The Toyota 4Runner is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport utility vehicle available in six trims, ranging from the 4x2 to the Limited 4x4. The Toyota 4Runner's closest competitors include the Jeep Cherokee, Ford Explorer and Honda Passport.

Upon introduction, the Toyota 4Runner 4x2 is equipped with a standard 2.7-liter, I4, 150-horsepower engine that consumes 18-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, while a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x4 is equipped with a standard 3.4-liter, V6, 183-horsepower engine that consumes 17-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.