Fortunately for Toyota fans, the Japanese brand sells plenty of both. The truck-based manners of the 4Runner are no match for the highly refined ride characteristics of the Highlander; however the car-based limited off-road capability of the Highlander can hardly keep up to the supreme off-road competence of the 4Runner when needed, so make your choice wisely. Without a low-range set of gears and high ground clearance, the Highlander was barred from venturing into the more challenging outer portions of the off-road site like a child not permitted into the deep end of the pool.
In the end both are wonderfully civilized, with the 4Runner well suited both for city and country applications.
Specifications:
In the end both are wonderfully civilized, with the 4Runner well suited both for city and country applications.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): $39,310 - $49,265
- Body Type: 5-door SUV, ladder-frame
- Layout: front engine, 4WD
- Engine: 245 hp, 283 lb-ft, 4.0-L, 24-valve, DOHC V6
- Engine (optional): 235 hp, 320 lb-ft, 4.7-L, 32-valve, DOHC V8
- Transmission: 4-spd auto, (5-spd auto with V8)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS with EBD and BA
- Curb Weight: 1,940 - 2,005 kg (4,277 - 4,420 lb)
- Seating Capacity: 5, opt. 7
- Cargo Cap (seat up/down): 1,150 / 2,050 L (40.6 / 72.4 cu ft)
- Ground Clearance: 230 mm (9.1 in)
- Towing Capacity: 2,268 kg (5,000 lb)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): V6 13.7 / 10.7 L/100 km (21 / 26 mpg)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): V8 15.5 / 11.5 L/100 km (18 / 25 mpg)
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Chevy Blazer/Trailblazer, Ford Explorer Sport/Explorer, GMC Blazer/Envoy, Isuzu Rodeo/Trooper, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Land Rover Discovery, Mitsubishi Montero Sport/Montero, Nissan Pathfinder, Oldsmobile Bravada
- Web Site: www.toyota.ca
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