Help! Is it a 4 cyl or a 6?

Yeah, that title sounds dumb. Just look under the hood, right? Well I'm looking at an internet ad for a Prerunner that incredibly does not note the engine option. The mpg listed is 20/26 which would indicate a 4 cyl stick, but that could be a typo. I spoke with someone earlier at the dealer (before I noticed this possible error) who said it was a 4 cyl 4x4. I'm a noob for Tacomas, but thanks to all I learned on this site, I was able to figure out that it seems to be a 2wd prerunner (no 4wd switch). The price seems a bit high, so I'm busy sleuthing here, and 11pm on a Saturday night is obviously not the time to call the dealer again.

So I ask the gurus of tacomaworld.com: Are there any other distinguishing markings on a truck to tell what engine is under the hood - without seeing a picture of the engine? Thanks! If I can figure this one out, I may be a fellow Taco owner soon...

 

If it's an SR5 optioned truck (color matched fender flares vs black plastic flares, sliding rear window, tinted access cab/rear window) then the 4 cyl does not come with fog lights in the front bumper from the factory... of course if its pre-owned, the last owner could have installed the fogs into the bumper on the 4cyl as well. Also, the V6 has a 6 speed manual, vs the 5speed in the 4cyl.

 

V6 emblem on the tailgate. Prerunner emblem on tailgate if it's a prerunner, if not should be 4x4 and say so on the rear mudflaps. If you can make out the shift pattern in the interior pictures, and it's a stick shift, the 4cyl comes with 5 speed, v6 will be a 6 speed transmission.

Also, the TRD package includes V6 engine. If it's got a factory TRD sticker on it, it's a V6

 

My 4cyl Prerunner debadged may look like a 6cyl without that V-6 badge on the tailgate. Thats the only way to tell without looking under the hood. Also, the 6 cyl has Fog lights stock with most models, the 4cyl does not, but mine does so? Bottom line, go look at the truck.

 

Hey thanks for the suggestions. There weren't any clear shots of the tailgate, so I couldn't read the lettering. There aren't any fogs in the bumper openings though, and no TRD stickers. It's a 4! Actually that is what I'm looking for. Gas prices are brutal up here in Chicago. I've got to squeeze every mile I can out of my next truck. Unfortunately, I can't just wander over to the dealer, since it is in GA. I have to make sure this is the truck I want before I head down there. Unfortunately, Access cab 2wd prerunner 4cyl manual trans does not seem to be a combo I can get in a new 2011. Too bad, because I've seen some damn good deals on the '11s. Anyway, thanks again everyone!

 

If it's at a dealer, why not just call and ask for the specs on the truck?