MECHANICAL AND PERFORMANCE

Engine
4.0-Liter DOHC 24-Valve V6 with Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VVT-i); 270 hp @ 5600 rpm; 278 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
Ignition system
Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
Emission rating
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV-II)
Transmission
5-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and sequential shift mode
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive with Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD)
Part-time 4WD with Active Traction Control (A-TRAC )
Full-time 4WD with Active Traction Control (A-TRAC ) and Torsen® [1] limited-slip center differential with locking feature
Body Construction
Reinforced body-on-frame construction
Suspension
Coil-spring independent double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar; coil-spring 4-link with lateral rod rear suspension with stabilizer bar
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS)
X-REAS Sport Enhancement Suspension
Steering
Engine speed-sensing Variable Flow Control (VFC) power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning circle diameter, curb to curb (ft.)
Brakes
Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes; ventilated rear disc brakes and Star Safety System (Multi-Terrain ABS on 4Runner Trail)