The 5th Generation 4Runner
April 6, 2011 Leave a comment
Toyota 4Runner
There is a lot to love about the 2011 Toyota 4Runner.The rugged sport utility vehicles stand out in a packed crowd of them in the marketplace.The fifth-generation 4Runner brings to mind confidence, competence and coolness.
The V-6, 270-horsepower 4Runner (that also comes in a V-8 model) has received a plethora of awards. The latest is a thumbs-up on dependability from J.D. Power & Associates.
2011 Toyota 4Runner» Engine: 4-liter, dual overhead cam, 24-valve V-6; 270 horsepower; 278 foot-pounds torque» Transmission: 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission» Fuel economy: 17 mpg city, 22 mpg highway» MSRP: From $29,705The 4Runner Trail 4×4. is for the outdoor enthusiast, providing tremendous performance.
The 2011 Toyota 4Runner, the second year of this fifth-generation model, has a bold, powerful look with rugged, square-shaped bumpers, wide fender flares, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels and oversized headlamps. The standard roof rack is ideal for those that want to haul kayaks, luggage or their latest Ikea purchase.
The Trail model has high ground clearance, black s
ide mirrors, and sophisticated smoked headlights and taillamps. Nothing like looking good while getting there.
The 4Runner’s ride is ultra-smooth and quiet. Toyota credits that to the vehicle’s body-on-frame construction and new suspension technology.
This generation Trail-grade 4Runner has some features the automaker formerly offered exclusively on the Land Cruiser. Those systems smooth the ride and keep the midsize SUV under control and stable on bumpy terrain.
The interior features leather and other high-grade materials with all kinds of user-friendly gadgetry including a compass, off-road control switches, comfy seats (front and back), a 40/20/40 second-row seat configuration, and a killer audio system with eight speakers, XM, iPod and hands-free phone connectivity, and plenty more where that came from.Tailgater alert: There’s a standard “party mode” audio setting that raises bass and shifts the sound to the rear of the vehicle.
If you want to get around town and country with plenty of ease, you owe it to yourself to check out the 2011 Toyota 4 Runner.
You can experience the 4 Runner for yourself right here in Macon at Butler Toyota.
