The redesigned 2014 Toyota 4Runner was unveiled on Saturday, showing off an aggressive new look, but keeping many old-school details, such as a carryover powertrain with a five-speed automatic transmission. The 2014 4Runner debuted at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival here.
The 2014 4Runner goes on sale in late summer.
Pricing on the 4Runner has not been announced, Toyota said. The 2013 4Runner starts at $32,335, including an $845 destination charge.
The 2014 4Runner retains its body-on-frame construction for traditionalists who still expect a midsize SUV to do the things for which SUVs were invented: off-roading and towing. The 2014 4Runner is equipped with a 270-horsepower 4.0-liter V6 engine.
The 2013 4Runner 2WD model with the same powertrain as the 2014 model returns 17 mpg in city driving and 22 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA. The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 3.6-liter V6 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission returns 17 mpg in city driving and 25 mpg on the highway. The 2013 Pathfinder with the 3.5-liter V6 engine and CVT returns 20 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway.
The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report on Monday pegged the average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline at $3.50 versus $3.81 a year ago.
Toyota said the redesigned 4Runner gets "a more forceful look." The tweaks include a redesigned front fascia and "edgier" smoked headlights. All grades are now standard with a roof rack. The cabin gets minor improvements, including Soft Touch door trim on 4Runner SR5 and Trail models. The Limited model comes standard with a leather-trimmed interior with new ventilated driver and front passenger seats.
New for 2014 on SR5 and Trail 4Runners is Entune Audio Plus, which includes Toyota's Entune multimedia system, an AM/FM/MP3 CD player with eight speakers, integrated Sirius XM Satellite Radio, USB port with iPod connectivity and Bluetooth. Standard on the Limited grade is the new Entune Premium JBL Audio system.
Standard on all 4Runner audio systems is a "party mode" setting that features rear liftgate-mounted speakers and is meant for tailgating. An optional third row on SR5 and Limited models allows 4Runner to accommodate seven passengers.
The 2014 4Runner has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.
Source: Edmunds
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