The 2008 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD (MSRP $28,015) is the base trim. This four-door SUV offers a sporty drive and spacious interiors with seating for five passengers. Under the bonnet of the 2008 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD is a 4.0-liter V-6 engine that sends 236 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. The 4Runner's standard five-speed automatic transmission drives the rear wheels. Estimated fuel economy of the SR5 2WD is 16/21 (city/highway) mpg.

The 2008 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD comes with integrated front fog lamps, multi-reflector taillamps, heated front seats, full power accessories, computer-controlled fuel gauge, defroster-linked automatic climate control with rear ventilation, air filter, 16-inch alloy wheels, height-adjustable driver seat, driver-seat lumbar adjustment, heated power outside mirrors, 60/40 split fold-down second-row seat, computer-controlled fuel gauge, tilt steering wheel, remote keyless entry and a CD/MP3 player with an auxiliary audio jack. A 115-volt power outlet and third-row foldaway 50/50 split fold-down removable seats are optional on the SR5 trim. A wide spectrum of colors is available on this model, which includes Nautical Blue Metallic, Titanium Metallic, Galactic Gray Mica, Natural White, Shadow Mica, Salsa Red Pearl, Black and Driftwood Pearl.

Standard safety gadgets on the 2008 Toyota 4Runner include tire-pressure monitoring system; side-impact door beams; electronic stability control with brake assist; advanced airbag system; four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes; roll-sensing side-curtain airbags; vehicle stability control; traction control; child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout.

This 4Runner version has a basic warranty of 36 months/36,000 miles; powertrain warranty for 60 months/60,000 miles; rust-through warranty for 60 months/unlimited-miles and warranty on accessories purchased at the time of new vehicle purchase for 36 months/36,000 miles.