PLANO, Texas, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As a Toyota
lineup mainstay for nearly 40 years, the Toyota 4Runner has carved
out its place as the do-anything SUV that's at home whether on the
pavement or the trail. For 2022, the 4Runner lineup expands with
the addition of TRD Sport, offering an exceptional combination of
style and performance.
Takin' It to the Streets
Similar to its mid-size truck
sibling the Tacoma, 4Runner adds TRD Sport grade to complement TRD
Off-Road and TRD Pro, but where TRD Off-Road and Pro add
trail-ready features designed for tackling the toughest terrain,
TRD Sport looks to add style, flair and some road-worthy
upgrades.
With an emphasis on everyday comfort and enhanced road dynamics,
4Runner TRD Sport adds the exclusive Cross-Linked Relative Absorber
System (X-REAS) suspension to enhance on-road handling. The X-REAS
system, also found on the Limited grade, automatically adjusts the
damping force of shock absorbers when driving over bumpy surfaces
or when cornering. A center control absorber cross-links the shock
absorbers on opposite corners of the vehicle, like an "X," to help
reduce pitch and yaw by offsetting opposing inputs.
TRD Sport is available in 2WD or part-time 4WD with a 2-speed
transfer case. Regardless of choice, 2WD 4Runners provide an ample
9.0 inches of ground clearance while 4WD models offer an even more
generous 9.6 inches of ground clearance. TRD Sport builds upon
the SR5 grade on which it is based by swapping the 17-inch wheels
in favor of new machine-faced 20-inch wheels with Dark Gray
accents. All 4Runners come equipped with a full-sized spare
tire.
Unique styling comes in the form of color-keyed accents on the
grille, rocker panels and body molding. The signature TRD-style
hood scoop is added to TRD Sport, as is a front spoiler, and black
roof rails complement the color scheme.
Inside, TRD sport ditches cloth for SofTex-trimmed seats, which
adds heated front seats to the mix. The black SofTex-trimmed seats
offer unique gray contrast stitching, and the front headrests
feature gray-colored TRD stitched logos. TRD Sport floor mats are
included and a standard TRD shift knob completes the look.
4Runner TRD Sport is equipped with a standard 8-inch multimedia
touchscreen display. In addition to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and
Amazon Alexa compatibility, the multimedia system includes a USB
media port, hands-free phone capability, advanced voice recognition
and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, and a
SiriusXM® 3-month All Access trial. Connected Services include
Safety Connect® with 1-year trial and Wi-Fi Connect with up to
2 GB or 3-month trial, whichever comes first.
For 2022, all 4Runner grades include LED headlamps (low beams),
fog lamps and now LED high beams as well.
4Runner: The Do-It-All SUV
4Runner's inherent strength
starts with its tough-as-nails, body-on-frame construction
featuring a four-link rear axle and coil-spring suspension – with
TRD Sport, of course, adding X-REAS to its list of suspension
features. 4Runner is powered by a 270-horsepower 4.0-liter V6
engine. The powerplant's 278 lb.-ft. of peak torque gives it plenty
of get-up-and-go, and Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with
intelligence (VVT-i) helps optimize torque across the engine's
operating range.
Mated to the V6 is a five-speed ECT-i automatic
transmission that includes a sequential shift mode for manually
shifting when more control is desired. TRD Sport, like all 4Runner
grades, includes a standard integrated tow-hitch receiver and
wiring harness and can tow a maximum of 5,000 pounds, with a
maximum 500-pound tongue weight.
4Runner 2WD models feature standard Automatic Limited Slip
Differential (Auto LSD), a function of the traction control (TRAC)
that allows some wheel slippage to help the vehicle dig out from
sand or snow, for example. The available part-time 4WD system uses
Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) and bolsters off-road capability
with a 2-speed transfer case with selectable low-range. By
distributing drive force to any one wheel in contact with the
ground, A-TRAC can help maintain traction when it senses wheel
slippage occurring on terrain irregularities and slippery
patches.
When it comes to storage, 4Runner offers multiple options. With
the second-row seats in use, the cargo area offers up to 47.2 cu.
ft. of carrying space. If it's just two people and their gear
hitting the road or trail, folding the second row opens a
cavernous 89.7 cu.-ft. cargo area. The second-row seats fold
flat without having to remove the headrests. For power on the go,
the 4Runner has a standard 120V outlet and two 12V
outlets.
An 8-way power driver's seat, leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic
steering wheel, air conditioning with rear seat vents and pollen
filter, and power-sliding liftgate window are standard on TRD
Sport. A 4.2-inch multi-information display provides the
driver with readouts for outside temperature, odometer, trip
meters, fuel economy estimate averages, and TSS-P features,
including Lane Departure Alert and Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control.
Toyota Safety Sense P
All 2022 4Runner models come
standard with Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P), an advanced suite
of driver-assist technologies that includes Pre-Collision
System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Sway
Warning System, Automatic High Beams, and High-Speed Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control.
Along with TSS-P, 4Runner models also come equipped
with Toyota's Star Safety System that includes Vehicle
Stability Control (VSC) with traction control (TRAC, or A-TRAC with
4WD) and Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force
Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and the Smart Stop
Technology (SST) brake-override system.
Eight standard airbags include driver and front passenger
Advanced Airbag System; front seat-mounted side airbags;
driver and front passenger knee airbags, and all-row
roll-sensing side curtain airbags.
Limited Warranty and ToyotaCare
Toyota's 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to
all components other than normal wear and maintenance items.
Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000
miles and corrosion with no mileage limitation. The 2022
4Runner also comes with ToyotaCare, a complimentary plan
covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance for 2 years or 25,000
miles, whichever comes first, and 24-hour roadside assistance for
two years, unlimited mileage.
For additional upcoming Toyota product news, check out the
Toyota New Product Showcase page.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the
cultural fabric in the U.S. and North
America for more than 60 years, and is committed to
advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota
and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a
tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class
design, engineering, and assembly of more than 38 million cars and
trucks in North America, where we
have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in
Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and
directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the
U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in
the U.S.) sold 2.8 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the
U.S.) in 2018.
Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights
the way it partners with community, civic, academic and
governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing
mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move,
anything is possible. For more information about Toyota,
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