Does the 2021 Toyota 4Runner need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the SR5 2WD.
- All 17 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $424 more a year.
- 50% of 134 SUVs (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 2WD | 4.0L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| SR5 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Trail Special Edition 2WD | 4.0L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| SR5 Premium 2WD | 4.0L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Trail Special Edition 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| TRD Off-Road 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| SR5 Premium 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| TRD Off Road Premium 4WD | 4.0L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Venture Special Edition 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Venture 4WD | 4.0L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Limited 2WD | 4.0L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Nightshade 2WD | 4.0L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Limited 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Nightshade Special Edition 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Nightshade 4WD | 4.0L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| TRD Pro 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota 4Runner | SR5 2WD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser | 4WD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | L FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota Tacoma | SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT RWD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota Sequoia | SR5 RWD | Regular |
| 2021 Ford Bronco | 4WD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree