2003 Toyota 4Runner Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　Toyota's popular midsize SUV has been completely redesigned this year. Though it stays true to its truck-based roots, it comes with many new upscale features, including an available V8 engine and an optional navigation system.

　　

zzdcar says

　　The 4Runner legend continues. This is one of the best midsize SUVs for 2003.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$265/mo  for 4Runner SR5

　　4Runner SR5

　　SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A) - $27,055 MSRPSR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A) - $28,005 MSRPSR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A) - $29,330 MSRPSR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A) (Most Popular) - $30,280 MSRPSport Edition Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A) - $28,220 MSRPSport Edition Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A) - $29,470 MSRPSport Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A) - $30,495 MSRPSport Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A) - $31,745 MSRPLimited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A) - $33,255 MSRPLimited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A) - $34,205 MSRPLimited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A) - $35,530 MSRPLimited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A) - $36,480 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　

Vehicle overview

　　After keeping the 4Runner in its current form for nearly 10 years, Toyota will introduce a fully redesigned version for the '03 model year. Few technical details are known, but the design is said to be radically different from the current model.

　　

2003 4Runner Highlights

Trim: SR5Sport EditionLimitedSR5

　　

Base MSRP	$27,055
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$265/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	42.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles