2010 Toyota 4Runner Trims and Specs

Notwithstanding its status as the base trim of the 4Runner lineup, the five-passenger, rear-wheel-drive 2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4-cylinder SUV lacks for very little, appearance, convenience, and safety-wise. Beginning with standard 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rack, skid plates, rear spoiler, and power liftgate window, the goodies list continues with cloth upholstery, reclining rear seats, power accessories, including heated outside mirrors, cruise control, universal remote garage-door opener, simulated alloy cabin trim, air conditioning, and single-CD player with eight speakers. Options for this base Ute include power-adjustable front seats and a sliding rear cargo deck. Cargo area across the 4Runner lineup is 90 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, and standard safety features for the base trim include four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, front knee airbags, rear parking sensors, active front headrests, front fog/driving lights, and daytime running lights.

The standard powertrain for the 2010 SR5 4-cylinder is, naturally enough, a new-for-2010 2.7-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) engine managed by a four-speed automatic transmission. This matchup puts out 157 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque, good enough to tow 2,000 pounds of trailer to the tune of 18/23 mpg with variable valve timing.

Midway up the 4Runner food chain is the 2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5, a V6-powered version of the SR5 four-cylinder. Standard equipment mirrors its lesser sibling's, with five-passenger seating, four doors, and 90 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded. However, this rear-wheel-drive base-plus trim also offers a few more optional doodads, such as leather upholstery, heated seats, and a third-row bench seat.

In addition to being well-equipped, the rear-wheel-drive 2010 4Runner SR5 carries a standard 4.0-liter, variable-valve-timed V6 engine and five-speed auto-manual transmission that combine for 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque. These ponies will haul some 5,000 pounds of trailer and graze at 17/23 mpg, while a rear limited-slip differential and hill-holder feature are also standard.

Equipped like its rear-wheel-drive siblings, the 2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD offers, as its name implies, part-time four-wheel drive (4WD) featuring electronic hi-lo gear selection and a mechanical center differential. This five-passenger, four-door sport ute also features split-folding rear seats that, when folded, offer up to 90 cubic feet of cargo space.

As with its rear-wheel-drive sibling, the 2010 SR5 4WD is delivered with a standard 270-hp, 278-lb-ft/torque 4.0-liter V6 engine and five-speed auto-manual transmission. This 4WD transmission features descent control as well as a hill-holder, not to mention electronic hi-lo gear selection, a mechanical center differential, and limited-slip rear differential. Meanwhile, the SR5 4WD is able to tow up to 5,000 pounds while getting some 17/22 mpg.

Adding a few more standard amenities and available only with part-time four-wheel drive (4WD), the five-passenger, four-door 2010 Toyota 4Runner Trail 4WD also offers the optional well-designed Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System that disconnects the stabilizer bars for better articulation of the wheels in off-road maneuvering. Extra standard features over the SR5 trims include premium cloth upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, remote power locks, USB connection, remote anti-theft alarm, and XM satellite radio, while a noteworthy additional option for the Trail is a voice-activated DVD navigation system.

Powering the 2010 4Runner Trail 4WD is a standard 4.0-liter V6 with variable valve timing that, when managed by its accompanying five-speed auto-manual transmission, puts out 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque. The 4WD system also features a standard rear locking differential in addition to descent control, mechanical center differential, and electronic hi-lo gear selection. Mileage is estimated at 17/22 mpg using regular unleaded gasoline.

Strange to think of an off-road demon as almost pampering, but the high-end 2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited is just that. Such standard extras as 20-inch wheels, leather upholstery, power sunroof, heated front seats, keyless ignition, rear-view camera, 6-CD changer, and 15 JBL premium speakers, as well as Bluetooth hands-free communications technology, are just the ticket for passenger comfort when trekking the lower forty. This five-passenger, four-door, rear-wheel-drive (RWD) SUV also uses Toyota’s unique X-REAS adaptive suspension dampers to allow a few manners on the highway, while the available heated, leather-trimmed third-row seats add a further touch of class to the overall driving experience.

In keeping with its elevated status, the rear-wheel-drive 2010 4Runner Limited packs the standard 4.0-liter variable-valve-timed V6 and five-speed auto-manual transmission to give it 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque. This Ute can tow 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, and gets an estimated 17/23 mpg.

For those who enjoy conquering mountains in style and comfort, the 2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD is just what the doctor ordered. Full-time four-wheel drive (4WD) managed by a center-mounted locking differential and X-REAS and a brake hill-holder feature take care of the ride, while all the standard and optional goodies of the Limited lineup, including the available heated, leather-trimmed third-row seat, ensure a bit of passenger pampering.

As with its rear-wheel-drive sibling, the 2010 4Runner Limited 4WD packs the 270-hp, 278-lb-ft/torque variable-valve-timed V6 engine and accompanying five-speed auto-manual transmission. Expect some 5,000 pounds of towing capacity and 17/22 mpg with this peppy powerplant.