Toyota 4Runner Overview

If Toyota ever unlocks the secret of combining a responsive, muscular power train with its innate sense of style, fit and finish, the ultimate sport utility vehicle may emerge. The 1994 4Runner SR5, despite a host of highly commendable styling, interior design and engineering attributes, still gives indication that Toyota has yet to put together the entire package.

Our 4Runner SR5 V6 test vehicle was outfitted with the options the typical sports utility vehicle owner wants-everything including air conditioning, an AM/FM stereo with a tape and CD player, a power sunroof, a roof rack, running boards and a step bumper with tow hitch.

That took us from a base MSRP of $22,258 to a bottom line of $30,314 after a $1,000 Extra Value Package allowance. Notable inclusions in our 4Runner SR5s comprehensive standard equipment complement -were a nimble, independent Hi-Trac front suspension and one of the smoothest, fastest, shift-on-the-fly 4WD systems we've ever tested.