NewCarTestDrive.com assistant editor John Katz contributed to this report.

Model Line Overview

Model lineup:Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD V6 ($27,635); SR5 4WD V6 ($29,910); SR5 2WD V8 ($29,650); SR5 4WD V8 ($31,925); Sport Edition 2WD V6 ($29,975); Sport Edition 4WD V6 ($32,250); Sport Edition 2WD V8 ($31,355); Sport Edition 4WD V8 ($33,630); Limited 2WD V6 ($34,350); Limited 4WD V6 ($36,625); Limited 2WD V8 ($36,110); Limited 4WD V8 ($38,385)

Engines:236-hp 4.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 260-hp 4.7-liter dohc 32-valve V8

Safety equipment (standard):dual-stage front airbags, three-point seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters at all positions, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist (BA); Vehicle Skid Control; traction control; tire pressure monitor.

Safety equipment (optional):driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags, overhead curtain-style head protection airbags front and rear w rollover sensor and cut-off switch

Basic warranty:3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled in:Japan