Toyota 4runner: generations and engines

The Toyota 4runner has been built since 1984 in 8 generations, with 46 engine versions in our catalog (SUV). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1984–present

Generations8

Engine versions46

Power90–270 hp

Body stylesSUV

FuelGasoline, Diesel

Timeline

Toyota 4runner generations

1984–1989
Toyota 4runner I
- SUV
- Gasoline
8 engine versions 97–150 hp
Engines below
1989–1995
Toyota 4runner II
- SUV
- Gasoline
- Diesel
5 engine versions 90–143 hp
Engines below
1995–1999
Toyota 4runner III
- SUV
- Gasoline
- Diesel
9 engine versions 125–183 hp
Engines below
1999–2002
Toyota 4runner III (facelift 1999)
- SUV
- Gasoline
7 engine versions 150–183 hp
Engines below
2002–2005
Toyota 4runner IV
- SUV
- Gasoline
8 engine versions 235–270 hp
Generation specs
2005–2009
Toyota 4runner IV (facelift 2005)
- SUV
- Gasoline
4 engine versions 236–260 hp
Engines below
2009–2013
Toyota 4runner V
- SUV
- Gasoline
3 engine versions 157–270 hp
Engines below
2013–present
Toyota 4runner V (facelift 2013)
- SUV
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 270 hp
Engines below

Specs

Toyota 4runner engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Toyota 4runner I1984–1989 · 8 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.4i (97 hp) 4x4	1984–1989	Gasoline	97 hp (71 kW)	128 lb-ft (174 Nm)
2.4i (114 hp) 4x4	1985–1989	Gasoline	114 hp (84 kW)	142 lb-ft (192 Nm)	18.4 s	96 mph (155 km/h)
2.4i (116 hp) 4x4	1987–1989	Gasoline	116 hp (85 kW)	140 lb-ft (190 Nm)
2.4i Turbo (135 hp) 4x4 Automatic	1987–1989	Gasoline	135 hp (99 kW)	99 lb-ft (134 Nm)
Deluxe 2.4i (116 hp) 4x4 Automatic	1987–1989	Gasoline	116 hp (85 kW)	140 lb-ft (190 Nm)
3.0i V6 (145 hp) 4x4	1988–1989	Gasoline	145 hp (107 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)	15.3 s	103 mph (165 km/h)
3.0i V6 (150 hp) 4x4	1989	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	180 lb-ft (244 Nm)
3.0i V6 (150 hp) 4x4 Automatic	1989	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	180 lb-ft (244 Nm)

Toyota 4runner II1989–1995 · 5 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.4 (114 hp) 4x4	1989–1995	Gasoline	114 hp (84 kW)	142 lb-ft (192 Nm)	18.4 s	96 mph (155 km/h)
3.0 TD (125 hp) 4x4	1991–1995	Diesel	125 hp (92 kW)	218 lb-ft (295 Nm)	16 s	96 mph (155 km/h)
3.0i V6 (143 hp) 4x4	1991–1995	Gasoline	143 hp (105 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)	15.3 s	103 mph (165 km/h)
3.0i V6 (143 hp) 4x4 Automatic	1991–1995	Gasoline	143 hp (105 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)	15.5 s	96 mph (155 km/h)
2.4 TD (90 hp) 4x4	1992–1995	Diesel	90 hp (66 kW)	159 lb-ft (215 Nm)	22 s	90 mph (145 km/h)

Toyota 4runner III1995–1999 · 9 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.7 16V (150 hp)	1995–1999	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)	13 s	103 mph (165 km/h)
2.7 16V (150 hp) 4x4	1995–1999	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)	12.5 s	109 mph (175 km/h)
2.7 16V (150 hp) 4x4 Automatic	1995–1999	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
2.7 16V (150 hp) Automatic	1995–1999	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
3.0 TD (125 hp) 4x4 Automatic	1995–1999	Diesel	125 hp (92 kW)	218 lb-ft (295 Nm)	14.7 s	93 mph (150 km/h)
3.0 TD (125 hp) Automatic	1995–1999	Diesel	125 hp (92 kW)	218 lb-ft (295 Nm)		93 mph (150 km/h)
3.4 V6 24V (183 hp) 4x4	1995–1999	Gasoline	183 hp (135 kW)	217 lb-ft (294 Nm)		109 mph (175 km/h)
3.4 V6 24V (183 hp) 4x4 Automatic	1995–1999	Gasoline	183 hp (135 kW)	217 lb-ft (294 Nm)	10.1 s	106 mph (170 km/h)
3.4 V6 24V (183 hp) Automatic	1995–1999	Gasoline	183 hp (135 kW)	217 lb-ft (294 Nm)	10.1 s	106 mph (170 km/h)

Toyota 4runner III (facelift 1999)1999–2002 · 7 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque
2.7 16V (150 hp)	1999–2000	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
2.7 16V (150 hp) 4x4	1999–2000	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
2.7 16V (150 hp) 4x4 Automatic	1999–2000	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
2.7 16V (150 hp) Automatic	1999–2000	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
3.4 V6 24V (183 hp) 4x4	1999–2002	Gasoline	183 hp (135 kW)	217 lb-ft (294 Nm)
3.4 V6 24V (183 hp) 4x4 Automatic	1999–2002	Gasoline	183 hp (135 kW)	217 lb-ft (294 Nm)
3.4 V6 24V (183 hp) Automatic	1999–2002	Gasoline	183 hp (135 kW)	217 lb-ft (294 Nm)

Toyota 4runner IV (facelift 2005)2005–2009 · 4 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque
4.0i V6 24V (236 hp) 4x4 Automatic	2005–2009	Gasoline	236 hp (174 kW)	266 lb-ft (361 Nm)
4.0i V6 24V (236 hp) Automatic	2005–2009	Gasoline	236 hp (174 kW)	266 lb-ft (361 Nm)
4.7i V8 32V (260 hp) 4x4 Automatic	2005–2009	Gasoline	260 hp (191 kW)	305 lb-ft (414 Nm)
4.7i V8 32V (260 hp) Automatic	2005–2009	Gasoline	260 hp (191 kW)	305 lb-ft (414 Nm)

Toyota 4runner V2009–2013 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque
2.7 16V (157 hp) Automatic	2009–2010	Gasoline	157 hp (115 kW)	178 lb-ft (241 Nm)
4.0 V6 24V (270 hp) 4x4 Automatic	2009–2013	Gasoline	270 hp (199 kW)	278 lb-ft (377 Nm)
4.0 V6 24V (270 hp) Automatic	2009–2013	Gasoline	270 hp (199 kW)	278 lb-ft (377 Nm)

Toyota 4runner V (facelift 2013)2013–present · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
4.0 V6 24V (270 hp) 4x4 Automatic	2013–present	Gasoline	270 hp (199 kW)	278 lb-ft (377 Nm)
4.0 V6 24V (270 hp) Automatic	2013–present	Gasoline	270 hp (199 kW)	278 lb-ft (377 Nm)

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