepower six. The current V8 engine option will no longer be available, but Toyota promises its 'ute will be more luxurious and capable than ever before. We'll find out exactly what that means in exactly two weeks. Stay tuned!
Gallery: 2010 Toyota 4Runner
[Source: Toyota-4Runner.org via The Car Lounge]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
Dan 3:22PM (9/10/2009)
Sure looks better than the rounded off Tundra and Sequoia.
Shame there's not a real engine choice or I'd seriously shop one.
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Fernando 3:32PM (9/10/2009)
Really? I think it's the ugliest 4Runner ever. I used to really like them but now there is no way I would even consider one. The interior has gotten even worse!
dal20402 3:35PM (9/10/2009)
So 268 horsepower in a vehicle this size is not a "real engine option?"
We've gotten pretty spoiled.
Polly Prissy Pants 3:42PM (9/10/2009)
I guess square is the new black. Yuck.
Silly Pickle 4:57PM (9/10/2009)
So...I see Hyundai not only sent a bunch of goofball designers to Honda (legend of the drunken designer? Only he's REAL BAD!), they managed to infiltrate Toyota as well. Good on them. Fastest way to overtake the competition is to put some sugar in the gas tank. Little bit of wheat or barley, yeast...whatever you want...and voila! You get kahk on the showroom floor without even letting the seeing eye dogs inside! ('cause you'd have to be blind to buy this ugly monstrosity POS - what's happening!!)
Def pick a new GC over this. Or when the new Exlpoder comes out (as I recall it should be quite striking in a good way)...my word this is awful.
chconline 5:50PM (9/10/2009)
Considering we have a 268hp Camry as well, yes.
Other Man 7:25PM (9/10/2009)
I would have to agree. Nissan came out with a 270 hp V-6 how many years ago and this 2010 is only just getting there? The new Grand Cherokee 3.6L with have 280 hp. A few hp here and there isn't the problem, but it doesn't appear as though this thing will push the envelope much. The the GC getting a proper interior, proper upperclass driving feel and so on, the 4Runner is gonna be in a tough crowd.
With any luck Toyota will just offer the 5.7-L in a few years like Nissan did with the Pathfinder. Even the freaking KIA BORREGO offers a V-8, Toyota!
SteveO 10:12PM (9/10/2009)
@ dal20402
268 HP is not inadequate in a vehicle of this size, but it shouldn't be the the most powerful engine available.
JDM Life 11:09PM (9/10/2009)
Polly Prissy Pants
What?? New Black i dont understand.
Silly Pickle 7:48AM (9/11/2009)
I think what PPP was referring to was the "new fall colours" ie on the runways purple would be the new black if suddenly all the designers were using purple in their new fall line, it's kind of a fashion statement thing (you don't wear white in winter - you switch to black (dark colours) for fall...nevermind...I have this feeling you younguns don't get it 'cause you've never heard it before, therefore he's being voted down for no reason whatsoever. I'm going to go back and vote him up...:)
The truck is still ugly...yup. Looks like a Chinese knock-off of half a Tahoe and who knows what else.
Rick 11:39AM (9/11/2009)
They are gunning for Ford's 'Square King' crown I see.
Luke 6:46PM (9/11/2009)
Can Toyota be any less original? Or am I the only one that sees Mitsubishi Lancer here? Angry eyes, anyone?
the4thheat 6:36PM (9/12/2009)
@Fernando Wait...you're criticizing the interior based on the few buttons by the steering wheel that are shown? What kind of trolling drugs are you on? You don't see any of the rest of the interior so how do you have any clue what it's like?
The trunk area looks great and seems to have fit and finish as good as any trunk I've ever seen. And frankly I don't think the 4Runner was ever about having a luxurious interior so I find it pretty interesting that you can trash the interior while never having seen it and with the old interiors being more utilitarian than anything.
Most full of crap post I've ever read on Autoblog.
nastinupe 3:23PM (9/10/2009)
Meh... I'd take a Red/ Grey Limited version of 1996 Circa over this any day.
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izorro 3:24PM (9/10/2009)
For some reason I feel it needs a Mitsubishi logo on it...
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the4thheat 10:32PM (9/12/2009)
Haha yeah the slanted look of the left headlight in that pic definitely gives that angry Mitsubishi vibe.
imoore 3:26PM (9/10/2009)
Really butch look. Given Toyota's reputation, it will likely do well.
What's really interesting is that previous 4-Runners share their chassis and front face with the Hi-Lux pickups sold elsewhere in the world. Which means the next Hi-Lux replacement will look better than the Tacoma.
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Justin 7:00PM (9/10/2009)
The previous tacoma shared the front portion of the frame with the 4runner.
Epyx 3:26PM (9/10/2009)
The current version is MUCH better looking than the revision, of course the one before that was better looking than both.
Hopefully Toyota de-chintz the interior.
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sfdenny 3:26PM (9/10/2009)
Don't worry, just put ice on it and the swelling will go down.
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