Tacomas switched to the 3.5L 2GR-FKS with port + direct injection (& Atkinson cycle), years ago. 4Runners still have the old 4.0L 1GR-FE, port-injected. (and

Tacomas switched to the 3.5L 2GR-FKS with port + direct injection (& Atkinson cycle), years ago. 4Runners still have the old 4.0L 1GR-FE, port-injected. (and a 5-speed automatic! you're right about low-change mentality) Fuel economy is roughly similar (>= 11.0 L / 100 Km), as far as I know, as is power.