2020 Toyota 4Runner
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The 2020 Toyota 4Runner is a decade old, its pickup-based, body-on-frame architecture a relic of past SUVs. And yet, its rugged, off-road-ready persona has more appeal than ever, standing in contrast to the car-like crossovers flooding today’s market. Granted, those newer vehicles—including Toyota’s own Highlander as well as the Honda Passport and Chevrolet Blazer—ride and handle better and get far better gas mileage. In comparison, the 4Runner is slow and thirsty. Its off-road capability, though, far exceeds the norm, and rivals that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 4Runner’s versatile interior can squeeze in a third-row seat but it’s better utilized in two-row form with an expansive cargo hold. The liftgate power window is unique in the field and allows long objects (like surfboards) to stick out the back, and the optional sliding cargo floor is handy for tailgating or loading heavy objects.
For 2020, there’s a new 4Runner Venture Edition that’s based on the TRD Pro and includes a Yakima Megawarrior roof rack, dark-gray wheels and black trim. The 2020 4Runner finally ditches its dinky, outdated infotainment system for a new 8-inch unit with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa. And all trim levels now come with the Toyota Safety Sense package of active-safety features, which includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control and automatic high-beams.
Consistent with the 2020 4Runner’s mechanical simplicity, all models have a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V6 that still pairs with a five-speed automatic. Its 270 horses and 278 lb-ft of torque trail most competitors and, unsurprisingly perhaps, this body-on-frame SUV slurps fuel like a full-size rig. EPA estimates are 17 mpg city, 20 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined for the 4x4 (the 4x2 manages 21 mpg on the highway). Towing capacity is 5,000 pounds. Trim levels include multiple TRD variants: SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro (with the Venture Edition) and Limited (the latter also offering a blackout-look Nightshade special edition). The TRDs are 4WD only.
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The 2020 Toyota 4Runner is a decade old, its pickup-based, body-on-frame architecture a relic of past SUVs. And yet, its rugged, off-road-ready persona has more appeal than ever, standing in contrast to the car-like crossovers flooding today’s market. Granted, those newer vehicles—including Toyota’s own Highlander as well as the Honda Passport and Chevrolet Blazer—ride and handle better and get far better gas mileage. In comparison, the 4Runner is slow and thirsty. Its off-road capability, though, far exceeds the norm, and rivals that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 4Runner’s versatile interior can squeeze in a third-row seat but it’s better utilized in two-row form with an expansive cargo hold. The liftgate power window is unique in the field and allows long objects (like surfboards) to stick out the back, and the optional sliding cargo floor is handy for tailgating or loading heavy objects.
For 2020, there’s a new 4Runner Venture Edition that’s based on the TRD Pro and includes a Yakima Megawarrior roof rack, dark-gray wheels and black trim. The 2020 4Runner finally ditches its dinky, outdated infotainment system for a new 8-inch unit with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa. And all trim levels now come with the Toyota Safety Sense package of active-safety features, which includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control and automatic high-beams.
Consistent with the 2020 4Runner’s mechanical simplicity, all models have a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V6 that still pairs with a five-speed automatic. Its 270 horses and 278 lb-ft of torque trail most competitors and, unsurprisingly perhaps, this body-on-frame SUV slurps fuel like a full-size rig. EPA estimates are 17 mpg city, 20 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined for the 4x4 (the 4x2 manages 21 mpg on the highway). Towing capacity is 5,000 pounds. Trim levels include multiple TRD variants: SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro (with the Venture Edition) and Limited (the latter also offering a blackout-look Nightshade special edition). The TRDs are 4WD only.
You can use the rest of this page to find more in-depth information about the 2020 Toyota 4Runner, including features, specs and where to find a good deal near you.
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For 2020, there’s a new 4Runner Venture Edition that’s based on the TRD Pro and includes a Yakima Megawarrior roof rack, dark-gray wheels and black trim. The 2020 4Runner finally ditches its dinky, outdated infotainment system for a new 8-inch unit with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa. And all trim levels now come with the Toyota Safety Sense package of active-safety features, which includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control and automatic high-beams.
Consistent with the 2020 4Runner’s mechanical simplicity, all models have a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V6 that still pairs with a five-speed automatic. Its 270 horses and 278 lb-ft of torque trail most competitors and, unsurprisingly perhaps, this body-on-frame SUV slurps fuel like a full-size rig. EPA estimates are 17 mpg city, 20 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined for the 4x4 (the 4x2 manages 21 mpg on the highway). Towing capacity is 5,000 pounds. Trim levels include multiple TRD variants: SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro (with the Venture Edition) and Limited (the latter also offering a blackout-look Nightshade special edition). The TRDs are 4WD only.
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Retail Price
$36,120 - $49,865
MSRP / Window Sticker Price
| Engine | 4.0L V-6 |
| MPG | Up to 16 city / 19 highway |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 5-spd auto w/OD |
| Power | 270 @ 5600 rpm |
| Drivetrain | four-wheel, rear-wheel |
| Curb Weight | 4,400 - 4,805 lbs |
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