Used 2016 Toyota 4Runner for Sale

If playing in the mud is your idea of fun, the 2016 Toyota 4Runner might be the vehicle you’re looking for. The midsize SUV offers an impressive level of capability in the dirt and on pavement. All trims save for the Limited offer a part-time 4WD system with Toyota’s Active Traction Control system. The ritzy Limited trim is the only one available with the full-time 4WD system. While the 2016 Toyota 4Runner makes a great vehicle for the adventurer in you, you’ll also appreciate its creature comforts, potent V6 performance and ability to seat up to seven people thanks to the optional third-row seat.

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Q: Is the 2016 4Runner’s 4WD system part-time or full-time?

A: The 2016 4Runner features both 4WD systems, with the latter available only on the Limited trim.

Q: What does TRD stand for?

A: “TRD” stands for “Toyota Racing Development,” an in-house tuning shop for Toyota vehicles.

Q: What is the TRD Pro?

A: The TRD Pro is a dedicated off-road trim featuring upgraded shocks, increased ground clearance and a locking rear differential, among other features.

Q: Is the 2016 Toyota 4Runner available with a V8 engine?

A: The last V8-powered 4Runner was offered in 2009. The 2016 does not offer a V8 option.

It’s no secret that the Toyota 4Runner is a hallowed name among off-road enthusiasts. Introduced in 1984 as a modified version of the famous Toyota Pickup, also known under the Hilux name in other markets, the 4Runner evolved from a relatively bare-bones off-roader to a surprisingly sophisticated SUV at home in the mud as well as on pavement.

The 2016 Toyota 4Runner is part of the fifth generation of 4Runner models, offering increasing levels of refinement and capability. Like the distantly related Toyota Tacoma, the 2016 4Runner makes do with a 4.0L V6 engine, outputting a capable 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a five-speed automatic transmission, the 2016 4Runner delivers admirable performance while returning an EPA-estimated 19 mpg combined in 2WD guise and 18 mpg combined when equipped with either part-time or full-time 4WD system.¹

The 2016 Toyota 4Runner comes available in six trims: SR5, SR5 Premium, Trail, Trail Premium, Limited and TRD Pro. The SR5 and SR5 Premium both offer a healthy list of features, including a leather-trimmed steering wheel as well as first- and second-row seats trimmed in SofTex^® seating material. The TRD Pro stands at the top of the stack, boasting a variety of serious off-roading features including TRD-tuned springs and TRD Bilstein^® shocks. The TRD Pro is also the most visually unique trim, featuring its own unique front fascia with a block-lettered “TOYOTA” badge replacing the standard logo.

_{1Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov.}