As an old man of 66, the 4Runner is the only vehicle out there that hits the fun meter for me. Sure wish it got just a little better MPG. Thank you Toyota for making such a great vehicle.

@Ryan2022

5 ай бұрын

The new one will get better MPG, and will be noisy and Revy and hunt up and down the gears to save you a dollar in gas if you have the financial means for a car with lousy gas mileage just do it

@theone4042

3 ай бұрын

66 is the new 40 man !!

@danarussell4246

3 ай бұрын

@@theone4042 Thanks, I almost have 1,000 miles on it. Not bad since I’ve had it since November 30.

I like the SR5 Premium trim the best. You can get a moonroof, and you don’t have to deal with the grey bumpers than come on the TRD off road and you don’t have to spend as much money. Any 4 wheel drive 4Runner is way more capable than anyone needs.

@henryscreations

Жыл бұрын

TRD OFF ROAD can get moonroof’s too…

@Yoyomanmanholla

7 ай бұрын

Nah you need kdss

Great Suv. The only thing that’s slightly annoying is the turning radius, it’s wide.

Hi Ben, Great video! Thanks for speaking a little slower for us. Also, can you shift into 4 hi on the fly? Thanks again.

Watching this on the big screen 🙌

You can only remote start a vehicle so many times before you have to actually start it to get it running. My truck only remote starts 3 times before it stops working until I crank it with the key.

I just bought one yesterday!

I have a 22 SR5 premium and absolutely love it. I'm hoping to keep it for many years.

I have a 2022 in this trim and the black one you looked at with the gray middle and black outer softex has been the standard for a while I believe and it’s the one I have as well

The 3rd row seating in the SR5 Premium gives an additional 3 inch of leg room in the back seats where the higher modles do not. Also the 4WD dial is WAY cleaner and will age much better than the fake leather gear shift. And lastly I put a 3inch lift with 285 that sit at a -15 offset and I couldn't be happier. Building from the SR5 is the way to go. Only thing is I need to find a hood scoop solution. I may go carbon fiber

@paulsmith9009

3 ай бұрын

I’d rather have MTS, rear locker, and an actual shift lever for little bit more money. It sounds like you off road so it’s a really good deal to get all that with a factory warranty.

Hello my friend I love the sound of the Toyota 4Runner

Overlanding good sir 😏 Ben pretty awesome review of the perfect overlanding truck 🏁

I have been looking at these; started with the SR5 Premium (4WD) and then gravitated toward the TRD Off-Road Premium. Believe it's a ($2240) cost differential on the 2023s.

Your absolutely right. And if you want capability just throw on rear lockers….and if you want more…front lockers. You’ll still be bucks ahead.

Like the Review...but i think either the TDR off-road or off-road premium is the sweet spot.

@Ben Hardy: Nice review. I like the SR5 Premium, especially that interior. Cannot find any near me, must be low demand.

I wonder when Toyota will reveal the next gen 4runner. Hopefully it'll be longer so that having the 3rd row up is liveable.

I noticed that some SR5 Premium doesn't have a front camera. Does anyone know why?

It would be fun to hear their answer when you ask if your could drive it.

Beautiful

I still like this 4Runner. It’s my dream truck . I just want to get a rwd.

No mention of the heated steering wheel which is a first for the 4Runner for 2023 and you can see it under the start button.

@Elvis__TCB

Жыл бұрын

Nice surprise, when I test drove. It’s not on spec sheets. Salesperson said it was a hidden bonus. I’m excited to get this as my first 4Runner in a few weeks!

@jbn8055

Жыл бұрын

The location of that button tells me that it was a total afterthought. However, it's a much-appreciated afterthought!

I like that the 4Runner is still relatively basic compared to all of Toyota's other SUVs. I hope they leave it that way. The 4Runner has always been more of a robust vehicle, and so they should keep the current powertrain and not add too much more tech. We still need some vehicles that use tried and true tech.

@devildog5354

Жыл бұрын

My guess is there will be a new powertrain on the upcoming next gen. I would go for the 4.0L/5 speed while it's still available if that's your preference...

@America1st69

Жыл бұрын

I like the 4 runner just the way it is

i have such troubles finding a trd offroad premium with no moonroof lol i hate those

You will pass this car down to your grandkids

Will they ever produce enough to actually purchase one this year ?

Sweet spot is right... It's the same as my 2018 Runner...... RIP power rear window 6th gen BTW...... I'll stick with 5th gen

Toyota should keep making these as “classic” line for people that want ancient SUVs, when they switch over to the new turbo 4 version

@nate678

Жыл бұрын

It'll probably outsell the new one 😄 I bet Nike sells old '82 Air Force One's 10/1 to the new designs

@daphoneguy934

Жыл бұрын

great idea

@triple6758

Жыл бұрын

Bring back the Marty McFly pickups!

Hi Ben. Just curious, is the dealership ship you represent doing the crazy dealer markup on their vehicles???

@AllThingsFabrication

Жыл бұрын

The dealership has mormon owner history. They are going to rape you like an underage sister wife if they can. It's in their blood!

Im axtually from utah too. I just got a sr5 and u forgot to tell them how toyota dealership asking $6k market adjustment on top of the price to put on the sticker. Crazy market

@BenHardyCars

Жыл бұрын

I bought my 4Runner from them and did not pay that

@papaagidi2838

Жыл бұрын

So how much extra did you pay Ben?

@dmmiller1991

Жыл бұрын

No markup on any vehicles here at the Toyota in Clarksville Indiana!

If aint broken leave it alone classic suv

No powerlift trunk? Btw, thanks for the review!

@theflyingbrompton4787

Жыл бұрын

4Runners have never offered that feature.

Do you have it in stock ?

Thank you for comprehensive information for SR5 Premium. Based on your experience SR5 premium has smoother ride or OFF ROAD PREMIUM? Thank you.

@MrSatchelpack

10 ай бұрын

They should be the same unless the off road has kdss.

What’s the difference with the four-wheel-drive system? Is there any? Doesn’t the SR5 have the twist knob to change the four-wheel-drive and the Trd off-road has a stick shift?

@user-ih5zj2lr3d

7 ай бұрын

Nothing different.. it still has the twist knob to switch from 4 high to 4 low . It’s only different in the TRD models which they come with crawl control

Great vehicle! I’m waiting on the redesign though. It’ll come in 2024. This design has been the same since 2009.

@papaagidi2838

Жыл бұрын

Yea but much improvement with regards to tech and looks

@bryandgizadventures

11 ай бұрын

I’m here to tell you your 2024 prediction was wrong!

My 2013 SR5 Toyota 4Runner is almost the same as 2023. I will not paid a lot of moey for thid model

The tailgate isnt automatic? Open and close?

@Ryan2022

5 ай бұрын

Only limited.

How did you get a front camera and remote start? I just got a 2023 SR5, and was told it does not have the remote start. (we even tried the click-click- cliiiiiick) I was also told that a front front camera doesn't come with it (and now I'm looking for aftermarket options for this.)

@nenavega6641

Жыл бұрын

I believe the SR5 Premium has it but not the regular SR5. You can definitely add it on.

@davidzambrano9126

8 ай бұрын

Better to add it on. Toyotas stock one shits the vehicle off once you open the door. So dumb

I own a 2021 4runner trdoff road venture in white predator side steps spoiler and badges handles etc all blacked out gun metal trd wheels rare package only thing it doesn't have is blind spot but I have stick on blind spot mirrors so no biggie absolutely best truck I've owned .

Does third row add more money? I was quoted as much as an offroad premium for an SR5 premium with third row.

@nenavega6641

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is more expensive to get the 3rd seat.

Bought a 2023 4Runner SR5 2WD Premium. Went with 2WD as I don’t go off roading. Mine has a nice dark gray interior. Great vehicle!

i like this suv. i would like it with cloth seats, no running boards and not safety stuff like blind spot monitoring. Does it come in 2WD?

@davewilson7602

Жыл бұрын

Get the SR5 non premium, yeah you can get it 2WD just be aware what you want is the base base model if you don’t want that safety stuff and want cloth seats

just purchased a new '23 SR5 Premium to get the last of the GOOD "old-school" vehicles before they screw it all up with 4-bangers, turbos, and electric BS! Also buying a new Tacoma for the same reason. Both are 4WD, and Barcelona red! Nothing better!

@jimc4839

Жыл бұрын

Really nice color. I didn't consider red until I saw one on the road. Beautiful. How are they on the highway? Easy to handle?

@Ryan2022

5 ай бұрын

@@jimc4839they drive smooth and the v6 blows away the Highlander v6

This was confusing. I though premium is AWD. o driving with H2 is not AWD?

@paulsmith9009

3 ай бұрын

Limited is full time 4WD. SR5 and TRD off road have A-Trac which is great if you get stuck.

Red

Is the remote start standard for 2023? I'm getting a 2023 trd off road with the premium plus package and am wondering if it comes with it

@parkerhowell7560

Жыл бұрын

if you have the push button start then you have it. Either in the app or if you press the lock 3 times and hold the lock button on the 3rd press, it should remote start.

@davidzambrano9126

8 ай бұрын

​@@parkerhowell7560does it still shut the car off once you open the door?

@parkerhowell7560

7 ай бұрын

@@davidzambrano9126 mine doesn’t.

I just got the 2023 trd off road premium

@BOBBYdigital31

Жыл бұрын

Did yours come with remote start? What about heated steering wheel?

They said you can’t get cloth seats in 23 in Canada…. Soft Tex or leather…. No cloth available…. Sad I like cloth seats.

Auctioneer ?

I have an FJ…pretty much a 4Runner/Tacoma right? Lol

@davidzambrano9126

8 ай бұрын

Maybe more land cruiser-ish

She will be mine. Oh yes, she will be mine.

classic SUV...you can't go wrong here...

Does it have a heated steering wheel?

@paulsmith9009

3 ай бұрын

Yes, in premium trim

does this have rear lock diff? and does TRD have better ride quality than this?

@Kodazot

7 ай бұрын

Only trd off road and trd pro have rear locker

@MusicLuv80

7 ай бұрын

@@Kodazot thanks for your answer

@Kodazot

7 ай бұрын

@@MusicLuv80 SR5 does have lsd front and rear lsd. It is not lock up 100 percent tires always one or two tires keep spinning but lot more better than open differential + atrac.

@MusicLuv80

7 ай бұрын

@@Kodazot thank you so much for your help!

The only thing that'd make this video better is if he talked faster and garbled his words more.

@davidpasqualotto214

3 ай бұрын

Now that’s funny!

The Japanese writing, quite sure it means ‘red’ (the color). I have no idea why it is marked as ‘red’, as nothing around looks to be red…

Tha Japanese means “red” Not sure why ???

50+ interior color

Deep down I know the 2024 model will be a disappointment like the current tundra.

@nate678

Жыл бұрын

Yep! I'm old enough to remember when they canceled the Jeep Cherokee classic and then we got the Jeep Liberty we better be thankful for what we have 😂 and don't get me started on the Mitsubishi eclipse around that time 🤢

@michaelpalm2210

Жыл бұрын

probably the same ugly grille and some version of the 3.5 litre engine and 10 speed tranny?

@taylorjackson7908

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelpalm2210 it’s gonna be a turbo 4 cylinder.

@America1st69

Жыл бұрын

With time nothing ever gets better in the modern world I like things traditional

@the365hustle4

10 ай бұрын

I’m gonna aim to own both buying the 2023 by the end of year then buying the 6th gen whenever it comes

That's not leather its Toyota SofTex. It's a synthetic; probably more durable and requires less maintenance than leather. I do like the Sand Beige interior color...

4runners having problem starting 49000 miles. selling all my stock on hand to get rid all of it.

@dshehny

Жыл бұрын

What’s the problem?

@nenavega6641

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, what kind of issue are you having?

Hi you look like a smart guy that can answer my question. Is the Sr5 Premium comes with better audio than the base sr5?

👍

I love Toyota but Jesus they need to update the interior. It looks like my 2016 tundra.

@Ryan2022

5 ай бұрын

It works well. Sometimes less is more

I'm so old that I remember when 4 Runners were not only capable, but they looked good too!

@rickybobby6760

Жыл бұрын

still do.

The WEF is only allowing them to make so many so try to find one for normal people!

Distracting me during conference, how dare you!!! :)

@papaagidi2838

Жыл бұрын

And how dare you take a break from the conference to watch the video?

Why do all these young millennials have to have a beard

MPG and technology suck. Good solid vehicle. Correct this and I'll get one.

@michaelpalm2210

Жыл бұрын

It will have a 4 cylinder engine or some version of the 3.5 litre V-6 and a 10 speed tranny in a year or two I think?

Toyota four runner is a awesome SUV to go out with your wife

It isn't leather

Time for an update, 5 speed transmission and 16 mpg in the city. It’s a nice vehicle but very dated. Waiting for 2025.

@Ryan2022

5 ай бұрын

Have you driven one?

Trd off road and off road premium are the sweet spots and most sought after. Title is click baity with "new interior", slightly different stitching? Come on....

Fast talker

Just a shame that for all the years this generation 4Runner was being manufactured, Toyota never tried to improve the HP and MPG. We all know it doesn’t get 19 MPG on the highway. My guess it’s more like 17. And city driving is probably around 15. I gave the 22 model a hard look when I was in the market for an SUV. Just couldn’t get past those two negatives.

@Ryan2022

5 ай бұрын

Sorry you are broke

@pewterngold

5 ай бұрын

@@Ryan2022Nah….just better with my money 💰 . Too bad you’re miserable troll 😂. Life…heard of it? You need one.

@paulsmith9009

3 ай бұрын

You sacrifice mileage for bullet proof durability. The 5 speed transmission is smooth and much better than the Tacoma’s 6 speed. I’ve had both and much prefer the 4Runner.

@pewterngold

2 ай бұрын

@@paulsmith9009”bulletproof” is the most overused and superfluous adjective often used by the Toyota cultists. These rigs aren’t “bulletproof”. Seeing less and less 4Runners on the roads these days because their fuel efficiency and outdated tech just doesn’t stand up. For someone who does off road…sure, I can see that. But for an every day driver, nah.

@paulsmith9009

2 ай бұрын

Go buy a minivan then and stop trolling

Its a disapointment i got a better looking than this one! Same everything but im not able to do any upgrades, doesnt come with remote start for some reason cant put it on it! And nether the windows down with remote, disapointment on the trunk door! Dont like how you have to use force to open it! Can be a bit annoying for a 2023! Or a new toyota or premium so called! Toyota said i cant do anything about it! And dont recomend to do anything to it ether! 😑😑😑😒😒

@paulsmith9009

3 ай бұрын

You knew what you were getting. If you wanted all that get a minivan

Wow! Sounds like the Tundra and most new full sized pick ups get better mileage than this? Less HP and torque and dated style. Smaller almost cramped interior seating than full sized. Not sure why anyone would buy one.

@leviperrine

Жыл бұрын

I was reluctant to buy one. 12,000 miles later, include a long 7,000 mile road trip, and now I understand why it's amazing. I guess you have to own one to understand.

@twoweeledsoto6072

Жыл бұрын

@@leviperrine I owned a 4 runner many years back (maybe 1985) when they first came out. Excellent vehicle! No doubt about it. Ran and ran forever. My only gripe is they haven't innovated much in 20 years. Prices have certainly gone up. But not advancement. The Tundra (which I also owned 2008) was the same. Both excellent when they arrived. Just laid back for too long in my opinion.

@Ryan2022

5 ай бұрын

Drive one and understand

I debated between this and a 2.0L Wrangler Willys. The relative fuel efficiency, better physical dimensions for off-roading, and fun factor of the Jeep did it for me. As reliable as they are, these 4Runners are just boring 🤷🏻‍♂️.

@flatliner2713

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, don't have to work on them unless you tear them up or you get a bad one. That's really boring being able to go where I want when I want, and really be bored when I get there.The jeep will not be boring, always something to fix.

@adamsrosales6519

Жыл бұрын

@@flatliner2713 I’ve had Jeeps for 10 years and go off roading on them. Never had any major issues and no there is not always something to fix. I daily mine now. 30k miles and it’s fine. Not sure what you’re talking about. Maybe you need to go test drive one and take the doors + roof off. Let me know how going back to that dinosaur of an SUV feels after.

@flatliner2713

Жыл бұрын

Adams Rosales great. How's the new ones coming along? I'll keep loving my 🦕. And not have to worry about water in the morning

@mooncow5493

Жыл бұрын

​@@flatliner2713 daughter had one and got rid of it because of the infamous right engine side tick tick tick tick ticking time bomb. She has a blast with it for the year she owned it (jeep) but the again infamous unreliability and stealership run-around she had to get rid of it. Are least her year of fun was a reasonable expense as she sold it 'I think' to Car Max at the inflated pricing.

@michaelroff9950

11 ай бұрын

@@flatliner2713 ditto, a family member worked for a Jeep dealership and said that the mechanics laughed at them, always something going bad, I’ll stick with Toyota

Love the 4 runner styling! They will ruin it!

Sooooo dated

@devildog5354

Жыл бұрын

Dated = proven and reliable...

@BOBBYdigital31

Жыл бұрын

That dated vehicle will go 300k to 400k with minimal repairs. And if you pay it off within 5 years you have a vehicle that'll give you 25 to 30 years of no car loan payments

@flatliner2713

Жыл бұрын

@@BOBBYdigital31 And on top of that, if you ever want to sell it, it will be worth more than any used mercedez, bmw, ford, honda, etc. percent wise.

Lol another 4runner video....might as well milk it while you can

No such thing as an all new 4Runner. I don’t get the obsession with this piss poor driving relic.

@MercOne

Жыл бұрын

@@quade2692 And you didn’t mention a thing about how it drives which was my point. You could be talking about a refrigerator. I feel sorry for anyone suffering thru three of these.

@quade2692

Жыл бұрын

@@MercOne I guess you have a different experience than myself and others because for something that is so awful, they sell 150,000 a year and they have one of the best resale values you can have. My limited has the XREAS dampeners and it drives wonderfully on the highway. I’ve loved every one of my 4Runners. One of last true remaining body on frame SUV’s you can buy.

@MercOne

Жыл бұрын

@@quade2692 Dozens of car companies have sold millions of terrible vehicles for years. Just because it sells doesn’t prove or mean a thing. Especially your typical zombie Toyota buyer. All you hear is how many miles and how many years. Never a word about actually driving or anything fun.

@quade2692

Жыл бұрын

@@MercOne lol whatever dude 🤣 beauty of the world is the ability to shut up and move on to what you do like 👍🏼

@MercOne

Жыл бұрын

@@quade2692 I mean your case for this relic is just weak like most who champion an outdated Toyota product.