2011 Toyota 4Runner High Stylish Design Concept and Performance
With its reinforced body-on-frame construction, 2011 Toyota 4Runner has always been the kind of SUV that’s ready for rugged adventures. The kind planned on the fl y, sparked by the promise of going bigger, steeper and farther: a weather report predicting six inches of fresh powder in the mountains, a fi shing report that the largemouth are biting on a remote lake or a surf report calling for six-foot sets rolling toward a secluded cove. You get the idea. The question is, will you get with the idea? Are you in? With the 2011 4Runner, there’s no question. Trail’s available Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS). When pavement ends, priorities change. Which is why Toyota 4Runner puts serious off-road tools at your disposal. KDSS relaxes sway control for enhanced wheel articulation over deep ruts and off-camber obstacles. Yet even our most off-road-ready model Trail doesn’t compromise on-road driving comfort and handling.
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You’re stopped during your climb up a hill. What can happen next is why 4Runner comes equipped with a feature called Hill Start Assist Control, or HAC. It helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards as the driver switches from the brake to the accelerator. HAC detects when the wheels roll backward and then gently applies the brakes, helping give the driver time to engage the accelerator. SR5 and Limited 4WD models come with an innovative feature called Downhill Assist Control, or DAC. Designed to help provide a controlled descent on steep inclines, it works by setting a target vehicle speed of approximately 2-4 mph. To help maintain that target speed, DAC sends a signal that automatically modulates 4Runner’s powerful brakes. For specific off-road conditions, Trail has two driver-selectable features.
Need to traverse off-road obstacles using controlled-speed maneuvers?
Engage Crawl Control. It modulates the electronic throttle and brakes to help maintain one of five set speeds. To enhance off-road performance and traction, Multi-terrain Select lets you choose from four terrain modes: “Mud and Sand,” “Loose Rock,” “Mogul” or “Rock.” Trail’s locking rear differential does its best work when you’re axle-deep in mud or on a moss-slicked boat ramp. Lock the rear differential and power is distributed evenly to both rear wheels, keeping them moving at the same speed, even when one wheel is off the ground. Or, if you’re crawling over boulders, the locking rear differential’s precise and predictable power output helps you move at a very controlled pace over precarious obstacles. Now, that’s capability.
Its Toyota 4Runner V6 engine uses Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) to give you 270 hp, 278 lb.-ft. of torque and an EPA-estimated 23 highway mpg rating.1 Put the power down and Toyota 4Runner’s lineage to a tradition of tough, rugged, body-on-frame SUV engineering is obvious. On Limited, precise handling and a smooth ride are delivered using X-REAS, a sport suspension that automatically balances gas/hydraulic pressure between cross-linked shocks to further reduce body sway and pitch. From Limited’s 20-inch split 6-spoke alloy wheels on up, it’s a lean and mean sport utility that never feels utilitarian.
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In a word, commanding. As the driver, you sit up high in the spacious cabin, your right foot fi rmly
in charge of 4Runner’s rugged capability, with the thick-rimmed steering wheel in your grip and
large, easily legible dials in your gaze. You’re surrounded by available technologies like voiceactivated
touch-screen DVD navigation,1 hands-free phone and music streaming via Bluetooth®2
wireless technology and an integrated backup camera.3 Strength has seldom felt so rewarding.
What’s so smart about Smart Key System?1 With Limited you can unlock doors, open or close the power sliding rear liftgate window and even start the vehicle at the push of a button, even though your key is still in your pocket or bag. Available front and rear 120V AC power outlets give you juice on the go for powering up personal electronics. An available USB2 port with iPod®3 connectivity adds to your musical possibilities. Toyota 4Runner’s available voiceactivated touch-screen DVD navigation system4 takes the guesswork out of venturing into the unknown. Map your whereabouts with
the touch of a finger. With Limited’s dual zone automatic climate control, the driver can set one temperature setting while the front passenger can select a separate setting. Rear ventilation and an air filtration system add to the high level of interior comfort.
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Genuine Toyota accessories let you outfit your 4Runner with the gear you need for the adventures you have in mind. Cross bars, cargo covers, exhaust tips and running boards are just some of what’s available. And you can rest assured that they’re all built to the same exacting standards as the 4Runner itself. (Some accessories may not be available in all regions of the country. See your Toyota dealer for details.)
So no matter what your plans call for, get packed. Toyota 4Runner is ready when you are. The design of 4Runner’s interior leaves plenty of room for you and your traveling companions. Slide into your seat and notice all the head room and hip room. And the wide space between the front seats ensures plenty of comfort where it counts. It’s the choice for those who want the very best of everything. Standard on Limited and available on SR5 is a leather-trimmed interior, including an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support and 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat. And both front seats are heated. 4Runner’s versatile second-row seat lets you recline and relax. Or fold its 40/20/40 seat sections to create various configurations of seating and storage for passenger and cargo carrying. The rear cargo area is available with a sliding rear cargo deck that can
hold up to 440 lb.1 Liftgate lighting and a Party Mode switch optimize tailgate listening. Let the tailgate party begin. 4Runner’s got an available sliding rear cargo deck that holds up to 440 lb.1 of gear. For quick access to the cargo area, there’s a power sliding rear liftgate window. And your passengers enjoy a second row with seatbacks that recline.
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The 2011 Toyota 4Runner comes standard with eight airbags.1 Toyota’s rigorous crash testing has resulted in an occupant protection system that includes driver and front passenger airbags, driver and front passenger TAP (Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis) seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger and second-row (third-row airbags on models so equipped) Roll-Sensing side Curtain Airbags (RSCA), and driver and front passenger knee airbags. Standard on every Toyota 4Runner is the Star Safety System,™ a suite of safety features that help drivers to avoid accidents in the first place. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)4 can compensate for loss of traction while cornering and help prevent sideways slipping. Traction Control (TRAC) employs throttle control to help reduce wheelspin and transfer torque to the wheel with the most traction.
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) senses a potential wheel lockup and pulses the brakes rapidly, so wheels rotate rather than skid, giving the driver more control. Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) optimizes the braking effort distributed between front and rear axles, while Brake Assist (BA)5 applies additional brake pressure if it detects a panic stop. Smart Stop Technology (SST)6 reduces engine power and helps bring the vehicle to a stop when both brake and accelerator pedals are pressed at the same time under certain conditions.
