One reason I bought a 2022 4runner is because it's not all high tech computer screens. I think technology is going backwards these days, I want buttons when I'm driving, not going through menus on a screen while also trying to pay attention to the road.
I have a 2022 4Runner TRD off road premium and my wife has a 2016 Highlander XLE. Both are excellent vehicles and serve their intended purpose. The 4Runner goes on ski and camping trips and we take the Highlander on road trips. The answer is: have one of each.
I live in Minnesota. Where we get quite a bit of snow for the winter. Our family owns both vehicles. My wife owns a 2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum. I own a 2012 Toyota 4Runner limited. Both vehicles are excellent vehicles. The design to do two completely different things. My forerunner is perfect for the winters and doing chores around the house. Such as pulling stumps from trees that I have fallen. As for the Highlander it's a smooth plush ride. Perfect for taking my son out of town to his AAU basketball games. Both vehicles are dead reliable. Can't go wrong with either one. Just which one suits the needs of your family and yourself.
we're are torn between highlander and 4runner or getting 2 4runners. We currently have a 4runner now and everything is just great about with our small family.
Since 100% of my driving is normal road it now has 6k miles. I do have an issue and genuine dislike/concern about its transmission. I know it's an old true and tested built but for some reason it is so hard to shift out of park. Everytime it sounds like a harsh grind or bump. I have tried neutral + parking break and then park and it still so hard when I drive it next time to get it out of parking. It doesn't matter if its hot or cold. I took it to toyota and the tech said it was normal. It pulls forward when I shift it to park and when I turn the car off I hear a shutter or a light knock into parking. Please give me your advice since you have one, the transmission rocking and if it's hard a normal thing to get out of parking. No transmission- rav4 2020, last year tundra, current tacoma feel this way or even any other first couple 4runner generations. Please help me out. Thank you!
Only reason I went highlander was the extra 10mpg on the highway. I love the 4runner, and especially now the Land Cruiser, but that highlander just fit my lifestyle better. Mostly driving to trailheads and biking, dirtbiking, camping, and rafting.
@@dude-yg9ez - the Highlander is a quality vehicle but I suspect 20 years from now we will find the Highlander has more reliability issue than the current 20 old 4Runner. Added complexity increases the probability of unexpected behavior.
Don't over complicate this- Men like the 4Runner and Women like the Highlander (not always but in most cases)! 4Runner = Mud, Football and a Beer Mug full of bourbon. Highlander = Facials + Pedicures, Chick flicks and a glass of wine .
Thanks for all your great insights. Since 100% of my driving is normal road it now has 6k miles. I do have an issue and genuine dislike/concern about its transmission. I know it's an old true and tested built but for some reason it is so hard to shift out of park. Everytime it sounds like a harsh grind or bump. I have tried neutral + parking break and then park and it still so hard when I drive it next time to get it out of parking. It doesn't matter if its hot or cold. I took it to toyota and the tech said it was normal. It pulls forward when I shift it to park and when I turn the car off I hear a shutter or a light knock into parking. Please give me your advice since you like yours. Or tell about the transmission rocking and if it's hard a normal thing to get out of parking. No transmission- rav4 2020, last year tundra, current tacoma feel this way or even any other first couple 4runner generations. Please help me out. Thank you!
@@melissamonfort6539 But I also want proven reliability and offroad ability as I live in a developing country where it gets a beating and there are no qualified mechanics
@@tuckerhiggins4336 Yeah. But. By that point it's like, buy a different car. The whole point is I need something completely reliable. Adding a supercharger negates that.
Man, that's a lot of shade being thrown on the 4runner. It's obvious how biased this guy is. The 4runner is an absolute beast in it's category. Should have used the TRD Pro if you want more comfort.
@@rafaeldiaz8129 That's because of the KDSS system. It's a stiffer ride, and doesn't have all that dippiness that the pro has. It's actually better than the off-road premium if you have the KDSS system
The 20 year old V6 in the 4Runner, is the same 20 year old V6 in the Highlander. The 4Runner has the 1GR engine, the Highlander has the 2GR. The main difference is the the displacement and the fuel injection system. The Limited does have low range, just like the other models, and it can lock just like the part time systems. The Limited 4Runner is actually just as capable if you want it to be, as the other models. You can setup the Limited in the same way as the other models, just put some good off-road tires and a lift kit if you desire. Your statements about the Limited are incorrect in the regard. The transfer case in the Limited is actually the same as the other 4Runners, it just has an added center diff that is lockable when needed. As far as tow capacity goes, the 4Runner is tougher. They may claim on paper the the Highlander has the same tow capacity, but the Highlander transmission won't hold up to the abuse of the 4Runner's transmission. The 5 Speed auto in the 4Runner, is the same transmission that was used in the earlier Tundra pickups. These 5 speed transmissions are very robust, the Highlander transmission would burn up long before the 4Runner in towing. The 4Runner tow capacity is under rated, I am not saying you should tow more then the recommended 5,000 pounds, there are other factors that come into play that limits the tow capacity that have nothing to do with its actual capabilities. The wheel base of the 4Runner is on the short side, and that is one of the reasons it's only "rated" at 5,000 pound. Some of the earlier 4Runners, like the somewhat rare V8 4th generation models actually were rated for 6,000 pounds. The only difference is just the increased torque that the 2UZ V8 engine had. I'm not ripping on the Highlander, but it is correct to say it is a glorified minivan. It does pretty much have the same drive train under it as the Sienna. The Sienna and the Highlander are excellent, but they in fact are cars and the 4Runner is a truck. You are totally correct about that. Your facts about these two vehicles where pretty spot on for the most part. 4Runner my pick, one of the best most reliable Toyotas around.
That's a base 4Runner vs a Top Tier Highlander. I have a TRDORP and the interior is way nicer then the new Trail Editions. I owned a Highlander and loved it. I love my 4Runner way more.
4 runner is so reliable and with the best resale value. My friend purchased one in 2015 for $40k and just sold it 2 weeks ago for $31k. He put 75k miles on it
i like this guy. he doesnt just keep on bullshitting how good a car is like other youtube reviews. he actually knows what he's talking about and points out the obvious pros and cons which is rare to see nowadays.
I have a highlander platinum and TRULY wanted a 4Runner ❤️ I have two kids and wanted the captains seats so I went with the highlander. But once my kids are grown and gone, I’m definitely going with a 4Runner ❤️
Depends. If you go camping off of rocky dirt roads or go surf fishing/camping on the beach, highland is tye better choice. The mpg on the 4Runner is horrendous.
I know the 4 Runner has a great resale value but i I love the 35 or greater mpg that I'm having with my Bronze 22 highlander hybrid. That's twice more than the 4 Runner. I sold my 2012 highlander for about 13k so the resale on the highlander is also good. I don't go off roading, in fact, where do people go off road to? Pls let me know.
A similarly equipped 2012 4Runner would have demanded 18-20K and cost less when it was new (That's a lot of gas- about 42,000 miles worth). Off roading doesn't always mean up a mountain with no road. Plenty of rural areas have roads that destroy cars and car based SUV's. As you get older the Highlander is preferred. The 4Runner is a better vehicle the Highlander is a better ride.
Be honest, I would say 90% of the 4Runner will never be on off road. They will be driven on regular road that any sedan does. Which means most 4Runner owners are either marketing victims or own it just for feeling.
If you're a soft city dweller who never goes off road, pick the Highlander all day every day. If you want to go explore the world, the 4Runner conquers all.
Nice review, but the 4runner Limited does not have a fixed torque split. The torque varies based on what the computer thinks it needs. It also has the same 50/50 part time lock and 4lo like all other 4x4 4runners have.
Ill take the 4Runner any day, just not the upcoming 4 turbo. Hence my deposit on a new 23. I'll pass on the tech. I like old reliability. I kept a 22 for a few days and averaged 22 mpg. Yep, I don't jack rabbit start, but I do exceed the speed limits. Pretty damned good for a 4 well drive on frame SUV. Just as good as my 07 Odyssey minivan. Not as roomy, but 2 kids are gone now. So, perfect the wife and I and the 2 remaining kids and 2 dogs.
The only car I'd buy for the wife is this highlander and the 4R for my self. Elegant aggressive reliable convenience and enough power to unleash her anger.
I had the Highlander Hybrid the first year it came out, and it looked a bit more square then. It moved, worked like a SUV in mud and snow, and got great mileage. It wasn't as big as our 4Runner, which we got a few years later. I test-drove a newer 4Runner in the mid-2000s and the cabin seemed more narrow and mot as impressive. I can't remember the trims off-hand, but the first one was a V8 and was sweet. Never should have sold it.
@@nalgas5569 yea they come in sr5 and limited but couldn’t find any brand new in my area. My unreliable bmw kept having problems just had another kid and needed a reliable 3rd row asap. I still eyeball that dam 4Runner trd pro but had to go with my needs boring highlander. at least I can say the kids r comfortable 😂
I honestly just like the highalnder more cause it's more of an updated version over the 4 runner and you have great interior I don't need to Offroad that much just travelling places will do.
2019 4Runner LIMITED ,White pearl, with brown leather inside. RWD awesome. I live in Florida I don’t need 4 x 4 love my car. Lots of compliments. Yeah five speed sucks but it’s not made to be a fast vehicle not a sports car. Even though it was 2019 I still paid $38,000 used.30k miles.
This guy is the worst. Who is paying him to bash the 4Runner. Most and if not all of his talking points was negative. Go have seat somewhere.....4Runners are reliable and a classic.
Ive owned two highlanders, last was a 2018, I love it. I live in upstate NY, lots of snow. Put good tires on it and it goes everywhere. I want a 4 runner real bad but its just not practical unless you drive off road every day to go home. even then its too loud, too bumpy, and under powered. My highlander is fast, nimble, and comfortable. I have a severe back injury so for me I need great ride comfort. So my options are limited. Ive had kayaks on top and loads of camping gear on my highlander, no problem! If it had another inch of clearance and attack angle was higher, and add in a rear and front tow point it would be awesome.
Just bought a new 22 Highlander XSE. The electronic controls are beyond crazy. It takes concentration to drive the vehicle and ignore trying to learn the hundreds of electronic options. Not necessary. I think they are trying to impress, yet it sort of got stupid. Still love the vehicle.
Here lies the poblem with car prices. They only go up. The 4 runner after being around for so long is certainly cheaper to make, yet still the prics only go up
I already have a full size truck that gets 13.8 mpg so i got a highlander hybrid as my pick up drop off kids and road trip. While camping we use lifted truck
@Lee G 60k out the door but it has icon stage 3 lift with mud tieres on it. So everything is under toyota warranty. This way they can't put it on me when I fork something up🤣🤣🤣
I like the Highlander as there's more power for less gas mileage and cubes... I Don't like the hump in the middle of the dash, don't understand why it can't be set further down to eliminate the obscured view. And, of course, the styling of the 4Runner is definitely better than the Highlander. What I really want to know is can I turn off all that annoying, dangerous lazy-driver crap like Lane Assist, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Cruise? It's almost criminal that we are forced to pay for all this unnecessary junk... and people wonder why a new vehicle costs $50K +! Thanks for a great vid, you've helped me make up my mind. 😀
IMO these vehicles don't even appeal to the same people. If you don't KNOW you want a 4Runner, you probably want a Highlander. Up next: Ford F250 Super Duty, or Honda Ridgeline? Which is right for you?
The 4Runner is comfortable to drive and quiet…..it’s also been on off- road expeditions from North America to the southern tip of South America, from Central Canada through the McKenzee Trail, west to the Pacific Ocean. These are two different vehicles. You might be living too charmed a life there pal….
Good Comparison, but you got one thing wrong: 4Runner Limited does have 4wd Low Range. Straight from Toyota: th-cam.com/video/VXJ5kVMbjMg/w-d-xo.html The full time 4wd on Limited trim is very much like the much higher price Land Cruiser and works way better than all other 4Runner trims in slippery on rad conditions!
I don’t have either one, but for my daily commute, of 140 miles round trip a Highlander just makes more sense. 4runner is the cooler vehicle, though… They cost a lot of money though, but it’s a Toyota well worth it at the end
It hasn’t changed because it works and doesn’t need to change. They also sell out every year so why change? Great off-road rig. The Highlander? Well it’s a nice luxury cruiser for long road trips and nothing more.
The 4Runner and the Highlander are two completely different vehicles designed for two differ buyers. One is a family kid hauler and the other is a rugged/sporty SUV. And where are you finding a 4Runner for $45k????
“The Highlander is a Lexus in everything but name” Only one of these vehicles is built in the Tahara plant along Lexus vehicles like the GX and it’s not the Highlander…
Dude let it go. The highlander of course is more car than the 4runner but its hardly incapable offroad. We take ours down logging roads to our family camp just fine.
@@misterb1132 if you want a strict mall crawler ya, dont buy a 4runner. This is a bad ass SUV body on frame construction. This truck is the Swiss army knife Jack of all trades. It's essentially a truck. You want a crossover less capable vehicle yes take the soccer mom vehicle for sure. And my 18 off-road premium actually rides really smooth with my KDSS system. Love having a vehicle that I know will get me through pretty much anything. Trade off,.it's a bit stiffer of a ride...
I have a 2022 Highlander Hybrid Limited and love it. If the 4Runners would give me the fuel economy and the tech that the Highlander offers I would've picked the 4Runners. Until that happens I'll stick to the Highlander. It feels good to go for a month and some times more than a month without having to fill up the tank. It helps that work is not that far from home and using the Hybrid system as intended. I see people driving hybrid vehicles and defeating the purpose of the hybrid system. They're just burning cash the way they drive.
Get the XSE version you won't feel disappointed I promise I'm driving this car and the looks bro literally looks like a sports car from the front and inside.
Gas is Soo bad. You spend double on gas then the Highlander. That's anywhere from 200-400 bucks a month. I really want one but I'm having trouble getting past that.
@@stuckinchaselandia6427 Not being a smarty pants but, your comment was centered around the cost of gas. At $3 a gallon you would have to drive 3000 - 6000 miles a month to cost $200-$400 more in gas. Maybe you drive that many miles, I don't know but, at those miles, the depreciation alone would justify the 4Runner.
The highlander is better looking than the 4runner the highlander is more sleek and modern than the 4runner therefore the highlander is the better option point blank period thank you very much
One reason I bought a 2022 4runner is because it's not all high tech computer screens. I think technology is going backwards these days, I want buttons when I'm driving, not going through menus on a screen while also trying to pay attention to the road.
1,000%
Amen!
My son was looking at a 2024 Mustang but he lost interest with the touch screen A/C controls.
I have a 2022 4Runner TRD off road premium and my wife has a 2016 Highlander XLE. Both are excellent vehicles and serve their intended purpose. The 4Runner goes on ski and camping trips and we take the Highlander on road trips. The answer is: have one of each.
I live in Minnesota. Where we get quite a bit of snow for the winter. Our family owns both vehicles. My wife owns a 2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum. I own a 2012 Toyota 4Runner limited. Both vehicles are excellent vehicles. The design to do two completely different things. My forerunner is perfect for the winters and doing chores around the house. Such as pulling stumps from trees that I have fallen. As for the Highlander it's a smooth plush ride. Perfect for taking my son out of town to his AAU basketball games. Both vehicles are dead reliable. Can't go wrong with either one. Just which one suits the needs of your family and yourself.
we're are torn between highlander and 4runner or getting 2 4runners. We currently have a 4runner now and everything is just great about with our small family.
I really love the Highlander and the handling is pretty great especially for the XSE version it feels like a sports car and it's tuned as one.
Love your comment, most people only post their preferences, like its the only right choice.
I bought a 4runner for 1 purpose, to daily drive it until it will reach 1 million kilometres with minimal maintenance.
Since 100% of my driving is normal road it now has 6k miles. I do have an issue and genuine dislike/concern about its transmission. I know it's an old true and tested built but for some reason it is so hard to shift out of park. Everytime it sounds like a harsh grind or bump. I have tried neutral + parking break and then park and it still so hard when I drive it next time to get it out of parking. It doesn't matter if its hot or cold. I took it to toyota and the tech said it was normal. It pulls forward when I shift it to park and when I turn the car off I hear a shutter or a light knock into parking. Please give me your advice since you have one, the transmission rocking and if it's hard a normal thing to get out of parking. No transmission- rav4 2020, last year tundra, current tacoma feel this way or even any other first couple 4runner generations. Please help me out. Thank you!
@@djcan9503 mine does all the same. Normal for the 4R
Just like many people, but they aren’t successful;) no “minimal maintenance” SUV/car makes it even half that far.
Only reason I went highlander was the extra 10mpg on the highway. I love the 4runner, and especially now the Land Cruiser, but that highlander just fit my lifestyle better. Mostly driving to trailheads and biking, dirtbiking, camping, and rafting.
Nobody in a Highlander waves at other Highlanders.
I don't want stranger waving at me... I would be creeped out and think I am being stalked.
Shame how so many people care more about superficial change and gadgets over mechanical features, quality and reliability.
You'd be surprised man. People aren't that bright anymore. I'll take the 4Runner any day
As if the highlander is unreliable or hard to maintain
@@dude-yg9ez - the Highlander is a quality vehicle but I suspect 20 years from now we will find the Highlander has more reliability issue than the current 20 old 4Runner. Added complexity increases the probability of unexpected behavior.
Part of the dislike is the gas mileage at 17 mpg, which is fairly horrible for a V-6. I had a 2012 Tundra 4.6L V-8 that got 19-20.
Just bought a Highlander 2022, last year of V6 naturally aspirated dependability. So i feel your comment
Don't over complicate this- Men like the 4Runner and Women like the Highlander (not always but in most cases)!
4Runner = Mud, Football and a Beer Mug full of bourbon.
Highlander = Facials + Pedicures, Chick flicks and a glass of wine .
Off-roading notwithstanding, I liked but never loved my Highlander. I ADORE my 4Runner.
Thanks for all your great insights. Since 100% of my driving is normal road it now has 6k miles. I do have an issue and genuine dislike/concern about its transmission. I know it's an old true and tested built but for some reason it is so hard to shift out of park. Everytime it sounds like a harsh grind or bump. I have tried neutral + parking break and then park and it still so hard when I drive it next time to get it out of parking. It doesn't matter if its hot or cold. I took it to toyota and the tech said it was normal. It pulls forward when I shift it to park and when I turn the car off I hear a shutter or a light knock into parking. Please give me your advice since you like yours. Or tell about the transmission rocking and if it's hard a normal thing to get out of parking. No transmission- rav4 2020, last year tundra, current tacoma feel this way or even any other first couple 4runner generations. Please help me out. Thank you!
All the gripes with the 4Runner are trivial. A new interior refresh will be welcome, but the expected engine downsize will not.
I have a 4R and wish it was lighter, smaller and had more torque
@@mooboo6603 Buy a RAV4
@@melissamonfort6539 But I also want proven reliability and offroad ability as I live in a developing country where it gets a beating and there are no qualified mechanics
@@mooboo6603 Buy the supercharger
@@tuckerhiggins4336 Yeah. But. By that point it's like, buy a different car. The whole point is I need something completely reliable. Adding a supercharger negates that.
Man, that's a lot of shade being thrown on the 4runner. It's obvious how biased this guy is. The 4runner is an absolute beast in it's category. Should have used the TRD Pro if you want more comfort.
I have off-road premium..same exact interior as a pro..zero difference... I don't see how someone says it's uncomfortable?
Why lie bro I have a 21 4Runner Trd premium and on the road it's pretty comfy until you hit a damn pothole or sewer you hella feel it
@@rafaeldiaz8129 That's because of the KDSS system. It's a stiffer ride, and doesn't have all that dippiness that the pro has. It's actually better than the off-road premium if you have the KDSS system
The 20 year old V6 in the 4Runner, is the same 20 year old V6 in the Highlander. The 4Runner has the 1GR engine, the Highlander has the 2GR. The main difference is the the displacement and the fuel injection system. The Limited does have low range, just like the other models, and it can lock just like the part time systems. The Limited 4Runner is actually just as capable if you want it to be, as the other models. You can setup the Limited in the same way as the other models, just put some good off-road tires and a lift kit if you desire. Your statements about the Limited are incorrect in the regard. The transfer case in the Limited is actually the same as the other 4Runners, it just has an added center diff that is lockable when needed. As far as tow capacity goes, the 4Runner is tougher. They may claim on paper the the Highlander has the same tow capacity, but the Highlander transmission won't hold up to the abuse of the 4Runner's transmission. The 5 Speed auto in the 4Runner, is the same transmission that was used in the earlier Tundra pickups. These 5 speed transmissions are very robust, the Highlander transmission would burn up long before the 4Runner in towing. The 4Runner tow capacity is under rated, I am not saying you should tow more then the recommended 5,000 pounds, there are other factors that come into play that limits the tow capacity that have nothing to do with its actual capabilities. The wheel base of the 4Runner is on the short side, and that is one of the reasons it's only "rated" at 5,000 pound. Some of the earlier 4Runners, like the somewhat rare V8 4th generation models actually were rated for 6,000 pounds. The only difference is just the increased torque that the 2UZ V8 engine had. I'm not ripping on the Highlander, but it is correct to say it is a glorified minivan. It does pretty much have the same drive train under it as the Sienna. The Sienna and the Highlander are excellent, but they in fact are cars and the 4Runner is a truck. You are totally correct about that. Your facts about these two vehicles where pretty spot on for the most part. 4Runner my pick, one of the best most reliable Toyotas around.
4runner is a car you buy with your heart. Highlander is just another car. // Really enjoyed the video, thanks!
That's a base 4Runner vs a Top Tier Highlander. I have a TRDORP and the interior is way nicer then the new Trail Editions. I owned a Highlander and loved it. I love my 4Runner way more.
Hands down 4Runner.
4 runner is so reliable and with the best resale value. My friend purchased one in 2015 for $40k and just sold it 2 weeks ago for $31k. He put 75k miles on it
“Let me tell you why I’m way too city-boy to understand why a 4Runner is a great vehicle.”
Nice sweater, buddy.
i like this guy. he doesnt just keep on bullshitting how good a car is like other youtube reviews. he actually knows what he's talking about and points out the obvious pros and cons which is rare to see nowadays.
I have a highlander platinum and TRULY wanted a 4Runner ❤️ I have two kids and wanted the captains seats so I went with the highlander. But once my kids are grown and gone, I’m definitely going with a 4Runner ❤️
Same exact thing here
you need to mention in the 4 runner if you get the premium package the interior is a lot nicer, and also the limited
Like he doesn't even know what he's talking about
Depends. If you go camping off of rocky dirt roads or go surf fishing/camping on the beach, highland is tye better choice. The mpg on the 4Runner is horrendous.
2022 Toyota Highlander vs 2022 Toyota 4Runner both will serve anyone well ... Slainte' ! Cheers !
I'll choose the 4Runner over the Highlander any day of the week. Period......
4Runner Limited in addition to full-time 4wd has 4 wheel locked high and low ranges, as well as ATRAC and descent assist.
I know the 4 Runner has a great resale value but i I love the 35 or greater mpg that I'm having with my Bronze 22 highlander hybrid. That's twice more than the 4 Runner. I sold my 2012 highlander for about 13k so the resale on the highlander is also good. I don't go off roading, in fact, where do people go off road to? Pls let me know.
A similarly equipped 2012 4Runner would have demanded 18-20K and cost less when it was new (That's a lot of gas- about 42,000 miles worth). Off roading doesn't always mean up a mountain with no road. Plenty of rural areas have roads that destroy cars and car based SUV's. As you get older the Highlander is preferred. The 4Runner is a better vehicle the Highlander is a better ride.
Be honest, I would say 90% of the 4Runner will never be on off road. They will be driven on regular road that any sedan does. Which means most 4Runner owners are either marketing victims or own it just for feeling.
@@dont3222 So what are the sedan owners a victim of? Or is it just a feeling?
@@dont3222 Like when guys buy raace cars like the corvette or Dodge Vipers and dont race them. WTF
If you're a soft city dweller who never goes off road, pick the Highlander all day every day. If you want to go explore the world, the 4Runner conquers all.
Nice review, but the 4runner Limited does not have a fixed torque split. The torque varies based on what the computer thinks it needs. It also has the same 50/50 part time lock and 4lo like all other 4x4 4runners have.
Can you even get a 4 runner for $45k? I've seem some crazy markups....
I just bought a new SR5 Premium for $45k (the sticker price).
@@Justink389 Nice!
2023- 48k with technology package which I don't want or need but might need to take what I can get under my current curcumstances.
Ill take the 4Runner any day, just not the upcoming 4 turbo. Hence my deposit on a new 23. I'll pass on the tech. I like old reliability. I kept a 22 for a few days and averaged 22 mpg. Yep, I don't jack rabbit start, but I do exceed the speed limits. Pretty damned good for a 4 well drive on frame SUV. Just as good as my 07 Odyssey minivan. Not as roomy, but 2 kids are gone now. So, perfect the wife and I and the 2 remaining kids and 2 dogs.
The only car I'd buy for the wife is this highlander and the 4R for my self. Elegant aggressive reliable convenience and enough power to unleash her anger.
I had the Highlander Hybrid the first year it came out, and it looked a bit more square then. It moved, worked like a SUV in mud and snow, and got great mileage. It wasn't as big as our 4Runner, which we got a few years later. I test-drove a newer 4Runner in the mid-2000s and the cabin seemed more narrow and mot as impressive. I can't remember the trims off-hand, but the first one was a V8 and was sweet. Never should have sold it.
Wanted a 4Runner so bad but went for the highlander for the 3rd row. Got 3 kids now.
4runner comes with 3rd row also
@@nalgas5569 yea they come in sr5 and limited but couldn’t find any brand new in my area. My unreliable bmw kept having problems just had another kid and needed a reliable 3rd row asap. I still eyeball that dam 4Runner trd pro but had to go with my needs boring highlander. at least I can say the kids r comfortable 😂
Oh yeah, let' compare a pair of hiking boots with a pair of New Balance life style shoes! They both cost the same, right?
I honestly just like the highalnder more cause it's more of an updated version over the 4 runner and you have great interior I don't need to Offroad that much just travelling places will do.
NO CAR, TRUCK, SUV is worth more than $30K
Bought a 4Runner and could not be happier… highlander is perfect to take kids to Soccer practice
2019 4Runner LIMITED ,White pearl, with brown leather inside.
RWD awesome. I live in Florida I don’t need 4 x 4 love my car.
Lots of compliments.
Yeah five speed sucks but it’s not made to be a fast vehicle not a sports car.
Even though it was 2019 I still paid $38,000 used.30k miles.
Crazy we're even comparing 45k vehicles as approachable options.
It’s sad. New cars are beginning to become accessible only to the financially privileged. Even though they’re made with more plastic than ever.
@@creichard181 nobody has more financial privilege than you, bud. Go get 'em!
Of course they're approachable. Even a burger flipper can buy a 45k vehicle. Just sign up for a 96 month payment plan!
Good luck find that 4Runner for 45K in 2022. It's more like 51K as I write this on 8-27-22
This guy is the worst. Who is paying him to bash the 4Runner. Most and if not all of his talking points was negative. Go have seat somewhere.....4Runners are reliable and a classic.
Ive owned two highlanders, last was a 2018, I love it. I live in upstate NY, lots of snow. Put good tires on it and it goes everywhere. I want a 4 runner real bad but its just not practical unless you drive off road every day to go home. even then its too loud, too bumpy, and under powered. My highlander is fast, nimble, and comfortable. I have a severe back injury so for me I need great ride comfort. So my options are limited. Ive had kayaks on top and loads of camping gear on my highlander, no problem! If it had another inch of clearance and attack angle was higher, and add in a rear and front tow point it would be awesome.
I’m sure the ride in your kayak does wonders for your severe back injury.
While I want a 4 runner the motor and mpg ratings say no the dang rav 4 I drove got amazing 35 mpg or better in the mountains
Just bought a new 22 Highlander XSE. The electronic controls are beyond crazy. It takes concentration to drive the vehicle and ignore trying to learn the hundreds of electronic options. Not necessary. I think they are trying to impress, yet it sort of got stupid. Still love the vehicle.
I traded my 22 4Runner for 22 highlander. Highlander was a lot more usable for a family and gas mileage is way better.
Here lies the poblem with car prices. They only go up. The 4 runner after being around for so long is certainly cheaper to make, yet still the prics only go up
Just ordered a 2002 4runner limited. I stick with the old school model.
I already have a full size truck that gets 13.8 mpg so i got a highlander hybrid as my pick up drop off kids and road trip. While camping we use lifted truck
Just bought a 4runner 2022
@Lee G 60k out the door but it has icon stage 3 lift with mud tieres on it. So everything is under toyota warranty. This way they can't put it on me when I fork something up🤣🤣🤣
Dude is a 4 runner hater
You should be driving an ORP with kdss. The kdss corners flatter and it doesn't have that droning exhaust.
I have one and wholeheartedly agree. Love it
I like the Highlander as there's more power for less gas mileage and cubes... I Don't like the hump in the middle of the dash, don't understand why it can't be set further down to eliminate the obscured view. And, of course, the styling of the 4Runner is definitely better than the Highlander. What I really want to know is can I turn off all that annoying, dangerous lazy-driver crap like Lane Assist, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Cruise? It's almost criminal that we are forced to pay for all this unnecessary junk... and people wonder why a new vehicle costs $50K +!
Thanks for a great vid, you've helped me make up my mind. 😀
IMO these vehicles don't even appeal to the same people. If you don't KNOW you want a 4Runner, you probably want a Highlander. Up next: Ford F250 Super Duty, or Honda Ridgeline? Which is right for you?
Talked down a lot on 4Runner for that sponsor money lol I like the Highlander though, would’ve gotten a 2015 back then
No comparison, the 4Runner hands down!
The 4Runner is comfortable to drive and quiet…..it’s also been on off- road expeditions from North America to the southern tip of South America, from Central Canada through the McKenzee Trail, west to the Pacific Ocean. These are two different vehicles. You might be living too charmed a life there pal….
Good Comparison, but you got one thing wrong: 4Runner Limited does have 4wd Low Range. Straight from Toyota: th-cam.com/video/VXJ5kVMbjMg/w-d-xo.html
The full time 4wd on Limited trim is very much like the much higher price Land Cruiser and works way better than all other 4Runner trims in slippery on rad conditions!
4Runner all the way, not even comparable. Problem is you can't get one for $45K these days.
I don’t have either one, but for my daily commute, of 140 miles round trip a Highlander just makes more sense.
4runner is the cooler vehicle, though…
They cost a lot of money though, but it’s a Toyota well worth it at the end
Love my 2017 4runner limited
Same vehicle here ❤👍🏻
99.9% of all 4Runners never go off road. Highlander is superior in nearly everything.
The 4Runner hasn’t changed because it works. People want reliability when off-road.
I love Toyota 4runner limited 👍
"Rat Hair" Headliner like in my 2008 Highlander. That's what I told the dealer when I bought my Highlander!
Could you review the 4runner limited??
If Toyota has one available, we'll try for 2023.
Easy
Highlander = highway
4runner - 4wheel drive
Love my XSE AWD for my family car. !!! Smooth ride!
It hasn’t changed because it works and doesn’t need to change. They also sell out every year so why change? Great off-road rig. The Highlander? Well it’s a nice luxury cruiser for long road trips and nothing more.
The fact the 4runner has THE SAME drivettain since gen 4 should tell you something. With the exception of the V8 option.😔
Yeah and it's the best selling toyota vehicle even so.
The 4Runner and the Highlander are two completely different vehicles designed for two differ buyers. One is a family kid hauler and the other is a rugged/sporty SUV.
And where are you finding a 4Runner for $45k????
That is the MSRP for trail . SR5 starts under $40K....good deal for the value at trade in .imo
4 Runner all day long. Everyday. 7 days a week. 365 days a year.
“The Highlander is a Lexus in everything but name”
Only one of these vehicles is built in the Tahara plant along Lexus vehicles like the GX and it’s not the Highlander…
Dude let it go. The highlander of course is more car than the 4runner but its hardly incapable offroad. We take ours down logging roads to our family camp just fine.
YoU CanT SIt In tHe 4RUnNer FOr 10 mIN
What are you talking about?
@@terrynichol577 Known for a fairly unfriendly ride.
@@misterb1132 if you want a strict mall crawler ya, dont buy a 4runner. This is a bad ass SUV body on frame construction. This truck is the Swiss army knife Jack of all trades. It's essentially a truck. You want a crossover less capable vehicle yes take the soccer mom vehicle for sure. And my 18 off-road premium actually rides really smooth with my KDSS system. Love having a vehicle that I know will get me through pretty much anything. Trade off,.it's a bit stiffer of a ride...
I have a 2022 Highlander Hybrid Limited and love it. If the 4Runners would give me the fuel economy and the tech that the Highlander offers I would've picked the 4Runners. Until that happens I'll stick to the Highlander. It feels good to go for a month and some times more than a month without having to fill up the tank. It helps that work is not that far from home and using the Hybrid system as intended. I see people driving hybrid vehicles and defeating the purpose of the hybrid system. They're just burning cash the way they drive.
Very well studied review!
Highlander is a station wagon. All the luxury of a 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser minus the 350 cui V8.
I own a 4Runner, would much rather daily the Highlander.
Trade it in. The resale is good enough. I think you don't cause you like the 4runner at the end of the day.
Get the XSE version you won't feel disappointed I promise I'm driving this car and the looks bro literally looks like a sports car from the front and inside.
Annoying how he using bad acting and bias opinions to sway you away from the 4Runner
You don't get luxury for $45,000..... those days when you could get a car with plenty of luxury are long gone....
The Highlander XLE AWD is nice at $43,000.
@@melissamonfort6539 true....so us a Kia.... but they are not luxury.....
4runner All The Waaay!!!
New Jersey????? Isn't that Italian- American country ??????
4Runner - All The Way
I've got 2 4 runners. No way would I change to a street rod..............
All of you ding dong reviewers need to learn how to drive an old 1960's VW Beetle. Then you can possible gain my respect as a car reviewer.
The 4R is more like a boys toy and the highlander is more like a wife toy.
well said monkey
Thank you! Well done.
Gas is Soo bad. You spend double on gas then the Highlander. That's anywhere from 200-400 bucks a month. I really want one but I'm having trouble getting past that.
If you can afford $45,000 vehicles, gas shouldn't be a problem.
@@melissamonfort6539 just because I can afford a $45000 car doesn't mean I want burn money on gas. That's a silly comment on your part.
@@stuckinchaselandia6427 Not being a smarty pants but, your comment was centered around the cost of gas. At $3 a gallon you would have to drive 3000 - 6000 miles a month to cost $200-$400 more in gas. Maybe you drive that many miles, I don't know but, at those miles, the depreciation alone would justify the 4Runner.
And if I wanted to drive a computer, I'll stay in my entertainment room at home. I like to drive my own, not some glitchy pc.
You can't compare mpg with a hybrid on one side!
The ltd is awd not permanent 4wd
Can you please review Jaguar XF please?
Noted. I would love to.
Yeah, that would be good
The 4runner limited should be a better competitor.
Wouldn’t trade my 4runner for a highlander if you put a gun to my head.
I just traded in my 2006 for a new wheels. The new highland is like a station wagon. Gross
Need a dude with balls to review the 4runner
4runner soild rear axle rear drive based
4runner boy's truck whereas highlander is girl's suv
Toyota 4runner ❤
It's becose you live usa that's why you saying you not going useso much futures
4Runner👍🏻
Find another line of work. Reviewing cars doesn't seem to be in your wheelhouse.
tacoma vs tundra
The highlander is better looking than the 4runner the highlander is more sleek and modern than the 4runner therefore the highlander is the better option point blank period thank you very much