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2010 Toyota 4Runner redesign

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#39 of 769 Prediction by rjohnson1987

Mar 01, 2009 (9:22 am)

My prediction for the 2010 4Runner includes the new 4.6L V8 but I'm sure it will be hard to find, at least initially. I owned a 2003 and 2006 V8 limited and feel that Toyota had a hit with this SUV. It would be very disappointing if Toyota dramatically changes this vehicle as I'm hoping to get the new model when it debuts. More of the same with updated interior and exterior would make a lot of 4Runner enthusiasts happy (in my opinion).

#40 of 769 any news yet? by brandonWI

Mar 27, 2009 (12:08 pm)

donnie,
 
Any new news on the upcoming 4runner redesign? I have not heard a peep, but curious to see if you have.
 
Thanks!
 
Brandon

#41 of 769 hurry up Toyota by alex1911

Mar 29, 2009 (3:25 pm)

I've been holding out for a 5th Gen and I really hope Toyota doesn't mess things up by offering some of the things mentioned here (smaller, 3.5l as the biggest motor, less lux). I've got a 2003 V8 4WD Limited and love the thing, never a problem in 120k miles. I wish Toyota had sent out some surveys to long time owners to see what they would like in a 5th Gen.
 
I've like to see a larger V6 or the 4.6l V8 spoken about, even better would be the 5.7l V8 out of the Tundra/Seq, that would fly.
 
The size of the current 4Runner is perfect w/o being too large or small.
 
If they start messing with it and putting a lower powered motor and a cheaper interior, then I guess I'll look elsewhere. I really have a hard time believing Toyota would downgrade the motor and interior.
 
If they get rid of the powered rear window I'm going to be really ticked.

#42 of 769 2010 4-Runner by tangman

Mar 29, 2009 (3:45 pm)

Replying to: alex1911 (Mar 29, 2009 3:25 pm)
4-Runner enthusiast/customers are not a significant enough part of the market, so I believe that we will have little influence. If they cared, they would release some information to keep us with Toyota. Unfortunately, the only new designed 4x4 close to the 4-Runner footprint is the Kia Borrego. I own 3 4-Runners but have little hope that the 4-Runner as we know it will continue.

#43 of 769 Re: any news yet? [brandonWI] by donringlerauto

Mar 30, 2009 (8:18 am)

Replying to: brandonWI (Mar 27, 2009 12:08 pm)
I still havent heard anything new - just the same as last time. Im ready for it to be here!

#44 of 769 Re: hurry up Toyota [alex1911] by brandonWI

Mar 30, 2009 (3:57 pm)

Replying to: alex1911 (Mar 29, 2009 3:25 pm)
Alex,
I too am waiting anxiously for the 5th gen 4runner. I have had both a 2003 & 2006 SE 4x4 with V8's. Both have been flawless and loved them! A survey would have been nice for us owners, espeically the core 4runner people who buy them year after year.
 
I hope the new 4.6L from the tundra makes it in the 5th gen and not some 3.5 L camry based motor. If not, a new truck based 4.0L V6 with maybe 270-280HP would be fine too. From my understanding, there will be more interior room this time around considering the Highlander has it beat in this department. hopefully the overall size stays similar. I have to believe Toyota will keep the 4runner similar in its design considering it has been in development well before the recession and the drop in recent SUV sales. I cant see them cheapening anything up, but rather just improving things here and there as they do to any new model change. Plus the 5th gen will be one of only a handful of true ladder truck frame mid size SUV's left. The rear power window has always been a staple with the 4runner, I doubt it will dissapear, if so, my dog will be very upset that he cant stick his head out:)

#45 of 769 Re: any news yet? [donringlerauto] by brandonWI

Mar 30, 2009 (4:04 pm)

Replying to: donringlerauto (Mar 30, 2009 8:18 am)
Bummer, they sure keep your folks(dealers) out of the loop. I guess it makes the most sense so they can sell the remaining 2009's before building hype for the 5th gen.
 
I talked with the Toyota leasing dept. today and they are fairly certain they can extend my lease an additional 6 months(making it my 2nd 6 month extension) to hold me over until the 2010 redesigned one comes out this fall. They claim its decided on a case by case basis but they know a new ones coming out and my previous customer loyalty.
 
Keep us in the loop if you hear anything else!
 
Take care,
 
Brandon

#46 of 769 New news on 5th gen by brandonWI

Mar 30, 2009 (8:13 pm)

Check out this link,
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=48953
 
It seems the 2010 will appear at NY auto show! It seems as if it will have the 4.0L V6 and the new 4.6L V8.......awesome if its true!
 
Brandon

#47 of 769 Re: New news on 5th gen [brandonWI] by trdsmokedu

Mar 30, 2009 (8:22 pm)

Replying to: brandonWI (Mar 30, 2009 8:13 pm)
This information came from Toyota reference website which is consistently very accurate. Looking back to the information from pervious generations, they seem to have their facts together. Here's the link.
 
http://www.toyotareference.com/4runner#4R
 
Man I cannot wait to see an image of the new 4Runner.

#48 of 769 NY Auto show and ToyotaReference.com Info by donringlerauto

Mar 31, 2009 (8:09 am)

Thats great! Im glad more info seems to be getting out there. I just hope that whatever they come out with it meets and exceeds everyone's expectations! Im excited to see if its in the NY show in a couple of weeks. It will be interesting to see/hear everyone's reactions!

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