The Toyota 4Runner mid-size sport utility vehicle is now in its fourth generation. The 2008 Toyota 4Runner is largely unchanged for 2008. It still comes with the rugged good looks and superb off-road capability of a sport-utility vehicle. Most of the SUVs in its class have changed to some extent, but the 4Runner has tried to retain its truck like character. There are many additions in the exterior and the interior segment, to look forward to in the current 4Runner line-up. The manufacturer has tried to meet the expectations of the users with its innumerable standard and optional packages. As far as the navigation system is concerned, it does not come as a standard feature. But one doesn't have to worry as the manufacturer has included this item as an optional item, in the 2008 Toyota 4Runner interior cabin.

Hands-free communication system

A DVD based navigation system is available as an optional package on all the three trims, such as the base SR5, the Sports Edition and the Limited. This navigation system is paired with an eight-speaker JBL AM/FM/4-disc in-dash audio system satellite ready capability. The system comes with a touch-screen monitor, voice guidance and Bluetooth wireless capability and has more than five million verified data points. Bluetooth provides a hands-free communication system when using a compatible cellular phone. Calls can be dialed by using the navigation screen's keypad, and moreover the calls can also be received and terminated by the use of a button, that is placed on the steering wheel. The stereo is automatically muted, whenever there is a call to receive, and the stereo speakers play the role of phone receiver and transmitter.

The optional hands-free navigation system integrates a rear backup camera that automatically projects an image of what its lens can detect behind the vehicle onto the system's seven-inch LCD screen when reverse gear is engaged. The 2008 4Runner Toyota navigation system is one of the best of its kind that is intuitive and relatively easy to use.