1996 Toyota 4Runner Base 4x4
The 1996 Toyota 4Runner Base 4x4 is a 150-hp SUV with a 5-speed manual overdrive; 4-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive available and four-wheel drive. It starts at $21,968 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 177 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The 4Runner measures 178.7 inches long on a 105.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,695 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,968 ($45,504 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.7-liter DOHC 16-valve EFI 4-cylinder, cast iron block with aluminum alloy head |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4-valve/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.74 x 3.74 in. |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WDemand part-time shift-on-the-fly 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual overdrive (standard); 4-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive (ECT) available |
| 1st Gear | 3.954 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.141 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.384 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.81 |
| Reverse | 4.091 |
| Final Drive | 4.1 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87-octane unleaded (regular) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil springs, low-pressure gas-filled shocks, and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link coil spring with low-pressure gas-filled shocks and stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.02 in. |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.75 in. |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 11.6 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 11.6 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in. (styled steel) |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in. (styled steel) |
| Tires Front | P225/75R15 |
| Tires Rear | P225/75R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.7 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in |
| Front Track | 59.3 in |
| Rear Track | 58.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 in |
| Approach Angle | 32° |
| Departure Angle | 26° |
| Cargo Volume | 44.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,695 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 49.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars