Kirk, I really appreciate your base trim reviews. Most YT creators complain about lacking features where you focus on the value. Kudos to Toyota for supplying base models and you for explaining why they make sense.
I agree Kirk. I like simpler things , less complicated and reliable. I would love to see the Land Cruiser 70 series being in America. Simple, reliable and just really nice. Old school
For a base model..it really does come w/ a lot of great stuff standard. Cant believe it has blindspot monitoring for example. The price jump from an SR5 to sport/off road is pretty big. Seems like the hybrid really isnt worth it too since its more for performance.
Agree the SR5 is the one to get for those who value car like smoothness and nimbleness, an affordable price, best fuel economy and least complicated electronics. A big bonus is it's made in Tahara, Japan at Toyota's extra high quality factory.
Yes. I buy base model Toyota cars and trucks to avoid the blood pressure soaring fustrations of having to learn and remember the procedures for operating and troubleshooting electronic dashboards, climate controls, door handles, etc.
I have 5th Generation 4Runner the only reason I would upgrade because of the modern look and better driving dynamics. I can get that for 40 K instead of $70 so I’d go with lower trim. If I wanted an upgrade over 5th Gen and a real powerful engine, I would go Sequoia Limited with off road package.
Buy out of state is an option. Bought our last 2 vehicles at dealerships over 400 miles away for a better deal. One way plane ticket and drive it home.
2WD? This would be the Florida spec.😄 For us in the snow belt, I'd drop the 3rd row get the 4WD setup. Kirk, do you know if deleting and not selecting the 3rd row increases the cargo volume at all? Wondering what the cargo space would be without the 3rd row installed.
Cheaper 4Runner is the way to go. The higher trims are too expensive for a 4Runner and you might as well get the GX at that point. Only thing I would want is heated seats, 14in screen and JBL audio. That small screen is so stupid looking
Right. I myself no longer find higher trim models appealing. After owning a highly optioned model, i learned that i barely use most of the extra features it has. Although they looked nice at first, after ownership, i find them to be mostly gimmicks that adds little value to me while increasing cost in the end when you need to fix things when it breaks/fails.
I could probably live with it, but man is that screen an eye sore. It's the bezels that get to me. If they were going to use a smaller screen, they should have at least followed a similar design language as the new Camry. it's got a smaller screen than what's in the higher trimmed 4runners but integrates well with the instrument cluster and dashboard.
I agree, I’m the owner of a 16’ sr5 premium and I’m utterly underwhelmed by this comparison. The hood doesn’t even have lift struts?… such a disappointment when comparing the two.
@@ytj22 good point. The previous gen didn’t sacrifice in either and perhaps this gen won’t either. It’s just a little disheartening to see the underwhelming differences between the two inside considering they completely redesigned/engineered everything else. That infotainment screen is seriously pathetic I’m sorry, I’m not a big tech guy by any means but come on... No lift struts on the hood, no bump stops on the frame either so I’m going to assume a plush interior will be the least of someone’s worries when the front strut decides it’s had enough up travel for the day on the trial
I am loving my base 2024 Tacoma SR double cab which feels cutting edge for my 2012 Tundra for my bigger truck stuff. The "detuned" motor feels responsive and fast and stable. I have seen 24-26 mpg on the hi-way. Perfect day driver, easy to take to the city, and my basic off-road needs. I was going to get a Maverick but found a similiarly priced Taco, it felt like a steal to higher trims and the "goofy" faux hood scoop.
I checked my local Toyota dealers website for 2025 4Runner availability. It showed three in build phase, and each had a $5,000 markup over MSRP. Time to take a close look at the 2026 Honda Passport refresh.
If you don't need a truck, then of course you shouldn't consider this, then yes, a Passport is a decent option for sure. Unless of course you just want truck, then this is a fantastic choice. Especially base model IMO
@@zarbon700 The new Honda Passport still retains Honda's bulletproof V6 motor. If you're getting anything with their new 1.5 turbos, then yeah i'd be inclined to agree.
I like toyota's way, they always simplify the first year then grow on each model from interior, to lights, to options. This is perfect for simplifying offroading and no outlandish feature. I always like base cars and trucks
People forget that toyota Trucks is made on the tnga-f platform, which is good for a vehicle with heavy electronic support and is still body on frame. So reliability is there.
Kirk, thankyou for covering the least priced gouged trim. "100 watt" outlet? Really Toyota? If it's not atleast 400 watts, just put a USB port there and pinch a few more pennies.
Appreciate the review on the SR5. I see more TRD Pro and Trailhunter reviews than I would like mainly because I would never buy one (too many features I would never get use of).
Do you feel any turbo lag while driving new 6th gen 4Runner? I know sometimes it shakes 2-3s when I accelerate. I don't know if you noticed it happens or it doesn't happen? The next question, I remember there is a TOYOTA word spelled out on the passenger side of the dashboard. SR5 does not have that stuff? I see plain black dashboard. What trim does it have that?
I'm glad to see you showed the 2024 to 2025 price difference at the SR5 level. Seems to be getting lost that the entry price into this vehicle barely changed. There have been year-to-year inflation adjustments to unchanged vehicles for more than that. But many are suddenly so surprised at the price.
I like the Black SR5 because the non-painted over-fenders don’t look as noticeable (less contrast obviously). The only thing is the non-heated steering wheel up here in Canada 🇨🇦 is a piss off 🥶. I guess one can be added later without much trouble?? Also that plastic trim around the 8” screen looks so cheap. I get not wanting the 14” because of large size but the plastic around that screen is brutal. DO YOU THINK A SCREEN UPGRADE (Aftermarket or OEM?) WILL BE POSSIBLE DOWN THE ROAD?? Please Advise!
Great review Kirk on the SR5!! These higher trims are getting a little pricey so it’s appreciated when you focus on the Best Bang for your Buck model!!
Here’s the best advice. Unfortunately, the SR5 cannot be option with heated seats unless you move up to the TRD sport and at that point you’re spending over 50k after tax/license. You really have to ask yourself whether you’re buying this vehicle just to let people know that you’re representing a certain lifestyle. But you’re not even going to live that lifestyle because if you take this thing off road and get it dented and scratch, you’re literally costing yourself $10-$20,000 in resale value. That’s a poor financial decision. The sensible purchase is to get a 2025 Camry LE for 30k otd and saving yourself over $20,000 and getting 40 miles to the gallon more. Kirk has driven the Camry LE and I think he got close to 60 miles per gallon. Don’t be a fool.
How’s suspension in your opinion Kirk? Personally if I were to go new 4Runner Im going for sr5 with 3rd row mainly cause it looks flatter for car camping. 4x4 of course in Utah
I hope anybody who buys this four cylinder on a test drive knows to bring their whole family to get the feel of that throttle. Only those who have owned a 4cyl knows how the drive experience changes when the cabin is FULL. 🍿
SR5 definitely brings the most value in the whole lineup. One thing that confuses me with all of these reviews though: all of the SR5 trims that TH-camrs have been driving have heated seats. But when I go to Toyota’s spec sheet and configurator, heated seats are neither standard nor an option for SR5. Did Toyota configure these test trucks wrong? Are they planning to add heated seats as an option soon? It just seems really weird for Toyota to showcase features that aren’t available on current production vehicles and not say anything
The ones journalist drive as seen on TH-cam are preproduction models. The production models don’t come with heated seats as of now. Might change in the future but as of now, there is no heated options.
@ Yes I know - that’s the problem. Every TH-camr has pointed out the heated seats and many have commented how they add value to the SR5 trim but if they’re not actually available then what are we doing? It’s not like these are early pre-production models - 4Runners are being delivered to dealerships as we speak.
I just got offered $34k at Toyota dealer for my 2022 4Runner TRD sport 4WD with 48k miles that had an original MSRP of $43,000. So I lost only $9k in value over 3 years and my 4Runner has a minor accident on the CARFAX. Wonder if the new one will keep its value as well
Why would a sr5 have a rear locker? The previous sr5’s never had a rear locker. Lockers only come on the TRD Offroad trims TRD PRO, and Trail edition .
@@chibbyylol No it wouldn't. Older cars that weighed the same did fine with under 200hp. I don't drive like a madman anyway. One of my cars is a 2016 Toyota Yaris LE hatchback that only has 106hp and I'm totally fine with that. I don't need tons of power to commute.
@Prepare2Survive the closest thing we can look is the 2.4l turbo's engine relative, the A25A which is a 2.5l inline 4 naturally aspirated used in other vehicles like the RAV4 In the rav4 it makes 203hp and 184lb-ft of torque. It gets the ~3500lb curb weight rav4 to 60 in 8 SECONDS. The 4runner is nearly 5000lbs. It won't be a matter of like preferring to drive slower and all, one wouldn't be able to get out of their own way or even merge safely with 10+ second 0 to 60
@@chibbyylol My 2016 Yaris has a 0-60 time of around 10 or 11 seconds and that's fine with me. Most of the time I accelerate to 60 in probably 15 seconds because I don't drive like a madman.
@ Many years ago I had a 1979 Mercedes 240D diesel sedan that weighed 3000lbs and only had 62hp and even though that car was slow it still merged onto the highway fine. Maybe some people need a lot of power, but not me.
The fact that the SR5 trim barely increased in price while the higher trims had a massive price hike is an indication that most people are comfortable overpaying if it means they get the extra features they want. The $20k gap of the TRD Pro from the SR5 is one example. 5 years ago TRD Pro & Sr5 price difference was $10k, now its $20k. That’s because people continue to demand more which leads the price difference to widen further.
The pricing on these has always been insane. Optioned and upholstered like a $20k (maybe $30k accounting for inflation 😜) vehicle but MSRPing for over $40k. If they want to make a $40k 4Runner, no problem, but hard plastics and “bare bones” things aren’t acceptable that’s that price. But Toyota fans will pay it so 🤷 I couldn’t justify it to myself
A BASE Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 with tow package with destination is a few thousands short of $50K. This DOES NOT include Toyota port options the customer does not ask for nor does it include any market adjustments/options the dealer wishes to add/charge. This is the actual starting point consumers have to face. I struggle to understand why Toyota does not offer the naturally aspirated V6 as a drivetrain option (for those who don't want a turbocharged or hybrid engine). Un unstressed modern 6 cylinder is a much more valuable proposition over a small turbo 4 cylinder (for towing applications IMO).
You can thank the California Air Resources Board. An unelected group of bureaucrats with a job to slowly put people out of the personally owned vehicles.
Kirk, The 4Runner SR5 is the Camry LE of 4Runners which means it is the one to get. 🤩 In regard to price increases for the other models, shall we have a big round of 👏👏👏👏 for all the people who have been paying over MSRP for the last few years? Surely Toyota noticed that behavior when setting price levels for the new lineup of 4Runners. 🤑
I think they should have taken a page from the Camry LE play book and offered a cold weather package (head seats, and heated leather wrapped steering wheel). And a convenience package (power driver seats, auto dim mirror etc) so you're not forced into higher trims for those features. - Despite the model in the video. You cannot option heated seats on a sr5 on Toyotas website.
@@RK-ow1zgright, these insane price increases is a result of people continuously paying at or above MSRPs. Had they had issues selling them + big discounts like Stellantis products, they would not be this drastic in the price hikes for the non SR5 trims.
Kirk, I really appreciate your base trim reviews. Most YT creators complain about lacking features where you focus on the value. Kudos to Toyota for supplying base models and you for explaining why they make sense.
Good to see a base model review. Others always review the fully loaded models and recommends it. Not everyone wants to pay for useless options.
1995 4Runner SR5 AWD was $25k, that is $50k inflation adjusted. This one is more affordable than that, not bad all things considered.
Thank you for taking the time to review the base model. It is practical and refreshing.
Now Toyota , offer the Hybrid engine in the base SR5 .
The one I would want is the TRD sport premium 4wd
It's growing on me.
I wish we could get a SR5 hybrid. Hybrid + 2400W inverter would be nice. I like the cloth seats though!
I agree Kirk. I like simpler things , less complicated and reliable. I would love to see the Land Cruiser 70 series being in America. Simple, reliable and just really nice. Old school
For a base model..it really does come w/ a lot of great stuff standard. Cant believe it has blindspot monitoring for example. The price jump from an SR5 to sport/off road is pretty big. Seems like the hybrid really isnt worth it too since its more for performance.
Agree the SR5 is the one to get for those who value car like smoothness and nimbleness, an affordable price, best fuel economy and least complicated electronics. A big bonus is it's made in Tahara, Japan at Toyota's extra high quality factory.
Least complicated electronics? It’s not a rocket ship, are you seriously having struggles with the electronics of modern cars?
@@hp-fx9pv I assume he's referring to not having more things that could potentially fail
@@hp-fx9pv He means leas things to break
Yes. I buy base model Toyota cars and trucks to avoid the blood pressure soaring fustrations of having to learn and remember the procedures for operating and troubleshooting electronic dashboards, climate controls, door handles, etc.
1995 4Runner SR5 AWD was $25k, that is $50k inflation adjusted.
I had a 1984 4Runner that was $23K MSRP.
@@BradfordSparks For real? That was a messed up pricing back then for that tin can.
For Colorado I would go 4WD SR5
I have 5th Generation 4Runner the only reason I would upgrade because of the modern look and better driving dynamics. I can get that for 40 K instead of $70 so I’d go with lower trim. If I wanted an upgrade over 5th Gen and a real powerful engine, I would go Sequoia Limited with off road package.
Yes, agreed , it's good choice, but ours local dealer ( CA ) still asking $3000 to $5000 over MSRP!
Buy out of state is an option. Bought our last 2 vehicles at dealerships over 400 miles away for a better deal. One way plane ticket and drive it home.
Yes I agree, this is the one to get. And I love the smaller screen, and i'm not crazy about hybrids anyway. Thanks for the awesome review Kirk 😀
2WD? This would be the Florida spec.😄 For us in the snow belt, I'd drop the 3rd row get the 4WD setup. Kirk, do you know if deleting and not selecting the 3rd row increases the cargo volume at all? Wondering what the cargo space would be without the 3rd row installed.
yes it will
The only thing I would add would be a 6 speed manual on this and it would be so sweet!
Amen.
Cheaper 4Runner is the way to go. The higher trims are too expensive for a 4Runner and you might as well get the GX at that point. Only thing I would want is heated seats, 14in screen and JBL audio. That small screen is so stupid looking
Right. I myself no longer find higher trim models appealing. After owning a highly optioned model, i learned that i barely use most of the extra features it has. Although they looked nice at first, after ownership, i find them to be mostly gimmicks that adds little value to me while increasing cost in the end when you need to fix things when it breaks/fails.
I could probably live with it, but man is that screen an eye sore. It's the bezels that get to me. If they were going to use a smaller screen, they should have at least followed a similar design language as the new Camry. it's got a smaller screen than what's in the higher trimmed 4runners but integrates well with the instrument cluster and dashboard.
that interior is sadly a downgrade from the last gen SR5. Tuperware quality plastics.
Both interiors will last a long time.
Good, so I can sit a long time in the Tupperware inspired interior.
I agree, I’m the owner of a 16’ sr5 premium and I’m utterly underwhelmed by this comparison. The hood doesn’t even have lift struts?… such a disappointment when comparing the two.
Asking for real here: Wouldn't a plush interior get destroyed after off-roading?
@@ytj22 good point. The previous gen didn’t sacrifice in either and perhaps this gen won’t either. It’s just a little disheartening to see the underwhelming differences between the two inside considering they completely redesigned/engineered everything else. That infotainment screen is seriously pathetic I’m sorry, I’m not a big tech guy by any means but come on... No lift struts on the hood, no bump stops on the frame either so I’m going to assume a plush interior will be the least of someone’s worries when the front strut decides it’s had enough up travel for the day on the trial
The tacoma was tested on Dyno and Engine produced 20 HP more with Premium fuel
I am loving my base 2024 Tacoma SR double cab which feels cutting edge for my 2012 Tundra for my bigger truck stuff. The "detuned" motor feels responsive and fast and stable. I have seen 24-26 mpg on the hi-way. Perfect day driver, easy to take to the city, and my basic off-road needs. I was going to get a Maverick but found a similiarly priced Taco, it felt like a steal to higher trims and the "goofy" faux hood scoop.
I checked my local Toyota dealers website for 2025 4Runner availability. It showed three in build phase, and each had a $5,000 markup over MSRP. Time to take a close look at the 2026 Honda Passport refresh.
Honda = Japanese Ford
Modern-day Hondas aren't too reliable.
@@zarbon700 Engineering of Honda So much ahead that Toyota will catch Up in a 20 years.
Only two reliable brands left in market; Toyota and Honda.
Even without markup, with no power seating,no auto climate control, from A to Z cheap plastic, this is embarrassing. I would think hard before buying.
If you don't need a truck, then of course you shouldn't consider this, then yes, a Passport is a decent option for sure. Unless of course you just want truck, then this is a fantastic choice. Especially base model IMO
@@zarbon700 The new Honda Passport still retains Honda's bulletproof V6 motor. If you're getting anything with their new 1.5 turbos, then yeah i'd be inclined to agree.
I like toyota's way, they always simplify the first year then grow on each model from interior, to lights, to options. This is perfect for simplifying offroading and no outlandish feature. I always like base cars and trucks
People forget that toyota Trucks is made on the tnga-f platform, which is good for a vehicle with heavy electronic support and is still body on frame. So reliability is there.
growing up my mom had a 200 series Land Cruiser, we used to go in the third row and put the seats up like at 6:00 and we called it "limo style"
Kirk, thankyou for covering the least priced gouged trim.
"100 watt" outlet?
Really Toyota? If it's not atleast 400 watts, just put a USB port there and pinch a few more pennies.
Gotta wait for the refresh so they give more for the base.
Great review! 😊👍
2:00 - call the air dam a front lip splitter and everybody will love them! ;)
Yes I agree with you and being more basic and appreciating more of the basic stuff
Sr5 is the one to get! Comes with Toyota safety sense 3.0 + even comes with black headliner... with the savings can easily upgrade the vehicle🎉
I wish Toyota could also have a similar bare bone Land Cruiser that push the price down, way down to more comparable with the 4Runner SR5
Great review Kirk.
The SR5 is far more compelling than the TRD pro.
May not be lux but solid and Japan built, 45k sign me up!
Thanks, Kirk for reviewing this base model can you do a review on the Toyota Sequoia base too?
Appreciate the review on the SR5. I see more TRD Pro and Trailhunter reviews than I would like mainly because I would never buy one (too many features I would never get use of).
My current vehicle is 2008 Jeep Wrangler X(Base) with AC/Cruise control/No Power nothing... That's all I need😂.. I like SR5🎉🎉
The sr5 4x4 is a lot of vehicle for 45k…. Miles better than its predecessor. resale will be excellent since it is Japanese built
Do you feel any turbo lag while driving new 6th gen 4Runner? I know sometimes it shakes 2-3s when I accelerate. I don't know if you noticed it happens or it doesn't happen?
The next question, I remember there is a TOYOTA word spelled out on the passenger side of the dashboard. SR5 does not have that stuff? I see plain black dashboard. What trim does it have that?
I'm glad to see you showed the 2024 to 2025 price difference at the SR5 level. Seems to be getting lost that the entry price into this vehicle barely changed. There have been year-to-year inflation adjustments to unchanged vehicles for more than that. But many are suddenly so surprised at the price.
My local dealer has 1 sr5 listed in build phase. 48k msrp with a 10k dealer adjustment, making it 58k haha
Yeah, I would wait for the second model year every time
Does the SR5 have push button start?
I think the small screen looks a lot better than that 14 inch monstrosity
I like the Black SR5 because the non-painted over-fenders don’t look as noticeable (less contrast obviously). The only thing is the non-heated steering wheel up here in Canada 🇨🇦 is a piss off 🥶. I guess one can be added later without much trouble??
Also that plastic trim around the 8” screen looks so cheap. I get not wanting the 14” because of large size but the plastic around that screen is brutal. DO YOU THINK A SCREEN UPGRADE (Aftermarket or OEM?) WILL BE POSSIBLE DOWN THE ROAD??
Please Advise!
Great review Kirk on the SR5!! These higher trims are getting a little pricey so it’s appreciated when you focus on the Best Bang for your Buck model!!
No automatic AC when the base corolla has it is weird.
Great truck. Reminds me of my 07 GX470, simple.
SR5 nice. Are those "flight attendant" seats in the bacK?
I’ve always wondered why the trd doesn’t offer a third row
What kind of real world mpg you were getting?
The new WRX wagon looks great! Jokes aside the SR5 with part-time 4wd seems like the one to get.
Nice, didn't know the new 4 runner had 3rd row seats too.
did the off-road premium have softer touch padding on the doors? top of door, arm rest, and big padding in the center like the Tailhunter?
Wow the third row space is better than the 5th gen
But it is 2WD. So should we call this 2Runner?
Here’s the best advice. Unfortunately, the SR5 cannot be option with heated seats unless you move up to the TRD sport and at that point you’re spending over 50k after tax/license. You really have to ask yourself whether you’re buying this vehicle just to let people know that you’re representing a certain lifestyle. But you’re not even going to live that lifestyle because if you take this thing off road and get it dented and scratch, you’re literally costing yourself $10-$20,000 in resale value. That’s a poor financial decision. The sensible purchase is to get a 2025 Camry LE for 30k otd and saving yourself over $20,000 and getting 40 miles to the gallon more. Kirk has driven the Camry LE and I think he got close to 60 miles per gallon. Don’t be a fool.
Kirk, did any of the product reps mention "SR5 Premium"?
There will be no SR5 Premium.
@@justahumbledude Yeah I know, but they should bring that trim back.
I'm still rocking a one owner 1986 4Runner SR5 with only 107k miles on it.
How’s suspension in your opinion Kirk? Personally if I were to go new 4Runner Im going for sr5 with 3rd row mainly cause it looks flatter for car camping. 4x4 of course in Utah
It's a bit stiffer than the fifth gen, but you get way better driving dynamica as a trade off.
Hello, do you know if putting 91 or 93 octane will make a difference can you ask Toyota ?
I would go for a basic cloth seat SR5 in a heartbeat... if they offered the full time 4WD option at that level.
If this sr5 had auto climate control it would be my trim of choice.
It’s nice . I wished they had an sr5 hybrid
Doesn’t the SR5 have 17s, not 18s?
According to the information I received from Toyota, heated seats become available in the TRD models.
Those are gopher holes. Hahaha. Looks like you are east of SD on highway 94
Does it also come with the two rows?
2024 SR5 is the one to get.
It's a good one too
@@KirkKreifelsit’s the best one . Knock it off
I hope anybody who buys this four cylinder on a test drive knows to bring their whole family to get the feel of that throttle. Only those who have owned a 4cyl knows how the drive experience changes when the cabin is FULL. 🍿
Is push start standard?
Maybe I have to see it in person, but it looks like the same old 4Runner of the past
I don't know, but the interior looks super shiny and plasticky !!!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! I still love the TRD Sport. However the 4Runner SR5 is a game changer for Toyota. Bravo Toyota!
So the SR5 doesn't come with heated seats on Toyota's website. Do you still think it's a good deal?
Does it still have the major nosedive when braking?
do the 2nd row seat slide forward or backward?
Does it have that annoying ice road alert like it does on the rav4?
Can this be manual swapped with the Taco 6 speed ;)?
SR5 definitely brings the most value in the whole lineup. One thing that confuses me with all of these reviews though: all of the SR5 trims that TH-camrs have been driving have heated seats. But when I go to Toyota’s spec sheet and configurator, heated seats are neither standard nor an option for SR5. Did Toyota configure these test trucks wrong? Are they planning to add heated seats as an option soon? It just seems really weird for Toyota to showcase features that aren’t available on current production vehicles and not say anything
The ones journalist drive as seen on TH-cam are preproduction models. The production models don’t come with heated seats as of now. Might change in the future but as of now, there is no heated options.
@ Yes I know - that’s the problem. Every TH-camr has pointed out the heated seats and many have commented how they add value to the SR5 trim but if they’re not actually available then what are we doing? It’s not like these are early pre-production models - 4Runners are being delivered to dealerships as we speak.
16:46 did bro just do a full acceleration in front of a trooper? 😂
I have been super happy with my Tacoma. No reason for the 4runner to be any different.
I just got offered $34k at Toyota dealer for my 2022 4Runner TRD sport 4WD with 48k miles that had an original MSRP of $43,000. So I lost only $9k in value over 3 years and my 4Runner has a minor accident on the CARFAX. Wonder if the new one will keep its value as well
Idk. There's no way anyone can convince me that the SR5 is the model to get.
Torn between SR5 and TRD off road.
Does SR5 4X4 have a rear locker? If so, its perfect minus the small gas tank with EV range
Why would a sr5 have a rear locker? The previous sr5’s never had a rear locker. Lockers only come on the TRD Offroad trims TRD PRO, and Trail edition .
id skip the running boards, get slightly bigger tires later
Is it just michigan or is apr 9% on this car all over the country?
I like to clean my windshield if someone starts riding my bumper. The overspray backs them off.
I wish they offered a base model without the turbo.
the 2.4L without the turbo would scream for it's life for you to get anywhere lol
@@chibbyylol No it wouldn't. Older cars that weighed the same did fine with under 200hp. I don't drive like a madman anyway. One of my cars is a 2016 Toyota Yaris LE hatchback that only has 106hp and I'm totally fine with that. I don't need tons of power to commute.
@Prepare2Survive
the closest thing we can look is the 2.4l turbo's engine relative, the A25A which is a 2.5l inline 4 naturally aspirated used in other vehicles like the RAV4
In the rav4 it makes 203hp and 184lb-ft of torque. It gets the ~3500lb curb weight rav4 to 60 in 8 SECONDS.
The 4runner is nearly 5000lbs. It won't be a matter of like preferring to drive slower and all, one wouldn't be able to get out of their own way or even merge safely with 10+ second 0 to 60
@@chibbyylol My 2016 Yaris has a 0-60 time of around 10 or 11 seconds and that's fine with me. Most of the time I accelerate to 60 in probably 15 seconds because I don't drive like a madman.
@ Many years ago I had a 1979 Mercedes 240D diesel sedan that weighed 3000lbs and only had 62hp and even though that car was slow it still merged onto the highway fine. Maybe some people need a lot of power, but not me.
I really like the 4Runner as well as the LC but... I have a 2018 Ridgeline and I get 26 mpg ...
Dealers will be marking up the SR5 significantly to drive their profits higher even further.
I wish it had a slightly bigger screen
Cool
The fact that the SR5 trim barely increased in price while the higher trims had a massive price hike is an indication that most people are comfortable overpaying if it means they get the extra features they want. The $20k gap of the TRD Pro from the SR5 is one example. 5 years ago TRD Pro & Sr5 price difference was $10k, now its $20k. That’s because people continue to demand more which leads the price difference to widen further.
The pricing on these has always been insane. Optioned and upholstered like a $20k (maybe $30k accounting for inflation 😜) vehicle but MSRPing for over $40k. If they want to make a $40k 4Runner, no problem, but hard plastics and “bare bones” things aren’t acceptable that’s that price. But Toyota fans will pay it so 🤷 I couldn’t justify it to myself
18:38 Heated/Ventilated Seats and Heated Steering Wheel. Parts of Texas are very hot in the summer and pretty cold in the winter...
They still could’ve put the big volume knob in the same spot as the large screen looks like. There’s nothing there…
A BASE Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 with tow package with destination is a few thousands short of $50K. This DOES NOT include Toyota port options the customer does not ask for nor does it include any market adjustments/options the dealer wishes to add/charge. This is the actual starting point consumers have to face.
I struggle to understand why Toyota does not offer the naturally aspirated V6 as a drivetrain option (for those who don't want a turbocharged or hybrid engine). Un unstressed modern 6 cylinder is a much more valuable proposition over a small turbo 4 cylinder (for towing applications IMO).
They’re moving away from V6 because of emissions
Stricter Emission regulations are the reason N/A V6 & V8s being phased out.
wake up - its bc emissions
@@SlapStyleAnimsnew administration will fix the emissions BS regs and v8 will be back
You can thank the California Air Resources Board. An unelected group of bureaucrats with a job to slowly put people out of the personally owned vehicles.
Kirk, The 4Runner SR5 is the Camry LE of 4Runners which means it is the one to get. 🤩 In regard to price increases for the other models, shall we have a big round of 👏👏👏👏 for all the people who have been paying over MSRP for the last few years? Surely Toyota noticed that behavior when setting price levels for the new lineup of 4Runners. 🤑
Base SR5 is fantastic like the Camry LE!
@@KirkKreifels Great minds think alike..........
I think they should have taken a page from the Camry LE play book and offered a cold weather package (head seats, and heated leather wrapped steering wheel). And a convenience package (power driver seats, auto dim mirror etc) so you're not forced into higher trims for those features.
- Despite the model in the video. You cannot option heated seats on a sr5 on Toyotas website.
Everything except for the TRD Pro was selling at MSRP for the past couple of years…
@@RK-ow1zgright, these insane price increases is a result of people continuously paying at or above MSRPs. Had they had issues selling them + big discounts like Stellantis products, they would not be this drastic in the price hikes for the non SR5 trims.
I'll bet this trim is next to impossible to get in the real world.