current generation 4Runner question
current generation 4Runner question
when do you guys think Toyota is going to upgrade the motor on this particular model? the 4.0 v6 is ancient, thirsty and underpower. i like everything about the current 4Runner except the motor.
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You will have better luck trying your question here. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/
There's nothing wrong with the 4.0L V6.
There's nothing wrong with the 4.0L V6.
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If your budget can handle it, check out the 4Runner's upscale cousin, the Lexus GX. It comes with a V8....and much better interior trim.
However, I tend to agree with STIG....there's nothing wrong with the V6.
However, I tend to agree with STIG....there's nothing wrong with the V6.
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There's nothing wrong with the 4.0L V6.
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The 4.6L V8 was a 4Runner option, BTW, until the latest-generation model, when it was dropped. Toyota is often tight-lipped about their marketing decisions, and, to my knowledge, has not fully explained why the 4Runner V8 was dropped....though it could have been for gas-mileage, as CAFE standards wll soon apply to trucks/SUVs.
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Yes, as I understand it, the 4Runner, GX, and FJ Cruiser all share the same basic platform, though the FJ's body and interior are clearly different from the other two. But the similarities between the 4Runner and GX are there if you look closely. The GX, of course, has the V8 engine you want primarily due to two reasons.....higher price and heavier weight due to more equipment/trim.
The 4.6L V8 was a 4Runner option, BTW, until the latest-generation model, when it was dropped. Toyota is often tight-lipped about their marketing decisions, and, to my knowledge, has not fully explained why the 4Runner V8 was dropped....though it could have been for gas-mileage, as CAFE standards wll soon apply to trucks/SUVs.
The 4.6L V8 was a 4Runner option, BTW, until the latest-generation model, when it was dropped. Toyota is often tight-lipped about their marketing decisions, and, to my knowledge, has not fully explained why the 4Runner V8 was dropped....though it could have been for gas-mileage, as CAFE standards wll soon apply to trucks/SUVs.
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Yes, as I understand it, the 4Runner, GX, and FJ Cruiser all share the same basic platform, though the FJ's body and interior are clearly different from the other two. But the similarities between the 4Runner and GX are there if you look closely. The GX, of course, has the V8 engine you want primarily due to two reasons.....higher price and heavier weight due to more equipment/trim.
The 4.6L V8 was a 4Runner option, BTW, until the latest-generation model, when it was dropped. Toyota is often tight-lipped about their marketing decisions, and, to my knowledge, has not fully explained why the 4Runner V8 was dropped....though it could have been for gas-mileage, as CAFE standards wll soon apply to trucks/SUVs.
The 4.6L V8 was a 4Runner option, BTW, until the latest-generation model, when it was dropped. Toyota is often tight-lipped about their marketing decisions, and, to my knowledge, has not fully explained why the 4Runner V8 was dropped....though it could have been for gas-mileage, as CAFE standards wll soon apply to trucks/SUVs.
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Whether it shares a basic platform with the 4-runner or not, i guess its possible.
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The V8 was dropped because the 4Runner would just not sell all that much of the V8 models. There is only a 25 hp difference between the V6 4Runner and V8 Lexus. Most people who need to tow sure won't likely use a 4Runner to do it.
I actually think the GX would sell bettter if it had a V6 instead of a V8.
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Well a distant cousin, maybe...read on...
We will get to that...
The GX is actually based almost entirely off of the Land Cruiser Prado, found in middle east and asian markets.
http://www.cars-directory.net/galler...94334_9_p.html
Whether it shares a basic platform with the 4-runner or not, i guess its possible.
We will get to that...
The GX is actually based almost entirely off of the Land Cruiser Prado, found in middle east and asian markets.
http://www.cars-directory.net/galler...94334_9_p.html
Whether it shares a basic platform with the 4-runner or not, i guess its possible.
as usual, we get the low-tech junk while the rest of the world gets the good stuff from Japan. I have no desire to buy the current-gen brick-shaped 4Runner or the GX, but would snap up a diesel Prado in a heartbeat
I really hope Toyota and Lexus come out with new V6 and V8 soon, all the engines in their lineup are getting old and ancient, most models recently come out have carry over engines, cost saving? Maybe there is nothing wrong with them, but they are no longer competitive or efficent.
I really hope Toyota and Lexus come out with new V6 and V8 soon, all the engines in their lineup are getting old and ancient, most models recently come out have carry over engines, cost saving? Maybe there is nothing wrong with them, but they are no longer competitive or efficent.
We've got one in the family that we've had since the first week of its release, and haven't had any issues with the 4.0 V6 (dual VVT-i). I don't think its under-powered, especially if you're not going to do anything like heavy towing or anything with it. I think it drives fine and fits 5 people and all their luggage for trips without fail. Our 2010 has nearly 60k miles already and motor has had 0 issues so far, just regular scheduled maintenance.
I have to disagree, I think the GX & LX should always be V8!
The 4.0 V6 found in the 4Runner was actually upgraded for the 2010 model, its a very good motor for the 4Runner and gets up to 22 MPG highway in the part time 4wd form.
The V8 was dropped because the 4Runner would just not sell all that much of the V8 models. There is only a 25 hp difference between the V6 4Runner and V8 Lexus. Most people who need to tow sure won't likely use a 4Runner to do it.
I actually think the GX would sell bettter if it had a V6 instead of a V8.
The V8 was dropped because the 4Runner would just not sell all that much of the V8 models. There is only a 25 hp difference between the V6 4Runner and V8 Lexus. Most people who need to tow sure won't likely use a 4Runner to do it.
I actually think the GX would sell bettter if it had a V6 instead of a V8.