toyota trims are a fkkin joke. the sr5 4wd has the same tire size and ground clearance of the trd pro. the only difference is one has locking diff, one has LSD. but its the same fukkkkkkin vehicle
With the off-road and Pro you are paying a premium for subpar suspensions that if you’re truly taking it off-road you’ll want to upgrade. That’s why I bought the SR5 4WD and added and aftermarket lift, tires, and ARB air locker. It’s a much more capable 4Runner than factory offering.
With the off road you get the rear locker, which takes you from seriously capable to very seriously capable. But most people don't need a rear locker. A standard T4R 4wd is more than enough for anything but serious wheeling.
I think your SR5 Premium was a great choice. If the TRD off road was available with 3rd row seats I would have gotten it. I agree, I’m not a fan of the limited front end or the 20” wheels
Yeah, I'm hoping maybe with the 6th gen they'll over third row in the Pro but its probably just wishful thinking. I would have really liked Cavalry or Voodoo blue
@@DrivenCompanion They look amazing, but I recently visited my local toyota dealer to look at a brand new Pro in Army green, its ugly at first but it grows on you. But then I walked out when I saw the dealer mark-up of 7 thousand dollars... Deal breaker right there. Took a $52k car up to $60 with their other fees..
Buy trd rims, black out badges install all led lights, roof rack if you like go with trd pro grill all that good stuff, I planned to do all that with my sr5 4Runner
Do you think that's overdone? I've considered going that route because it looks great but I see so many other SR5s that have done that and wondering if I'd rather go for a more unique look.
Love my sr5 premium. I didn’t need the trd model since I don’t do so much off-roading and also I didn’t like the look of the limited. Happy with the leather or should I say (softex) I have and the sunroof it comes with😎
Another well explained video. 21 months left on silverado lease. Just got it back from deer accident. Next one we're buying and I'm leaning towards Tundra, Tacoma or 4 runner. Ridgeline and other unibody suv's have take a back seat since deer hit and will likely get a real bumper/grille guard like ranch hand which they don't make for 4 runner right now. My preference is down to the 3 Toyota's with the 4 runner being smaller I think would be nice. It's just 2 old farts now traveling north and south a lot and we definitely need 4wd/awd.. Thanks again!!!
I just wish my SR5P had a manual 4WD lever, instead of the turn dial shifter. ALL 4Runners should have a manual lever, it's part of the trucks identity.
@@DrivenCompanion hello! here the man changed the transfer case from part-time to full-time 4wd. It's not so hard. You can also make the lever-type case. In Russia like swap SUV. My English is bad ☺️. www.land-cruiser.ru/index.php?/topic/183987-full-time-na-hilux/page/3/#comments
Brought my 2020 SR5 Premium home yesterday. Silver with blackout badges. Had a 2018 Tacoma SR5 and my wife still has her 2017 Highlander. This is a split between the Highlander and the Tacoma. It feels like a little tank, but handles a bit like a car
I agree, I was thinking the same thing “tank” when I test drove mine. Only thing to do in the future for me is front and rear lockers...then find a badge “TRD Tank”
I upgraded from sr 5 premium to off-road premium. The ORP has the MTS, crawl control, and rear locker which I will probably never use BUT if I decide to sell it, it’ll fetch a better price from the niche crowd that loves these due to better suspension shocks and capability. I overpaid for my ORP…I overpaid for my SR5, but also got more $ when trading it in…how often does that happen.
I think you are thinking like everyone else. We want to go to the TRD , but you can’t get the 3rd row. Wish Toyota would get with it. But, it does give you the opportunity to customize it as you want it with the saving of the original purchase price
Hello Mike! =D I love the 4Runner! However, maybe slow down and do not talk so fast. At first I was confused by what a Toyota Focus was and had to rewind a couple of time. Great video and loved it! ^.^ Keep it up! :)
more mature and relaxed version of the Stradman, loving your cars dude. You have deep and thorough info of the cars, but maybe you can add some pictures or video on what you’re talking about :) that would be much much better
Thanks for reviewing the info. What running boards if any are you thinking of that will work for children? I just bought my 1st 4runner same trim and could use advice on steps or boards that work well for children.
Love my sr5 premium. Heated leather seats and sunroof is what im happy for. Not looking to be one of them trd posers that dont do enough offroading having one. Mine drives just fine.👌 😂
THIS would be GREAT for me--- I'm old- not in best health- and won't be doing any rough trails. (a sudden jolt to the side as often happens on rough trails could easily paralyze me).. and I most likely won't be " off road" unless it gets slicka nd I slide out of the road. THis is EASILY capable of doing everything I'd ever need it to do... and a LOT cheaper than the TURD..(play on sound- nothng against the vehicle )..
Hi, Thanks for the video. I want 3rd row seating too (mostly for parents and parent-inlaws). At a local reseller, i saw a 2020 SR5 with 25k miles, and they're asking 38k, and it has 3rd row, adaptive cruise, etc. I live in Boise, Idaho and i might take it out to the snow country once in a while. What do you think?
So which generation or which years of the 4Runner SR5 Premium get the 3rd row seat? I've seen some sr5's listed online without a 3rd row seat. Is this something that can be taken off and then later be put on? Thank you.
Quick question...Generally speaking. Do all 2WD 4 Runners have a switch/option to bump up to 4WD when needed? I was told by a dealership today they do.
2wd 4Runners don't have 4wd. With the exception of the Limited and Nightshade models which are fulltime 4wd, other 4wd models are rear wheel drive unless you manually switch them too 4wd.
I got a 2012 limited w 3rd row. 180k ish and going strong tires. battery, brakes, bulbs that it. I had 16 diff vehicles in last 16 yrs. I always lean towards tacomas, LC, or 4runner's when I just want out of something because I know my loss $ will be small. Of course I'm looking again for toyota something......
@First People I'm not really a fan on the Rav4s personally. I grew up driving a 1989 Fj land cruiser and I miss the body on frame style of SUV. The only rav4 I would look into if I had to was the XSE hybrid.
I had a TRD OR Tacoma and the Crawl Control never worked for me when I needed it. I’ve also seen this happen many times to other people in real life and on the internet. It’s really over rated and a waste of money/space/ and future maintenance. I have a 4Runner SR5 now and on the trails I do better than most people with the OR and Pro trim models, so it really depends on the driver.
I don’t know why anyone would ever use crawl control. Usually you’re in 4 low so you crawl by default. Plus, you don’t usually want a constant speed. You always need time to pause and choose your line and crawl control takes that away. Hill descent control is somewhat useful. I usually rely on low gearing to control descent, but sometimes it’s not enough and that’s when hill descent control helps. That’s available on all trim packages. The main thing you get with the TRD models is the locker, which is very useful when you can’t keep all 4 wheels grounded. However, A Trac actually does a very good job in those situations. So...an SR5 is very well equipped - more than most people realize. I’ve done Hells Revenge and Fins & Things in a 2011 SR5 with only upgraded shocks and tires, no lift, no locker. If you know how to use 4 low and A Trac, the SR5 will get you most anywhere you want to go.
I plan on getting a 4Runner with a 3rd row. I’m not sure which one to get, I want to get one that’s loaded or semi loaded new or close to new under 20,000 miles. Please help me out with pointers or video clips
If you want a 3rd row you'll only find it on the SR5, SR5 premium or Limited. Personally I think the SR5 premium is the way to go... The GX460 might be worth a look too since its basically a dressed up 4Runner and used ones are often priced about the same.
Anybody think that I'm okay with the regular 4Runner or should I get the off-road package because I live in a cold climate and it'll help me in the winter?
I live in cold climate and I have the sr5 premium and I've never gotten stuck. You don't need an off road unless you are planning on rock climbing otherwise you should be fine.
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Thank you for being factual, direct, and not going on and on. SO appreciative.
They’re all good trim levels, different ones work best for different people. SR5 4WD was the best for me. Good choice of truck
toyota trims are a fkkin joke.
the sr5 4wd has the same tire size and ground clearance of the trd pro.
the only difference is one has locking diff, one has LSD.
but its the same fukkkkkkin vehicle
With the off-road and Pro you are paying a premium for subpar suspensions that if you’re truly taking it off-road you’ll want to upgrade. That’s why I bought the SR5 4WD and added and aftermarket lift, tires, and ARB air locker. It’s a much more capable 4Runner than factory offering.
I did the same. The Toyota dealer already had the lift with tires. 48k ready to go. Glad I didn't get the TRD.
With the off road you get a manual transfer case which is better
With the off road you get the rear locker, which takes you from seriously capable to very seriously capable. But most people don't need a rear locker. A standard T4R 4wd is more than enough for anything but serious wheeling.
Why doesn’t stradman shout this guy out properly , it’s his blood , cmon man , share the love
Bro forreal, at a quick glance I thought it was STRADMAN
I think your SR5 Premium was a great choice. If the TRD off road was available with 3rd row seats I would have gotten it. I agree, I’m not a fan of the limited front end or the 20” wheels
Yeah, I'm hoping maybe with the 6th gen they'll over third row in the Pro but its probably just wishful thinking. I would have really liked Cavalry or Voodoo blue
@@DrivenCompanion They look amazing, but I recently visited my local toyota dealer to look at a brand new Pro in Army green, its ugly at first but it grows on you. But then I walked out when I saw the dealer mark-up of 7 thousand dollars... Deal breaker right there. Took a $52k car up to $60 with their other fees..
I looked carefully at the specs - the rear locker adds 200lbs in the offroad.
Street SUV
I have a 2019 toyota 4runner sr5 premium same color too.
Have the same trim. Thanks for showing the capabilities of the 3rd row SR5!
I bought 2020 4 runner limited and love it
I’m 38 I’ve only had two 4 runners in my lifetime!
Buy trd rims, black out badges install all led lights, roof rack if you like go with trd pro grill all that good stuff, I planned to do all that with my sr5 4Runner
Do you think that's overdone? I've considered going that route because it looks great but I see so many other SR5s that have done that and wondering if I'd rather go for a more unique look.
Oh yeah man it’s your truck and just do it the way you like but you gotta have them led lights, don’t forget to post on utube so we can see it!!
Thank a lot! I made a right choice! Thank you for sharing this video!
I live around deep loose sand and gravel and the SR5 does pretty swell with Atrac
Love my sr5 premium. I didn’t need the trd model since I don’t do so much off-roading and also I didn’t like the look of the limited. Happy with the leather or should I say (softex) I have and the sunroof it comes with😎
Why year SR5 did you go with? I’m thinking if I should get a 2016 trail edition or just a SR5 and do some upgrades to it.
@@grandmastagrimm8773 like Mike said you can take the money 💰 saved and use it to upgrade.
Super helpful video! Thank you for making it. This video convinced me that the SR5 Premium was the right call for my family as well.
I picked up my 2020 sr5 premium yesterday. It’s a fantastic ride.
Another well explained video.
21 months left on silverado lease. Just got it back from deer accident. Next one we're buying and I'm leaning towards Tundra, Tacoma or 4 runner. Ridgeline and other unibody suv's have take a back seat since deer hit and will likely get a real bumper/grille guard like ranch hand which they don't make for 4 runner right now. My preference is down to the 3 Toyota's with the 4 runner being smaller I think would be nice. It's just 2 old farts now traveling north and south a lot and we definitely need 4wd/awd.. Thanks again!!!
Of the three I'd recommend the 4Runner
@@DrivenCompanion Thanks!! Love your videos keep it going!!
I just wish my SR5P had a manual 4WD lever, instead of the turn dial shifter. ALL 4Runners should have a manual lever, it's part of the trucks identity.
Yes, I completely agree! I do not like the look or design of the 4Runner dial shifter at all
They do come with a manual four wheel drive lever
Lawrence Kniser my 19’ SR5P doesn’t have a Manual lever. The later 5th Gen SR5’s have the turn dial.
@@DrivenCompanion hello! here the man changed the transfer case from part-time to full-time 4wd. It's not so hard. You can also make the lever-type case. In Russia like swap SUV. My English is bad ☺️. www.land-cruiser.ru/index.php?/topic/183987-full-time-na-hilux/page/3/#comments
My 2011 has a manual 4wd lever.
Brought my 2020 SR5 Premium home yesterday. Silver with blackout badges. Had a 2018 Tacoma SR5 and my wife still has her 2017 Highlander.
This is a split between the Highlander and the Tacoma. It feels like a little tank, but handles a bit like a car
I agree, I was thinking the same thing “tank” when I test drove mine. Only thing to do in the future for me is front and rear lockers...then find a badge “TRD Tank”
@@firebir11 TRD Tank 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Third row was exactly why I got the SR5 premium! 👍
How do you like it? Is it bad in gas?
My 2018 SR5 is perfect for my farm. I did actually add a bug screen.
I upgraded from sr 5 premium to off-road premium. The ORP has the MTS, crawl control, and rear locker which I will probably never use BUT if I decide to sell it, it’ll fetch a better price from the niche crowd that loves these due to better suspension shocks and capability.
I overpaid for my ORP…I overpaid for my SR5, but also got more $ when trading it in…how often does that happen.
I bought the SR5 Premium. Months later I added TRD Rims and a roof rack. Looks like a TRD Pro now ;)
Where do you go to add TRD rims and a roof rack?
My Co-worker buddy’s 4Runner is a SR5 With Tforce package. It was a bad ass truck.
Just got one last week. Loving it so far.
Happy Birthday!
OMG I just bought this truck today 🙌🏽
Love my 2021 sr5 premium. However huge oil leak at 15k and 32k miles. It's my 10th toyota. Hoping they swap out the engine. Super unusual.
Long live the good old made-in-Japan naturally aspirated 4runner.
@@kimbuck-2 yes
I think you are thinking like everyone else. We want to go to the TRD , but you can’t get the 3rd row. Wish Toyota would get with it. But, it does give you the opportunity to customize it as you want it with the saving of the original purchase price
Hello Mike! =D I love the 4Runner! However, maybe slow down and do not talk so fast. At first I was confused by what a Toyota Focus was and had to rewind a couple of time. Great video and loved it! ^.^ Keep it up! :)
You can change just change the playback speed on TH-cam instead of telling someone to talk differently than what is natural to them.
Good quality content. Nice vid 👍🏻
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Nice ! I hear you about that third row !
Happy birthday dude!
more mature and relaxed version of the Stradman, loving your cars dude. You have deep and thorough info of the cars, but maybe you can add some pictures or video on what you’re talking about :) that would be much much better
Love my 2021 SR5 Premium
Very good review explaining package differences
Excellent information and excellent Vlogs
I got the same exact 4runner but i got 4x4 as well. I love it. I got a really good deal on it.
Happy birthday
Thanks for reviewing the info. What running boards if any are you thinking of that will work for children? I just bought my 1st 4runner same trim and could use advice on steps or boards that work well for children.
Happy birthday m8🥳🥳
Us poor people who prefer no payments can also get a 4th gen for under 10k. Might not look as new and fancy, but just as capable.
Who else is here from James!!!!
Ezra Plug me, I didn’t know he had a brother
He's got three
They look so much like each other lol
19 vehicles and 33 years old. Very nice wife. I think he sold his 4Runner SR5 and purchased the 20th vehicle by now. lol
Not yet but working on #20 :)
Im debating between a used sr5 premium or trd offroad/OR premium, im seeing both in the dark gray go for around 30-35k
Great points, I’m guessing you’re good at managing money!
Love my sr5 premium. Heated leather seats and sunroof is what im happy for. Not looking to be one of them trd posers that dont do enough offroading having one. Mine drives just fine.👌 😂
THIS would be GREAT for me--- I'm old- not in best health- and won't be doing any rough trails. (a sudden jolt to the side as often happens on rough trails could easily paralyze me).. and I most likely won't be " off road" unless it gets slicka nd I slide out of the road. THis is EASILY capable of doing everything I'd ever need it to do... and a LOT cheaper than the TURD..(play on sound- nothng against the vehicle )..
Very informative. Thanks
Happy birthday!
Hi,
Thanks for the video. I want 3rd row seating too (mostly for parents and parent-inlaws). At a local reseller, i saw a 2020 SR5 with 25k miles, and they're asking 38k, and it has 3rd row, adaptive cruise, etc. I live in Boise, Idaho and i might take it out to the snow country once in a while. What do you think?
So which generation or which years of the 4Runner SR5 Premium get the 3rd row seat? I've seen some sr5's listed online without a 3rd row seat. Is this something that can be taken off and then later be put on? Thank you.
Anybody else agree that he and James could've been twins?
Which salesman told you were getting leather seating???
They are not leather seats in the SR5 premium, they are softex “leatherette “ which is fine
Actually better
Quick question...Generally speaking. Do all 2WD 4 Runners have a switch/option to bump up to 4WD when needed? I was told by a dealership today they do.
2wd 4Runners don't have 4wd. With the exception of the Limited and Nightshade models which are fulltime 4wd, other 4wd models are rear wheel drive unless you manually switch them too 4wd.
I have the SR5 Premium also. But went with the trd rims. Looks great. They all have the same engines and tranny. So power is all the same.
Is having trd pro wheels on an SR5 considered being a poser ?
Maybe but you're not alone... its a pretty common swap and they look good. Pro's are overrated anyway.
@@DrivenCompanion I concur , I just swapped mine and it seems to handle better - I think they’re 30 pounds lighter that the stock SR5
Hey dude, what trim level of the 4runner offers a 2wd, are they worth to buy? Thanks.
FYI you don’t have leather seats they are Softex
Derrick P Yep only the Limited has real leather.
Happy birthday mike speak a little slower man nice video tho
I consider myself fairly successful making about $56,000 per year....... This dude and his 19 Toyotas is really making me feel like a peasant.
I've had 19 cars but not all at once - I wish!
Successful making 56k a year???
my biggest grind, will be they should atleast add off road capabilities into the sr5 premium including the locking diff.
Its still pretty capable and it does have A-trac despite no locking diff.
They do it’s called the off road edition
I got a 2012 limited w 3rd row. 180k ish and going strong tires. battery, brakes, bulbs that it. I had 16 diff vehicles in last 16 yrs. I always lean towards tacomas, LC, or 4runner's when I just want out of something because I know my loss $ will be small. Of course I'm looking again for toyota something......
Happy B day 🍻
Sr5 4x4 premium crew!
I just bought a 19 TRD PRO cpo 53k for 39991$
Wish I had one of these...
Hey does the SR5 premium come with the crawl control? I'm debating between the SR5 and the off road. Any input would be appreciated
No you have to get a TRD OR, TRD OR Premium or TRD Pro for crawl control - but I've got it on my Tacoma and personally I think its overrated.
Why do you think it is overrated? Just curious.
@First People I'm not really a fan on the Rav4s personally. I grew up driving a 1989 Fj land cruiser and I miss the body on frame style of SUV. The only rav4 I would look into if I had to was the XSE hybrid.
I had a TRD OR Tacoma and the Crawl Control never worked for me when I needed it. I’ve also seen this happen many times to other people in real life and on the internet. It’s really over rated and a waste of money/space/ and future maintenance. I have a 4Runner SR5 now and on the trails I do better than most people with the OR and Pro trim models, so it really depends on the driver.
I don’t know why anyone would ever use crawl control. Usually you’re in 4 low so you crawl by default. Plus, you don’t usually want a constant speed. You always need time to pause and choose your line and crawl control takes that away. Hill descent control is somewhat useful. I usually rely on low gearing to control descent, but sometimes it’s not enough and that’s when hill descent control helps. That’s available on all trim packages. The main thing you get with the TRD models is the locker, which is very useful when you can’t keep all 4 wheels grounded. However, A Trac actually does a very good job in those situations. So...an SR5 is very well equipped - more than most people realize. I’ve done Hells Revenge and Fins & Things in a 2011 SR5 with only upgraded shocks and tires, no lift, no locker. If you know how to use 4 low and A Trac, the SR5 will get you most anywhere you want to go.
get the trd off road and upgrade its cheaper than the pro
I love mine!!
What tire does the sr5 come with? are they a/t?
Mine came with Dunlop AT20s and yes they're all terrain
Any idea what the difference between regular navigation on the SR5 vs dynamic navagation on the SR5 premium?
Nope, didn't even know that was a thing!
But either way your smart phone will have better navigation
I plan on getting a 4Runner with a 3rd row. I’m not sure which one to get, I want to get one that’s loaded or semi loaded new or close to new under 20,000 miles. Please help me out with pointers or video clips
If you want a 3rd row you'll only find it on the SR5, SR5 premium or Limited. Personally I think the SR5 premium is the way to go... The GX460 might be worth a look too since its basically a dressed up 4Runner and used ones are often priced about the same.
Wow thanks i appreciate the info Mike C. Ill be looking at the SR5 premiums with the 3rd row!
Anybody think that I'm okay with the regular 4Runner or should I get the off-road package because I live in a cold climate and it'll help me in the winter?
I live in cold climate and I have the sr5 premium and I've never gotten stuck. You don't need an off road unless you are planning on rock climbing otherwise you should be fine.
@@9thman701 thanks! I figured I don't need the off road package but my buddy swears by the 4 low or crawl to get out of craziness
NO HOOD SCOOP GANG
Te only thing I didn't like SR5 Premium was he 3rd row seat/
Does SR5 have KDSS? Just wonering 😂
Kdss is optional on the off road
I dont like the limited look as much as the sr5 premium
Thanks for the info, what’s the deference between the SR5and the SR5 premium?
Here's the full rundown: th-cam.com/video/LPDO8dXp5Ds/w-d-xo.html
Do you have a home with a car elevator in your bat cave?
Why does he make us look at him the whole time? Show us the features
. Y used sr5 premium was 42k
First 3 minutes nothing about sr5. And nothing about sr5 .but the options on 3d raw seat.
Hate the hood scoop
Man prices have changed lol
4 minutes in and still doesn't say why he chose the sr5 premium.
Yes he said it. Did you not watch the video?
Chose it because of its excellent gas mileage, compact size, for a family car. Smh
Excellent gas mileage are you sure about that?
Hood scoop 😂
Toyota focus?
Lots of Tacoma videos.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Does SR5 have KDSS?
KDSS option is not available for SR5. Only on TRD OR models.
No!
Best way to save not to buy it at all
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Nice
Yes Yes. , But why are you so Angry 😡
I’m not that crazy about the shape of your head
😂😂😂
Looks like he should be bald but isn’t yet
This is wild... Share more next time
Lol 😮😂😂😂
Jesus does the sr5 have locking rear or no
No
Idiot can’t do a simple google search
It's a video. You have an attractive face, but that's all we see.
If you discussed the different versions, I missed it. If you didn't discuss it, you should have.
No, the 3rd row seats can be special order on the Offroad model by request...
I have yet to see this as truth.
That’s a lie all 4runner are made in Japan come as they come so it must be the dealer the one that’s adding it