andrewmitch

Does anyone know if Toyota has plans on bringing the V8 option back to future 4Runners?

bob200587

I hope not.

dmwahl

Why not? It would be kind of fun to cram a 5.7L V8 into a 4Runner...

punkelberg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3oV4...eature=related

arjan

If anything, it would be the 4.6.

I'll stick with my 06. I really enjoy the V8.

andrewmitch

Did the 4Runner ever have the 4.6?

MaK92-4RnR

I'd love a fuel efficient V8. but honestly? I could careless for the "motor". I'd rather see a SMALLER 4runner. 4th and 5th gens are practically worthless in terms of wheeling in the wilderness... they basically are restrained to fire roads, and even then, they get a little tight on some trails.

so all in all. i'm all for a smaller 4Runner, maybe some redesign, and a powerful v6.

Leviticus6432

the 4.0 v6 is a freaking beast! they would have to bring something small and light like that 1uzfe to make me happy with a v8.

bob200587

Americans are too fat to fit in smaller vehicles. They'll never go back to narrower trucks.

MaK92-4RnR

sad but true, unfortunately. haha

bob200587

I've had a fattie ride shotgun with me before and he spilled over the console and actually was taking up some of my space in the driver's seat.

It was then I realized how small my 4runner was.

MaK92-4RnR

lmfao thats terrible! yeah. Im not exactly "skinny" ( about 20 lbs over weight ) and im 6'. I find my 4Runner extremely comfy, I actually prefer it more than domestic vehicles. its awkward talking to the person sitting next to you when they're like 2-3 feet away. hahaha

stockwell45

iTrader: (1)

Id just be happy with a Landcruiser 70 with the diesel V8 that they have everywhere else.

Mike, saying you are fat is like saying obama is white.

Leviticus6432

I agree a landcruiser 70 over here would be ballin

Dagosa

Correct me if I'm wrong, but presently the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the primary competition that offers a much high towing capacity then the 4runner. It could happen if the demand is there. My feeling....if you want to tow 7.5 k, you are better off with a heavier Sequia then just more power from an 8 in lighter mid size. I would just rather see a more powerful hybrid, like the Hylander offers that gives you both, better acceleration and a little better mileage.

But stream fording with all those added electrics would give me pause..second thought, bring on the 8.

Btw, they do make a "smaller " 4 Runner. It's call an FJ.

andrewmitch

How about the 4.6 in the Taco??

Dagosa

IMO, the biggest competition for the Tundra is the Tacoma. Offering a v8 in either the 4runner or the Tundra, puts them again in direct competition with the Sequoia and Tundra for those at the entry level in the larger vehicles. Car makers want them to move up from lower priced vehicles to more expensive and bigger. The Tacoma and 4Runner have gotten pretty big.....maybe too big for their own good. IMO, one of the reasons that the new 4runner has gone more back to it's roots, was it's direct competition with the Highlander. To heck with the 4.6 idea and give me a stout little diesel.

Fink

I don't see them doing this.

I think the 4.0L is just fine for the class that the 4Runner is in. If you need more than that, why not get a Sequoia?

Fink

ThatGuy1295

IF the 4.6 really does get 20mpg like they say it does, then why not? More power same milage is fine. Just not a little bit more power with way less mpg's. That sucks...

Ford eco boost? they misspelled it, "it ego boost" idiots..

GenXr

V8 4Runner? It's gone the way of the dodo bird my friend. The earth is now flat. Hang on to what you have, because everything under 9 passengers will be unibody by the end of the decade.

You can kiss your two speed transfer cases good bye also as well as differential traction aides.