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Toyota 4Runner I 3.0i V6 (150 Hp) 4x4
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Toyota 4Runner:
The Toyota 4Runner is an SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota and marketed globally since 1984, across six generations. In Japan, it was marketed as the Toyota Hilux Surf and was withdrawn from the market in 2009. The original 4Runner was a compact SUV and little more than a Toyota Hilux pickup truck with a fiberglass shell over the bed, but the model has since undergone significant independent development into a cross between a compact and a mid-size SUV. All 4Runners have been built in Japan at Toyota's plant in Tahara, Aichi, or at the Hino Motors plant in Hamura....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Toyota 4Runner (I). With 244 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The first-generation Toyota 4Runner predates the establishment of modern Euro NCAP testing protocols (1997). As such, no official Euro NCAP rating is available. Safety features are basic by contemporary standards, focusing on structural integrity rather than advanced driver-assistance systems.
3.0i V6 (150 Hp) 4x4 Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful V6 option, offering strong performance for an SUV of its era, excellent for off-road and highway cruising, especially if paired with a manual transmission.
Fuel Economy
As a V6 4x4, this engine is quite thirsty, resulting in poor fuel economy.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional off-road capability
- • Legendary Toyota reliability and durability
- • Rugged, timeless design
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Strong resale value for well-maintained examples
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy, especially with V6 engines
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Limited on-road refinement compared to newer SUVs
- • Some 4-cylinder engines can feel underpowered
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1988 - 1989).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | 4Runner |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0i V6 (150 Hp) 4x4 |
| Start of production: | 1989 |
| End of production: | 1989 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 150 Hp @ 4800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 50.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 244 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 3VZ-E [Same engine] More details about the engine 3VZ-E |
| Engine displacement: | 2958 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 82 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Max. weight: | 2350 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2100 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1200 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4435 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1689 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1679 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2625 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1430 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1425 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 269 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.3 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 37° |
| Departure angle: | 22.5° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/75 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent torsion bar, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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