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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
'''''WikiCars Contributor Favorites''''' | '''''WikiCars Contributor Favorites''''' | ||
'''''Toyota Manufacturer Sites''''' | '''''Toyota Manufacturer Sites''''' | ||
* [http://www.toyota.com/4runner/index.html Toyota 4runner] - Official US Site | |||
'''''Community Sites''''' | '''''Community Sites''''' | ||
* [http://www.toyota-4runner.org toyota-4runner.org] - 4runner Forum/Bulletin Board | |||
* [http://www.off-road.com/toyota/4runner/history.html off-road.com] - History of the 4runner | |||
* [http://www.toyotaoffroad.com/Articles/History/History_4Runner.htm toyotaoffroad.com] - 4Runner History | |||
* [http://www.top4runners.com/ja/runhist1.html top4runners.com] - Toyota 4runner history |
Revision as of 20:25, 23 October 2006
See also the main fact sheets for the 2006 Toyota 4Runner.
High Points
Available
- 4.0-liter V6
- 4.7-liter V8
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) + Traction Control
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Downhill Assist Control (DAC)(4WD models)
“It's loaded with the latest off-road electronic technology. Electronic traction control and Downhill Assist Control improve capability off road, while other features improve comfort and handling on the highway.” — New Car Test Drive
“The pre-production models we drove had the high-grade interiors Toyota is known for, with visually and tactically pleasing materials and logical, well-placed switchgear.” — AutoWeek
Low Points
“With a maximum cargo capacity of just 75.1 cubic feet, the 4Runner still lags behind the Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder and Dodge Durango which offer 88, 85 and 88 cubic feet respectively.” — Edmunds.com
“If you rarely venture off-road (and by 'off road' we don't mean dirt roads), then you'll find the Toyota Highlander smoother and more comfortable.” — New Car Test Drive
Performance and Handling
“A new Toyota V6 delivers more power than last year's engine for exceptionally good acceleration performance. And a V8 is also available for the 4Runner for the first time.” — New Car Test Drive
Gas Mileage: Not Best
Ranges from 16 mpg - 22 mpg.
Observed 13 mpg - 16 mpg in a SR5
Safety: 3.2 Stars (out of 5) SR5 2WD
Safety equipment:
- Traction Control ABS & driveline
- Electronic Stability stability control
- ABS 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
- Front Impact Airbags driver and passenger
- Occupancy Sensor occupancy sensor
- Side Impact Bars side impact bars
Reliability and Maintenance: 4.4 Stars
Interior and Comforts
Seating Capacity 5
Front Legroom 41.8 "
Rear Legroom 34.6 "
Front Headroom 39.7 "
Rear Headroom 39.1 "
Front Hiproom 55.3 "
Rear Hiproom 55.4 "
Front Shoulder Room 58.0 "
Rear Shoulder Room 57.2 "
Passenger Volume 103 cu.ft.
Exterior
GVWR 5,330 lbs.
Payload 1,255 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight 5,000 lbs.
Interior Cargo Volume 42.1 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded 75.1 cu.ft.
Styles and Options
Models:
- 2006 Toyota4Runner SR5 V6 4x2
- 2006 Toyota4Runner SR5 V8 4x2
- 2006 Toyota4Runner SR5 V6 4x4
- 2006 Toyota4Runner SR5 Sport V6 4x2
- 2006 Toyota4Runner SR5 Sport V8 4x2
- 2006 Toyota4Runner SR5 V8 4x4
- 2006 Toyota4Runner SR5 Sport V6 4x4
- 2006 Toyota4Runner SR5 Sport V8 4x4
- 2006 Toyota4Runner Limited V6 4x2
- 2006 Toyota4Runner Limited V8 4x2
- 2006 Toyota4Runner Limited V6 4x4
- 2006 Toyota4Runner Limited V8 4x4
Main Competitors
- Honda Pilot - side-by-side comparison
- Volkswagen Touareg - side-by-side comparison
- Nissan Pathfinder - side-by-side comparison
- Ford Explorer - side-by-side comparison
- Chevrolet TrailBlazer - side-by-side comparison
External Links
WikiCars Contributor Favorites
Toyota Manufacturer Sites
- Toyota 4runner - Official US Site
Community Sites
- toyota-4runner.org - 4runner Forum/Bulletin Board
- off-road.com - History of the 4runner
- toyotaoffroad.com - 4Runner History
- top4runners.com - Toyota 4runner history