4th gen Toyota 4Runner 2003–2009

The only 4Runner generation with a V8. Automatic only.

What it came with

Transmissions: Automatic (2003–2009)^1,2,4,5
Drivetrains: 2WD (2003–2009)^1,3, 4WD (2003–2009)^2,3,1
Trims: SR5 (2003–2009)^1,2,6,7, Sport Edition (2003–2009)^1,2,6,7, Limited (2003–2009)^1,2,6,7
Packages: Trail Edition (2009)^1,2,6,7, X-REAS linked shocks (years not known)^2,1,7, Third-row seat (years not known)^8,1, Rear air suspension (years not known)², Urban Runner (2008–2009)^7,9,2,1

4Runner 2WD 2003–2004 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic 4-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive 16 city, 20 highway, 18 combined MPG
4Runner 2WD 2003–2009 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Automatic 5-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive 15 city, 18–19 highway, 16–17 combined MPG
4Runner 4WD 2003–2004 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic 4-spd, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 15 city, 19 highway, 17 combined MPG
4Runner 4WD 2003–2009 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Automatic 5-spd, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 14 city, 17–18 highway, 15–16 combined MPG
4Runner 2WD 2005–2009 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic 5-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive 16 city, 20–21 highway, 18 combined MPG
4Runner 4WD 2005–2009 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic 5-spd, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 15–16 city, 19–20 highway, 17 combined MPG

The EPA's ratings, copied from fueleconomy.gov on 23 October 2026. The EPA restated its figures for 1984 to 2007, so that years compare.

2003 New generation. First 4Runner V8. Trims: SR5, Sport Edition, Limited.^1,3
2004 Third-row seat optional on SR5 and Limited. Tire-pressure warning standard.^8,1
2005 V8 gains VVT-i and 270 hp, up 35. V6 gets a 5-speed automatic.^4,1
2006 Facelift: new headlights, taillights, bumpers and grille.^1,2
2007 No changes recorded.
2008 Side airbags standard. Urban Runner package added.^1,2
2009 Trail Edition package for the V6 4WD SR5: locking rear differential, A-TRAC switch, Bilstein shocks.^1,2,6