5th gen Toyota 4Runner 2010–2024

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

Drivetrains

2WD^2,1, Part-time 4WD^2,1, Full-time 4WD^2,1

Trims

SR5^2,1,3, Limited^2,3,4, Trail (2010–2016)^2,1,3, SR5 Premium (2014–2024)^3,4, Trail Premium (2014–2016)^3,5, TRD Off-Road (2017–2024)^5,4, TRD Off-Road Premium (2017–2024)^5,4, TRD Pro (2015–2024)^6,4,7, Limited Nightshade Special Edition (years not known)^8,9, Venture Special Edition (years not known)^10,9, Trail Special Edition (2021)^9,7, TRD Sport (2022–2024)^11,4, 40th Anniversary Special Edition (2023)¹²

Packages

KDSS^1,4, Third-row seat^13,3, Pull-out cargo deck (years not known)¹³, X-REAS suspension^13,11,4

• Max towing: 5,000 lb¹

Fuel economy

• 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.

Rare finds

Rare trims, packages and options 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

Sources

1. Autotrader best years
2. Wikipedia (5th gen)
3. Toyota Newsroom (2014 4Runner pricing)
4. Toyota Newsroom (2024 4Runner)
5. Toyota Newsroom (2017 TRD Off-Road)
6. Autoblog (TRD Pro colors)
7. Toyota Newsroom (2021 4Runner lineup)
8. Toyota Newsroom (2019 Nightshade)
9. Toyota Newsroom (2021 Trail Special Edition)
10. Toyota Newsroom (2020 Venture)
11. Toyota Newsroom (2022 TRD Sport)
12. Toyota Newsroom (40th Anniversary Special Edition)
13. Toyota Newsroom (2010 4Runner)
14. Kent Reporter (2021 Trail Special Edition)
15. The Drive (40th Anniversary)