Pros

• Excellent ability to go off-road.
• There are many styles to choose from so that buyers can be happy.
• With the slide-out floor option, the load area is very flexible.

Cons

• Compared to newer compact SUVs, it has a rough ride.
• It takes a lot of gas to power the V6 engine.
• It’s hard to get in and out because the step-in height is so high.

How do you like to drive the 4Runner? It does a great job. The engine and gearbox are smooth, but the car could be faster. It takes a lot of work to get through traffic. It will get used to you, but the brakes are shaky, and when you stomp on them hard, the car dives. The 4Runner can turn quickly and is very stable for an SUV built on a truck. Still, compact SUVs that look like cars are more maneuverable.

The 4Runner is a great vehicle for off-road exploration or camping trips. Its multimode 4WD system, high ground clearance, and unique TRD features make it unbeatable on rough roads. If overall performance is important to you, the 4Runner’s average performance willn’t bother you much.

How comfy does the 4Runner feel? If you only looked at it, you might have a good idea of how comfortable it is. The cover really does make the book. Because it’s built on a truck, the ride is rough and hard. The ride is all right, but almost every other crossover SUV has a better one.

In the same way, the 4Runner’s boxy shape makes more wind noise than rivals with smoother lines and lower rooflines. Also, the body-on-frame structure adds another layer of soundproofing between the road and the car, which helps cut down on tire noise.

How is the inside? In general, having a 4Runner is a good experience, but there is one clear downside: the ride height is pretty high. This makes getting in and out a little harder, but there are ways to get around it. In this way, it’s better than a full-size pickup truck, though some crossover SUVs are easier to get into.

Once you’re inside, the driving position is very flexible, and you have a great view of the road ahead. Additionally, the tools are quite simple to use. The rows in front and back are both very, very big. The 4Runner’s windows and squared-off shape make it surprisingly easy to see out of the back and sides.

How is the technology? The 4Runner’s touchscreen audio system has clear images and a lot of pre-set shortcut buttons that make it easy to move through the choices without having to stare at the screen for too long. It also works with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on smartphones. Forward collision mitigation and traffic-adaptive cruise control are two common driving tools.

How is the storage situation right now? The 4Runner has a huge, squared-off space for cargo. You can even roll out sleeping bags if you fold down the back seats. Of course, you can get to the goods by opening the hatch or lowering the motorized back window.

In the wide second row, car seats can be set up in any of three ways, including bigger ones that face backward. The square door openings make it easy to get in, but small children might need help to climb into the house. The 5,000-pound useful tow rating is enough for most boats and many small camping trailers. Besides that, the car is already wired for trailer links with four and seven pins, which are common on trailers with electric brakes.

How well does the fuel work? The old 4.0-liter V6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission make for a thirsty combination that only gets 17 mpg (16 city/19 highway). On average, this gets four mpg less gas mileage than other compact SUVs with all-wheel drive.

How much does the 4Runner come for? The 4Runner is more expensive than other SUVs in its class, but it can go off-road better and pull more. In addition, it has a high resale value, so if you decide to move on to something else, you’ll get back a big part of the extra money you paid now.

For the first two years you own it, regular servicing like oil changes and tire rotations are free. The guarantee is standard in the unlikely event that you need it. One of the worst things about the 4Runner is that it gets only tens of miles per gallon of gas in the city and on the highway, which means There will be multiple trips to the gas station required of you.

It’s okay to drive with. You make it. Off-roading is the first part of the journey. The 4Runner is still the best body-on-frame SUV for people who want real off-road power, even though all the other SUVs have turned into crossovers that are average on pavement and snow.

We’ll say this again and again: the 4Runner really shines off-road. The TRD Off-Road is only a few thousand dollars more expensive than the regular four-wheel-drive 4Runner, but we’d choose it. The best off-road 4Runner, on the other hand, costs a lot more than the second-best. It comes with a locking rear differential, a crawl mode (like low-speed off-road cruise control), and different drivetrain and stability control modes for different situations. It also has special wheels and badges.

Models of the Toyota 4Runner

There are seven different versions of the 2024 Toyota 4Runner midsize SUV. They are the SR5, the TRD Sport, the SR5 Premium, the TRD Off-Road, the TRD Off-Road Premium, the Limited, and the TRD Pro. All of them have a 4.0-liter V6 engine with 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque, as well as an automatic transmission with five speeds. You can get the SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Sport, and Limited (4WD) with either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Every one else has normal 4WD. With the choice to add a third-row seat on some trim levels, the standard seating for five people can actually fit seven.