2009 Toyota 4Runner Sport V6

The 2009 Toyota 4Runner Sport V6 doesn’t offer a host of changes from the less-expensive base SR5 4Runner trim, but the changes are noticeable, especially on the outside. The exterior differences include 17-inch, six-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with P265/65R17 tires; body-color front and rear bumpers, fender flares, door handles, rear license plate garnish, and heated power mirrors; smoked chrome grille and headlamp bezels; and a hood scoop.

The interior changes include a leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated cruise and audio controls, silver-tone accent shift knob, and driver and front passenger sliding sun visors with an illuminated vanity mirror. The drivetrain – a 4.0-liter V6 with 236 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque mated to a five-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission – is the same as that in the SR5 V6.

By Tim O'Sullivan