Living in Denver, Colorado limits my car choice when it comes to Maserati’s or Corvettes. Honestly, You do not want to be driving a sports car in December up Vail Pass. For the more rugged Coloradoan you can depend on the new 2011 Toyota 4Runner to get you up those steep passes or just across town. With its outstanding off-road capability, the 4Runner dominates the word “SUV”.
The Toyota company has gone back to its old ways when it comes to body stylization and versatility of color options for the exterior and Interior, but it has pulled out a new few tricks for under the hood and all around performance. Now remember, the new 2011 model came back with no inline-4 option, so if you are looking for something with the same body styling yet a little less power under the hood for hob-nobbing around town, try the later 2010 or 2009 model. Among other qualities, it comes with an all leather interior option. You can pick and choose what interior you would like when you select the vehicle of your choosing from the three trim options the company has provided. The SR5, Trail, or the Limited.
For all those spec guys out there, I would check out a fantastic website, Edmunds.com. You can search for consumer reviews, specs, and Edmunds reviews on any type of car out there. For example Edmunds states that the 4Runner this year comes “with 17 inch cast-aluminum wheels, skid plates, heated outside mirrors, full power accessories, air conditioning, and other amenities” (Edmunds 2011 Toyota 4Runner Review, Edmund). Another pricey yet practical item is the voice activated Nav! The 4Runner comes with a 4.0 Liter v6 engine with about 278 pound-feet of torque and 270 Hp. Despite being built on a truck chassis, Toyota has mastered the comfort of many crossover-SUVs with towing and 4WD capability.
For my 4runner, I use 85 fuel (regular unleaded) and 91 fuel (premium) just to keep the engine running in good condition. The vehicle gets about 18mpg, but it solely relies on how you drive the car. Also it is a 5 speed shiftable automatic with a double overhead cam (DOHC).It also has a double wishbone front suspension with a solid live axle rear suspension. The only thing I do not like about the car is the retractable window in order to open the lift gate. The hatchback might have been a better choice but to each is his own!
So if you are looking for a reliable practical mountain or suburb car, this is perfect for you! I couldn’t have asked for a better model to suit my needs. For more information please feel free to go to www.edmunds.com and compare the Toyota to other SUV models. I can assure you that there is no comparison between anything and the Toyota.
