2011 Toyota 4Runner Trims and Specs

Representing the base trim of the 4Runner lineup is the 2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5. This tough midsize SUV features room for five in its standard seating configuration, with an optional third-row seat adding capacity for two more passengers. Along with 89.7 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seats folded, this hefty ute sports a standard integrated rear spoiler, skid plates, trailer hitch and wiring, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Cabin amenities include cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, reclining second-row seats, power windows, door locks, and heated outside mirrors, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, a universal remote garage door opener, air conditioning, and a simulated alloy steering wheel. Entertainment is handled by a single-CD player with eight speakers, while maneuvering is made easier with rear parking sensors. Optional equipment includes a rear-view camera, auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror, that third-row seat, and a sliding-deck rear cargo board. Available packages include a Premium Package with Leather, featuring leather upholstery, heated, power-adjustable front seats, upgraded audio with satellite radio service, a USB connection, and Bluetooth wireless communications, a Premium Package with Third-Row Leather Seat, and a Convenience Package that features a power glass sunroof.

Standard safety features for this high-riding SUV include four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, two- or three-row head airbags, front knee airbags, and front head restraint whiplash protection. Additionally, daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, and turn-signal-integrated mirrors are all standard on the SR5, with a remote antitheft alarm as an available safety option.

As with its higher-level brethren, the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) 2011 4Runner SR5 sports a standard 4.0-liter V6 engine and five-speed auto-manual transmission with rear limited-slip differential and brake hill holder. This pairing nets 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque while keeping mileage at 17/23 mpg, with towing capacity maxed out at 5,000 pounds.

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) makes the base 2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD a formidable off-road machine. This five-passenger midsize SUV additionally sports a standard integrated rear spoiler, trailer hitch and wiring, and 17-inch alloy wheels to complement its manly looks and lofty stance. Interior amenities include cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, reclining rear seats, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, air conditioning, rear parking sensors, universal remote garage door opener, and cruise control. A simulated alloy steering wheel, meanwhile, goes well with simulated alloy dash, door, and console trim. Entertainment is provided by a standard single-CD player with eight speakers. Standalone options for the base SR5 consist of a slide-out rear cargo deck, heated, power-adjustable front seats, rear-view camera, satellite radio, and third-row seating that increases passenger capacity to seven. Available packages include the Premium Package with Leather, starring leather upholstery and upgraded audio, the Premium Package with Third-Row Leather Seat, and the Convenience Package, which features a power glass sunroof.

Safety-wise, the 2011 4Runner SR5 4WD sports standard four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, two- or three-row head curtain airbags, and front head restraint whiplash protection. Further standard safety equipment includes daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, and turn-signal-integrated mirrors. Optional for the SR5 4WD is a remote antitheft alarm system.

As with the entire 4Runner lineup, the 2011 SR5 4WD boasts a standard 4.6-liter V6 powerplant and its accompanying 5-speed auto-manual transmission with brake hill holder and descent control. This coupling puts out 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque to the tune of 17/22 mpg, while max towing capacity is 5,000 pounds. The part-time 4WD system, meanwhile, is managed by a mechanical center differential and electronic hi-lo gear selection.

Available only with part-time, on-demand four-wheel drive (4WD), the 2011 Toyota 4Runner Trail 4WD is a true off-road machine. Additional standard skid plates, 17-inch alloy wheels, and black plastic fender flares and rocker panels keep the Trail 4WD’s innards from harm, while the standard Crawl Control automatically actuates throttle and braking action when ascending or descending rougher terrain in 4WD mode. However, this five-passenger midsize SUV also pampers passengers with a standard power glass sunroof, premium, water-resistant cloth upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, a rear-view camera, universal remote garage door opener, rear parking sensors, and electro-chromatic inside rear-view mirror. Entertainment is handled by an MP3-compatable single-CD player and eight speakers, XM satellite radio, and a USB connection for added audio selections. Bluetooth hands-free phone technology is also delivered standard with the Trail 4WD, while further standard exterior features include an integrated rear spoiler and trailer hitch with four- and seven-pin wiring harness. A voice-activated DVD navigation system, sliding cargo deck, and the terrain-taming Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, meanwhile, are among the options available with this trail-conquering ute.

Though sheer size is among the 2011 4Runner Trail 4WD’s major safety perks, occupant protection doesn’t end there. Four-wheel ABS and traction and stability control make significant contributions to passenger safety, as do standard front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, and front head restraint whiplash protection. Further standard safety equipment includes daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, and a remote antitheft alarm system.

Powering the 2011 4Runner Trail 4WD is a variable-valve-timed 4.0-liter V6 that’s managed by a 5-speed auto-manual transmission with brake hill holder and descent control. This combo puts out 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque at an estimated 17/22 mpg, with towing capacity pegged at 5,000 pounds. The on-demand 4WD system, meantime, features a mechanical center differential, a locking rear differential, and electronic hi-lo gear selection.

The flagship trim level of Toyota’s 4Runner midsize SUV lineup is the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) 2011 4Runner Limited. This baby handles the road a bit better than the trail, but looks good in either venue. Standard passenger capacity is five, but an available third-row seat increases capacity to seven, while cargo area is a capacious 89.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Such notable amenities as a standard integrated rear spoiler, power sunroof, trailer hitch with wiring harness, skid plates, and 20-inch alloy wheels further distinguish this high-end trim’s exterior. Inside, too, the Limited shows off its lofty status with standard leather upholstery, heated, power-adjustable front bucket seats, power accessories, including heated outside mirrors, telescoping and tilting steering wheel, cruise control, a universal remote garage door opener, and dual-zone climate control. Meanwhile, leather and simulated alloy cabin accents, as well as a leather-trimmed simulated alloy steering wheel add a touch of class, while entertainment is handled by a JBL audio system encompassing XM satellite radio, a 6-CD player and 15 speakers, including a subwoofer. Finally, Bluetooth wireless communications, a rear-view camera, backup sensors, and a USB connection round out the impressive list of standard goodies this sport ute has to offer, and if that’s not enough, options include a slide-out cargo deck with storage beneath, distinctive Blizzard Pearl paint, and a voice-activated DVD navigation system.

The 2011 4Runner Limited is a fairly hefty SUV, always a positive, safety-wise. Complementing its sheer bulk, however, are such items as four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, two- or three-row head airbags, front knee airbags, and front head restraint whiplash protection. Additionally, this high-end ute sports standard daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, turn-signal-integrated outside mirrors, a remote antitheft alarm, and Toyota’s much-ballyhooed Safety Connect system with Emergency Service, airbag deployment notification, and a stolen vehicle tracking system.

The standard (and only) powertrain for the 2011 4Runner Limited is a 4.0-liter variable-valve-timed (VVT) V6 engine coupled with a 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission featuring brake hill holder. This combo puts out 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque to the tune of 17/23 mpg, while towing capacity is maxed out at 5,000 pounds.

By adding full-time four-wheel drive (4WD) to an already impressive list of standard features, Toyota presents the 2011 4Runner Limited 4WD. This rugged midsize five-passenger SUV constitutes the upper echelon of the lineup and has the good looks and the bells and whistles to prove it. Standard exterior amenities include, besides 89.7 cubic feet of cargo area (with the rear seats folded), such goodies as an integrated rear spoiler and 20-inch alloy wheels, a power glass sunroof, trailer hitch with wiring, and skid plates. Inside, such standard amenities as leather upholstery, heated, power-adjustable front bucket seats, and leather and simulated alloy accents give this trail-taming ute a touch of posh. Further pampering comes in the form of standard telescoping tilt-wheel steering with mounted audio and cruise controls, power accessories, including heated outside mirrors, dual-zone climate control, a universal remote garage door opener, rear-view camera, and rear parking-assist sensors. Entertainment and other techno-wizardry includes a standard premium JBL audio system with 6-CD changer, 15 speakers, and satellite radio, a USB connection for additional audio capability, and Bluetooth wireless communications technology. Options, meanwhile, include distinctive Blizzard Pearl paint, a slide-out cargo deck with underneath storage, voice-activated DVD navigation, and a leather-upholstered third-row seat increasing passenger capacity to seven.

Complementing the 2011 4Runner Limited 4WD’s hefty bulk is such standard safety equipment as four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, two- or three-row head curtain airbags, front knee airbags, and front head restraint whiplash protection. Further safety features include daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, and a remote antitheft alarm. Additionally, the 4Runner Limited 4WD comes with Toyota’s Safety Connect system with emergency service, airbag deployment notification, and stolen vehicle tracking.

Powering the 2011 4Runner Limited 4WD is the standard 4.0-liter V6 engine that’s under the tutelage of a 5-speed auto-manual transmission with brake hill holder and descent control. This matchup pounds out 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque while getting an estimated 17/22 mpg, and towing capacity is maxed out at 5,000 pounds. Full-time 4WD capability, meantime, is achieved through a mechanical center-mounted locking differential backed up by Toyota’s Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) system.