I’ve always loved the fourth-generation Toyota 4Runner. Maybe it’s because that was the 4Runner of my teenage years but its simple, handsome design just hits home with me. Still, even I can admit that ...

The V8 boosts the 4Runner's tow rating to 7,300 pounds. Both engines benefit from a sophisticated variable-valve setup and drive-by-wire throttle, delivering strong, responsive acceleration out on the ...

It's far from plug and play, but the fourth-gen 4Runner gets a real glow up when you graft a third-gen Tacoma front end onto it. The Tacoma face-swap is one of many upgrades on Bue’s 4Runner. It has ...

Lineup The 2008 Toyota 4Runner comes in three trim levels: SR5, Sport Edition, and Limited. Each is available with the V6 or V8, with two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). A Class III ...

In 2003 Toyota offered its 4Runner with a 4.7L V-8, and when we tested it in our 4x4 of the Year it was trumped by only one contestant, the Lexus with the same engine. Eventually Toyota dropped the ...