From Edmunds.com. Their summary:

"Mulling over our week with the 4Runner, we were struck by how Toyota nearly always hits the nail on the head when revamping one of its vehicles. With the 2003 4Runner, the company has done it again by providing a level of ride comfort and on-road handling that rivals most car-based "soft-roaders," while also enhancing its already renowned off-road skills."


And the full test here:

http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadt...6/article.html

 

" And why did Toyota put the fuel door release at the bottom of the dash, next to the hood release and the driver's left knee? The traditional placement next to the driver seat worked fine."

In both my 92 and my 2000, the fuel door release is by my left knee...did I read this wrong? I know that some of the Camrys, etc., have the fuel door release button on the floor next to the drivers seat...is that what they're referring to? I think the 4Runner has always been the same...

 

The fuel door release on my 95 is by my left knee as well.
-Bryan

 

Hi,
The problem is that the hood release and the fuel door latch are right next to each other. I can't tell you how many times I opened the hood instead of the fuel door.

Scott

 

hehe, I have done that once or twice as well..

 

Yeah I've done it many times as well. I just didn't know if I was reading it right or not...(or if it was their mistake).

 

Me too...

On my 300Z is was on the deck. I spent a few seconds trying to figure out where it was.

They are a little too close.

BTW: I like the emergency break release or lack of one !

 

At least they made the fuel door release black, the other is dash colored. A bit more separation, like either side of the steering column, would be helpful at night.

 

on my 2002..the fuel door release is also black with the hood release dash colored. they are both close to each other near my left knee.

 

As many times as I open my hood, you would think I'd know which latch to pull. WRONG!
A good 90% of the time I always pull the fuel door latch.
Go figure. :pat:

 

I don't mind it so much. Its kindof a polite reminder to check the fluids when filling up.