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2001 Toyota 4Runner Review
Not afraid to go off road.
2001 4Runner Review Summary & Specifications
If you don't require the brute towing power of a V8, you'll have trouble finding a better mid-size sport-utility vehicle than the 4Runner. It's a textbook example of insightful, thoughtful, comprehensive care in design and engineering. Everything about it is correctly done. On the critical issues of reliability and durability, the 4Runner and Toyota's reputation are a tough combination to beat. Plus, it's an extremely capable off-roader.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup | 4x2 SR5 $26,335; 4x2 Limited $33,455; 4x4 SR5 $28,875; 4x4 Limited $36,105 |
| Engines (standard) | 3.4-liter dohc 24v V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed electronically controlled automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 183-hp 3.4-liter dohc 24v V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual air bags, stability control, traction control (for rear-wheel drive models), ABS with brake assist standard |
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| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Tahara, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-468-6968 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 26335 |
| Model Tested MSRP | 4WD Limited V6 $36,105 |
| Standard Equipment | (Limited) auto air conditioning, premium AM/FM/Cassette/CD, tilt wheel, ABS, power locks and windows, power tailgate window, power heated mirrors, tachometer, power mirrors, chrome bumpers, rear defogger, power front seats, leather-covered (and heated) seating surfaces and steering wheel, cruise control, intermittent rear wiper/washer, cargo cover, keyless entry, color-coordinated mirrors, body cladding, fender flares, running boards and bumpers, towing receiver hitch, 16-inch alloy wheels |
| Destination Charge | 480 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | cargo net ($45); cargo mat ($74) |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 36704 |
| Horse Power | 183 @ 4800 |
| Torque | 217 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/19 |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 183.3/70.9/67.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | 59.3/59.5 |
| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/49.8/42.6 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/51.3/34.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 79.8 |
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| Towing Capacity | 5000 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | live axle |
| Ground Clearance | 11.0 |
| Curb Weight | 3975 |
| Stock Tires | P265/70R-16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |
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