Images Of 2010 Toyota 4 Runner: DUD or STUD?

Not bad. "STUD"

— Rob5 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2009 7:26:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

STUD

I like it, I always liked 4Runners and this one is no exception.

— MSP6 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2009 7:48:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Looking like baby sequoia. Very tough looking. Nice.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2009 8:04:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

Wow, they didn't screw it up (unlike a lot of automotive rededesigns lately, the new Prado) Looks refind and tough. I hope it's still a real off-road vehicle.

— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2009 8:20:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

Zzzzzzz......

— kuvakas1 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2009 8:32:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Not really sure what to think.

Wish they utilized more creativity. Fender flares/bumps remind me of GMC's Terrain.

— Agent00R (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2009 8:34:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I just leased a 2010 Cadillac SRX because I got hit by a numb nut that ran a red light and wiped out my car and therefore the Toyota is a dud.

The 4Runner is too tall and tippy.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2009 8:36:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Dud. If they want the 4Runner to retun to former glory, make the retro design akin to the 1989 'Runner and trust me, it will return.

— tango (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2009 9:38:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Is Toyota now looking to the Chinese for their design inspiration? It looks like a Chinese knock-off of a 4-Runner!

— grysko (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2009 9:42:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

If they made a hybrid version, I'm definately gettin one.

— RNeekChic (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2009 10:32:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Rugged yet safe design, looks like smaller Landcruiser now.

— PlanB (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2009 11:42:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

DUD

Some Pros:
Tailgate still goes up not sideways.
Rear window control still there.
Signals in rear view mirrors.
Courtesy light in rear view mirrors.
Still with 6-lug wheels.
HID might be available.

Some Cons:
Keeps getting bigger, obesity epidemic.
Ground clearance appears lower.
Radio Antenna in fender.
V8 might not be available, therefore less towing capacity.
Navigation screen moved to a lower position in the dashboard.
Mutant offspring of a FJ Cruiser and a RAV4?
Sequoia Minime?
Morphing to a Honda Pilot?

— topneuro (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2009 1:08:08 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

It's a truck based SUV, but Toyota really missed a chance to innovate.

— g2ok (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2009 1:36:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

It looks like a mix of something Kia would design with some type of retro look to it. Its not bad,but not marvelous either.I like the fact it grew in size.

— rxh8me9000 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2009 4:48:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

I have owned a 1993 4-runner, aside from it being under powered and tippy I liked it, this new thing is a nice car but the off road ability is all but lost here, I know they will market it like it is some king off road, but come on look at the low profile tires and the running boards, ugly and no off road performance at all! the suspension sucks up front! They should make a real off road package like the Ford Rapture, it'll never happen!

— truckman (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2009 5:28:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

looks good and what idiot said thats its bad because its truck based! Toyota has enough car based SUV's, damn people are dumb on this site!

— STJ88 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2009 5:36:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

So they gave it the previous generation Tundra headlights leftover after the re-design. Then added 18" chrome rims to make it less off-roadable (word?) Finally threw on taillights that were made by the FJ Cruiser team. Fail.

— Whelan (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2009 10:03:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Very reminiscent of the 96-02' model but updated..........

Have to see it in person.

— BondMI6 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2009 11:50:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

looks sweet the roof is nice, overall it has a more muscular apperance, and it's toyota reliability. There probably isn't much better. And whoever said up above that the off-road capabilities are weak needs to go back and drive his wanna be off roading ford explorer. Compare this to any other vehicles in it's class and the 4Runner has always been a constant performer. The losers at car magazines rate these type of suvs based off their comfort and features and how they ride on the road. Lets not forget these are SUVS. The only reason they are watered down for the road is because well, people like some of the one's on here who buy cadillac SRXs and Ford Explorers and Cadillac Escalades, they aren't true off road vehicles, but Soccer mom and Playa wanna-be mobiles. I didn't know Chrome wheels made the car bad, I guess the Escalade should get rid of them along with the SRX and the coutnless other SUVS with them, since they are tacky.

— freshseth83 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2009 1:47:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

If I tried to take this princess off road to some of the areas I hunt I would destroy the pretty running boards, rocker panels,the front air dam and fog lights under the front bumper would be torn off, and does it still have a locking transfer case? Its scary that I would even be asking these questions, and you are right, the auto mags will be rating this vehicle with the Caddy... this is no different other than I am assuming it would still have the same fully boxed frame? I have owned a modified 1993 4runner and taken it almost anywhere as long as the little 3L engine didn't run out of power, of course that has been fixed, but low profile tires don't work off road, you need at least 8 inches min.of rubber under the rim so a 20 inch rim would be ok with 36inch tires, although not ideal, since this princess has 18 inch rims it should have a min. of 34inch tires, this one would damage the rims driving over a curb, sad.

— truckman (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2009 5:26:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

So which is it? I've heard every opinion here, and the consensus is: that there is no consensus. Is it too rugged, or is it an urban princess?

— Anthony (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2009 6:59:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Looks like an H3ish XB.

— wins555 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2009 11:18:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

in between. its nice but its no category killer either...

— vman1013 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/9/2009 10:55:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I would say its a stud, even though not much difference.

— Designer1 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/9/2009 12:12:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1