5th gen Toyota 4Runner 2010–2024

A V6 for its whole run, with little changed mechanically in fifteen model years. A four-cylinder was offered for 2010 only.

What it came with

2.7L four-cylinder 2TR-FE^1,2

157 hp. 2WD only · 2010

Gearbox
4-speed automatic (2010)²
4.0L V6 1GR-FE^1,2

270 hp

Gearbox
5-speed automatic²

4Runner 2WD 2010–2011 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Automatic 4-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive 18 city, 21–23 highway, 19–20 combined MPG
4Runner 2WD 2010–2024 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic (S5), Rear-Wheel Drive 16–17 city, 19–23 highway, 17–19 combined MPG
4Runner 4WD 2010–2012 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic (S5), 4-Wheel Drive 17 city, 22 highway, 19 combined MPG
4Runner 4WD 2010–2024 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic (S5), Part-time 4-Wheel Drive 16–17 city, 19–22 highway, 17–19 combined MPG
4Runner 4WD 2013–2024 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic (S5), All-Wheel Drive 16–17 city, 19–21 highway, 17–18 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.

Graphite Fabric, SR5, Trail, years not known ^13,3
Sand Beige Fabric, SR5, Trail, years not known ^13,3
Black Fabric, SR5, Trail, years not known ³
SofTex SofTex, SR5 Premium, Trail Premium, TRD Off-Road Premium, years not known ^3,12
Sand Beige Leather, Limited, SR5, years not known ^13,3
Black Leather, Limited, years not known ^13,3
Redwood Leather, Limited, years not known ³
Black with tan stitching Trail Special Edition, 2021 ⁹
Black with gray stitching SofTex, TRD Sport, 2022–2024 ¹¹
Black with bronze stitching SofTex, 40th Anniversary Special Edition, 2023 ¹²

Rare options, colors and interiors to look out for, and whether finding one is good news.

Good find Trail Special Edition Trim
One model year, based on the SR5⁹

4,000 built⁹

Why it is a good find: The Kent Reporter's review notes it is the only way to get the 4Runner's 40-quart cooler.¹⁴
Good find 40th Anniversary Special Edition Trim
One model year, for the 40th anniversary¹²

4,040 built for the US¹²

Why it is a good find: The Drive likes its heritage TRD-coloured decals, a nod to early off-road racing, and says the edition will be quite a bit more limited.¹⁵
Rare Inferno Color
TRD Pro only, for one year⁶
Rare Quicksand Color
TRD Pro only, for one year⁶
Rare Cement Color
TRD Pro only, for one year⁶
Rare Cement Color
The 2021 Trail Special Edition only⁷
Rare Cavalry Blue Color
TRD Pro only, for one year⁶
Rare Voodoo Blue Color
TRD Pro only, for one year⁶
Rare Army Green Color
The 2020 TRD Pro colour, and on the 2021 Trail Special Edition^6,7
Rare Lunar Rock Color
TRD Pro only, for one year⁶
Rare Lime Rush Color
TRD Pro only, for one year⁶
Rare Solar Octane Color
The 2023 TRD Pro colour^6,12
Rare Terra Color
TRD Pro only, for one year⁶

2010 New generation. A V6, or for this year only a four-cylinder with 2WD. SR5, Trail and Limited trims.^1,2
2011 Four-cylinder dropped.^1,2
2012 No changes recorded.
2013 A switch replaces the transfer case lever.¹
2014 Facelift: new front and rear, projector headlights and LED taillights. Brake lines upgraded and trailer sway control added.^2,1
2015 TRD Pro trim arrives, with TRD springs and Bilstein shocks.^2,1
2016 No changes recorded.
2017 Trail and Trail Premium renamed TRD Off-Road and TRD Off-Road Premium.^2,1
2018 Wilderness and TRD Enhancement packages added.¹
2019 TRD Pro gets Fox internal-bypass shocks. Nightshade package added, based on the Limited.^1,2
2020 Toyota Safety Sense-P standard on every trim.^2,1
2021 LED low beams on every 4Runner. A Trail Edition trim added.¹
2022 TRD Sport trim added. Push-button start and LED headlights and fog lights standard.^2,1
2023 40th Anniversary Special Edition, 4,040 built. Blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert standard.^2,1
2024 Final year. No significant changes.¹