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#26 of 769 Re: Redesigned 4-Runner [nippononly] by donringlerauto

Feb 19, 2009 (10:09 am)

Replying to: nippononly (Dec 04, 2008 8:38 am)
RE: "I haven't heard that rumor, and fully expect them to drop the 4Runner after its current model run ends.
  
The option would be to decrease its size a little to get weight down, and give it a diesel or potent hybrid powertrain. I don't expect Toyota to want to put that kind of investment into it.
  
Me, I wouldn't mind seeing it go back to its roots - a primitive truck closely related to the Tacoma, with some seats and a removable top behind the cab. And a fuel-efficient 4-cylinder. But heck, Toyota doesn't even offer the four with the Tacoma double cab, no way they would take that route with a redesigned 4Runner.
  
I think 4Runner is done for after 2009. "
 
Optional 4-cylinder engine is predicted (limited supply) for the 2010 4Runner coming out in October!

#27 of 769 by brandonWI

Feb 19, 2009 (7:38 pm)

Donnie,
Thanks for the info, I am a bit dissapointed that the 2010 has no plans for the recently announced 4.6L V8 going into the Tundra/Sequia.
 
I have the V8 now and love it. Any idea if its the same 3.5L V6 used in the Highlander & etc? What about a 6spd tranny?
 
Sorry for all the questions, very curious!
 
Brandon

#28 of 769 Re: Redesigned 4-Runner [donringlerauto] by nippononly

Feb 20, 2009 (1:53 am)

Replying to: donringlerauto (Feb 19, 2009 10:09 am)
Optional 4-cylinder engine is predicted (limited supply) for the 2010 4Runner coming out in October!
 
Whenever Toyota says "limited supply" they mean they will produce a few dozen for poorer regions of the country as a price leader. Almost certainly in 2WD only. I hope they have figured out a way to remove at least 500 pounds from its curb weight, or else that 4-cylinder engine is going to be more outmatched than the 22RE was under the hood of the 1990 model 20 years ago.....

#29 of 769 Re: [brandonWI] by donringlerauto

Feb 20, 2009 (8:06 am)

Replying to: brandonWI (Feb 19, 2009 7:38 pm)
Im not sure about either. All of the info that I got was in my previous post. If/When I find out more I will certainly post it!

#30 of 769 Re: Redesigned 4-Runner [nippononly] by donringlerauto

Feb 20, 2009 (8:11 am)

Replying to: nippononly (Feb 20, 2009 1:53 am)
"Whenever Toyota says "limited supply" they mean they will produce a few dozen for poorer regions of the country as a price leader. Almost certainly in 2WD only. I hope they have figured out a way to remove at least 500 pounds from its curb weight, or else that 4-cylinder engine is going to be more outmatched than the 22RE was under the hood of the 1990 model 20 years ago..... "
 
I'm sure they'll produce more than a few dozen! They want to sell as many as they can, so they'll probably produce them in a ratio (4cyl:6cyl) that coordinates with the projected demand for each. The projected demand for a 4cyl 4runner is probably a lot smaller, so they'll probably produce less. I'm sure if they saw a big demand for a 4cylinder with 4wheel drive they'd produce them. We can only wait and see!

#31 of 769 by brandonWI

Feb 20, 2009 (3:58 pm)

The more I think about the 3.5L V6 going into the 4runner the more I feel confused. For one, if its the same motor from the Highlander/camry, thats a car based motor for light duty not offroading & towing. Second, Toyota has basically always had a seperate engine family for their truck based vehicles hence the current 4.0L used in the 4runner now. I can't see them targeting the "off road" guy group with a rugged looking truck on a truck/ladder frame and then putting the camry motor in it?
 
I have a call into my dealer(i know the sales manager) to see what he has heard also and am attending the Milwaukee auto show tomorrow and will see what I can dig up.
 
Putting a small 4cyl in this vehicle and a downgraded V6 with no V8 option seems silly to me?
 
hmmmmm.....

#32 of 769 Re: [brandonWI] by donringlerauto

Feb 20, 2009 (4:20 pm)

Replying to: brandonWI (Feb 20, 2009 3:58 pm)
Who knows at this point. Im just relaying the info I got
 
Let me know if you find out anything from your dealer and/or the auto show.
 
Would you like some little (not so significant) info?
  • the overfenders on the 6cyl will be painted
  • the overfenders on the 4cyl will be black.
     
    Again, just what I've heard...

    • #33 of 769 by brandonWI

    Feb 20, 2009 (8:36 pm)

    I do appreciate your info!
     
    I guess I am hoping they just did not reveal all the facts to you yet
     
    I will see what I find out at the auto show tomorrow and hope to hear back from the dealer very soon also.
     
    Take care,
    Brandon

    #34 of 769 Re: [brandonWI] by junglejim

    Feb 22, 2009 (1:00 pm)

    Replying to: brandonWI (Feb 20, 2009 3:58 pm)
    "Toyota has basically always had a seperate engine family for their truck based vehicles hence the current 4.0L used in the 4runner now."
     
    I agree. It doesn't make sense that they would keep this a full frame truck, yet put a car engine in it. The current V6 in the 4Runner is designed for extra torque. What good is a truck without the torque?
     
    Toyota is smart. It knows how to use "select" rumors. They just might want to get people to buy up all the V8's that aren't currently selling

    #35 of 769 by tangman

    Feb 22, 2009 (5:11 pm)

    Replying to: junglejim (Feb 22, 2009 1:00 pm)
    Based on the rumours, the direction appears down the Fortuner route. Rugged and smaller engine are all Fortuner attributes. Really, all they need to do is slap another emblem on it and a nicer interior, and it is ready for the US market based on the indicators provided so far. Perhaps we will even hear about a manual transmission. Maybe they can go off the deep end and offer some bright colors too.

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