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2004 Toyota 4Runner Review
The real deal for off-road capability.
2004 4Runner Review Summary & Specifications
The Toyota 4Runner has grown up. The 2004 model is bigger, smoother, and more comfortable than 4Runners sold just two years ago. It has moved closer to the Toyota Land Cruiser in terms of size and technology. Yet it hasn't diverged from its roots as a highly capable off-road vehicle.This SUV is a truck, and proud of it. If you want serious off-road capability with Toyota quality, and the company's reputation for durability and reliability, then the new 4Runner is an excellent choice. It will get you over the rocks and through the muck, but it won't make you regret its off-road capability when you're cruising the Interstate. Nonetheless, if you rarely venture off-road (and by "off road" we don't mean dirt roads), then you'll find the Toyota Highlander and other unibody, independently suspended SUVs smoother and more comfortable.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Toyota 4Runner SR5 ($27,170); Sport Edition ($28,410); Limited ($33,445) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 4.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 4.7-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, three-point seat belts in with pretensioners and force limiters at all positions, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist; Vehicle Skid Control, traction control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags, overhead curtain-style head protection airbags front and rear |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-GO-TOYOTA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 27170 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 ($29,445) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic climate control, power door locks and windows with driver auto up/down, power rear window, remote keyless entry, electronic rear hatch locking system, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, sun visors with sliding extensions, overhead console with map lights and sunglass holder, two 12-volt power outlets, cargo cover, eight-way driver's seat, 60-/40 split folding rear seats, downhill assist control, hill-start assist control, six-speaker stereo with CD and cassette, skid plates, integrated towing hitch |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | power tilt and slide moonroof ($900); third-row seating ($735); double-decker cargo tray ($125) |
| Destination Charge | 540 |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 31745 |
| Horse Power | 245 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 282 @ 3400 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/21 |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189.0/73.8/68.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.7/55.3/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.1/55.3/34.7 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 32.9/48.4/24.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 75.1 |
| Payload | 1255 |
| Towing Capacity | 5000 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | four-link rigid axle with coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 9.1 |
| Curb Weight | 4310 |
| Stock Tires | P265/70R16 mud and snow |
| Brakes Front/Rear | ventilated disc/ventilated disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 |
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