2020 Toyota 4Runner adds tech updates to its arsenal of features

The 2020 Toyota 4Runner combines the appeal of an old-school SUV with the latest technology and safety features, resulting in a tough and stylish vehicle. Check out the Toyota 4Runner at any Earnhardt Auto Centers dealership, especially Earnhardt Toyota in Mesa. 

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Toyota’s 4Runner is one of the original SUVs, and one of the few with true off-road capability, according to a review in Digital Trends. For buyers who want an SUV that can keep going when the pavement ends, the review says it’s hard to beat the 4Runner. 

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All 4Runner models come with a 270-horsepower, 4.0 liter V-6 and five-speed automatic transmission, says Cars.com. TRD models offer standard four-wheel drive, while other models have a choice of rear- or four-wheel drive. Maximum towing capacity is set at 5,000 pounds.

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Other features make off-roading easier in the 4Runner. Hill-start assist is now standard on all models, and downhill assist is standard on Limited and SR5 models, according to the Cars.com review. Crawl control offers low-speed cruise control when off-roading, and optional Kinetic Dynamic Suspension adapts to obstacles and vehicle speed.  

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The most significant changes to the 4Runner for 2020 are the addition of Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa as standard on all models, notes the Cars.com review. An 8-inch touchscreen makes it easy to access apps, and some models offer a smart key option with push-button start. The 2020 4Runner also includes a package of safety features — automatic emergency braking, lane departure and sway warnings, automatic high beams and adaptive cruise control — as standard on all versions. 

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Seating arrangements in the 4Runner offer options for five to seven passengers with an available third row. For 2020, the 4Runner adds two more USB ports for rear-seat passengers, says Digital Trends, keeping everyone connected. 

Learn more about the 2020 Toyota 4Runner and take a test drive at Earnhardt Toyota or any Earnhardt Auto Centers dealership near you. The latest 4Runner is a workhorse with style, safety and technology features that are sure to please!

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She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*.

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