About 2022 Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner is a ready-for-anything SUV that's at home on the pavement or the trail. For 2022, the 4Runner lineup expands with the addition of the TRD Sport, a road-tuned model that joins the trail-oriented TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro models. The 2022 4Runner augments its safety tech roster with new standard features, as well. Other changes for 2022 on all grades include standard LED high beams, in addition to the LED low beams and fog lights that were already standard on most grades. Blind Spot Monitor + Rear Cross Traffic Alert is now standard on SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro and Limited. With the addition of the TRD Sport, the 4Runner line for 2022 includes the SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, Limited and TRD Pro. With room for up to seven, the fifth-generation 4Runner is powered by a 270-horsepower 4.0-liter V6 engine with 278 lb.-ft. of peak torque. The engine's Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) helps optimize torque across the engine's operating range responsiveness in a variety of driving conditions. Mated to the V6 is a five-speed ECT-i automatic transmission that includes a sequential shift mode for manually shifting when more control is desired. All 4Runner models can tow a maximum of 5,000 pounds. The 4Runner 2WD models feature standard Automatic Limited Slip Differential, a function of the traction control (TRAC) that allows some wheel slippage to help the vehicle dig out from sand or snow. The available part-time 4WD system uses Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) and bolsters off-road capability with a 2-speed transfer case with selectable low-range. By distributing drive force to any one wheel in contact with the ground, A-TRAC can help maintain traction when it senses wheel slippage occurring on terrain irregularities and slippery patches.