Toyota 4Runner Towing Capacity
You love going out on the weekends, exploring the unknown or enjoying a relaxing time fishing on the lake. So, when you start looking for your next road companion, you’ll need a model that has the power to pull around your favorite outdoor toys. It sounds like you need a Toyota 4Runner, which has a maximum available towing capacity of 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.
If you’re interested in testing out the Toyota 4Runner towing capacity for yourself, come visit the team at Ira Toyota of Manchester. We’re excited to show all our friends in the Amherst, Manchester, and Derry, NH, areas this performance SUV and get them behind the wheel of the best model for them.
Power Under the Hood
Before we can get into towing capacity, it’s important to learn where the power to haul comes from. The 2022 Toyota 4Runner comes with a single engine standard across eight trim levels: a 4.0L V6 powertrain. This motor offers 270 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque, with an EPA-estimated 16 city/ 19 highway MPG.*
Now, on to the drivetrain, where the power goes after it’s produced by the engine. As standard, the 4Runner has rear wheel drive, meaning the power goes exclusively to the rear axle. However, all trims can be outfitted with a part-time 4WD (4-wheel drive) system, in which power goes to each wheel individually and can adjust for differences in terrain.
Pull the Trailer Along Behind
Now that you know how much power is tucked under the hood, it’s time to learn about how much you can bring along in your trailer. The 2022 Toyota 4Runner has a maximum available towing capacity of 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. So, what does that mean for you?
With 5,000 pounds to play with, you can experience some relaxed glamping by bringing along a small hard-side RV. Looking to spend your hard-earned week off on the lake, fishing and contemplating life? If so, then you can bring along a small recreational boat. Looking for more excitement with your family? You’ll have more than enough power to bring along jet skis for some fast-paced water fun.
Pack Everything Else Inside
So, you have your boat secured on the trailer, but what about your backpacks and suitcases—or room for the entire family? The 2022 Toyota 4Runner has standard seating for five riders, but some trims can be outfitted with a third row, which increases total seating to seven. This SUV also has a maximum payload of 1,700 pounds.
How can you configure those 1,700 pounds? Well, in standard 2-row models, you’ll have 47.2 cubic feet in the trunk and 89.7 cubic feet with the rear row folded down. Some models can be outfitted with a sliding deck, which adjusts the cargo space to 46.3 cubic feet in the back and 88.8 cubic feet with the seats folded down.
In 3-row models, you’ll have the same capacity as the model with the sliding deck but an additional nine cubic feet behind the third row.
Try the Toyota 4Runner Towing Capacity for Yourself
If you’re looking for an SUV powerful enough to bring along your favorite outdoor toys, then consider the Toyota 4Runner’s towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. Come visit the team at Ira Toyota of Manchester, local to the Amherst, Manchester, and Derry, New Hampshire, areas.
* EPA-estimated 16 city/19 hwy/17 combined mpg for 2022 4Runner. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
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