Later in that generation, Toyota increased the V8 4Runner's power to a healthier 260 hp -- an upgrade that makes the 2009 model one of the best 4Runners ever made.

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The fourth-gen Toyota 4Runner from 2003 to 2009 had an optional V8 engine, which initially made 235 hp before climbing to 260 hp later in the generation.