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Toyota 4Runner I 2.4i (97 Hp) 4x4
Overall Rating
Toyota 4Runner:
The Toyota 4Runner is an SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota and marketed globally since 1984, across six generations. In Japan, it was marketed as the Toyota Hilux Surf and was withdrawn from the market in 2009. The original 4Runner was a compact SUV and little more than a Toyota Hilux pickup truck with a fiberglass shell over the bed, but the model has since undergone significant independent development into a cross between a compact and a mid-size SUV. All 4Runners have been built in Japan at Toyota's plant in Tahara, Aichi, or at the Hino Motors plant in Hamura....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Toyota 4Runner (I). With 174 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The first-generation Toyota 4Runner predates the establishment of modern Euro NCAP testing protocols (1997). As such, no official Euro NCAP rating is available. Safety features are basic by contemporary standards, focusing on structural integrity rather than advanced driver-assistance systems.
2.4i (97 Hp) 4x4 Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Significantly underpowered for an SUV, best suited for very light duty, slower speeds, and basic transportation.
Fuel Economy
Potentially the most fuel-efficient petrol option, but still an older engine design with moderate consumption.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional off-road capability
- • Legendary Toyota reliability and durability
- • Rugged, timeless design
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Strong resale value for well-maintained examples
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy, especially with V6 engines
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Limited on-road refinement compared to newer SUVs
- • Some 4-cylinder engines can feel underpowered
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | 4Runner |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.4i (97 Hp) 4x4 |
| Start of production: | 1984 |
| End of production: | 1989 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 97 Hp @ 4800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 41 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 174 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 22R |
| Engine displacement: | 2366 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 91.9 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.9 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2100 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1200 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4435 mm mm |
| Width: | 1689 mm mm |
| Height: | 1679 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2625 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1430 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1425 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 210 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle suspension |
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