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Old 02-06-08 | 05:59 PM
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Toyota Adds Urban Runner Package To 4Runner Sport Edition












February 6, 2008 – Chicago, IL -The 2008 Toyota 4Runner midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) with an all-new Sport Edition Urban Runner Package will make its debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Adding a new dimension in style, value, and upscale luxury to the capable SUV, the Urban Runner Package delivers an extraordinary value with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,760 over the Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition 4WD V6's base price of $32,600.

The 4Runner Urban Runner will begin arriving at dealerships in early February. Initially, the Urban Runner Package will only be available in the Sport Edition 4WD V6 configuration. In April 2008, a 2WD version will be available.

Standard exterior features include 18-inch six-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, unique rear spoiler, color-keyed grille, Urban Runner badging, XREAS Sport Enhanced Suspension badging, chrome exhaust tip, and black-painted tubular side steps and tubular roof rack with crossbars. The 4Runner Urban Runner is available in only three exterior colors, Black, Titanium Metallic and, new to 4Runner, Blizzard Pearl.

Inside, the Urban Runner features a new audio system with an integrated portable Tom Tom® personal navigation device, a Toyota first. With a paid subscription for additional services through Tom Tom®, the device can keep users informed with real-time traffic and weather updates. An optional Tom Tom® power kit and mounting device makes it easy to transfer the navigation unit to other vehicles.

Additional standard interior enhancements include an AM/FM/CD with six speakers and WMA and MP3 compatibility, Bluetooth®, stone Alcantara® fabric seat inserts and dark charcoal bolsters with eight-way power driver seat and four-way power passenger seats, leather-trimmed shift ****, perforated leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio controls, chrome door handles, and black wood-grain-style interior trim.

Optional equipment includes a double deck cargo system with net, HomeLink® universal transceiver, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, and a 115-volt AC power outlet.
Old 02-06-08 | 06:21 PM
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Looks good. I love the interior.
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Why use a TomTom in place of the regular nav?
Old 02-06-08 | 06:34 PM
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nice work...
Old 02-06-08 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 97-SC300
Looks good. I love the interior.
me too very nice
Old 02-06-08 | 06:39 PM
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finally, a pearl white color availible!
But, when they will remodel it?
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Originally Posted by Allen K
Why use a TomTom in place of the regular nav?
to make more money

and allow you to use the thing in another car.
Old 02-06-08 | 09:05 PM
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i would love to have that color on my 4runner.
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Originally Posted by Allen K
Why use a TomTom in place of the regular nav?

Because it doesnt have to stay in the truck.


Old 02-06-08 | 09:16 PM
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Nice. Too bad the aging 4Runner is the sole SUV to be redesigned in the Toyota line-up in the past two years...
Old 02-07-08 | 01:03 AM
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A couple of things

1. TomTom Traffic and Weather services are FREE. The cost you pay is between you and your cellphone provider (uses bluetooth and GPRS to get traffic/weather)

2. That looks like the TomTom Eclipse (radio with built-in TomTom). First application I've seen as an original equipment in a car.
Old 02-07-08 | 01:31 AM
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lol that headunit is the same as the eclipse one.
http://www.eclipse-web.com/avn/avn22...overviews.html
Old 02-07-08 | 03:18 AM
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We have always loved the 4Runner, with the exception of the front seating. For some reason my wife and I find them uncomfortable. For the last 12 years or so when the new models arrives we go to our dealer and seat for about 20 minutes and test drive them but we are not comfortable.
Are we the only ones ?
Old 02-07-08 | 06:37 AM
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the seats on the Tacoma and 4runner are too low.
Old 02-07-08 | 06:46 AM
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Nice updates! Just test drove a normal '08 the other day and was very pleasantly surprised... so I bet the Urban Runner is even better.



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