The 2009 Toyota 4Runner has a smooth ride and good handling as off-road capable. Note that fuel economy is much weaker with the V-8 is rated at 14 mpg city, 17 MPG highway with 4WD, 2WD V-6 with rates of 16/21 mpg for the cheapest Fans off road.
I-Force 4.7-liter V-8 transforms the Toyota 4Runner powerful that it does not break sweat while towing. This engine, recently enriched with variable Toyota nets 260 hp and 306 lb-ft of torque. Consumerguide praises V8 "broad authority loan. Displacement 4.0 liters and equipped with variable valve timing, the V-6 engine produced 236 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque easily accessible. Automobile Magazine said that "when an ambitious leg of the accelerator and consumerguide certify" the V6 is more than sufficient for most needs. "The base V-6 feels more enthusiastic than some SUV drivers optional -- 8 V '.
Consumerguide also examined five-speed automatic transmission "smooth, responsible for transmission such as car and driver as" moved with ease and elegance in all situations. "Both engines use this transmission that offers well-spaced and a good step .
The handling and agility of this SUV are universally popular because it provides agility and responsiveness very unusual for a truck-based body in the SUV. "This very large steers his truck," says Car and Driver. "Handling around corners is surprisingly close and sensitive," reports Edmunds and Motor Trend is "generally impressed ability of sport vehicles which makes it easier to shake the road." Brake feel is criticized by some, and some believe that the simple replacement the fab similar mechanisms significantly increases pedal Tacoma pickup.
X-REAS, a system that connects the front diagonal and rear shock on both sides of the vehicle with a cushion center nitrogen is an option to reduce the rolling and pitching of the body, and is a good option for those who need both for 4Runner off-road and road use. Standards in the medium and high level sport and optional on the Limited model, the X-REAS improves performance on the road to the platform and is reactivated, guests impressive.
