The 2006 Toyota 4Runner comes in three trim levels: SR5, Sport Edition, and Limited. Each is available with the V6 or V8, and with two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). A Class III receiver hitch with seven-pin electric connection is standard on V8 models and optional on V6s; it mounts directly to the rear frame crossmember.
The SR5 V6 2WD ($27,635) and 4WD ($29,910) come standard with automatic climate control; cruise control; six-speaker AM/FM/casette/CD/MP3 stereo; remote keyless entry; skid plates to protect the underbody; integrated fog lamps; 16-inch alloy wheels; black running boards; chrome grille; and body-colored bumpers, fender flares and lower cladding. The SR5 V8 2WD ($29,650) is similarly equipped, and the 4WD V8 ($31,925) adds power adjustable front seats.
The Sport Edition V6 2WD ($29,975) and 4WD ($32,250) add unique cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped tilt-telescope steering wheel with integrated cruise and audio controls, a leather-wrapped shift knob, power heated outside mirrors, X-REAS Sport Enhancement Suspension, bigger brake rotors, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Externally, the Sport Editions are distinguished by a hood scoop, smoked-chrome grille and headlight bezels, graphite-painted roof rails with black crossrails, and tubular side steps. The Sport Edition V8 2WD ($31,355) and 4WD $33,630) are similarly equipped.
The Limited V6 2WD ($34,350) and 4WD ($36,625) come with leather upholstery, heat and memory functions for the front seats, black wood-grain-style interior trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, premium stereo with six-CD changer, HomeLink, auto-dimming inside mirror, engine immobilizer, automatic headlamps, a cargo-handling system, and 18-inch aluminum wheels. The grille is color-keyed and the running boards are illuminated. Limited V8 2WD ($36,110) and 4WD ($38,385) list the same standard equipment. Limited models ride on the standard suspension, but can be ordered with the X-REAS suspension ($450); V8 models can add pneumatic self-leveling ($950).
A third-row seat is available for the 4Runner in a limited number of package combinations.
A GPS navigation system with a rearview video camera is optional on all 2006 models ($2,420-$2,840). A power moonroof ($900) and a new rear-seat DVD player ($1,580) with wireless headphones is available for all models. Some Limited-level luxuries are offered as stand-alone options for SR5 and Sport Edition.
All 4Runners come with Toyota's Star Safety System, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), traction control, anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. All models also feature a Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) while 4WD units add Downhill Assist Control (DAC).
Passive safety features include dual-stage front airbags; and three-point seat belts at all positions, with pretensioners and force limiters to reduce the chance of belt-related injuries. Front side-impact airbags and curtain-style head protection airbags for front and rear passengers are optional ($650-$680) on all 4Runners and are equipped with a rollover-sensing system and a cutoff switch. All models come with a tire pressure monitor.