The future of the 4Runner (5th Gen)

[Good Times]

The current series 120 platform consists of the FJ Cruiser, Tacoma, GX, Prado (internationla0 and the 4runner. With the slowing economy I think Toyota would trim the platform line and make/design vehicles that are cross platform and international. That way you have a single prado/4runner design that can be widely used without designing something completely new. The only difference would be the engine/transmission configuration and some other misc items.

At any rate I would suspect that the new 4runner would be identical to the international prado designs that will be out soon. Works for me either way cuz that just means a more streamlined aftermarket support (which helps the vendors and manufacturers due to the cross platform compatibility).

Someone want to buy me the new next gen one?

[YotaFun]

Someone want to buy me the new next gen one?

Can I get your current one for Free?

[paddlenbike]

I would like to see VCM (variable cylinder management) on the new 4Runner. My co-worker's Honda Odyssey van gets 27 mpg in 3 cylinder mode on the highway. If he runs it slightly faster to kick it out of economy mode the mileage drops to around 20. 7 mpg is a huge improvement.

[KZN185W]

The grill of the first pic has the outline of the 4Runner.

I hope it won't look like that...doesn't look good though..hope that isn't the final design

[Seanz0rz]

http://jalopnik.com/5215124/2011-toy...ner-first-look

The 2011 Toyota 4Runner was spotted out in California wearing a thick suit of camo-armor. The new 4Runner seems to retain the shapes which make it recognizable, along with a revised hood-line and headlights.

[img width=800 height=662]http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2009/04/thumb800x800_3447522461_727973cd9f_o.jpg[/img]

looks alot more squared away, a welcome change for me at least!!!

[DHC6twinotter]

Is it me, or does that A pillar look more steep? I hope they don't put the FJ cruiser front end on it like they did on that concept a while back.

Does the spare tire look like it is hanging lower than the past 4Runners? Maybe they are including fold flat 3rd row seating.

[YotaFun]

I hope its still body on frame and 6 lug lol!

[Seanz0rz]

its confirmed body on frame.

as for 6 lug, i think thats a pretty good possibility, but there's still a chance it isnt. if it isnt, it better be M14 bolts...

[KZN185W]

wooohooo!!!

that's welcome news!!... Toyota didn't merge / make it into a PLAY-DO..

[YotaFun]

YES! Body on frame baby! I wonder if it still has a solid rear axle too?