2008 Toyota 4Runner SR5

The 4Runner is Toyota's rugged mid-size SUV, a body-on-frame machine that's more at home on trails than most of its crossover rivals. It's a confident cruiser on the highway and genuinely capable off-road, though the steering can feel a bit vague at speed. Inside, you get a spacious cabin with a practical roll-down rear window, and the rear seats fold flat to open up serious cargo room. Owners rave about its dependability, with many racking up well over 150,000 miles and only routine maintenance. Rear-wheel drive and the base 4.0L V6 mark the SR5 entry point, giving up the Limited's leather and four-wheel drive for a lower starting price. Its 4.0L V6 makes 236 horsepower and pairs with a five-speed automatic, delivering confident highway passing and 18 mpg combined.