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Toyota RAV4

2008-07-27T13:41:27Z

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[[Image:grayrav4.jpg|400px|thumb|2006 '''[[Toyota]] RAV4''']]
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The '''Toyota RAV4''' (pronounced "rav-four") is a compact crossover SUV built and marketed by the [http://www.toyota.com Toyota Motor Corporation]. It was introduced in Japan in 1994 and in the US in 1996 to cater to consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUVs, such as increased cargo room, higher visibility, and the option of four wheel drive, along with the maneuverability and fuel economy of a smaller car. The early success of the RAV4 paved the way for other compact SUVs such as the [[Honda CR-V]], the [[Ford Escape]]/[[Mazda Tribute]], and the [[Subaru Forester]]. Its name stands for '''"Recreational Activity Vehicle, 4-wheel drive,"''' although not all models have four wheel drive as this is optional in some countries.

See WikiCars' comprehensive '''[[Toyota RAV4 Review]]'''.

===Recent Changes===
The [[Toyota]] RAV4 underwent a redesign for the 2006 model year. It still has a 2.4L four-cylinder engine, which now produces 166-[[HP|hp]], instead of 161-[[HP|hp]], like last year's model.
Unique to North America, the new RAV4 also includes a new 3.5L [[V6]] engine from the [[Toyota Avalon]], boosting its power to 269-[[HP|hp]].

The RAV4 is also up by 21% in interior volume from the last generation and now has an available third row seat for two small children. The RAV4 still comes in either front wheel drive or four wheel drive in North America, however most countries only sell the four wheel drive version. For now, the RAV4 models sold in North America are produced in [[Toyota]]'s Tahara, Aichi, Japan assembly plant. However, when [[Toyota]]'s Woodstock, Ontario, Canada assembly plant comes online in 2008, models sold in North America will be assembled exclusively there.

*For 2008, Toyota adds the '''Rav4 Cross Sport to the RAV4 lineup. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/08/frankfurt-show-toyota-rav4-cross-sport.html]

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===Styles and Major Options===
The 2008 [[Toyota]] RAV4 is available in the following 3 trims: '''Base''', '''Sport''', and '''Limited'''.
====Base====
Options available on the ''RAV4 Base'' are:
* 17-inch 5-spoke styled steel wheels with P225/65R17 tires and full-size spare tire on 17-in. steel wheel
* 17-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with P225/65R17 tires and full-size spare tire on 17-in. steel wheel
* Tonneau cover with multi-purpose cargo net with support poles
* AM/FM [[In-Dash 6-Disc CD|6-disc in-dash CD]] changer, [[Digital Audio Media|MP3/WMA capability]] and six speakers
* Black roof rails and cross bars
* Driver and front passenger front seat-mounted [[Side Airbags|side airbags]] and front- and second-row roll-sensing [[Side Curtain Airbags|side curtain airbags]](RSCA)
* [[Daytime Running Lights]] ([[Daytime Running Lights|DRL]])
* Fabric-trimmed 50/50 Split & Stow 3rd RowTM seats with fold-flat-into-floor capability and height-adjustable headrests
* Tow Prep Package ([[V6]] models only) with 3500-lb. towing capacity – includes upgraded radiator, fan coupling and alternator

====Sport====
Options available on the ''RAV4 Sport'' are:
* Tonneau cover with multi-purpose cargo net with support poles
* AM/FM [[In-Dash 6-Disc CD|6-disc in-dash CD]] changer, [[Digital Audio Media|MP3/WMA capability]] and six speakers
* JBL® AM/FM [[In-Dash 6-Disc CD|6-disc in-dash CD]] changer, [[Digital Audio Media|MP3/WMA capability]] and nine speakers (includes subwoofer and [[Steering Wheel Audio Controls|steering wheel audio controls]])
* Driver and front passenger front seat-mounted [[Airbag#Advanced airbag design|side airbags]] and front- and second-row roll-sensing [[Airbag#Advanced airbag design|side curtain airbags]] (RSCA)
* [[Daytime Running Lights]] ([[Daytime Running Lights|DRL]])
* Power tilt/slide [[Sunroof|moonroof]] with sunshade
* Tow Prep Package ([[V6]] models only) with 3500-lb. towing capacity – includes upgraded radiator, fan coupling, and alternator

====Limited====
Options available on the ''RAV4 Limited'' are:
* JBL® AM/FM [[In-Dash 6-Disc CD|6-disc in-dash CD]] changer, [[Digital Audio Media|MP3/WMA capability]] and nine speakers (includes subwoofer)
* Rear-seat DVD [[Entertainment System|entertainment system]] with rear-seat audio and two wireless headphones (includes 115V power outlet and RCA jacks)
* Driver and front passenger front seat-mounted [[Airbag#Advanced airbag design|side airbags]] and front- and second-row roll-sensing [[Airbag#Advanced airbag design|side curtain airbags]] (RSCA)
* Driver and front passenger heated seats
* Leather-trimmed seats
* [[Daytime Running Lights]] ([[Daytime Running Lights|DRL]])
* Power tilt/slide [[Sunroof|moonroof]] with sunshade
* Fabric-trimmed 50/50 Split & Stow 3rd RowTM seats with fold-flat-into-floor capability and height-adjustable headrests
* Tow Prep Package ([[V6]] models only) with 3500-lb. towing capacity – includes upgraded radiator, fan coupling, and alternator

===Pricing===
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<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=12>
'''RAV4 Trim'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
'''Base FWD'''
</td>
<td>
'''Base [[V6]] FWD'''
</td>
<td>
'''Base [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]]'''
</td>
<td>
'''Base [[V6]] [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]]'''
</td>
<td>
'''Sport FWD'''
</td>
<td>
'''Sport [[V6]] FWD'''
</td>
<td>
'''Sport [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]]'''
</td>
<td>
'''Sport [[V6]] [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]]'''
</td>
<td>
'''Limited FWD'''
</td>
<td>
'''Limited [[V6]] FWD'''
</td>
<td>
'''Limited [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]]'''
</td>
<td>
'''Limited [[V6]] [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]]'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan=12 bgcolor=#ccccc>
'''Price'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=12>
''MSRP''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$20,300
</td>
<td>
$22,335
</td>
<td>
$21,700
</td>
<td>
$23,735
</td>
<td>
$21,875
</td>
<td>
$23,790
</td>
<td>
$23,275
</td>
<td>
$25,190
</td>
<td>
$22,555
</td>
<td>
$24,470
</td>
<td>
$23,955
</td>
<td>
$25,870
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=12>
''Invoice''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$18,778
</td>
<td>
$20,658
</td>
<td>
$19,747
</td>
<td>
$21,597
</td>
<td>
$20,232
</td>
<td>
$22,003
</td>
<td>
$21,178
</td>
<td>
$22,920
</td>
<td>
$20,862
</td>
<td>
$22,633
</td>
<td>
$21,798
</td>
<td>
$23,540
</td>
</tr>
</table>

Today's actual prices by city can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/rav4/prices CarsDirect].

===Gas Mileage===
[[Image:rav4.jpg|frame|'''RAV4 Limited''' [[V6]] shown in ''Classic Silver Metallic'']]
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<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=2>
'''RAV4 MPG'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
'''2WD'''
</td>
<td>
'''[[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]]'''
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<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=4>
''4-Cylinder''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
24/30
</td>
<td>
23/28
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=9>
''[[V6]]''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
22/29
</td>
<td>
21/28
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===Reliability===
*[http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/toyota/toyota-suspends-sales-of-rav4-because-of-engine-fault/ Toyota suspends sales of RAV4 V6 because of engine fault]

===Safety===
The [[Toyota]] RAV4 comes with the following safety features '''''STANDARD''''':
* Vehicle Stabillity Control with [[Traction Control]]
* [[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)]] with [[Brake Assist]] and [[Electronic Brake-force Distribution]]
* Roll Sensing [[Side Curtain Airbags]] and Driver/Front Passenger/ Front Seat-Mounted [[side Airbags]] - ''optional on all trims''
* 3-Point Seatbelts in ALL Locations
* 2nd Row CRS Lower and Top Tether Anchors
* Rear Door Child Safety Locks
* Engine Immobilizer and Prewire
* Direct Tire Pressure Monitoring System

===Photos===
[[Image:rav4interior.jpg|frame|'''[[Toyota]] RAV4''' [[V6]] Limited interior shown in ''Ash'' with available equipment]]
[[Image:rav4biginterior.jpg|frame|'''[[Toyota]] RAV4''' Limited interior shown in ''Ash'' with available 50/50 Split & Stow 3rd Row seats and available equipment]]
[[Image:rav4fold.jpg|frame|Second-row 60/40 seats shown in flat position]]

===Colors===
[http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/rav4/colors/ RAV4 colors] can vary by trim.

'''Exterior'''
* Super White
* Savannah Metallic
* Classic Silver Metallic
* Barcelona Red Metallic
* Pacific Blue Metallic
* Black
* Flint Mica
* Blizzard White Pearl
* Everglade Metallic
* Nautical Blue Metallic

'''Interior'''
* Taupe Leather
* Ash Leather
* Taupe Fabric
* Ash Fabric
* Charcoal

===Main Competitors===
* [[Ford Escape]]
* [[Honda CR-V]]
* [[Mazda Tribute]]
* [[Nissan Xterra]]
* [[Saturn VUE]]
* [[Jeep Liberty]]
* [[Nissan Rogue]]
* [[Mitsubishi Outlander]]

==[[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]]/Electric Models==
The RAV4 was available in an all-electric version called the RAV4 EV from 1997-2002. Its drivetrain is powered exclusively by 24 12-volt batteries which can be recharged from being fully-depleted to fully-charged in about 5 hours.

The RAV4EV governs top speed of 80 miles per hour, and a range of 80-120 miles on a full charge. Mileage depended on the same factors as a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle, mainly tire drag and average speed (aerodynamic drag). The RAV4EV has 24 12-volt 95Ah NiMH batteries capable of outputting 27.4kWh of energy. As of May, 2006, charging a RAV4EV from full-dead to full-charge, at a rate of US$0.09 per kilowatt-hour, costs around $2.70. As of May, 2006, this compares to a price-per-gallon cost of US$3.00, and makes mileage in the RAV4EV ''the cost equivalent to a 111.1-mile-per-gallon small SUV''.

The RAV4EV has been demonstrated to outperform the traditional RAV4 in acceleration tests, and is capable of operating with the flow of traffic at any posted speed limit in the United States.

The RAV4EV's battery system is a wearable item, and current costs are approximately US$26,000 to replace the battery pack, due to short supply. While some owners have chosen to replace the batteries at around 50,000 miles, there are owners that currently have over 100,000 miles without issue. The development of powerful Lithium Ion batteries will make a large difference in this cost, as well as extend the range of the RAV4EV considerably. The remaining systems in the RAV4EV are comparable to the gas-powered RAV4, such as power brakes, power steering and air conditioning. These systems are of equal cost to maintain as the gas-powered RAV4.

RAV4 EV pre-production prototypes were first released in a confidential evaluation program with electric utilities throughout the U.S. These prototypes were based on the smaller, shorter, 2-door version of the RAV4. Prototypes were well accepted.
[[Image:Rav4ev.jpg|frame|left|RAV4EV - Copyright 2007 Kevin Hulsey Illustration, Inc. [http://www.khulsey.com Kevin Hulsey Illustration]]]

RAV4 EVs were only available for sale at a few dealerships beginning in 1997, and were mostly on 5-year lease to companies in southern California.

Beginning in February, 2002, the public could buy or lease this zero-emissions SUV in limited quantities at participating Toyota dealers in the Los Angeles and San Francisco regions. The MSRP was $42,000; but in California, rebates of $9,000 and a $3,000 credit from the Internal Revenue Service brought the price down to a more palatable $30,000, including the home charger. The RAV4 EV was meant to give Toyota additional vehicles to address the California Air Resources Board's zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which required 2% of a manufacturer's vehicle sales within the state to be ZEV's. The RAV4 EV was sold to the public for eight months, until the spring of 2003. The vehicle's retail had outsold its demand far faster than they could be supplied to market, despite very little advertising, and few people had ever been aware that they were available.

Toyota [http://www.toyota.com/html/shop/vehicles/ravev/rav4ev_0_home/ discontinued the RAV4 EV program] one day after the passing of new air-quality requirements by CARB. CARB eliminated most of the ZEV requirement, substituting a greater number of partial zero-emissions vehicles (PZEVs) to meet the requirement. A Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle ([[Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle|SULEV]]) category was also added. This program requirement was designed to obtain equivalent emissions reductions by substituting less expensive, more general purpose vehicles.

Unlike other manufacturers, Toyota did not recall vehicles, destroy them, and completely terminate the program. While no longer sold, the vehicle is still supported by selective Toyota service centers (mainly in southern California) and a strong owner community. The RAV4EV is driven daily by hundreds of owners, now across the country. These owners have built up an online community and have worked out ways to [http://darelldd.com/ev/rav_mods.htm add options to the RAV4EV never offered by Toyota], with the most popular being keyless door entry and cruise control.

Toyota has not expressed interest in reviving the RAV4 EV line. Proponents for the RAV4 EV are hopeful that manufacturing processes will someday yield low-cost batteries capable of being powerful enough for the RAV4 EV drive system, and at a price that would be considered reasonable by the general public.

==Unique Attributes==
The RAV4 has two glove compartments in front of the front passenger seat. One of them operates in the typical fashion, while the other both opens and closes at the touch of a button.

==Resale Values==
[http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_resale?cat=suvs&segment=compact_suvs&rank=resale&year=2006 Autos.com] ranks the RAV4 first in its class for resale value, and [http://www.kbb.com Kelley Blue Book] also predicts that, based on [[Toyota]]'s reputation, it will retain its value as well as or better than its competitors.

==Criticisms==
*"The catch with the RAV4... is that much of what many buyers want is optional equipment, not standard." - New Car Test Drive
*"...if you're parked on the street [the open] rear door blocks your way to the curb." - Canadian Driver
*"If you prefer a domestic or European brand and/or your needs include heavy duty hauling or towing or serious off-road rambling, you may want to look elsewhere. There are many fine competitors in this class, including some that may offer a combination of attributes, price and value that will better suit your tastes and needs." - Kelley Blue Book

==Generations==
===Third Generation (2006–present)===
[[Image:gen3rav4.jpg|frame|Third Generation '''[[Toyota]] RAV4''']]
The [[Toyota]] RAV4 was completely redesigned for the 2006 model year. It still has a 2.4L four-cylinder engine, which now produces 166-[[HP|hp]], up 5 from last year. Unique to North America, the new RAV4 also includes a new 3.5L [[V6]] engine from the [[Toyota Avalon]], making 269-[[HP|hp]]. The RAV4 is up by 21 percent in interior volume from the last generation and now has an available third row seat for two small children. The RAV4 can still be had in either front wheel drive or four wheel drive in North America, however most countries only sell the four wheel drive version.

For now, the RAV4 models sold in North America are produced in [[Toyota]]'s Tahara, Aichi, Japan assembly plant. However, when [[Toyota]]'s Woodstock, Ontario, Canada assembly plant comes online in 2008, models sold in North America will be assembled exclusively there.

Engine options in the UK are rather different, with one petrol and two diesels available. The 2.0L petrol has 150 bhp and 143 lb/ft of torque. Both diesels are 2.2L in capacity and have 134 bhp and 229 lb/ft of torque, and 175 bhp and 295 lb/ft torque respectively. All models are four wheel drive over here too.

===Second generation (2001–2005)===
[[Image:gen2rav4.jpg|frame|left|Second Generation '''[[Toyota]] RAV4''']]
The second generation RAV4 was offered two trim levels in the US, base and L and still came with front or [[Four Wheel Drive|all wheel drive]]. Although the RAV4 was available as a two-door in Europe, the American model was now only available in a four-door configuration. A 2.0L I4 engine producing 148 [[HP|hp]] was the only engine available. All RAV4s came with 16 inch wheels, optional [[Anti-Lock Brakes ABS|anti-lock brakes]] and stability control, air-conditioning, a height-adjustable driver's seat, [[Cruise Control|cruise control]], a six-speaker CD stereo and power windows, mirrors, and optional heated seats.

A sport package added a mesh grille, hood scoop, color-keyed door handles, a roof rack, silver sport pedals, heated mirrors, gray-painted bumpers and overfenders and sport fabric seats. Other options included alloy wheels, a sunroof and keyless entry. Larger tires were also available on [[Four Wheel Drive|all wheel drive]] models.

In 2004, the RAV4 was slightly restyled, and a 2.4L I4 engine producing 161-[[HP|hp]] replaced the 2.0L engine as standard equipment. Additionally, Toyota offered their "Star Safety System" as standard equipment on all RAV4's which included Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Anti-Lock Brakes, Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control standard across the line. Side impact airbags were optional. Which now are standard. You may also find a yellow monkey in the trunk!!!

===First Generation/Origins (1994-2000)===
[[Image:gen1rav4.jpg|frame|First Generation '''[[Toyota]] RAV4''']]
The RAV4 was offered in both two and four-door versions. In the US, a 2.0 L I4 engine producing 120 [[HP|hp]] was offered. Both front wheel drive and [[Four Wheel Drive|all wheel drive]] were available, and the RAV4 could be had with either a five-speed manual or four-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission. In 1998, the RAV4 was slightly restyled on the front and rear fascias, and a soft-top two-door was made available. In 1999, the two-door hardtop was dropped from the American lineup.

==Worldwide==
The second generation RAV4 has proved extremely popular in Australia, where it became the best-selling SUV in the country in 2001. In 2004, it was the best-selling compact SUV.

==Design quirks and oddities==
The door to the rear trunk space swings horizontally, not vertically, and because the RAV4 was designed and first marketed in Japan where driving is done on the left side of the road, the door's hinges are located on the passenger side. If the vehicle is parked on a street, this detail becomes problematic for most other international markets as the door blocks the path to the curb when open.

==Awards==

==See also==
* [[Ford Escape]]
* [[Honda CR-V]]
* [[Nissan Xterra]]
* [[Saturn VUE]]

{{Toyota}}

==External Links==
* [http://www.toyota.com/rav4 Official Toyota RAV4 Website]
* [http://www.rav4world.com RAV4World.com -- Home of the RAV4 Forums]
* [http://www.rav4expedition.com RAV4 Expedition Singapore -- RAV4 community in Singapore]
* [http://toyota.knowledge-center.net/Rav4.htm RAV4 Knowledge-Center] - (outdated) images and information
* [http://www.seattleeva.org/wiki/Toyota_RAV4_EV RAV4 EV Electric Vehicle Association]
* [http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/rav4-ev RAV4 EV Discussion List]
* [http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_vehicles/cars_pickups_suvs/batteryelectric-vehicles.html Union of Concerned Scientists]
* [http://www.whokilledtheelectriccar.com/ Who Killed the Electric Car?]
* [http://pluginamerica.com/ Plug In America]
* [http://dontcrush.org/ Don't Crush]

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_RAV4 Toyota RAV4], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_RAV4&action=history contributors].

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Lexus GX 470

2008-07-27T13:38:51Z

76.240.80.157: /* Main Competitors */

[[image:2007_GX_470_waterfall.jpg|right|thumb|450px|'''2008 [[Lexus]] GX 470''']]
The '''[[Lexus|Lexus]] GX 470''' is a mid-size [[SUV]] built in Tahara plant in Japan and sold only on the North American markets by [[Toyota]]'s luxury division, [[Lexus]]. It was introduced in November 2002 as a 2003 model as [[Lexus|Lexus]]'s true answer to the [[BMW X5]], [[Acura MDX]], [[Land Rover LR3]] and [[Porsche Cayenne]], and is visually almost identical to the current models of the [[Toyota Land Cruiser]] sold on the European markets. It was released at the same time as the [[Infiniti FX45]], its competitor.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template|Lexus GX 470 Review]]'''.
===Recent Changes===
The GX 470 hasn't changed too much since it was introduced in 2003. This year, it receives a few new exterior colors and some updates to interior items like the parking brake handle.

===Styles and Major Options===
[[image:2007_GX_470_silverleftlake.jpg|thumb|right|350px]]
The [[Lexus]] GX 470 comes in just one base trim. It is equipped with a 4.7L 263[[hp]] [[V8]] engine, 5-speed [[automatic transmission]], and full time [[four wheel drive]]. Its list of safety features is impressive, as detailed below, and amenities abound within. Some of the key features include:

*17" silver alloy wheels
*8-way power driver (4-way power passenger) heated front seats with driver seat memory
*Leather interior, door trim, shift knob, and steering wheel
*Express open/close sunroof
*Dual zone front automatic air conditioning
*11-speaker AM/FM/MP3/6CD in-dash changer audio system
*Homelink Wireless Control System
*Compass, exterior temperature monitor, trip computer

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[Lexus]] GX 470 can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/lexus/gx_470/prices CarsDirect].

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! colspan=1 |'''MODEL Trims'''
|-
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | GX 470
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="color:#fff; background:#811b33; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
! colspan=1 |''MSRP''
|-
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $46,635
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="color:#fff; background:#811b33; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
! colspan=1 |''Invoice''
|-
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $Price1
|}

===Gas Mileage===
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

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! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | GX 470
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! colspan=1 |'''MPG'''
|-
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | 15/19
|}

===Reliability===
[[image:2007_GX_470_darkdrivingleft.jpg|right|thumb|350px]]
There is not yet any accurate reliability data for the new GX 470, but the latest information on the 2004 model, as reported by Automotive Information Systems, reveals that it received their highest mark with an overall Green reliability rating, which indicates minimal problems in all categories.

===Safety===
Currently, the [http://www.safercar.gov NHTSA] website has no safety test information listed for the 2007 GX 470. However, according to [http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_safety?cat=suvs&segment=luxury_suvs&rank=safety&year=2006 Autos.com,] the GX 470 ranks tied for 3rd with the [[Acura MDX]] and its siblings, the [[Lexus RX 330]] and [[Lexus RX 400h|RX 400h]], in the Luxury SUV category for Safety. Some of the standard safety features on the GX470 are:
*[[Traction control]]
*[[Electronic stability control]]
*Front and rear anti-roll bars
*Four wheel [[anti-lock brakes]]
*Driver/Passenger front impact [[airbag]]s
*Driver/Passenger seat mounted side impact [[airbag]]s
*1st/2nd row overhead side curtain [[airbag]]s
*Occupancy sensors
*Side-impact bars

===Photos===
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</gallery>

===Colors===
A full list of colors can be viewed at [http://www.carsdirect.com/lexus/gx_470/colors CarsDirect.com.] Some of the available choices include:

'''Exterior'''
*Ash Blue Mica
*Black Onyx
*Blizzard Pearl
*Nautical Blue
*Savannah Metallic

'''Interior'''
*Gray
*Ivory

===Main Competitors===
*[[Acura MDX]]
*[[Cadillac SRX]]
*[[Land Rover Range Rover]]
*[[Infiniti FX]]
*[[Volvo XC90]]
*[[Land Rover Range Rover Sport]]
*[[BMW X5]]

==Hybrid Models==
There are currently no [[hybrid]] models of the GX 470 in production.

==Unique Attributes==

The GX 470 offers the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, which frees and adjusts the GX's stabilizer bars so that each wheel can move with less restriction over uneven terrain. This option uses front and rear hydraulic pressure-sensing valves and larger stabilizer bars to reduce body roll during off-road conditions, while retaining smooth ride quality on regular road surfaces.

==Resale Values==
According to [http://www.kbb.com Kelley Blue Book,] "the GX 470 is expected to retain a high resale value, holding 68% of its purchase price at 24-months and an amazing 56% at 48 months. That's far better than the [[Cadillac SRX]], [[Lincoln Aviator]] and [[Mercedes-Benz ML-Class]], but on a par with the [[Land Rover LR3]], [[Volkswagen Touareg]], [[Infiniti FX45]] and [[BMW X5]].

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|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="color:#000000; background:#9e9784; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
! colspan=4 |'''<MODEL> Year'''
|-
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Year X
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Year X-2
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Year X-3
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Year X-4
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="color:#000000; background:#9e9784; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
! colspan=4 |'''Resale Value'''
|-
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $
|}

==Criticisms==
*There are only a few disappointing aspects to this largely well-designed vehicle. The regular stereo system is disappointing for a vehicle in this price range. Lexus needed to have a noticeable step up to the Mark Levinson system that came with the $4K navigation package. The rear door swings on hinges without the smoothness you'd hope for in such a vehicle.
*"If it's cargo space you crave, the GX 470's third-row seat takes up most of the cargo hold and you have to lug them in and out (as opposed to being able to fold them into the floor). This added hassle may make it difficult to justify the added size and gas consumption." - Kelley Blue Book

==Current Generation: (2003–Present)==
[[Image:Lexus_GX470.jpg|right|thumb|350px]]
The 2005 GX 470s are powered by a 4.7 L, 32-valve, four-cam [[V8]] engine with 270 [[HP|hp]] (201 kW) at 5,400 rpm and 330 ft·lbf (447 N·m) of torque at 3,400 rpm. This is also the largest engine that has ever been put into a [[Lexus|Lexus]].

The GX 470 has a welded steel body, an electronically controlled 5-speed [[automatic transmission]], a [[4 wheel drive]] system, and its interior offers a place for up to eight passengers.

This vehicle is a competent contender for serious off-roading while civilized enough for everyday driving. The MSRP is averaged at about US $50,000. It has won various awards including 4-Wheeler of the Year from [[Four Wheel Drive|4X4]] Magazine.

In the [[Lexus|Lexus]] lineup, it is situated between the premium [[Lexus LX 470|LX 470]] and the entry-level luxury [[Lexus RX 330|RX 330]].

The vehicle offers many refinements over its sister truck under the Toyota label. Almost 40 pounds of noise insulation is added, making for a surprisingly quiet ride.

The GX 470 has good acceleration for a large vehicle. The downside is the poor mileage the GX 470 gets...only about 14MPG in city driving. The ease with which the back seat can be folded down for added cargo room is commendable.

==Worldwide==
The GX 470 is mainly sold in North America; similar versions are sold in Europe and Australasia under the Land Cruiser moniker.

==Design quirks and oddities==
The rear door does not swing upward, but rather opens to one side.

==Awards==
* ''4-Wheeler of the Year'' in 2003 and 2004 from '''4x4 Magazine'''.
* ''Highest ranked'' premium luxury SUV in initial quality in 2005, '''J.D. Power and Associates'''.
* '''Kelley Blue Book''' gave the GX 470 its ''Best Resale Value Award'' in 2006.

==See also==
{{Lexus}}

==External Links==
*[http://www.lexus.com/models/gx/index.html Lexus GX] - official [[Lexus|Lexus]] website

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_GX Lexus GX], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lexus_GX&action=history contributors].

[[Category:Current Models]]
[[Category:Lexus Vehicles|GX]]
[[Category:Luxury Vehicles]]
[[Category:SUVs]]
[[Category:2000s Automobiles]]
[[Category:Pages with the First Anniversary Infobox Upgrade]]

Lexus GX 470

2008-07-27T13:38:06Z

76.240.80.157:

[[image:2007_GX_470_waterfall.jpg|right|thumb|450px|'''2008 [[Lexus]] GX 470''']]
The '''[[Lexus|Lexus]] GX 470''' is a mid-size [[SUV]] built in Tahara plant in Japan and sold only on the North American markets by [[Toyota]]'s luxury division, [[Lexus]]. It was introduced in November 2002 as a 2003 model as [[Lexus|Lexus]]'s true answer to the [[BMW X5]], [[Acura MDX]], [[Land Rover LR3]] and [[Porsche Cayenne]], and is visually almost identical to the current models of the [[Toyota Land Cruiser]] sold on the European markets. It was released at the same time as the [[Infiniti FX45]], its competitor.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template|Lexus GX 470 Review]]'''.
===Recent Changes===
The GX 470 hasn't changed too much since it was introduced in 2003. This year, it receives a few new exterior colors and some updates to interior items like the parking brake handle.

===Styles and Major Options===
[[image:2007_GX_470_silverleftlake.jpg|thumb|right|350px]]
The [[Lexus]] GX 470 comes in just one base trim. It is equipped with a 4.7L 263[[hp]] [[V8]] engine, 5-speed [[automatic transmission]], and full time [[four wheel drive]]. Its list of safety features is impressive, as detailed below, and amenities abound within. Some of the key features include:

*17" silver alloy wheels
*8-way power driver (4-way power passenger) heated front seats with driver seat memory
*Leather interior, door trim, shift knob, and steering wheel
*Express open/close sunroof
*Dual zone front automatic air conditioning
*11-speaker AM/FM/MP3/6CD in-dash changer audio system
*Homelink Wireless Control System
*Compass, exterior temperature monitor, trip computer

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[Lexus]] GX 470 can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/lexus/gx_470/prices CarsDirect].

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|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="color:#000000; background:#cccccc; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
! colspan=1 |'''MODEL Trims'''
|-
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | GX 470
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="color:#fff; background:#811b33; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
! colspan=1 |''MSRP''
|-
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $46,635
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="color:#fff; background:#811b33; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
! colspan=1 |''Invoice''
|-
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $Price1
|}

===Gas Mileage===
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

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|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="color:#000000; background:#cccccc; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
! colspan=1 |'''Trim'''
|-
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | GX 470
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="color:#000000; background:#cccccc; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
! colspan=1 |'''MPG'''
|-
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | 15/19
|}

===Reliability===
[[image:2007_GX_470_darkdrivingleft.jpg|right|thumb|350px]]
There is not yet any accurate reliability data for the new GX 470, but the latest information on the 2004 model, as reported by Automotive Information Systems, reveals that it received their highest mark with an overall Green reliability rating, which indicates minimal problems in all categories.

===Safety===
Currently, the [http://www.safercar.gov NHTSA] website has no safety test information listed for the 2007 GX 470. However, according to [http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_safety?cat=suvs&segment=luxury_suvs&rank=safety&year=2006 Autos.com,] the GX 470 ranks tied for 3rd with the [[Acura MDX]] and its siblings, the [[Lexus RX 330]] and [[Lexus RX 400h|RX 400h]], in the Luxury SUV category for Safety. Some of the standard safety features on the GX470 are:
*[[Traction control]]
*[[Electronic stability control]]
*Front and rear anti-roll bars
*Four wheel [[anti-lock brakes]]
*Driver/Passenger front impact [[airbag]]s
*Driver/Passenger seat mounted side impact [[airbag]]s
*1st/2nd row overhead side curtain [[airbag]]s
*Occupancy sensors
*Side-impact bars

===Photos===
<gallery>
image:2007_GX_470_darkseasideright.jpg
image:2007_GX_470_darkwaterleft.jpg
image:2007_GX_470_dashboard.jpg
image:2007_GX_470_interiorseating.jpg
image:2007_GX_470_silvercanyon.jpg
</gallery>

===Colors===
A full list of colors can be viewed at [http://www.carsdirect.com/lexus/gx_470/colors CarsDirect.com.] Some of the available choices include:

'''Exterior'''
*Ash Blue Mica
*Black Onyx
*Blizzard Pearl
*Nautical Blue
*Savannah Metallic

'''Interior'''
*Gray
*Ivory

===Main Competitors===
*[[Acura MDX]]
*[[Cadillac SRX]]
*[[Land Rover Range Rover]]
*[[Infiniti FX]]
*[[Volvo XC90]]
*[[Land Rover Range Rover Sport]]

==Hybrid Models==
There are currently no [[hybrid]] models of the GX 470 in production.

==Unique Attributes==

The GX 470 offers the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, which frees and adjusts the GX's stabilizer bars so that each wheel can move with less restriction over uneven terrain. This option uses front and rear hydraulic pressure-sensing valves and larger stabilizer bars to reduce body roll during off-road conditions, while retaining smooth ride quality on regular road surfaces.

==Resale Values==
According to [http://www.kbb.com Kelley Blue Book,] "the GX 470 is expected to retain a high resale value, holding 68% of its purchase price at 24-months and an amazing 56% at 48 months. That's far better than the [[Cadillac SRX]], [[Lincoln Aviator]] and [[Mercedes-Benz ML-Class]], but on a par with the [[Land Rover LR3]], [[Volkswagen Touareg]], [[Infiniti FX45]] and [[BMW X5]].

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|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="color:#000000; background:#9e9784; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
! colspan=4 |'''<MODEL> Year'''
|-
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Year X
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Year X-2
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Year X-3
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Year X-4
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="color:#000000; background:#9e9784; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
! colspan=4 |'''Resale Value'''
|-
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $
|}

==Criticisms==
*There are only a few disappointing aspects to this largely well-designed vehicle. The regular stereo system is disappointing for a vehicle in this price range. Lexus needed to have a noticeable step up to the Mark Levinson system that came with the $4K navigation package. The rear door swings on hinges without the smoothness you'd hope for in such a vehicle.
*"If it's cargo space you crave, the GX 470's third-row seat takes up most of the cargo hold and you have to lug them in and out (as opposed to being able to fold them into the floor). This added hassle may make it difficult to justify the added size and gas consumption." - Kelley Blue Book

==Current Generation: (2003–Present)==
[[Image:Lexus_GX470.jpg|right|thumb|350px]]
The 2005 GX 470s are powered by a 4.7 L, 32-valve, four-cam [[V8]] engine with 270 [[HP|hp]] (201 kW) at 5,400 rpm and 330 ft·lbf (447 N·m) of torque at 3,400 rpm. This is also the largest engine that has ever been put into a [[Lexus|Lexus]].

The GX 470 has a welded steel body, an electronically controlled 5-speed [[automatic transmission]], a [[4 wheel drive]] system, and its interior offers a place for up to eight passengers.

This vehicle is a competent contender for serious off-roading while civilized enough for everyday driving. The MSRP is averaged at about US $50,000. It has won various awards including 4-Wheeler of the Year from [[Four Wheel Drive|4X4]] Magazine.

In the [[Lexus|Lexus]] lineup, it is situated between the premium [[Lexus LX 470|LX 470]] and the entry-level luxury [[Lexus RX 330|RX 330]].

The vehicle offers many refinements over its sister truck under the Toyota label. Almost 40 pounds of noise insulation is added, making for a surprisingly quiet ride.

The GX 470 has good acceleration for a large vehicle. The downside is the poor mileage the GX 470 gets...only about 14MPG in city driving. The ease with which the back seat can be folded down for added cargo room is commendable.

==Worldwide==
The GX 470 is mainly sold in North America; similar versions are sold in Europe and Australasia under the Land Cruiser moniker.

==Design quirks and oddities==
The rear door does not swing upward, but rather opens to one side.

==Awards==
* ''4-Wheeler of the Year'' in 2003 and 2004 from '''4x4 Magazine'''.
* ''Highest ranked'' premium luxury SUV in initial quality in 2005, '''J.D. Power and Associates'''.
* '''Kelley Blue Book''' gave the GX 470 its ''Best Resale Value Award'' in 2006.

==See also==
{{Lexus}}

==External Links==
*[http://www.lexus.com/models/gx/index.html Lexus GX] - official [[Lexus|Lexus]] website

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_GX Lexus GX], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lexus_GX&action=history contributors].

[[Category:Current Models]]
[[Category:Lexus Vehicles|GX]]
[[Category:Luxury Vehicles]]
[[Category:SUVs]]
[[Category:2000s Automobiles]]
[[Category:Pages with the First Anniversary Infobox Upgrade]]

Toyota Highlander

2008-07-27T03:27:22Z

76.240.80.157: /* Colors */

[[Image:2008-2dtoyota-2dhighlander-2d2.jpg|thumb|right|450px|2008 '''[[Toyota]] Highlander''']]
The '''[[Toyota]] Highlander''' known as the '''[[Toyota Kluger|Kluger]]''' in Japan, is a crossover vehicle that shares the same platform with the [[Toyota Camry]]. First introduced as a 2001 model in North America to fill in the segment between the [[Toyota RAV4]] and the [[Toyota 4Runner]], it comes in 5 and 7-seater configurations and is available in three trims: '''Base''', '''Sport''', and '''Limited'''. The ''Sport'' model was first added for 2006.

The Highlander is available with two engines: 3.5L [[V6]] and 3.3L [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]]. A 4-cylinder was available until the 2006 model year, but has been dropped since then. [[V6]]-powered models come equipped with a 5-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission, while Hybrids use a [[continuously variable transmission]].

Since 2004, the Highlander is available with optional third row seating. To accommodate the optional third row seating a depression had to be made in the trunk floor. On models without third row seating, the depression in the floor was made into a storage compartment. Prior to 2004 the spare tire was accessible from inside the vehicle where the third row seats are located, but beginning in 2004 the spare tire was relocated underneath the vehicle.

The Highlander is available with front-wheel drive or full-time [[Four Wheel Drive|four-wheel drive]]. [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] models are available with a [[Part-time 4WD|part-time four-wheel drive]] system which [[Toyota]] refers to as [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]]-i.

[[Image:2008-2dtoyota-2dhighlander-2d1.jpg|450px|right|thumb|Rear quarter view of the 2008 Highlander.]]
[[Image:Photo 10.jpg|frame|Sport interior shown in Ash leather trim with available rear-seat DVD entertainment system.]]

See WikiCars' comprehensive '''[[Toyota Highlander Review]]'''.
===Recent Changes===
* The Toyota Highlander was completely redesigned for 2008. Larger on the inside and outside, it is available with a 3.5L V6 engine only. The [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid|Hybrid]] remains powered by the previous generation's 3.3l V6.
* Changes to the 2006 model include the introduction of the [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] version. Also a new ''Sport'' trim is available.
* For 2004 the Highlander received a new [[V6]] borrowed from the [[Lexus RX 350|Lexus RX330]]. The new 3.3L [[V6]] makes 230-[[HP|HP]], 10 more than it's predecessor. The new 2.4L engine gets a 5-[[HP|HP]] increase to 160. All 2004 Highlanders get four-wheel [[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)|anti-lock disc brakes]] as well as a tire pressure monitoring system. A new option is the [[Navigation System|navigation system]] and the [[Entertainment Center|rear DVD entertainment system]]. There is also an available 3rd row seat and [[Side Curtain Airbags|curtain airbags]].
* For 2003 a full-size spare tire was standard. ''Limited'' models come with [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] [[Climate Control|climate control]], power driver seat, and alloy wheels.
* For 2002 [[Toyota]] added a standard rear-seat armrest, cabin air filtration, and a redesigned center console. Models were differentiated by ''Base'' and ''Limited''.

'''Engines:'''
* 2007-present 3.5L 270-[[HP|HP]]
* 2006-present 3.3L 268-[[HP|HP]] [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] motor
* 2004-present 3.3L [[V6]], 230-[[HP|HP]]
* 2004-present 2.4L I4, 160-[[HP|HP]]
* 2001-2003 3.0L [[V6]], 220-[[HP|HP]]
* 2001-2003 2.4L I4, 155-[[HP|HP]]

===Styles and Major Options===
[[Image:2008-2dtoyota-2dhighlander-2d4.jpg|thumb|right|450px]]
The Highlander comes in the ''Base'', ''Limited'', ''Sport'', and ''[[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]]'' versions. The ''Base'', ''Sport'', and ''Limited'' are available in 2WD and [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]], powered by a 3.5 [[V6]] engine. The [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] uses [[Toyota]]'s [[Hybrid Synergy Drive]] technology coupled with an Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for optimum fuel economy. Options include leather seats, power [[Sunroof|sunroof]], [[Navigation System|DVD navigation system]], [[Entertainment Center|rear seat entertainment]], [[Side Curtain Airbags|side curtain airbags]], and heated front seats.[http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/highlander/2008/]
{{-}}

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[Toyota]] Highlander can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/highlander/prices CarsDirect] or [http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/highlander/2008/features/ here].
<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=11>
'''Highlander Trims'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
Base FWD
</td>
<td>
Base [[Four Wheel Drive|AWD]]
</td>
<td>
Sport FWD
</td>
<td>
Sport [[Four Wheel Drive|AWD]]
</td>
<td>
Limited FWD
</td>
<td>
Limited [[Four Wheel Drive|AWD]]
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=11>
''MSRP''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$27,500
</td>
<td>
$28,950
</td>
<td>
$30,150
</td>
<td>
$31,600
</td>
<td>
$32,900
</td>
<td>
$34,350
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=11>
''Invoice''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$24,475
</td>
<td>
$25,765
</td>
<td>
$26,833
</td>
<td>
$28,124
</td>
<td>
$29,281
</td>
<td>
$30,571
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===Gas Mileage===
<table border=1 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=4>
'''Highlander Trim'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=ffffcc>
<td>
FWD
</td>
<td>
[[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]]
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan=6 bgcolor=#cccccc>
'''MPG'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=ffffcc>
<td>
18/24
</td>
<td>
17/23
</td>
</tr>
</table>

The [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid|Highlander Hybrid]] gets roughly 27/25 MPG (City/Highway).

===Reliability===
* [http://www.autos.com/autos/sport%20utility/midsize/2006/toyota/highlander/base Autos.com] ranks the [[Toyota]] Highlander '''sixth''' (4.6 out of 5 stars) amongst popular mid-size SUVs on the market today.

* The [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid|Highlander Hybrid]] comes in '''first''' for fuel economy and the Highlander comes in '''fifth'''.

* The Highlanders come in [http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_comfort?cat=suvs&segment=midsize_suvs&rank=comfort&year=0 '''fouth'''] for comfort and are tied for [http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_safety?cat=suvs&segment=midsize_suvs&rank=safety&year=0 '''first'''] for safety.

===Safety===
All Highlanders come with:
* [[Electronic Stability Control|vehicle stability control]]
* traction control
* anti-lock brake system
* driver and front [[Airbag#Advanced airbag design|passenger air bags]]
* front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
* side-impact door beams
* child protector rear door locks
* 3-point shoulder belts in all seating positions
* child restraint system top tether anchors for all rear seating positions

===Photos===
[[Image:Photo 11.jpg|frame|'''Highlander Sport''' shown in Magnetic Gray Metallic with available accessory roof rail cross bars]]
[[Image:Photo 9.jpg||thumb|right|450px|'''Highlander Limited''' shown in Ash leather trim with available voice-activated DVD navigation system with JBL® AM/FM 4-disc in-dash CD changer and multi-stage heated front seats]]
[[Image:Photo 1hhhhhh.jpg|frame|Available rear-seat DVD entertainment system with 9-inch display and two wireless headphones]]
[[Image:Photo 5g.jpg|frame|Available power driver's seat cushion extension]]
{{-}}

===Colors===
Exterior colors on the [[Toyota]] Highlander include:
* Blizzard Pearl
* Classic Silver Metallic
* Sandy Beach Metallic
* Salsa Red Pearl
* Cypress Pearl
* Blue Streak Metallic
* Waveline Pearl
* Black

Interior trims on the [[Toyota]] Highlander include:
* Ivory - ''fabric or leather''
* Ash - ''fabric or leather''

===Main Competitors===
* [[Honda Pilot]]
* [[Hyundai Santa Fe]]
* [[Nissan Murano]]
* [[Mazda CX-7]]
{{-}}

==[[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] Models==
[[Toyota]] introduced the [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid|Highlander Hybrid]] in July 2005 as a 2006 model. It uses [[Toyota]]'s [[Hybrid Synergy Drive]] Technology, similar to the one in the [[Toyota Prius|Prius]].

The 2008 [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid|Highlander Hybrid]] starts at $34,200.[http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/highlander/2008/features2/]

==Unique Attributes==

==Resale Values==
<table border=1 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=6>
'''Highlander Model Year'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=ffffcc>
<td>
2006
</td>
<td>
2005
</td>
<td>
2004
</td>
<td>
2003
</td>
<td>
2002
</td>
<td>
2001
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan=6 bgcolor=#cccccc>
'''Resale Values'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=ffffcc>
<td>
$24,530 - $33,860
</td>
<td>
$24,700 - $27,975
</td>
<td>
$21,025 - $25,575
</td>
<td>
$19,450 - $23,800
</td>
<td>
$17,725 - $21,850
</td>
<td>
$15,975 - $20,075
</td>
</tr>
</table>

==Worldwide==
The Highlander is called the '''[[Toyota Kluger|Kluger]]''' outside of the U.S.

==Design quirks and oddities==
The Toyota navigation system has a "safety feature" which disables data entry when the car is in motion.

==Awards==
* The Highlander was named the "''Best Eco-Friendly''" (2006) for the [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] version by '''MotorWeek'''
* "''Best Overall Value''" (2005) by '''IntelliChoice'''
* Named "''Best Midsized SUV''" by '''Consumer Reports''' (2002)
* Recieved "''Initial Quality Study Award''" '''J.D. Power and Associates''' (2002)
* '''Car and Driver''''s "''Best Large SUV''" (2001)

==See Also==
* [[Ford Explorer]]
* [[Honda Pilot]]
* [[Hyundai Santa Fe]]
* [[Mazda CX-7]]
* [[Nissan Murano]]
* [[Toyota 4Runner]]
* [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid]]
{{Toyota}}

==External Links==
* [http://www.toyota.com/highlander/index.html?s_van=GM_TN_HIGHLANDER_INDEX Toyota North America website]
* [http://toyota.jp/klugerl/index.html Toyota Japan website]
* [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/model-year?make=TO&modelid=349&year=2006 Highlander prices]
* [http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/highlander/2008/ JB car pages: Toyota Highlander]
* [http://www.whybuyhybrid.com/ToyotaHighlander.htm Toyota Highlander Hybrid] specifications and features

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Highlander Toyota Highlander], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_Highlander&action=history contributors].

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Toyota Highlander

2008-07-27T03:25:11Z

76.240.80.157: /* Recent Changes */

[[Image:2008-2dtoyota-2dhighlander-2d2.jpg|thumb|right|450px|2008 '''[[Toyota]] Highlander''']]
The '''[[Toyota]] Highlander''' known as the '''[[Toyota Kluger|Kluger]]''' in Japan, is a crossover vehicle that shares the same platform with the [[Toyota Camry]]. First introduced as a 2001 model in North America to fill in the segment between the [[Toyota RAV4]] and the [[Toyota 4Runner]], it comes in 5 and 7-seater configurations and is available in three trims: '''Base''', '''Sport''', and '''Limited'''. The ''Sport'' model was first added for 2006.

The Highlander is available with two engines: 3.5L [[V6]] and 3.3L [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]]. A 4-cylinder was available until the 2006 model year, but has been dropped since then. [[V6]]-powered models come equipped with a 5-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission, while Hybrids use a [[continuously variable transmission]].

Since 2004, the Highlander is available with optional third row seating. To accommodate the optional third row seating a depression had to be made in the trunk floor. On models without third row seating, the depression in the floor was made into a storage compartment. Prior to 2004 the spare tire was accessible from inside the vehicle where the third row seats are located, but beginning in 2004 the spare tire was relocated underneath the vehicle.

The Highlander is available with front-wheel drive or full-time [[Four Wheel Drive|four-wheel drive]]. [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] models are available with a [[Part-time 4WD|part-time four-wheel drive]] system which [[Toyota]] refers to as [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]]-i.

[[Image:2008-2dtoyota-2dhighlander-2d1.jpg|450px|right|thumb|Rear quarter view of the 2008 Highlander.]]
[[Image:Photo 10.jpg|frame|Sport interior shown in Ash leather trim with available rear-seat DVD entertainment system.]]

See WikiCars' comprehensive '''[[Toyota Highlander Review]]'''.
===Recent Changes===
* The Toyota Highlander was completely redesigned for 2008. Larger on the inside and outside, it is available with a 3.5L V6 engine only. The [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid|Hybrid]] remains powered by the previous generation's 3.3l V6.
* Changes to the 2006 model include the introduction of the [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] version. Also a new ''Sport'' trim is available.
* For 2004 the Highlander received a new [[V6]] borrowed from the [[Lexus RX 350|Lexus RX330]]. The new 3.3L [[V6]] makes 230-[[HP|HP]], 10 more than it's predecessor. The new 2.4L engine gets a 5-[[HP|HP]] increase to 160. All 2004 Highlanders get four-wheel [[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)|anti-lock disc brakes]] as well as a tire pressure monitoring system. A new option is the [[Navigation System|navigation system]] and the [[Entertainment Center|rear DVD entertainment system]]. There is also an available 3rd row seat and [[Side Curtain Airbags|curtain airbags]].
* For 2003 a full-size spare tire was standard. ''Limited'' models come with [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] [[Climate Control|climate control]], power driver seat, and alloy wheels.
* For 2002 [[Toyota]] added a standard rear-seat armrest, cabin air filtration, and a redesigned center console. Models were differentiated by ''Base'' and ''Limited''.

'''Engines:'''
* 2007-present 3.5L 270-[[HP|HP]]
* 2006-present 3.3L 268-[[HP|HP]] [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] motor
* 2004-present 3.3L [[V6]], 230-[[HP|HP]]
* 2004-present 2.4L I4, 160-[[HP|HP]]
* 2001-2003 3.0L [[V6]], 220-[[HP|HP]]
* 2001-2003 2.4L I4, 155-[[HP|HP]]

===Styles and Major Options===
[[Image:2008-2dtoyota-2dhighlander-2d4.jpg|thumb|right|450px]]
The Highlander comes in the ''Base'', ''Limited'', ''Sport'', and ''[[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]]'' versions. The ''Base'', ''Sport'', and ''Limited'' are available in 2WD and [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]], powered by a 3.5 [[V6]] engine. The [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] uses [[Toyota]]'s [[Hybrid Synergy Drive]] technology coupled with an Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for optimum fuel economy. Options include leather seats, power [[Sunroof|sunroof]], [[Navigation System|DVD navigation system]], [[Entertainment Center|rear seat entertainment]], [[Side Curtain Airbags|side curtain airbags]], and heated front seats.[http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/highlander/2008/]
{{-}}

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[Toyota]] Highlander can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/highlander/prices CarsDirect] or [http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/highlander/2008/features/ here].
<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=11>
'''Highlander Trims'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
Base FWD
</td>
<td>
Base [[Four Wheel Drive|AWD]]
</td>
<td>
Sport FWD
</td>
<td>
Sport [[Four Wheel Drive|AWD]]
</td>
<td>
Limited FWD
</td>
<td>
Limited [[Four Wheel Drive|AWD]]
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=11>
''MSRP''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$27,500
</td>
<td>
$28,950
</td>
<td>
$30,150
</td>
<td>
$31,600
</td>
<td>
$32,900
</td>
<td>
$34,350
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=11>
''Invoice''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$24,475
</td>
<td>
$25,765
</td>
<td>
$26,833
</td>
<td>
$28,124
</td>
<td>
$29,281
</td>
<td>
$30,571
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===Gas Mileage===
<table border=1 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=4>
'''Highlander Trim'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=ffffcc>
<td>
FWD
</td>
<td>
[[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]]
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan=6 bgcolor=#cccccc>
'''MPG'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=ffffcc>
<td>
18/24
</td>
<td>
17/23
</td>
</tr>
</table>

The [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid|Highlander Hybrid]] gets roughly 27/25 MPG (City/Highway).

===Reliability===
* [http://www.autos.com/autos/sport%20utility/midsize/2006/toyota/highlander/base Autos.com] ranks the [[Toyota]] Highlander '''sixth''' (4.6 out of 5 stars) amongst popular mid-size SUVs on the market today.

* The [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid|Highlander Hybrid]] comes in '''first''' for fuel economy and the Highlander comes in '''fifth'''.

* The Highlanders come in [http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_comfort?cat=suvs&segment=midsize_suvs&rank=comfort&year=0 '''fouth'''] for comfort and are tied for [http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_safety?cat=suvs&segment=midsize_suvs&rank=safety&year=0 '''first'''] for safety.

===Safety===
All Highlanders come with:
* [[Electronic Stability Control|vehicle stability control]]
* traction control
* anti-lock brake system
* driver and front [[Airbag#Advanced airbag design|passenger air bags]]
* front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
* side-impact door beams
* child protector rear door locks
* 3-point shoulder belts in all seating positions
* child restraint system top tether anchors for all rear seating positions

===Photos===
[[Image:Photo 11.jpg|frame|'''Highlander Sport''' shown in Magnetic Gray Metallic with available accessory roof rail cross bars]]
[[Image:Photo 9.jpg||thumb|right|450px|'''Highlander Limited''' shown in Ash leather trim with available voice-activated DVD navigation system with JBL® AM/FM 4-disc in-dash CD changer and multi-stage heated front seats]]
[[Image:Photo 1hhhhhh.jpg|frame|Available rear-seat DVD entertainment system with 9-inch display and two wireless headphones]]
[[Image:Photo 5g.jpg|frame|Available power driver's seat cushion extension]]
{{-}}

===Colors===
Exterior colors on the [[Toyota]] Highlander include:
* Super White
* Millennium Silver Metallic
* Sonora Gold Pearl
* Salsa Red Pearl
* Oasis Green Pearl
* Bluestone Metallic
* Indigo Ink Pearl
* Black

Interior trims on the [[Toyota]] Highlander include:
* Ivory - ''fabric or leather''
* Ash - ''fabric or leather''

===Main Competitors===
* [[Honda Pilot]]
* [[Hyundai Santa Fe]]
* [[Nissan Murano]]
* [[Mazda CX-7]]
{{-}}

==[[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] Models==
[[Toyota]] introduced the [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid|Highlander Hybrid]] in July 2005 as a 2006 model. It uses [[Toyota]]'s [[Hybrid Synergy Drive]] Technology, similar to the one in the [[Toyota Prius|Prius]].

The 2008 [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid|Highlander Hybrid]] starts at $34,200.[http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/highlander/2008/features2/]

==Unique Attributes==

==Resale Values==
<table border=1 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=6>
'''Highlander Model Year'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=ffffcc>
<td>
2006
</td>
<td>
2005
</td>
<td>
2004
</td>
<td>
2003
</td>
<td>
2002
</td>
<td>
2001
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan=6 bgcolor=#cccccc>
'''Resale Values'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=ffffcc>
<td>
$24,530 - $33,860
</td>
<td>
$24,700 - $27,975
</td>
<td>
$21,025 - $25,575
</td>
<td>
$19,450 - $23,800
</td>
<td>
$17,725 - $21,850
</td>
<td>
$15,975 - $20,075
</td>
</tr>
</table>

==Worldwide==
The Highlander is called the '''[[Toyota Kluger|Kluger]]''' outside of the U.S.

==Design quirks and oddities==
The Toyota navigation system has a "safety feature" which disables data entry when the car is in motion.

==Awards==
* The Highlander was named the "''Best Eco-Friendly''" (2006) for the [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] version by '''MotorWeek'''
* "''Best Overall Value''" (2005) by '''IntelliChoice'''
* Named "''Best Midsized SUV''" by '''Consumer Reports''' (2002)
* Recieved "''Initial Quality Study Award''" '''J.D. Power and Associates''' (2002)
* '''Car and Driver''''s "''Best Large SUV''" (2001)

==See Also==
* [[Ford Explorer]]
* [[Honda Pilot]]
* [[Hyundai Santa Fe]]
* [[Mazda CX-7]]
* [[Nissan Murano]]
* [[Toyota 4Runner]]
* [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid]]
{{Toyota}}

==External Links==
* [http://www.toyota.com/highlander/index.html?s_van=GM_TN_HIGHLANDER_INDEX Toyota North America website]
* [http://toyota.jp/klugerl/index.html Toyota Japan website]
* [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/model-year?make=TO&modelid=349&year=2006 Highlander prices]
* [http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/highlander/2008/ JB car pages: Toyota Highlander]
* [http://www.whybuyhybrid.com/ToyotaHighlander.htm Toyota Highlander Hybrid] specifications and features

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Highlander Toyota Highlander], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_Highlander&action=history contributors].

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Toyota RAV4

2008-07-27T03:24:03Z

76.240.80.157: /* Styles and Major Options */

[[Image:grayrav4.jpg|400px|thumb|2006 '''[[Toyota]] RAV4''']]
[[Image:grayrav42.jpg|400px|thumb]]
The '''Toyota RAV4''' (pronounced "rav-four") is a compact crossover SUV built and marketed by the [http://www.toyota.com Toyota Motor Corporation]. It was introduced in Japan in 1994 and in the US in 1996 to cater to consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUVs, such as increased cargo room, higher visibility, and the option of four wheel drive, along with the maneuverability and fuel economy of a smaller car. The early success of the RAV4 paved the way for other compact SUVs such as the [[Honda CR-V]], the [[Ford Escape]]/[[Mazda Tribute]], and the [[Subaru Forester]]. Its name stands for '''"Recreational Activity Vehicle, 4-wheel drive,"''' although not all models have four wheel drive as this is optional in some countries.

See WikiCars' comprehensive '''[[Toyota RAV4 Review]]'''.

===Recent Changes===
The [[Toyota]] RAV4 underwent a redesign for the 2006 model year. It still has a 2.4L four-cylinder engine, which now produces 166-[[HP|hp]], instead of 161-[[HP|hp]], like last year's model.
Unique to North America, the new RAV4 also includes a new 3.5L [[V6]] engine from the [[Toyota Avalon]], boosting its power to 269-[[HP|hp]].

The RAV4 is also up by 21% in interior volume from the last generation and now has an available third row seat for two small children. The RAV4 still comes in either front wheel drive or four wheel drive in North America, however most countries only sell the four wheel drive version. For now, the RAV4 models sold in North America are produced in [[Toyota]]'s Tahara, Aichi, Japan assembly plant. However, when [[Toyota]]'s Woodstock, Ontario, Canada assembly plant comes online in 2008, models sold in North America will be assembled exclusively there.

*For 2008, Toyota adds the '''Rav4 Cross Sport to the RAV4 lineup. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/08/frankfurt-show-toyota-rav4-cross-sport.html]

<gallery>
Image:Carscoop rav4csss.jpg
</gallery>

===Styles and Major Options===
The 2008 [[Toyota]] RAV4 is available in the following 3 trims: '''Base''', '''Sport''', and '''Limited'''.
====Base====
Options available on the ''RAV4 Base'' are:
* 17-inch 5-spoke styled steel wheels with P225/65R17 tires and full-size spare tire on 17-in. steel wheel
* 17-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with P225/65R17 tires and full-size spare tire on 17-in. steel wheel
* Tonneau cover with multi-purpose cargo net with support poles
* AM/FM [[In-Dash 6-Disc CD|6-disc in-dash CD]] changer, [[Digital Audio Media|MP3/WMA capability]] and six speakers
* Black roof rails and cross bars
* Driver and front passenger front seat-mounted [[Side Airbags|side airbags]] and front- and second-row roll-sensing [[Side Curtain Airbags|side curtain airbags]](RSCA)
* [[Daytime Running Lights]] ([[Daytime Running Lights|DRL]])
* Fabric-trimmed 50/50 Split & Stow 3rd RowTM seats with fold-flat-into-floor capability and height-adjustable headrests
* Tow Prep Package ([[V6]] models only) with 3500-lb. towing capacity – includes upgraded radiator, fan coupling and alternator

====Sport====
Options available on the ''RAV4 Sport'' are:
* Tonneau cover with multi-purpose cargo net with support poles
* AM/FM [[In-Dash 6-Disc CD|6-disc in-dash CD]] changer, [[Digital Audio Media|MP3/WMA capability]] and six speakers
* JBL® AM/FM [[In-Dash 6-Disc CD|6-disc in-dash CD]] changer, [[Digital Audio Media|MP3/WMA capability]] and nine speakers (includes subwoofer and [[Steering Wheel Audio Controls|steering wheel audio controls]])
* Driver and front passenger front seat-mounted [[Airbag#Advanced airbag design|side airbags]] and front- and second-row roll-sensing [[Airbag#Advanced airbag design|side curtain airbags]] (RSCA)
* [[Daytime Running Lights]] ([[Daytime Running Lights|DRL]])
* Power tilt/slide [[Sunroof|moonroof]] with sunshade
* Tow Prep Package ([[V6]] models only) with 3500-lb. towing capacity – includes upgraded radiator, fan coupling, and alternator

====Limited====
Options available on the ''RAV4 Limited'' are:
* JBL® AM/FM [[In-Dash 6-Disc CD|6-disc in-dash CD]] changer, [[Digital Audio Media|MP3/WMA capability]] and nine speakers (includes subwoofer)
* Rear-seat DVD [[Entertainment System|entertainment system]] with rear-seat audio and two wireless headphones (includes 115V power outlet and RCA jacks)
* Driver and front passenger front seat-mounted [[Airbag#Advanced airbag design|side airbags]] and front- and second-row roll-sensing [[Airbag#Advanced airbag design|side curtain airbags]] (RSCA)
* Driver and front passenger heated seats
* Leather-trimmed seats
* [[Daytime Running Lights]] ([[Daytime Running Lights|DRL]])
* Power tilt/slide [[Sunroof|moonroof]] with sunshade
* Fabric-trimmed 50/50 Split & Stow 3rd RowTM seats with fold-flat-into-floor capability and height-adjustable headrests
* Tow Prep Package ([[V6]] models only) with 3500-lb. towing capacity – includes upgraded radiator, fan coupling, and alternator

===Pricing===
<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=12>
'''RAV4 Trim'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
'''Base FWD'''
</td>
<td>
'''Base [[V6]] FWD'''
</td>
<td>
'''Base [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]]'''
</td>
<td>
'''Base [[V6]] [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]]'''
</td>
<td>
'''Sport FWD'''
</td>
<td>
'''Sport [[V6]] FWD'''
</td>
<td>
'''Sport [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]]'''
</td>
<td>
'''Sport [[V6]] [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]]'''
</td>
<td>
'''Limited FWD'''
</td>
<td>
'''Limited [[V6]] FWD'''
</td>
<td>
'''Limited [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]]'''
</td>
<td>
'''Limited [[V6]] [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]]'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan=12 bgcolor=#ccccc>
'''Price'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=12>
''MSRP''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$20,300
</td>
<td>
$22,335
</td>
<td>
$21,700
</td>
<td>
$23,735
</td>
<td>
$21,875
</td>
<td>
$23,790
</td>
<td>
$23,275
</td>
<td>
$25,190
</td>
<td>
$22,555
</td>
<td>
$24,470
</td>
<td>
$23,955
</td>
<td>
$25,870
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=12>
''Invoice''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$18,778
</td>
<td>
$20,658
</td>
<td>
$19,747
</td>
<td>
$21,597
</td>
<td>
$20,232
</td>
<td>
$22,003
</td>
<td>
$21,178
</td>
<td>
$22,920
</td>
<td>
$20,862
</td>
<td>
$22,633
</td>
<td>
$21,798
</td>
<td>
$23,540
</td>
</tr>
</table>

Today's actual prices by city can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/rav4/prices CarsDirect].

===Gas Mileage===
[[Image:rav4.jpg|frame|'''RAV4 Limited''' [[V6]] shown in ''Classic Silver Metallic'']]
<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=2>
'''RAV4 MPG'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
'''2WD'''
</td>
<td>
'''[[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]]'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=4>
''4-Cylinder''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
24/30
</td>
<td>
23/28
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=9>
''[[V6]]''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
22/29
</td>
<td>
21/28
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===Reliability===
*[http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/toyota/toyota-suspends-sales-of-rav4-because-of-engine-fault/ Toyota suspends sales of RAV4 V6 because of engine fault]

===Safety===
The [[Toyota]] RAV4 comes with the following safety features '''''STANDARD''''':
* Vehicle Stabillity Control with [[Traction Control]]
* [[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)]] with [[Brake Assist]] and [[Electronic Brake-force Distribution]]
* Roll Sensing [[Side Curtain Airbags]] and Driver/Front Passenger/ Front Seat-Mounted [[side Airbags]] - ''optional on all trims''
* 3-Point Seatbelts in ALL Locations
* 2nd Row CRS Lower and Top Tether Anchors
* Rear Door Child Safety Locks
* Engine Immobilizer and Prewire
* Direct Tire Pressure Monitoring System

===Photos===
[[Image:rav4interior.jpg|frame|'''[[Toyota]] RAV4''' [[V6]] Limited interior shown in ''Ash'' with available equipment]]
[[Image:rav4biginterior.jpg|frame|'''[[Toyota]] RAV4''' Limited interior shown in ''Ash'' with available 50/50 Split & Stow 3rd Row seats and available equipment]]
[[Image:rav4fold.jpg|frame|Second-row 60/40 seats shown in flat position]]

===Colors===
[http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/rav4/colors/ RAV4 colors] can vary by trim.

'''Exterior'''
* Super White
* Savannah Metallic
* Classic Silver Metallic
* Barcelona Red Metallic
* Pacific Blue Metallic
* Black
* Flint Mica
* Blizzard White Pearl
* Everglade Metallic
* Nautical Blue Metallic

'''Interior'''
* Taupe Leather
* Ash Leather
* Taupe Fabric
* Ash Fabric
* Charcoal

===Main Competitors===
* [[Ford Escape]]
* [[Honda CR-V]]
* [[Mazda Tribute]]
* [[Nissan Xterra]]
* [[Saturn VUE]]

==[[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]]/Electric Models==
The RAV4 was available in an all-electric version called the RAV4 EV from 1997-2002. Its drivetrain is powered exclusively by 24 12-volt batteries which can be recharged from being fully-depleted to fully-charged in about 5 hours.

The RAV4EV governs top speed of 80 miles per hour, and a range of 80-120 miles on a full charge. Mileage depended on the same factors as a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle, mainly tire drag and average speed (aerodynamic drag). The RAV4EV has 24 12-volt 95Ah NiMH batteries capable of outputting 27.4kWh of energy. As of May, 2006, charging a RAV4EV from full-dead to full-charge, at a rate of US$0.09 per kilowatt-hour, costs around $2.70. As of May, 2006, this compares to a price-per-gallon cost of US$3.00, and makes mileage in the RAV4EV ''the cost equivalent to a 111.1-mile-per-gallon small SUV''.

The RAV4EV has been demonstrated to outperform the traditional RAV4 in acceleration tests, and is capable of operating with the flow of traffic at any posted speed limit in the United States.

The RAV4EV's battery system is a wearable item, and current costs are approximately US$26,000 to replace the battery pack, due to short supply. While some owners have chosen to replace the batteries at around 50,000 miles, there are owners that currently have over 100,000 miles without issue. The development of powerful Lithium Ion batteries will make a large difference in this cost, as well as extend the range of the RAV4EV considerably. The remaining systems in the RAV4EV are comparable to the gas-powered RAV4, such as power brakes, power steering and air conditioning. These systems are of equal cost to maintain as the gas-powered RAV4.

RAV4 EV pre-production prototypes were first released in a confidential evaluation program with electric utilities throughout the U.S. These prototypes were based on the smaller, shorter, 2-door version of the RAV4. Prototypes were well accepted.
[[Image:Rav4ev.jpg|frame|left|RAV4EV - Copyright 2007 Kevin Hulsey Illustration, Inc. [http://www.khulsey.com Kevin Hulsey Illustration]]]

RAV4 EVs were only available for sale at a few dealerships beginning in 1997, and were mostly on 5-year lease to companies in southern California.

Beginning in February, 2002, the public could buy or lease this zero-emissions SUV in limited quantities at participating Toyota dealers in the Los Angeles and San Francisco regions. The MSRP was $42,000; but in California, rebates of $9,000 and a $3,000 credit from the Internal Revenue Service brought the price down to a more palatable $30,000, including the home charger. The RAV4 EV was meant to give Toyota additional vehicles to address the California Air Resources Board's zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which required 2% of a manufacturer's vehicle sales within the state to be ZEV's. The RAV4 EV was sold to the public for eight months, until the spring of 2003. The vehicle's retail had outsold its demand far faster than they could be supplied to market, despite very little advertising, and few people had ever been aware that they were available.

Toyota [http://www.toyota.com/html/shop/vehicles/ravev/rav4ev_0_home/ discontinued the RAV4 EV program] one day after the passing of new air-quality requirements by CARB. CARB eliminated most of the ZEV requirement, substituting a greater number of partial zero-emissions vehicles (PZEVs) to meet the requirement. A Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle ([[Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle|SULEV]]) category was also added. This program requirement was designed to obtain equivalent emissions reductions by substituting less expensive, more general purpose vehicles.

Unlike other manufacturers, Toyota did not recall vehicles, destroy them, and completely terminate the program. While no longer sold, the vehicle is still supported by selective Toyota service centers (mainly in southern California) and a strong owner community. The RAV4EV is driven daily by hundreds of owners, now across the country. These owners have built up an online community and have worked out ways to [http://darelldd.com/ev/rav_mods.htm add options to the RAV4EV never offered by Toyota], with the most popular being keyless door entry and cruise control.

Toyota has not expressed interest in reviving the RAV4 EV line. Proponents for the RAV4 EV are hopeful that manufacturing processes will someday yield low-cost batteries capable of being powerful enough for the RAV4 EV drive system, and at a price that would be considered reasonable by the general public.

==Unique Attributes==
The RAV4 has two glove compartments in front of the front passenger seat. One of them operates in the typical fashion, while the other both opens and closes at the touch of a button.

==Resale Values==
[http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_resale?cat=suvs&segment=compact_suvs&rank=resale&year=2006 Autos.com] ranks the RAV4 first in its class for resale value, and [http://www.kbb.com Kelley Blue Book] also predicts that, based on [[Toyota]]'s reputation, it will retain its value as well as or better than its competitors.

==Criticisms==
*"The catch with the RAV4... is that much of what many buyers want is optional equipment, not standard." - New Car Test Drive
*"...if you're parked on the street [the open] rear door blocks your way to the curb." - Canadian Driver
*"If you prefer a domestic or European brand and/or your needs include heavy duty hauling or towing or serious off-road rambling, you may want to look elsewhere. There are many fine competitors in this class, including some that may offer a combination of attributes, price and value that will better suit your tastes and needs." - Kelley Blue Book

==Generations==
===Third Generation (2006–present)===
[[Image:gen3rav4.jpg|frame|Third Generation '''[[Toyota]] RAV4''']]
The [[Toyota]] RAV4 was completely redesigned for the 2006 model year. It still has a 2.4L four-cylinder engine, which now produces 166-[[HP|hp]], up 5 from last year. Unique to North America, the new RAV4 also includes a new 3.5L [[V6]] engine from the [[Toyota Avalon]], making 269-[[HP|hp]]. The RAV4 is up by 21 percent in interior volume from the last generation and now has an available third row seat for two small children. The RAV4 can still be had in either front wheel drive or four wheel drive in North America, however most countries only sell the four wheel drive version.

For now, the RAV4 models sold in North America are produced in [[Toyota]]'s Tahara, Aichi, Japan assembly plant. However, when [[Toyota]]'s Woodstock, Ontario, Canada assembly plant comes online in 2008, models sold in North America will be assembled exclusively there.

Engine options in the UK are rather different, with one petrol and two diesels available. The 2.0L petrol has 150 bhp and 143 lb/ft of torque. Both diesels are 2.2L in capacity and have 134 bhp and 229 lb/ft of torque, and 175 bhp and 295 lb/ft torque respectively. All models are four wheel drive over here too.

===Second generation (2001–2005)===
[[Image:gen2rav4.jpg|frame|left|Second Generation '''[[Toyota]] RAV4''']]
The second generation RAV4 was offered two trim levels in the US, base and L and still came with front or [[Four Wheel Drive|all wheel drive]]. Although the RAV4 was available as a two-door in Europe, the American model was now only available in a four-door configuration. A 2.0L I4 engine producing 148 [[HP|hp]] was the only engine available. All RAV4s came with 16 inch wheels, optional [[Anti-Lock Brakes ABS|anti-lock brakes]] and stability control, air-conditioning, a height-adjustable driver's seat, [[Cruise Control|cruise control]], a six-speaker CD stereo and power windows, mirrors, and optional heated seats.

A sport package added a mesh grille, hood scoop, color-keyed door handles, a roof rack, silver sport pedals, heated mirrors, gray-painted bumpers and overfenders and sport fabric seats. Other options included alloy wheels, a sunroof and keyless entry. Larger tires were also available on [[Four Wheel Drive|all wheel drive]] models.

In 2004, the RAV4 was slightly restyled, and a 2.4L I4 engine producing 161-[[HP|hp]] replaced the 2.0L engine as standard equipment. Additionally, Toyota offered their "Star Safety System" as standard equipment on all RAV4's which included Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Anti-Lock Brakes, Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control standard across the line. Side impact airbags were optional. Which now are standard. You may also find a yellow monkey in the trunk!!!

===First Generation/Origins (1994-2000)===
[[Image:gen1rav4.jpg|frame|First Generation '''[[Toyota]] RAV4''']]
The RAV4 was offered in both two and four-door versions. In the US, a 2.0 L I4 engine producing 120 [[HP|hp]] was offered. Both front wheel drive and [[Four Wheel Drive|all wheel drive]] were available, and the RAV4 could be had with either a five-speed manual or four-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission. In 1998, the RAV4 was slightly restyled on the front and rear fascias, and a soft-top two-door was made available. In 1999, the two-door hardtop was dropped from the American lineup.

==Worldwide==
The second generation RAV4 has proved extremely popular in Australia, where it became the best-selling SUV in the country in 2001. In 2004, it was the best-selling compact SUV.

==Design quirks and oddities==
The door to the rear trunk space swings horizontally, not vertically, and because the RAV4 was designed and first marketed in Japan where driving is done on the left side of the road, the door's hinges are located on the passenger side. If the vehicle is parked on a street, this detail becomes problematic for most other international markets as the door blocks the path to the curb when open.

==Awards==

==See also==
* [[Ford Escape]]
* [[Honda CR-V]]
* [[Nissan Xterra]]
* [[Saturn VUE]]

{{Toyota}}

==External Links==
* [http://www.toyota.com/rav4 Official Toyota RAV4 Website]
* [http://www.rav4world.com RAV4World.com -- Home of the RAV4 Forums]
* [http://www.rav4expedition.com RAV4 Expedition Singapore -- RAV4 community in Singapore]
* [http://toyota.knowledge-center.net/Rav4.htm RAV4 Knowledge-Center] - (outdated) images and information
* [http://www.seattleeva.org/wiki/Toyota_RAV4_EV RAV4 EV Electric Vehicle Association]
* [http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/rav4-ev RAV4 EV Discussion List]
* [http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_vehicles/cars_pickups_suvs/batteryelectric-vehicles.html Union of Concerned Scientists]
* [http://www.whokilledtheelectriccar.com/ Who Killed the Electric Car?]
* [http://pluginamerica.com/ Plug In America]
* [http://dontcrush.org/ Don't Crush]

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_RAV4 Toyota RAV4], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_RAV4&action=history contributors].

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Toyota 4Runner

2008-07-27T03:23:30Z

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[[Image:4runner_mud.jpg|thumb|400px|'''2008 [[Toyota]] 4Runner V8 SR5 4WD''']]
[[Image:4runner_hill.jpg|thumb|400px|'''2008 [[Toyota]] 4Runner V8 Limited 4WD''']]
The '''[[Toyota]] 4Runner SUV''' is an [[SUV]] manufactured by [[Toyota]], sold mainly in the United States, Canada and Mexico and built from 1984 to the present. The original 4Runner was little more than a Toyota pickup truck with a fiberglass shell over the bed, but the model has since undergone significant independent development into a mid-size SUV.

The 4Runner is sold outside North America as the '''[[Toyota]] Hilux Surf'''. All 4Runners have been built at Toyota's plant in Tahara, Japan as well at [[Toyota]]'s Hino plant.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Toyota 4Runner Review]]'''.

===Recent Changes===
The 4Runner was recently given an overhaul in 2003 with the arrival of a new platform. Since then, changes have consisted of minor updates, and this year is no different. For 2006, the 4Runner received new front and lower body stylings, including updates to the grille and headlights. The Sport trim now has chrome license plate trim, and the Limited now comes standard with 18" wheels.

===Styles and Major Options===
The 2008 4Runner is available in 3 major trims: the SR5, the Sport, and the Limited. Each of these come standard with a 4.0L 236[[hp]] [[V6]] engine and a 5-speed [[automatic transmission]]. A 4.7L 285[[hp]] [[V8]] is optional. The SR5 is the base model, and while the Limited expands upon the features offered in the SR5, the Sport is equipped to be, as the name indicates, a little more rugged. An Urban Runner package is also offered on Sport models. Some of the standout features include:

'''SR5'''
* Integrated fog lamps
* Hill Start Assist Control
* 16" wheels
* 6-Speaker AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 capability
* 8-way power driver's seat
* Black/Silver interior trim
* Cruise Control

'''Sport'''

Adds to or replaces SR5 options with:
* 17" wheels
* Sports enhanced suspension
* Color keyed front/rear bumpers, door handles, fender flares
* Smoked chrome grille
* High contrast fabric trim seats
* Silver tone accent shift knob
* Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

'''Limited'''

Adds to or replaces Sport options with:
* Auto on/off projector headlamps
* 18" wheels
* Black roof rails
* AM/FM/6-cd in-dash changer audio system
* Leather interior
* 8-way power driver's seat with memory
* Heated front seats
* Homelink Universal Transceiver

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[Toyota]] 4Runner can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/4runner/prices CarsDirect]. The following prices shown are for trims equipped with the base [[V6]] engine and [[2WD]].

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<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=3>
'''4Runner Trims'''
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</tr>
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SR5
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Sport
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Limited
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''MSRP''
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$27,635
</td>
<td>
$29,975
</td>
<td>
$34,350
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<td colspan=3>
''Invoice''
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<td>
$24,677
</td>
<td>
$26,642
</td>
<td>
$30,674
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===Gas Mileage===
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages for the 2007 4Runner are as follows:

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'''Trim'''
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[[2WD]] [[V6]]
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[[2WD]] [[V8]]
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[[4WD]] [[V6]]
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[[4WD]] [[V8]]
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'''MPG'''
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18/22
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17/20
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17/21
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16/19
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===Reliability===
The most recent generation of the 4Runner debuted in 2003. Automotive Information Systems reports that the 4Runner for that year was overall a reliable vehicle, with some moderate engine problems. However, it can be expected that [[Toyota]] has worked to rectify this situation since the debut of this platform.

===Safety===
Both the first and second generation 4Runners became targeted as very unsafe SUVs. 1980s and early-1990s US crash regulations were not very strict for light trucks, and all early model 4Runners were fitted with doors that offered little protection in the event of a side collision. In most areas, there was little more than two pieces of sheetmetal and the window to keep incoming vehicles from impacting passengers.The crash test rating for the second generation 4runner was one star for the drivers side in a frontal collision although the passenger side got a 4 star rating. Later, more stringent crash regulations mandated doors that offered as much protection as passenger car doors.

The most common accusations, however, were that 4Runners (and other narrow-track SUVs of the time) were prone to [[rollover]]s. Many light SUVs of the time featured comparatively high centers of gravity and, given the right situations, could be flipped over. Whether or not this is a serious road hazard is dependent on many parameters including the speed of the vehicle, the tires fitted to the vehicle, the road surface, and the driver's ability to predict and correct for situations that may result in a rollover. Third generation 4Runners were designed with a wider track, but it is unclear if this was directly in response to increased pressure from safety groups, or if it was simply a product engineering decision.

For the 2008 model, the [http://www.safercar.gov NHTSA] reports that the 4Runner received a 4-Star rating for front-impact crash tests and a 5-Star rating for side-impact tests. Rollover, however, seemes to remain somewhat a weakness, as it achieved a comparatively low 3-Star rating in that area.

===Photos===
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===Colors===
A full list of [http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/4runner/colors colors] for the 2007 4Runner can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com CarsDirect.com.] Combinations will vary; here are some of the available options:

'''Exterior'''
* Black
* Driftwood Pearl
* Salsa Red Pearl
* Nautical Blue Pearl
* Natural White

'''Interior'''
* Dark Charcoal
* Taupe

===Main Competitors===
*[[Honda Pilot]]
*[[Volkswagen Touareg]]
*[[Nissan Murano]]
*[[Ford Explorer]]
*[[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]]
*[[Toyota Highlander]]
*[[Jeep Grand Cherokee]]

==Hybrid Models==
There are currently no [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] versions of the 4Runner in production.

==Unique Attributes==

==Resale Values==
According to [http://www.kbb.com Kelley Blue Book,] "in the volatile world of [[SUV]] resale, the 4Runner continually outperforms the competition. The four-wheel-drive 4Runner SR5's 24-month projected residual value is 62 percent. Compare that to the [[Nissan Pathfinder]] SE at 46 percent, the [[Dodge Durango]] at 46 percent and the [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]] at 51 percent, and the 4Runner's value story becomes crystal clear."

==Criticisms==
* Third row seating is uncomfortable and takes up much of the cargo space.
* Operation of the climate control interface is clumsy.

==Current Generation: (2003–present)==
The fourth generation 4Runner incorporated serious changes to the chassis and body of the vehicle, but was targeted at approximately the same demographics as the third generation. The updated 4Runner looks very different from the older 4Runners, but is still targeted as a mid-size quasi-luxury SUV. Available trims are currently the SR5, Sport Edition, and the Limited. An all-new 4.0 L [[V6|V6]] is standard in the current 4Runner, but for the first time, a V8 became available for the fourth generation models. The same 4.7 L V8 found in the [[Toyota Land Cruiser|Land Cruiser]], [[Toyota Tundra|Tundra]], and [[Toyota Sequoia|Sequoia]] is now an available option for the fourth generation.

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==Previous Generations==
===Third generation (1996-2002)===
1996 marked another significant redesign of the then-aging 4Runner. Whereas the transition to the second generation 4Runner was one that kept the build quality and options roughly on par with the rest of the mid-size SUV market, the changes made in the third generation turned the 4Runner into a more luxury-oriented vehicle. This move paralleled the upgrades to the 1996 [[Nissan Pathfinder]], but moved the 4Runner into a distinctly different class than its older competitors, the [[Ford Explorer]], [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]], and [[Isuzu Rodeo]]. The third generation 4Runner did, however, look very similar to the second generation.

This similarity largely ended with its looks. It carried over the basic design and concept, but executed it differently with an all-new bodyshell on an all-new chassis. This time, it shared virtually nothing with the pickup it had originally evolved from, and had more in common with the Land Cruiser, as it shared its chassis with that of the [[Toyota Land Cruiser|Land Cruiser Prado]].

Significant changes from the second generation models include a larger body on a longer wheelbase, increased interior space, increased cargo space, twin airbags, [[ABS]], lift-up tailgate, coil-sprung suspension all round, rack and pinion steering. Additionally, Hilux Surf versions immediately moved to 16 in wheels and gained a center differential, enabling the use of four wheel drive on hard surfaces without complication for the first time. The prior system was retained to give on-the-fly shifting between rear and four wheel drive as before.

===Second generation (1990-1995)===
The 1990 model year 4Runner represented a fundamental departure from the first-generation model. Instead of an enhanced pickup truck, the new 4Runners featured a freshly designed body mounted on an existing frame. The difference is easily seen when comparing pickups and 4Runners of similar vintage: a 1984 4Runner looks remarkably similar to a 1984 Toyota pickup, whereas a 1990 4Runner shares only subtle styling details with the 1990 pickup.

Nearly all second generation 4Runners were 4-door models, however from 1990 to 1992, a 2-door model was also produced. These models are similar to the 4-door models of the time in that the bodies were formed as a single unit, instead of the fiberglass tops used in the first-generation 4Runners. Two-door 4Runners from this era are extremely rare, and were discontinued in August 1992, probably due to high importation duties and insurance costs.

Because the drivelines were still developed from the same source, however, available engines were identical. A new 2.4 L four cylinder and the same 3.0 L [[V6|V6]] were both available in rear wheel drive and four wheel drive layouts. The new 4Runner used the independent front suspension that had been developed on the previous generation. The older style gear driven transfer case was phased out, and both engines now had chain driven cases, probably to cut down cab noise and vibration.

The Hilux Surf version for the Japanese market was also available with a range of diesel engines, including a 2.4 L turbodiesel I4 up to 1993, followed by a 3.0 L turbodiesel I4. A small number were also made with a normally aspirated 2.8 L diesel I4. A small number were also produced with a 2.0 L I4 naturally-aspirated gasoline engine.

Most other full-body SUVs produced at the time (e.g. [[Nissan Pathfinder]], [[Ford Explorer]]) featured tailgates that opened upward with the glass closed. In contrast, the second generation 4Runner carried over the retractable-glass tailgate from the first generation. Opening these tailgates requires first retracting the rear window into the tailgate and then lowering the tailgate much like as on a pickup truck.

In 1992, the 4Runner received minor cosmetic updates, including modular headlamps instead of the increasingly outdated rectangular sealed beams. Additional cosmetic changes occurred between 1993 and 1995, the last year of the second generation.

===First Generation (1984-1989)===
[[Image:4Runner_newOld2_sm.jpg|right|250px|1st Generation 4Runner]]
The Toyota pickup (upon which the 4Runner was originally based) underwent a major redesign in 1983 for the 1984 model year. Many other automakers were introducing mid-size SUVs in the mid 1980s (e.g., [[Ford Bronco II]], [[Chevrolet S-10 Blazer]]) and the pressure mounted on Toyota to develop a competing model. Instead of developing an entirely new model, Toyota took their existing short-bed pickup frame, made some simple modifications, and added an open one-piece body with a removable fiberglass top (much like the full-size [[Ford Bronco]] and [[Chevrolet K5 Blazer]]).

Thus, the first generation 4Runner is nearly mechanically identical to the Toyota pickup. All first generation 4Runners had two-doors and were indistinguishable from the pickups from the dashboard forward. Nearly all changes were to the latter half of the body; in fact, because the rear springs were not upgraded to cope with the additional weight of the rear seats and fiberglass top, these early models tend to suffer from sagging rear suspensions.

The first 4Runners were introduced in 1984 as 1984 1/2 models. For this first year, all models were equipped with black or white fiberglass tops. An '''SR5''' trim package was offered that upgraded the interior: additional gauges, better fabrics, and a rear seat were standard with the package. All 1984 models were equipped with the [[carburetor|carbureted]] 2.4 L '''[[Toyota R engine#22R|22R]]''' engine and were all available with a [[four wheel drive]] system that drove the front wheels through a solid front axle (although this would be changed in 1986).

1985 saw the advent of the electronically fuel-injected 2.4 L '''[[Toyota R engine#22R|22R-E]]''' engine (though the carbureted engine remained available until 1988). Additionally, rear seats were available in all 1985 4Runner trim levels, not just the SR5.

In 1986, all American-market Toyota pickup trucks (and the 4Runner) underwent a major design change as the suspension was changed from a [[live axle|solid front axle]] to an [[independent suspension|independent front suspension]]. This change for the American market made the trucks more driveable at highway speeds and increased the space in the engine compartment, but arguably decreased the truck's off-road capabilities. It also widened the track of the truck by three inches, making it more stable in turns. Outside the US, the Hilux Surf also gained the new Hi-Trac suspension design, though the pickups retained the more rugged and capable, if less refined, solid axle configuration. Tops were color-matched on blue or red 4Runners, while other body colors were still sold with white or black tops. During 1986 many 4Runners were imported to the US without rear seats. With only two seats the vehicle could be classified as a truck (rather than a sport vehicle) and could skirt the higher customs duties placed upon sport and pleasure vehicles. Most had aftermarked seats and seat belts added by North American dealers after they were imported.

A [[Turbo Engine|turbocharged]] version of the 22R-E engine (the '''[[Toyota R engine#22R|22R-TE]]''') was also introduced in 1986, although this engine is significantly rarer than the base 22RE. These [[Turbo Engine|turbocharged]] models (designated '''4Runner SR5 [[Turbo Engine|Turbo]]''') were equipped with a wider-ratio transmission and heavier rear differentials. Low-option models had a small light in the gauge cluster to indicate [[Turbo Engine|turbo]] boost, while more plush vehicles were equipped with an all-digital dash that included a boost gauge. All [[Turbo Engine|turbocharged]] 4Runner models sold were apparently equipped with an [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission, though a manual could be had in the pickups. [[Turbo Engine|Turbocharged]] and naturally aspirated diesel engines were available in the pickups at this time as well, but it appears that no diesel-powered 4Runners were imported to the United States.

In 1988, the 22R-E engine was joined by an optional 3.0 L [[V6]] engine, the '''[[Toyota VZ engine|3VZ-FE]]'''. This engine was significantly larger and more powerful than the original 4-cylinder offering. Trucks sold with the [[V6|V6]] engine were equipped with the same heavy duty rear differential that was used in the [[Turbo Engine|turbocharged]] trucks, as well as a completely new transmission and transfer case; the transfer case was chain driven, and created less cab noise than the old gear-driven unit used behind the four cylinder engine.

Small cosmetic and option changes were made in 1989, but the model was left largely untouched in lieu of the replacement model then undergoing final development.

===Origins===
Prior to the official introduction of the 4Runner in 1984, Toyota entered into collaborations with Winnebago, Griffith Coach, and another American conversion company to convert short-bed Toyota Hilux pickups into 4Runner-style vehicles. Winnebago's conversion used a Toyota RV cab and chassis retrofitted with a fiberglass rear section made by Winnebago. The vehicle was available in two or four wheel drive. In a slightly different approach, Griffith started with a complete pickup, cutting the back of the cab out, sealing the gap between the cab and bed, and attaching a permanent camper shell. Rear seats were also added. Winnebago called their vehicle the Tekker, Griffith called theirs the TrailBlazer, and the third company sold theirs as the Wolverine. All of the vehicles were made in relatively small numbers and few remain in existence today.

==Worldwide==

==Design quirks and oddities==
An unusual feature is a pair of small convex mirrors at the rear corners of the interior, designed to help the driver see approaching vehicles when backing out of a parking space. The mirrors work on the same principal as those big convex mirrors mounted at the corners of large parking garages. In the 4Runner, they help the driver detect motion in a busy parking lot. Using them effectively, however, takes some practice, as it's hard to distinguish details. We're guessing most people don't use them.

==Awards==
*2005 ''Editors' Most Wanted SUV Under $35,000'' at '''Edmunds.com'''
*2005 ''Highest Ranked Midsize SUV in Initial Quality'' by '''J.D. Power and Associates'''

==See also==

{{Toyota}}

==External links==
* [http://www.toyota.com/4runner/index.html Toyota 4runner] - Official US Site
* [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

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_4Runner Toyota 4Runner], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_4Runner&action=history contributors].

[[Category:Current Models]]

Toyota 4Runner

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[[Image:4runner_mud.jpg|thumb|400px|'''2008 [[Toyota]] 4Runner V8 SR5 4WD''']]
[[Image:4runner_hill.jpg|thumb|400px|'''2008 [[Toyota]] 4Runner V8 Limited 4WD''']]
The '''[[Toyota]] 4Runner SUV''' is an [[SUV]] manufactured by [[Toyota]], sold mainly in the United States, Canada and Mexico and built from 1984 to the present. The original 4Runner was little more than a Toyota pickup truck with a fiberglass shell over the bed, but the model has since undergone significant independent development into a mid-size SUV.

The 4Runner is sold outside North America as the '''[[Toyota]] Hilux Surf'''. All 4Runners have been built at Toyota's plant in Tahara, Japan as well at [[Toyota]]'s Hino plant.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Toyota 4Runner Review]]'''.

===Recent Changes===
The 4Runner was recently given an overhaul in 2003 with the arrival of a new platform. Since then, changes have consisted of minor updates, and this year is no different. For 2006, the 4Runner received new front and lower body stylings, including updates to the grille and headlights. The Sport trim now has chrome license plate trim, and the Limited now comes standard with 18" wheels.

===Styles and Major Options===
The 2006 4Runner is available in 3 major trims: the SR5, the Sport, and the Limited. Each of these come standard with a 4.0L 236[[hp]] [[V6]] engine and a 5-speed [[automatic transmission]]. A 4.7L 260[[hp]] [[V8]] is optional. The SR5 is the base model, and while the Limited expands upon the features offered in the SR5, the Sport is equipped to be, as the name indicates, a little more rugged. An Urban Runner package is also offered on Sport models. Some of the standout features include:

'''SR5'''
* Integrated fog lamps
* Hill Start Assist Control
* 16" wheels
* 6-Speaker AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 capability
* 8-way power driver's seat
* Black/Silver interior trim
* Cruise Control

'''Sport'''

Adds to or replaces SR5 options with:
* 17" wheels
* Sports enhanced suspension
* Color keyed front/rear bumpers, door handles, fender flares
* Smoked chrome grille
* High contrast fabric trim seats
* Silver tone accent shift knob
* Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

'''Limited'''

Adds to or replaces Sport options with:
* Auto on/off projector headlamps
* 18" wheels
* Black roof rails
* AM/FM/6-cd in-dash changer audio system
* Leather interior
* 8-way power driver's seat with memory
* Heated front seats
* Homelink Universal Transceiver

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[Toyota]] 4Runner can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/4runner/prices CarsDirect]. The following prices shown are for trims equipped with the base [[V6]] engine and [[2WD]].

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'''4Runner Trims'''
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SR5
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Sport
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Limited
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''MSRP''
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$27,635
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$29,975
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$34,350
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''Invoice''
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$24,677
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$26,642
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$30,674
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===Gas Mileage===
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages for the 2007 4Runner are as follows:

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[[2WD]] [[V6]]
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[[2WD]] [[V8]]
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[[4WD]] [[V6]]
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[[4WD]] [[V8]]
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18/22
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17/20
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17/21
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16/19
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===Reliability===
The most recent generation of the 4Runner debuted in 2003. Automotive Information Systems reports that the 4Runner for that year was overall a reliable vehicle, with some moderate engine problems. However, it can be expected that [[Toyota]] has worked to rectify this situation since the debut of this platform.

===Safety===
Both the first and second generation 4Runners became targeted as very unsafe SUVs. 1980s and early-1990s US crash regulations were not very strict for light trucks, and all early model 4Runners were fitted with doors that offered little protection in the event of a side collision. In most areas, there was little more than two pieces of sheetmetal and the window to keep incoming vehicles from impacting passengers.The crash test rating for the second generation 4runner was one star for the drivers side in a frontal collision although the passenger side got a 4 star rating. Later, more stringent crash regulations mandated doors that offered as much protection as passenger car doors.

The most common accusations, however, were that 4Runners (and other narrow-track SUVs of the time) were prone to [[rollover]]s. Many light SUVs of the time featured comparatively high centers of gravity and, given the right situations, could be flipped over. Whether or not this is a serious road hazard is dependent on many parameters including the speed of the vehicle, the tires fitted to the vehicle, the road surface, and the driver's ability to predict and correct for situations that may result in a rollover. Third generation 4Runners were designed with a wider track, but it is unclear if this was directly in response to increased pressure from safety groups, or if it was simply a product engineering decision.

For the 2008 model, the [http://www.safercar.gov NHTSA] reports that the 4Runner received a 4-Star rating for front-impact crash tests and a 5-Star rating for side-impact tests. Rollover, however, seemes to remain somewhat a weakness, as it achieved a comparatively low 3-Star rating in that area.

===Photos===
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===Colors===
A full list of [http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/4runner/colors colors] for the 2007 4Runner can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com CarsDirect.com.] Combinations will vary; here are some of the available options:

'''Exterior'''
* Black
* Driftwood Pearl
* Salsa Red Pearl
* Nautical Blue Pearl
* Natural White

'''Interior'''
* Dark Charcoal
* Taupe

===Main Competitors===
*[[Honda Pilot]]
*[[Volkswagen Touareg]]
*[[Nissan Murano]]
*[[Ford Explorer]]
*[[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]]
*[[Toyota Highlander]]
*[[Jeep Grand Cherokee]]

==Hybrid Models==
There are currently no [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] versions of the 4Runner in production.

==Unique Attributes==

==Resale Values==
According to [http://www.kbb.com Kelley Blue Book,] "in the volatile world of [[SUV]] resale, the 4Runner continually outperforms the competition. The four-wheel-drive 4Runner SR5's 24-month projected residual value is 62 percent. Compare that to the [[Nissan Pathfinder]] SE at 46 percent, the [[Dodge Durango]] at 46 percent and the [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]] at 51 percent, and the 4Runner's value story becomes crystal clear."

==Criticisms==
* Third row seating is uncomfortable and takes up much of the cargo space.
* Operation of the climate control interface is clumsy.

==Current Generation: (2003–present)==
The fourth generation 4Runner incorporated serious changes to the chassis and body of the vehicle, but was targeted at approximately the same demographics as the third generation. The updated 4Runner looks very different from the older 4Runners, but is still targeted as a mid-size quasi-luxury SUV. Available trims are currently the SR5, Sport Edition, and the Limited. An all-new 4.0 L [[V6|V6]] is standard in the current 4Runner, but for the first time, a V8 became available for the fourth generation models. The same 4.7 L V8 found in the [[Toyota Land Cruiser|Land Cruiser]], [[Toyota Tundra|Tundra]], and [[Toyota Sequoia|Sequoia]] is now an available option for the fourth generation.

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==Previous Generations==
===Third generation (1996-2002)===
1996 marked another significant redesign of the then-aging 4Runner. Whereas the transition to the second generation 4Runner was one that kept the build quality and options roughly on par with the rest of the mid-size SUV market, the changes made in the third generation turned the 4Runner into a more luxury-oriented vehicle. This move paralleled the upgrades to the 1996 [[Nissan Pathfinder]], but moved the 4Runner into a distinctly different class than its older competitors, the [[Ford Explorer]], [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]], and [[Isuzu Rodeo]]. The third generation 4Runner did, however, look very similar to the second generation.

This similarity largely ended with its looks. It carried over the basic design and concept, but executed it differently with an all-new bodyshell on an all-new chassis. This time, it shared virtually nothing with the pickup it had originally evolved from, and had more in common with the Land Cruiser, as it shared its chassis with that of the [[Toyota Land Cruiser|Land Cruiser Prado]].

Significant changes from the second generation models include a larger body on a longer wheelbase, increased interior space, increased cargo space, twin airbags, [[ABS]], lift-up tailgate, coil-sprung suspension all round, rack and pinion steering. Additionally, Hilux Surf versions immediately moved to 16 in wheels and gained a center differential, enabling the use of four wheel drive on hard surfaces without complication for the first time. The prior system was retained to give on-the-fly shifting between rear and four wheel drive as before.

===Second generation (1990-1995)===
The 1990 model year 4Runner represented a fundamental departure from the first-generation model. Instead of an enhanced pickup truck, the new 4Runners featured a freshly designed body mounted on an existing frame. The difference is easily seen when comparing pickups and 4Runners of similar vintage: a 1984 4Runner looks remarkably similar to a 1984 Toyota pickup, whereas a 1990 4Runner shares only subtle styling details with the 1990 pickup.

Nearly all second generation 4Runners were 4-door models, however from 1990 to 1992, a 2-door model was also produced. These models are similar to the 4-door models of the time in that the bodies were formed as a single unit, instead of the fiberglass tops used in the first-generation 4Runners. Two-door 4Runners from this era are extremely rare, and were discontinued in August 1992, probably due to high importation duties and insurance costs.

Because the drivelines were still developed from the same source, however, available engines were identical. A new 2.4 L four cylinder and the same 3.0 L [[V6|V6]] were both available in rear wheel drive and four wheel drive layouts. The new 4Runner used the independent front suspension that had been developed on the previous generation. The older style gear driven transfer case was phased out, and both engines now had chain driven cases, probably to cut down cab noise and vibration.

The Hilux Surf version for the Japanese market was also available with a range of diesel engines, including a 2.4 L turbodiesel I4 up to 1993, followed by a 3.0 L turbodiesel I4. A small number were also made with a normally aspirated 2.8 L diesel I4. A small number were also produced with a 2.0 L I4 naturally-aspirated gasoline engine.

Most other full-body SUVs produced at the time (e.g. [[Nissan Pathfinder]], [[Ford Explorer]]) featured tailgates that opened upward with the glass closed. In contrast, the second generation 4Runner carried over the retractable-glass tailgate from the first generation. Opening these tailgates requires first retracting the rear window into the tailgate and then lowering the tailgate much like as on a pickup truck.

In 1992, the 4Runner received minor cosmetic updates, including modular headlamps instead of the increasingly outdated rectangular sealed beams. Additional cosmetic changes occurred between 1993 and 1995, the last year of the second generation.

===First Generation (1984-1989)===
[[Image:4Runner_newOld2_sm.jpg|right|250px|1st Generation 4Runner]]
The Toyota pickup (upon which the 4Runner was originally based) underwent a major redesign in 1983 for the 1984 model year. Many other automakers were introducing mid-size SUVs in the mid 1980s (e.g., [[Ford Bronco II]], [[Chevrolet S-10 Blazer]]) and the pressure mounted on Toyota to develop a competing model. Instead of developing an entirely new model, Toyota took their existing short-bed pickup frame, made some simple modifications, and added an open one-piece body with a removable fiberglass top (much like the full-size [[Ford Bronco]] and [[Chevrolet K5 Blazer]]).

Thus, the first generation 4Runner is nearly mechanically identical to the Toyota pickup. All first generation 4Runners had two-doors and were indistinguishable from the pickups from the dashboard forward. Nearly all changes were to the latter half of the body; in fact, because the rear springs were not upgraded to cope with the additional weight of the rear seats and fiberglass top, these early models tend to suffer from sagging rear suspensions.

The first 4Runners were introduced in 1984 as 1984 1/2 models. For this first year, all models were equipped with black or white fiberglass tops. An '''SR5''' trim package was offered that upgraded the interior: additional gauges, better fabrics, and a rear seat were standard with the package. All 1984 models were equipped with the [[carburetor|carbureted]] 2.4 L '''[[Toyota R engine#22R|22R]]''' engine and were all available with a [[four wheel drive]] system that drove the front wheels through a solid front axle (although this would be changed in 1986).

1985 saw the advent of the electronically fuel-injected 2.4 L '''[[Toyota R engine#22R|22R-E]]''' engine (though the carbureted engine remained available until 1988). Additionally, rear seats were available in all 1985 4Runner trim levels, not just the SR5.

In 1986, all American-market Toyota pickup trucks (and the 4Runner) underwent a major design change as the suspension was changed from a [[live axle|solid front axle]] to an [[independent suspension|independent front suspension]]. This change for the American market made the trucks more driveable at highway speeds and increased the space in the engine compartment, but arguably decreased the truck's off-road capabilities. It also widened the track of the truck by three inches, making it more stable in turns. Outside the US, the Hilux Surf also gained the new Hi-Trac suspension design, though the pickups retained the more rugged and capable, if less refined, solid axle configuration. Tops were color-matched on blue or red 4Runners, while other body colors were still sold with white or black tops. During 1986 many 4Runners were imported to the US without rear seats. With only two seats the vehicle could be classified as a truck (rather than a sport vehicle) and could skirt the higher customs duties placed upon sport and pleasure vehicles. Most had aftermarked seats and seat belts added by North American dealers after they were imported.

A [[Turbo Engine|turbocharged]] version of the 22R-E engine (the '''[[Toyota R engine#22R|22R-TE]]''') was also introduced in 1986, although this engine is significantly rarer than the base 22RE. These [[Turbo Engine|turbocharged]] models (designated '''4Runner SR5 [[Turbo Engine|Turbo]]''') were equipped with a wider-ratio transmission and heavier rear differentials. Low-option models had a small light in the gauge cluster to indicate [[Turbo Engine|turbo]] boost, while more plush vehicles were equipped with an all-digital dash that included a boost gauge. All [[Turbo Engine|turbocharged]] 4Runner models sold were apparently equipped with an [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission, though a manual could be had in the pickups. [[Turbo Engine|Turbocharged]] and naturally aspirated diesel engines were available in the pickups at this time as well, but it appears that no diesel-powered 4Runners were imported to the United States.

In 1988, the 22R-E engine was joined by an optional 3.0 L [[V6]] engine, the '''[[Toyota VZ engine|3VZ-FE]]'''. This engine was significantly larger and more powerful than the original 4-cylinder offering. Trucks sold with the [[V6|V6]] engine were equipped with the same heavy duty rear differential that was used in the [[Turbo Engine|turbocharged]] trucks, as well as a completely new transmission and transfer case; the transfer case was chain driven, and created less cab noise than the old gear-driven unit used behind the four cylinder engine.

Small cosmetic and option changes were made in 1989, but the model was left largely untouched in lieu of the replacement model then undergoing final development.

===Origins===
Prior to the official introduction of the 4Runner in 1984, Toyota entered into collaborations with Winnebago, Griffith Coach, and another American conversion company to convert short-bed Toyota Hilux pickups into 4Runner-style vehicles. Winnebago's conversion used a Toyota RV cab and chassis retrofitted with a fiberglass rear section made by Winnebago. The vehicle was available in two or four wheel drive. In a slightly different approach, Griffith started with a complete pickup, cutting the back of the cab out, sealing the gap between the cab and bed, and attaching a permanent camper shell. Rear seats were also added. Winnebago called their vehicle the Tekker, Griffith called theirs the TrailBlazer, and the third company sold theirs as the Wolverine. All of the vehicles were made in relatively small numbers and few remain in existence today.

==Worldwide==

==Design quirks and oddities==
An unusual feature is a pair of small convex mirrors at the rear corners of the interior, designed to help the driver see approaching vehicles when backing out of a parking space. The mirrors work on the same principal as those big convex mirrors mounted at the corners of large parking garages. In the 4Runner, they help the driver detect motion in a busy parking lot. Using them effectively, however, takes some practice, as it's hard to distinguish details. We're guessing most people don't use them.

==Awards==
*2005 ''Editors' Most Wanted SUV Under $35,000'' at '''Edmunds.com'''
*2005 ''Highest Ranked Midsize SUV in Initial Quality'' by '''J.D. Power and Associates'''

==See also==

{{Toyota}}

==External links==
* [http://www.toyota.com/4runner/index.html Toyota 4runner] - Official US Site
* [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

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_4Runner Toyota 4Runner], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_4Runner&action=history contributors].

[[Category:Current Models]]

Toyota 4Runner

2008-07-27T03:21:12Z

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[[Image:4runner_mud.jpg|thumb|400px|'''2007 [[Toyota]] 4Runner V8 SR5 4WD''']]
[[Image:4runner_hill.jpg|thumb|400px|'''2007 [[Toyota]] 4Runner V8 Limited 4WD''']]
The '''[[Toyota]] 4Runner SUV''' is an [[SUV]] manufactured by [[Toyota]], sold mainly in the United States, Canada and Mexico and built from 1984 to the present. The original 4Runner was little more than a Toyota pickup truck with a fiberglass shell over the bed, but the model has since undergone significant independent development into a mid-size SUV.

The 4Runner is sold outside North America as the '''[[Toyota]] Hilux Surf'''. All 4Runners have been built at Toyota's plant in Tahara, Japan as well at [[Toyota]]'s Hino plant.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Toyota 4Runner Review]]'''.

===Recent Changes===
The 4Runner was recently given an overhaul in 2003 with the arrival of a new platform. Since then, changes have consisted of minor updates, and this year is no different. For 2006, the 4Runner received new front and lower body stylings, including updates to the grille and headlights. The Sport trim now has chrome license plate trim, and the Limited now comes standard with 18" wheels.

===Styles and Major Options===
The 2006 4Runner is available in 3 major trims: the SR5, the Sport, and the Limited. Each of these come standard with a 4.0L 236[[hp]] [[V6]] engine and a 5-speed [[automatic transmission]]. A 4.7L 260[[hp]] [[V8]] is optional. The SR5 is the base model, and while the Limited expands upon the features offered in the SR5, the Sport is equipped to be, as the name indicates, a little more rugged. Some of the standout features include:

'''SR5'''
* Integrated fog lamps
* Hill Start Assist Control
* 16" wheels
* 6-Speaker AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 capability
* 8-way power driver's seat
* Black/Silver interior trim
* Cruise Control

'''Sport'''

Adds to or replaces SR5 options with:
* 17" wheels
* Sports enhanced suspension
* Color keyed front/rear bumpers, door handles, fender flares
* Smoked chrome grille
* High contrast fabric trim seats
* Silver tone accent shift knob
* Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

'''Limited'''

Adds to or replaces Sport options with:
* Auto on/off projector headlamps
* 18" wheels
* Black roof rails
* AM/FM/6-cd in-dash changer audio system
* Leather interior
* 8-way power driver's seat with memory
* Heated front seats
* Homelink Universal Transceiver

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[Toyota]] 4Runner can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/4runner/prices CarsDirect]. The following prices shown are for trims equipped with the base [[V6]] engine and [[2WD]].

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'''4Runner Trims'''
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SR5
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Sport
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Limited
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''MSRP''
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$27,635
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$29,975
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$34,350
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''Invoice''
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$24,677
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$26,642
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$30,674
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===Gas Mileage===
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages for the 2007 4Runner are as follows:

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[[2WD]] [[V6]]
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[[2WD]] [[V8]]
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[[4WD]] [[V6]]
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[[4WD]] [[V8]]
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18/22
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17/20
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17/21
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16/19
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===Reliability===
The most recent generation of the 4Runner debuted in 2003. Automotive Information Systems reports that the 4Runner for that year was overall a reliable vehicle, with some moderate engine problems. However, it can be expected that [[Toyota]] has worked to rectify this situation since the debut of this platform.

===Safety===
Both the first and second generation 4Runners became targeted as very unsafe SUVs. 1980s and early-1990s US crash regulations were not very strict for light trucks, and all early model 4Runners were fitted with doors that offered little protection in the event of a side collision. In most areas, there was little more than two pieces of sheetmetal and the window to keep incoming vehicles from impacting passengers.The crash test rating for the second generation 4runner was one star for the drivers side in a frontal collision although the passenger side got a 4 star rating. Later, more stringent crash regulations mandated doors that offered as much protection as passenger car doors.

The most common accusations, however, were that 4Runners (and other narrow-track SUVs of the time) were prone to [[rollover]]s. Many light SUVs of the time featured comparatively high centers of gravity and, given the right situations, could be flipped over. Whether or not this is a serious road hazard is dependent on many parameters including the speed of the vehicle, the tires fitted to the vehicle, the road surface, and the driver's ability to predict and correct for situations that may result in a rollover. Third generation 4Runners were designed with a wider track, but it is unclear if this was directly in response to increased pressure from safety groups, or if it was simply a product engineering decision.

For the 2007 model, the [http://www.safercar.gov NHTSA] reports that the 4Runner received a 4-Star rating for front-impact crash tests and a 5-Star rating for side-impact tests. Rollover, however, seemes to remain somewhat a weakness, as it achieved a comparatively low 3-Star rating in that area.

===Photos===
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===Colors===
A full list of [http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/4runner/colors colors] for the 2007 4Runner can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com CarsDirect.com.] Combinations will vary; here are some of the available options:

'''Exterior'''
* Black
* Driftwood Pearl
* Salsa Red Pearl
* Nautical Blue Pearl
* Natural White

'''Interior'''
* Dark Charcoal
* Taupe

===Main Competitors===
*[[Honda Pilot]]
*[[Volkswagen Touareg]]
*[[Nissan Murano]]
*[[Ford Explorer]]
*[[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]]
*[[Toyota Highlander]]
*[[Jeep Grand Cherokee]]

==Hybrid Models==
There are currently no [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] versions of the 4Runner in production.

==Unique Attributes==

==Resale Values==
According to [http://www.kbb.com Kelley Blue Book,] "in the volatile world of [[SUV]] resale, the 4Runner continually outperforms the competition. The four-wheel-drive 4Runner SR5's 24-month projected residual value is 62 percent. Compare that to the [[Nissan Pathfinder]] SE at 46 percent, the [[Dodge Durango]] at 46 percent and the [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]] at 51 percent, and the 4Runner's value story becomes crystal clear."

==Criticisms==
* Third row seating is uncomfortable and takes up much of the cargo space.
* Operation of the climate control interface is clumsy.

==Current Generation: (2003–present)==
The fourth generation 4Runner incorporated serious changes to the chassis and body of the vehicle, but was targeted at approximately the same demographics as the third generation. The updated 4Runner looks very different from the older 4Runners, but is still targeted as a mid-size quasi-luxury SUV. Available trims are currently the SR5, Sport Edition, and the Limited. An all-new 4.0 L [[V6|V6]] is standard in the current 4Runner, but for the first time, a V8 became available for the fourth generation models. The same 4.7 L V8 found in the [[Toyota Land Cruiser|Land Cruiser]], [[Toyota Tundra|Tundra]], and [[Toyota Sequoia|Sequoia]] is now an available option for the fourth generation.

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==Previous Generations==
===Third generation (1996-2002)===
1996 marked another significant redesign of the then-aging 4Runner. Whereas the transition to the second generation 4Runner was one that kept the build quality and options roughly on par with the rest of the mid-size SUV market, the changes made in the third generation turned the 4Runner into a more luxury-oriented vehicle. This move paralleled the upgrades to the 1996 [[Nissan Pathfinder]], but moved the 4Runner into a distinctly different class than its older competitors, the [[Ford Explorer]], [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]], and [[Isuzu Rodeo]]. The third generation 4Runner did, however, look very similar to the second generation.

This similarity largely ended with its looks. It carried over the basic design and concept, but executed it differently with an all-new bodyshell on an all-new chassis. This time, it shared virtually nothing with the pickup it had originally evolved from, and had more in common with the Land Cruiser, as it shared its chassis with that of the [[Toyota Land Cruiser|Land Cruiser Prado]].

Significant changes from the second generation models include a larger body on a longer wheelbase, increased interior space, increased cargo space, twin airbags, [[ABS]], lift-up tailgate, coil-sprung suspension all round, rack and pinion steering. Additionally, Hilux Surf versions immediately moved to 16 in wheels and gained a center differential, enabling the use of four wheel drive on hard surfaces without complication for the first time. The prior system was retained to give on-the-fly shifting between rear and four wheel drive as before.

===Second generation (1990-1995)===
The 1990 model year 4Runner represented a fundamental departure from the first-generation model. Instead of an enhanced pickup truck, the new 4Runners featured a freshly designed body mounted on an existing frame. The difference is easily seen when comparing pickups and 4Runners of similar vintage: a 1984 4Runner looks remarkably similar to a 1984 Toyota pickup, whereas a 1990 4Runner shares only subtle styling details with the 1990 pickup.

Nearly all second generation 4Runners were 4-door models, however from 1990 to 1992, a 2-door model was also produced. These models are similar to the 4-door models of the time in that the bodies were formed as a single unit, instead of the fiberglass tops used in the first-generation 4Runners. Two-door 4Runners from this era are extremely rare, and were discontinued in August 1992, probably due to high importation duties and insurance costs.

Because the drivelines were still developed from the same source, however, available engines were identical. A new 2.4 L four cylinder and the same 3.0 L [[V6|V6]] were both available in rear wheel drive and four wheel drive layouts. The new 4Runner used the independent front suspension that had been developed on the previous generation. The older style gear driven transfer case was phased out, and both engines now had chain driven cases, probably to cut down cab noise and vibration.

The Hilux Surf version for the Japanese market was also available with a range of diesel engines, including a 2.4 L turbodiesel I4 up to 1993, followed by a 3.0 L turbodiesel I4. A small number were also made with a normally aspirated 2.8 L diesel I4. A small number were also produced with a 2.0 L I4 naturally-aspirated gasoline engine.

Most other full-body SUVs produced at the time (e.g. [[Nissan Pathfinder]], [[Ford Explorer]]) featured tailgates that opened upward with the glass closed. In contrast, the second generation 4Runner carried over the retractable-glass tailgate from the first generation. Opening these tailgates requires first retracting the rear window into the tailgate and then lowering the tailgate much like as on a pickup truck.

In 1992, the 4Runner received minor cosmetic updates, including modular headlamps instead of the increasingly outdated rectangular sealed beams. Additional cosmetic changes occurred between 1993 and 1995, the last year of the second generation.

===First Generation (1984-1989)===
[[Image:4Runner_newOld2_sm.jpg|right|250px|1st Generation 4Runner]]
The Toyota pickup (upon which the 4Runner was originally based) underwent a major redesign in 1983 for the 1984 model year. Many other automakers were introducing mid-size SUVs in the mid 1980s (e.g., [[Ford Bronco II]], [[Chevrolet S-10 Blazer]]) and the pressure mounted on Toyota to develop a competing model. Instead of developing an entirely new model, Toyota took their existing short-bed pickup frame, made some simple modifications, and added an open one-piece body with a removable fiberglass top (much like the full-size [[Ford Bronco]] and [[Chevrolet K5 Blazer]]).

Thus, the first generation 4Runner is nearly mechanically identical to the Toyota pickup. All first generation 4Runners had two-doors and were indistinguishable from the pickups from the dashboard forward. Nearly all changes were to the latter half of the body; in fact, because the rear springs were not upgraded to cope with the additional weight of the rear seats and fiberglass top, these early models tend to suffer from sagging rear suspensions.

The first 4Runners were introduced in 1984 as 1984 1/2 models. For this first year, all models were equipped with black or white fiberglass tops. An '''SR5''' trim package was offered that upgraded the interior: additional gauges, better fabrics, and a rear seat were standard with the package. All 1984 models were equipped with the [[carburetor|carbureted]] 2.4 L '''[[Toyota R engine#22R|22R]]''' engine and were all available with a [[four wheel drive]] system that drove the front wheels through a solid front axle (although this would be changed in 1986).

1985 saw the advent of the electronically fuel-injected 2.4 L '''[[Toyota R engine#22R|22R-E]]''' engine (though the carbureted engine remained available until 1988). Additionally, rear seats were available in all 1985 4Runner trim levels, not just the SR5.

In 1986, all American-market Toyota pickup trucks (and the 4Runner) underwent a major design change as the suspension was changed from a [[live axle|solid front axle]] to an [[independent suspension|independent front suspension]]. This change for the American market made the trucks more driveable at highway speeds and increased the space in the engine compartment, but arguably decreased the truck's off-road capabilities. It also widened the track of the truck by three inches, making it more stable in turns. Outside the US, the Hilux Surf also gained the new Hi-Trac suspension design, though the pickups retained the more rugged and capable, if less refined, solid axle configuration. Tops were color-matched on blue or red 4Runners, while other body colors were still sold with white or black tops. During 1986 many 4Runners were imported to the US without rear seats. With only two seats the vehicle could be classified as a truck (rather than a sport vehicle) and could skirt the higher customs duties placed upon sport and pleasure vehicles. Most had aftermarked seats and seat belts added by North American dealers after they were imported.

A [[Turbo Engine|turbocharged]] version of the 22R-E engine (the '''[[Toyota R engine#22R|22R-TE]]''') was also introduced in 1986, although this engine is significantly rarer than the base 22RE. These [[Turbo Engine|turbocharged]] models (designated '''4Runner SR5 [[Turbo Engine|Turbo]]''') were equipped with a wider-ratio transmission and heavier rear differentials. Low-option models had a small light in the gauge cluster to indicate [[Turbo Engine|turbo]] boost, while more plush vehicles were equipped with an all-digital dash that included a boost gauge. All [[Turbo Engine|turbocharged]] 4Runner models sold were apparently equipped with an [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission, though a manual could be had in the pickups. [[Turbo Engine|Turbocharged]] and naturally aspirated diesel engines were available in the pickups at this time as well, but it appears that no diesel-powered 4Runners were imported to the United States.

In 1988, the 22R-E engine was joined by an optional 3.0 L [[V6]] engine, the '''[[Toyota VZ engine|3VZ-FE]]'''. This engine was significantly larger and more powerful than the original 4-cylinder offering. Trucks sold with the [[V6|V6]] engine were equipped with the same heavy duty rear differential that was used in the [[Turbo Engine|turbocharged]] trucks, as well as a completely new transmission and transfer case; the transfer case was chain driven, and created less cab noise than the old gear-driven unit used behind the four cylinder engine.

Small cosmetic and option changes were made in 1989, but the model was left largely untouched in lieu of the replacement model then undergoing final development.

===Origins===
Prior to the official introduction of the 4Runner in 1984, Toyota entered into collaborations with Winnebago, Griffith Coach, and another American conversion company to convert short-bed Toyota Hilux pickups into 4Runner-style vehicles. Winnebago's conversion used a Toyota RV cab and chassis retrofitted with a fiberglass rear section made by Winnebago. The vehicle was available in two or four wheel drive. In a slightly different approach, Griffith started with a complete pickup, cutting the back of the cab out, sealing the gap between the cab and bed, and attaching a permanent camper shell. Rear seats were also added. Winnebago called their vehicle the Tekker, Griffith called theirs the TrailBlazer, and the third company sold theirs as the Wolverine. All of the vehicles were made in relatively small numbers and few remain in existence today.

==Worldwide==

==Design quirks and oddities==
An unusual feature is a pair of small convex mirrors at the rear corners of the interior, designed to help the driver see approaching vehicles when backing out of a parking space. The mirrors work on the same principal as those big convex mirrors mounted at the corners of large parking garages. In the 4Runner, they help the driver detect motion in a busy parking lot. Using them effectively, however, takes some practice, as it's hard to distinguish details. We're guessing most people don't use them.

==Awards==
*2005 ''Editors' Most Wanted SUV Under $35,000'' at '''Edmunds.com'''
*2005 ''Highest Ranked Midsize SUV in Initial Quality'' by '''J.D. Power and Associates'''

==See also==

{{Toyota}}

==External links==
* [http://www.toyota.com/4runner/index.html Toyota 4runner] - Official US Site
* [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

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_4Runner Toyota 4Runner], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_4Runner&action=history contributors].

[[Category:Current Models]]