This gen looks to be one of the GOATs of capability & reliability of 4x4 SUVs. I’d feel like a boss and confident in this gen 4Runner, not old or dated. Love this channel!

Never getting rid of my ‘22 ORP. It will last forever and is probably one of the easiest vehicles to work on if ever needed.

@dig494

4 күн бұрын

Yep. I have a 21 TRD OR bought new. Just did a 7k mile road trip. Ain't never gonna sell it, ever! Even made into a small camper as long as you don't bring the GF. It loves AK, YK, AB, BC. Home is AK and loves living here.

Definitely buy one!! The new Toyotas like the tundra and taco are proving Toyotas not the same anymore sadly.

@freedomisntfree_44

4 күн бұрын

Toyota has had problems in the past, then they fix it or come out with something to replace it that’s bulletproof

@davedavid0

4 күн бұрын

@@freedomisntfree_44yeah just engine and transmission problems, nothing major.

@SlackTastic

4 күн бұрын

@@davedavid0 Also rear end and frame rust… no big

@freedomisntfree_44

4 күн бұрын

@@davedavid0 yeah the 5.7 dropped valve spring at first. Now known to be a million mile engine. I forgot KZread was full of 12 year olds and the world started during their generation 🙄

@davedavid0

4 күн бұрын

@@freedomisntfree_44 listen hear you bundle of sticks, not a soul is interested in opinions of 12 year olds. Keep those thoughts to yourself, pal

Best purchase of 2024! Love my new 4Runner TRD Pro🎉

Your video taking this vehicle through the ice and mud up to your windows was epic!

@mikefoehr235

4 күн бұрын

I remember that one

My 5th Gen has 373k miles on it and running stronger than ever. I still trust it to take me anywhere. Few problems, much awesome.

5 th gen is a long term keeper ! They age gracefully. 4 years of trouble free fun so far…

Do the noises from the crawl control matter? At least it's authentic.

The 4Runner was always a vehicle that I wanted. I picked up a 23 TRD Off Road a month ago and despite the horrible fuel economy and anemic powertrain it's everything I wanted it to be. I absolutely love the thing. It has a charm to it that is difficult to describe and will be a a vehicle I keep as long a possible.

@stephanematis

4 күн бұрын

as a '17 TRD Off Road owner, your description of the powertrain is sadly dead on. I love the KDSS, the roll down rear window, but there are times where the engine/transmission make think '80s under-powered econobox and I am torn recommending it. Towing ? Painful choice. Need to pass someone while loaded for back country travel ? Plan it well. Will I change this reliable beast ? Hard to consider given the alternatives. I do recommend that people treat the undercarriage, say with lanolin, if you live in the salt belt. And if you have a TRD Off Road, exercise the 4L mechanism as often as you can on loose surface, otherwise it gets cranky. My transmission often won't get out of 4L in the normal manner, needing to stop in neutral, power off and then shift. When asked, I always mention how I wish the V8 had been an option on the 4Runner, my gut says it was built and sized for the larger engine.

@timalan7406

3 күн бұрын

@@stephanematis Your description is exactly why this and other Toyotas are such great trucks. The 4.0 is built for 385 hp but is tuned to 278. If it were tuned to make you happy with the power, it wouldn't last long. That is why other manufactures suck, they chase numbers and impressions, which in the long run are worth about as much as their used trucks.

@stephanematis

3 күн бұрын

@@timalan7406 I understand that, which is why I wish I had a de-tuned V8 as option.

@timalan7406

3 күн бұрын

@@stephanematis I do to, even a 3.5L v8 would be fine.

@Ttya-bm4gk

2 күн бұрын

@@stephanematishey buddy . That’s how it’s supposed to be put in and out of 4l you’re supposed to stop first and put the trans in neutral . It’s not cranky .

Get one now before it's gone. Last of the real Toyota's. Next one will be the cost cutting vehicle like the Tundra and Taco.

@electrikoptik

4 күн бұрын

I remember back when the 80-series was produced people said "get them, last real Toyota". When the 100-series debuted with a V8 you had doubters saying the V8 will never be as reliable as the old inline-6. When Porsche stopped making air-cooled models people cried foul..

@andyo.593

4 күн бұрын

Already got a deposit on a solar octane 4R ORP+ w/ KDSS. It’s going to be a vehicle I retire in.

@joeblack1052

3 күн бұрын

@@electrikoptik100 series morphed into the bloated 200 series One has to remember when this 4Runner came out automotive technology had essentially peaked and now it’s just to meet emission standards and crazy stuff like the more gear ratios the better The newer stuff is more efficient but it certainly isn’t better

Last week I dumped my 24 Tundra for this exact 4Runner and couldn’t be happier. Although there was a lot I liked about the Tundra I just didn’t feel confident with the reliability and longevity of the engine. Although mine wasn’t under recall yet, I’m sure that will be coming to all the 22,23, & 24 Tundras. I actually use my 4 WD vehicles on ocean beaches and on deep woods logging trails and would be screwed if my engine blew up. On another note the build quality of this 4Runner blows the build quality of the new Tundras and Tacomas away. My guess is the 6th gen 4Runner will also suffer in the build quality category as well. Yes it will be built in Japan but Toyota seems to have ‘cheaped out’ on all components. The plastics in the new Tundra couldn’t be any cheaper or thinner. The plastic which formed the base of my driver seat on the Tundra cracked twice and I weigh less than 200 lbs., come on Toyota, really? 🤦‍♂️

This guys channel deserves more love and subscribers!

@volvo09

4 күн бұрын

Truck king rocks

If reliability is a priority, always go for the last model year of a particular vehicle. I still like the idea of the new hybrid 4R with its 2400w onboard capability but at the same time this would do just fine with an Ecoflow or similar.

No power and a boring drive but that is what some folks want.

Purchased a 2024 TRD OFP. …bucket list item checked. Did not want to beta test a small 4cyl with turbo

It sold for 14 years for a reason. So definitely get one!!!

Saw one of these for the first time here in the UK. Great looking vehicle.

Toyota is going through some stuff. Best get the old vehicles while they figure themselves out.

you can argue off-road capabilities all day long with a bronco or wrangler but there is no arguing the 4Runner's uncontested reliability and re-sale value.

I am Glad I have a 2022 4Runner TRD Pro and coming up on 25,000 miles and trouble free. I hunt and fish with it and pull a small fishing boat. Life is Good.

I secured a 24’ TRD offroad and its heavily protected 24/7 by cameras, drones, IED mine fields. 😮

Love when you guys check out the underbody. Thanks

I recently bought a 2024 TRD OR Premium. Bought it for the longtime reliability and its simplicity, and old school features such as the manual 4x4 shifter. It was also $10K cheaper than the TRD Pro.

Excellent review as always!!! 😁

Love my ‘18 ORP. Keeping it till the wheels fall off

My 4runner trd pro is my one and done daily driver. I’ll have other toys later on like an fl5 type r or maybe a Porsche, but for a stout daily driver tank… I think everyone should own a 4runner in there fleet lol.

Glad I picked up the same in this video 24 4Runner TRD Pro in Terra 3 months ago, best vehicle iv'e ever owned

Buying my 2023 4Runner is still a great decision in my opinion. 0 trouble after 32,000 miles, only 1700 gallons of fuel. 😬😒

The 5th gen will hold its value like gold in the years to come. The last of the N/A, Japan-made Toyota Truck.

Great review as always. Refreshing video. Lots of channels are showing Tundra this and Taco that. A little oversatuated with bad news and model hoopla. This video begs the question of purists and loyalists and reliability versus buyers diving into the unknown. I don't think people will regret the choice if they buy this model right now. Keep up the great work TK

Best vehicle sold in North America right now. The new Toyotas will be viewed like a typical domestic vehicle with all of their issues.

@ryanb8736

4 күн бұрын

Not best vehicle. It’s awful on long trips. Braking is horrendous. Accidental safety is poor, prone to rot and rust. Sluggish power, awful transmission. Steering is floaty on highways.

@gs98999

4 күн бұрын

It’s a death trap compared to modern safety standards. If that’s not a concern, or fuel econ, or ergonomics sure. Buy one. I’d just buy one used in that case though.

@user-jm5dw3gm8y

3 күн бұрын

My 4Runner with KDSS drives great on the highway. Cruises comfortably at high speeds, good in mountains and altitude, no problems with power for me.

Traded in my 22 SR5 tundra for a 24 ORP 4Runner and absolutely love the 4Runner. Might be my favorite vehicle I’ve owned

I miss my 5th gen. New vehicles are too complicated

I had a 2020 4Runner off-road ! Liked it alot except for the gas milage! Love my 2024 Tacoma more and cannot wait to see the 2025 4Runners!

I'm glad I have a v8 tundra.. the 22+ are terrible.

Toyota is having some tough times with the many new models..It’s growing pains. Toyota will actually fix it just give um time. They have always come through and supported their customers. They flew in an engineer to document a seat rattle on my 2013 tundra.

4runner is the best. thank you for making this video!

run and buy the last 2024 model one. I would have bought 4 if i had the money

Great video. This platform is selling out recently. Lots of people want the last/reliable Japan built Toyota, this is it. Some people don't care, they want the new one...each to their own :).

Got a 24 trd off road premium 3 months ago, so glad i did!! Unless i crash n burn, should be set for life. Absolutely appreciate the simplicity & reliability, very sad to see toyota doing what they are doing with quality these days!!!! I guess nothing stays the same. I have a 98 Tacoma that has the same quality & reliability as the 24 4 runner & i don't care what anybody says, in my opinion, Toyota should just keep building these types of vehicles, they last forever if u take care of them & hard working people deserve an opportunity to purchase a good quality item like this that lasts, it seems our society has totally lost that, very frustrating & sad!!

60k (USD) is likely a real cash cow for a vehicle that's required little to no P&D over the past 10 years or so. I bet they can make these for $30-ish thousand, and are riding the wave caused by the other manufacturers and their over zealous MSRP increases. My wife loves her '18 that we got for $33k brand new. Seems like a steal now.

The last TRULY reliable truck/suv Toyota still has.

@yankeesusa1

4 күн бұрын

Don't forget RAV 4 is still reliable but that's not really a truck.

Yeah I’m extremely happy with my 2020 Tacoma SR5 4x4. I’ve had it for 4 years and have no plans on upgrading to a 4th gen. Just not sold on Toyotas new direction yet, I’m sure they’ll get the issues sorted out but, at least for me right now, the simplicity of the 3rd gen is the way to go.

Glad I bought mine last summer.

Can you do a full review of the 2022 toyota sequoia. Couldn't find a video of you all doing that generation. Only the new one.

I bought a 23 Pro in June of last year. Best vehicle I've ever bought. Plus got it at MSRP. 56k.

That 5 speed is the reason I went to the third gen Tacoma from a 2014 Tacoma

That crawl control sounds like a Aztec drum beat lol

I love how they just casually drive by a Honda Accord buried in the Canadian backwoods.

I bought my ‘22 because of TK.

As we are seeing now the previous tundra, tacoma and 4runner are the only ones that are built with quality.

"Everything goes away and there's something new coming..." (Passes old Honda Accord abandoned)... probably still runs... What a foreshadowing metaphor. (15:40)

I bought my 2024 ORP in January, they were selling at invoice here in Ohio.

I would buy a 2024 Toyota 4Runner all day over a Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco.

I forget I have 5 gears because the transmission doesn’t draw attention to itself. Hop in a friends 9 or 10 speed and there’s nothing but clunks and lurches.

@Toe_Knee_69

4 күн бұрын

It would be nice to have at least an extra gear to help with the gear ratios, especially when merging into ongoing traffic. When you press on the gas and expect it to downshift to give you more power, but it doesn’t, because it only has 5 gears lol.

@user-jm5dw3gm8y

3 күн бұрын

The Car Care Nut loves the 5 speed transmission. States it is very smooth and reliable.

Toyota needs to go back to the previous engines. Definitely buy this year if you want one, if it's the new engines it'll be less reliable and most likely require a recall based on what's happening right now.

I'd sooner call the Jeep Grand Cherokee a competitor of the 4runner, not the wrangler.

your title says it all - Toyota now sells trucks with extra metal in the engine :) :)

Best color and the one to get!

You should do reviews on the model that is mostly available, the TRD Off Road. Locally the TRD Pro is priced too high, and low volume (at least in Canada). In 2022, I could’ve ordered a TRD Pro and waited at least 8-12 months, or a TRD Off Road for $10K less and wait 4-6 months.

Will be hitting 200k today actually on my 2015 LTD.

5th Gen 4Runner most probably be the last 4Runner I would buy. Lot of new Toyotas are out of my list. The main purpose to buy Toyota is reliability. So vehicles like Tundra, Sequoia, LX600, GX550 are out of my list. Same story for new Land cruiser, Tacoma, are out for me.

I tend to be decisive but I'm planted squarely on the fence between the 2024 and 2025 4Runners. I've owned a couple of 4Runners (including a truly awful 4 cylinder in the early 1990's). I would wait for the 25 if it wasn't for the 4 cylinder even though it is a turbo. I'm thinking of longevity which is hard to imagine anywhere close to 5th Gen.

Toyota has been doing some weird things lately... 1) the 5th gen 4Runner has more cargo space than the new Sequoia (by almost 3 cubic feet when all rear seats are folded down in both). 2) the styling of the new Tacoma is peak 1990s plastic transformer knockoff...the kind of thing you'd find on a messy toy isle at your local Kmart store. Can't believe I'm saying this, but for the first time ever, the Chevy Colorado is by far the best looking mid-sized truck in NA. 3) that "crease" on the sides of new Toyota's looks like the vehicle has already been t-boned. I get that BMW and Hyundai are pioneering that hip pre-crashed look, like brand new already ripped and worn jeans, or patina paint jobs), but Toyota needs to smooth some of these vehicles out. 5) the styling of the 6th gen 4Runner looks "thrown together at the last minute"...almost like the Land Cruiser was maybe supposed to replace the 4Runner until Toyota realized how crazy of a mistake that would be for their bank account. The front end is just "Tacoma" and the rear is just a 5th gen with new trim pieces to make it fit...they could have named it a "TacoRunner". 6) weird engine (Tundra) and transmission (Tacoma) issues that are just unlike Toyota to do...thankfully, unlike other manufacturers, Toyota is rushing to fix things instead of gaslighting customers (mostly, I think). I don't for one second think this is the end of all things Toyota, but I absolutely won't be rushing out to get any of these new vehicles anytime soon. My 5th gen 4Runner and me will sit this one out.

Just picked up a TRD Off Road Premium with KDSS.

This Gen got sure! There is no replacement for displacement. Getting my mall crawler version of the 4Runner in 2 weeks!!

Can't beat the Japanese made vehicles, the Tex/Mex vehicles are all problem ridden. Sure the 4 runner has bad fuel economy but its bullet proof. I'd wait 5 years on the new ones to let Toyota get the bugs out. What I want is that new transmission the new ones have on my 2023. Wish it would hook up to my tried and true v6, now that would be awesome..

@user-jm5dw3gm8y

3 күн бұрын

The Car Care Nut loves the 5 speed transmission. States it is very smooth and reliable.

@GBcommander

2 күн бұрын

Unfortunately, that's not even the case anymore. The new Lexus GX is made in Japan and is suffering the same manufacturing issues as the Tundra.

I would bet a lot on this being the most reliable passenger vehicle that you can buy today in NA.

@ryanb8736

4 күн бұрын

Too bad it rust and rot fast though.

@Fadic4

4 күн бұрын

@@ryanb8736 Fluid film or if you have Krown Rust Control shops in your area. I get my 4Runner coated with Krown rust control 1-2 times a year.

The new one looks so much better I get that.

For the Tundra, apparently the hybrids aren't recalled because the recall was about the engines seizing causing safety concerns - but the hybrid will coast if the engine seizes. So they aren't confident in the engine in the hybrid its just that there isn't as much of a safety concern.

I would love to buy one of these 4Runners but it totally burns my butt to go on a dealer lot (and yes, all the dealers around here do this) and see a dealer added sticker that says "Market Adjustment" $8000 and has some useless add on like "Protective Film" $750. I am not going to be robbed by these people.

@kwmulligan

4 күн бұрын

Go online and find one out of state and drive and pick one up! if you want one, find a way! a little homework and research goes a long way and it is worth it for this vehicle

We'll keep our 23 TRD forever!

This will outlast anything else that Toyota makes from 2025 & beyond.

If the problem Toyota is having with the tundra tell you anything buy this 4runner before the update like the older style and the reliability of the v6 and I dont understand the complaint about the cameras didn’t you even drive a vehicle without cameras those were the good days 🤷🏻‍♂️

No brainer. The best gen 4runner is this 2024. Get it before you regret it.

Yeah you should rush out and buy that one! If the new one got the same engine problems as the tundra, it will be a nightmare

Crawl control sounds like a very aggressive cat being pet purring lmfao

Unless you are going rock crawling, this will go anywhere the others will and get you home. Probably drag your hitch though.

Cool car for sure, but the pricing is pretty outrageous, at least for the Pro. And the others aren’t particularly well-priced either, considering that you aren’t getting much. And if you are buying a brand new car, does reliability matter more than anything else? Most people swap cars every 3-5 years anyway. But if you are the type to have the car for the next 10 years and 150k miles, then I get the appeal. Though the gas costs will be so high, maybe you won’t be saving that much with the extra reliability.

Too bad the 4.0 is going away, it wasn’t the most efficient engine but it was solid. To be replaced with the turbo 4 cylinder from the Taco.

still the best truck out there

The 4Runner is somewhat in a class by itself. Meaning, it doesn't do any one thing great, but does a lot of things really good. It is also a vehicle that if you keep up on maintenance could legitimately last your lifetime and/or pass down to your kids or grandkids. I'm right under 50 years old and I can't stand the 14" computer screens and computer gauge clusters that come on new cars. I don't want or need any of that crap. I'll take reliability and a vehicle that can go anywhere I need to go on and off road and I know it's going to get me home at the end of the day. If I could buy the new 6th gen for 10K less than the current 5th gen I'd still buy the 5th gen. I'm serious.

I have a Gen 3 Taco that I will never get rid of. Went to purchase a 2023 TRD Pro 4runner at $56000 and when I asked what was the bottom line they tell me $64000 off the lot ...... like, "F" you ...............

If you brake with 4-Runner, the nose dive is almost criminal.

@user-jm5dw3gm8y

3 күн бұрын

My 4Runner with KDSS brakes fine.

You compared off-road-ability to Wrangler and Bronco, but you forgot another major point in favor of the 4Runner and that is ON-ROAD-ability. I've driven all three of these and yes, the Wrangler and Bronco are impressive, but overall, I think I would rather daily drive the current 4Runner more than the other two. If you were to consider the Wrangler and Bronco as fixed blade knives, the 4Runner is a multitool. I bought a 2023 last year for all the reasons you've stated, and this past year with it has only reinforced my decision.

Turbos can overheat while offroading. Not great for that. Naturally aspirated and large displacement are much better for reliability and longevity

The government is designing vehicles now, not the manufactuers . The next gen engines aren't designed to be more reliable or performant. They are designed to produce less emissions.

Looks like the New Tacoma's have some transmission issues, and there have been confirmed report of transmission failure. I wouldn't trust the New 4Runner for the first couple of year models until it's proven.

Just too damn expensive.

Horrible crash ratings, fuel econ, ergonomics, transmission programming. If you want one still, I’d go used for those reasons above.

15:39 Honda Accord just rotting away.

Still the 🐐

Im actually pretty sad about this 😔

1990 Honda Accord?? 15:41

All it needed was a 6 speed or 8 speed and a bit more power, and it would’ve been perfect 😢

@user-jm5dw3gm8y

3 күн бұрын

The Car Care Nut loves the 5 speed transmission. States it is very smooth and reliable.

Its such a slug of a gas pig but I want one

4-Runners flip over if you go with any speed around a corner. Dangerous to a fault.

@user-jm5dw3gm8y

3 күн бұрын

My 4Runner with KDSS takes corners great. In fact, the same as my Lexus ES 350

Done with Toyota

Lol at that camera system, fit for 1990s, 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

The 4Runner should be compared to the Grand Cherokee, not the Wrangler.