Toyota's iconic 4Runner SUV has undergone a significant redesign after 15 years, catering primarily to the North American market while also being marketed as the Hilux Surf in select regions. This overhaul includes a new modular platform, refreshed design elements, upgraded features, and enhanced off-road capabilities.
Redesign and Variants:
The latest iteration of the Toyota 4Runner embraces an off-road-focused Trailhunter variant, aligning with the brand's rugged SUV heritage. Its exterior design seamlessly blends with Toyota's modern SUV lineup, presenting a cohesive and contemporary appearance.
The latest iteration of the Toyota 4Runner embraces an off-road-focused Trailhunter variant, aligning with the brand's rugged SUV heritage. Its exterior design seamlessly blends with Toyota's modern SUV lineup, presenting a cohesive and contemporary appearance.
Technological Advancements:
Equipped with Toyota's Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) bundle, the new 4Runner incorporates modern safety features such as automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, road-sign recognition, and high-beam assist, ensuring a safer driving experience.
Equipped with Toyota's Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) bundle, the new 4Runner incorporates modern safety features such as automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, road-sign recognition, and high-beam assist, ensuring a safer driving experience.
Powertrain and Performance:
Moving away from its older configuration, the new 4Runner adopts a 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 282hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. This powertrain upgrade not only enhances performance but also improves fuel efficiency and overall driving dynamics. The 4Runner offers a range of drivetrain options including 2WD, part-time 4WD, and full-time 4WD versions, catering to diverse driving preferences. Its advanced off-road technology, like Toyota A-Trac and various terrain modes (Mud, Dirt, Sand), ensures superior traction and control in challenging terrains.
Moving away from its older configuration, the new 4Runner adopts a 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 282hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. This powertrain upgrade not only enhances performance but also improves fuel efficiency and overall driving dynamics. The 4Runner offers a range of drivetrain options including 2WD, part-time 4WD, and full-time 4WD versions, catering to diverse driving preferences. Its advanced off-road technology, like Toyota A-Trac and various terrain modes (Mud, Dirt, Sand), ensures superior traction and control in challenging terrains.
Trailhunter Trim and Enhancements:
The Trailhunter variant stands out with its rugged aesthetics and dedicated off-road enhancements. It features 33-inch off-road tires, lifted ride height, specialized shocks, ARB roof rack, enhanced air intake, LED light bar, and robust skid plates, making it a formidable off-road companion.
The Trailhunter variant stands out with its rugged aesthetics and dedicated off-road enhancements. It features 33-inch off-road tires, lifted ride height, specialized shocks, ARB roof rack, enhanced air intake, LED light bar, and robust skid plates, making it a formidable off-road companion.
Interior Comfort and Connectivity:
Inside the cabin, the 4Runner offers a host of creature comforts including heated seats, head-up display, touchscreen infotainment systems with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, wireless charging, and a range of USB ports, ensuring a connected and enjoyable driving experience.
Inside the cabin, the 4Runner offers a host of creature comforts including heated seats, head-up display, touchscreen infotainment systems with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, wireless charging, and a range of USB ports, ensuring a connected and enjoyable driving experience.
Future Toyota SUV Line-up:
Looking ahead, Toyota is set to expand its SUV offerings globally. While the 4Runner caters to the rugged SUV segment, the brand is also working on an affordable SUV targeting emerging markets, showcasing Toyota's commitment to diverse customer needs and preferences.
Looking ahead, Toyota is set to expand its SUV offerings globally. While the 4Runner caters to the rugged SUV segment, the brand is also working on an affordable SUV targeting emerging markets, showcasing Toyota's commitment to diverse customer needs and preferences.
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