2nd gen Toyota 4Runner 1990–1995

What it came with

• 2.4L four-cylinder 22R-E engine page^1,2,3

  116 hp. 5-speed manual only

• 3.0L V6 3VZ-E^1,2,4

  150 hp

Transmissions

5-speed manual^1,3, 4-speed automatic^1,3

Drivetrains

2WD^1,5, 4WD^1,5

Body styles

Two-door (1990–1992)^1,6,5, Four-door^1,6,7

Trims

SR5^1,6,5

• Wheelbase: 103.3 in¹
• Rear suspension: Solid axle on coil springs, replacing the 1st gen's leaf springs⁸
• Transfer case: Chain-driven with the V6, gear-driven with the four-cylinder⁸

Fuel economy

• 4Runner 2WD 1990–1991 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 4-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive 17 city, 19 highway, 18 combined MPG
• 4Runner 2WD 1990–1995 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Automatic 4-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive 15 city, 19 highway, 16–17 combined MPG
• 4Runner 4WD 1990–1993 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 4-spd, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 15–16 city, 18 highway, 16–17 combined MPG
• 4Runner 4WD 1990–1995 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Manual 5-spd, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 17 city, 20 highway, 18 combined MPG
• 4Runner 4WD 1990–1995 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Automatic 4-spd, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 12–14 city, 15–17 highway, 13–15 combined MPG
• 4Runner 4WD 1990–1995 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Manual 5-spd, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 13–14 city, 16–18 highway, 14–15 combined MPG

The EPA's ratings, copied from fueleconomy.gov on 23 October 2026. The EPA restated its figures for 1984 to 2007, so that years compare.

Sources

1. Consumer Guide 1990-95
2. LCE Performance (22RE)
3. Trail4Runner (generation history)
4. Toyota-4Runner.org (buying a 2nd gen)
5. Edmunds 1993 review
6. Edmunds 1990 review
7. Toyota Newsroom (1st and 2nd gen icons)
8. Autotrader best years