2017 Toyota 4Runner Review

Are you in the market for a fun and adventurous SUV for your family trips throughout the Fayetteville, Pembroke, and Pinehurst areas? Although there are a lot of options available, the 2017 Toyota 4Runner has become very popular due to its impressive abilities and features. But is it the right SUV for you?

In this article, our team at Peterson Toyota is going to take a closer look to give you a little bit of insight into this SUV. In our review of the 2017 Toyota 4Runner, we’ll take notice of the power and performance, space and comfort, and entertainment and technology features. Reading this review will help you learn more so you can decide if the 2017 Toyota 4Runner is a good pick for you and your family.

2017 Toyota 4Runner Power & Performance

The Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a 4.0L V6 engine that’s mated with a 5-speed automatic transmission with intelligence, allowing for multiple drive modes with varying degrees of power. At its peak, the Toyota 4Runner can deliver 270 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque. You’ll be happy to know that if you happen to run out of cargo space, this SUV can tow an impressive 5,000 pounds.

Interior Space & Comfort

This SUV comes standard with a 5-passenger capacity. However, you can tailor your SUV to be able to carry seven passengers with the addition of a third row. As far as space is concerned, front-row passengers get 39.3 inches of headroom and 41.7 inches of legroom. Passengers in the second row get 38.6 inches of headroom and 32.9 inches of legroom. The optional third row offers 34.3 inches of headroom and 29.3 inches of legroom.

The Toyota 4Runner also offers different degrees of cargo space. When the third row is present, there’s 9 cubic feet of space. When the third row is folded down, or not equipped, this SUV offers 47.2 cubic feet of space, which can be boosted to 89.7 cubic feet if the second row is folded down.

Entertainment & Technology

The 2017 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with an 8-speaker sound system, providing a great listening experience from anywhere in the cabin. Using the 6.1-inch Entune™ touchscreen, you can access the radio, the CD player, or even the external media devices that are connected through the auxiliary input or the USB port. You can also execute voice commands for the advanced voice recognition to access your media features.

This SUV also comes with the Connect Navigation app. This feature will provide you with directions toward your new destination. You’ll also receive traffic and weather updates from the HD Radio™ so you can alternate your route toward your destination.

Getting Behind the Wheel

At Peterson Toyota, we’re happy you took the time to learn more about the 2017 Toyota 4Runner. But while our review may have been helpful, you can learn even more about this impressive SUV by taking it out for a spin.

Schedule a test drive at Peterson Toyota, the dealership that proudly serves drivers in the Fayetteville, Pembroke, and Pinehurst areas.