Worth Mentioning the 4Runner is one of the few Toyota vehicles still made 100% in Japan.

@THX5000

Жыл бұрын

This is the main reason why I would buy one over a pickup. My 98 T100 was made in Japan. Workers who value excellence... Not laziness, entitlement, and corner-cutting like USA.

@JohnSandovalesq

Жыл бұрын

Damn, I didn't know that. Now I really want one!

@raullasvegas

Жыл бұрын

along with the Lexus GX

@lawrence5039

Жыл бұрын

Yep, Toyota is probably the best car made no matter where.

@RagingBad

Жыл бұрын

In the US lineup that is

Sarah, the brake lines have a qwinkie tube configuration. Qwinkie tubes reduce excessive vibration in hydraulic systems by smoothing out the pulses of positive displacement pumps. This helps with wear and tear and helps prevent cracks in the steel lines. The traction control system is probably main reason for incorporating this in the design of the brake system. Qwinkie tubes are usually used in the hydraulic systems of aircraft. I appreciate your wit and humor!!

@RagingBad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for spreading the knowledge

@JohnCho_RE

Жыл бұрын

Dang someone is an expert! I learned something today!

@shirolee

Жыл бұрын

I was always wondering why they did this, and now I know. Thanks!

@kyle8851

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! I was coming in here to find the answer. Thanks!

Not only is it made in Japan, it’s made in the same factory as Lexus. Toyota’s flagship factory. It may be old tech but it’s perfected old tech. It may be the most reliable vehicle on the market. Chickens have small wishbones.

@sixfootfourmike

Жыл бұрын

The people working at the factory are all long term employees Toyota considers masters at their craft. They value quality in their product coming of the line. I love my 4Runner. It's nice having absolutely zero worries about your vehicle.

@cbsmithyt

6 ай бұрын

Yes, made next to a Lexus says something.

@RogueDemagogue

Ай бұрын

@@sixfootfourmike I would worry about thieves stealing it with a scan tool. Turn your fob off, it transmits 24/7, they can get your codes even when your fobs are in your house.

All birds except ratites, such as emus, ostriches, cassowaries, etc. have a wishbone.

@mikefoehr235

Жыл бұрын

Football teams have a wishbone

@vincef7487

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm. Birdoligist.😏

@judih.8754

Жыл бұрын

Chickens do! There is one drying on my counter from the roasted bird the other day. Yummy 😋

@tomheringer2047

Жыл бұрын

Had to Google it and found out that some species of dinosaurs have wishbones.

@skeetermcswagger0U812

Жыл бұрын

A wishbone isn't necessary on a flightless animal. And a broken wishbone makes for a flightless animal.

Beans = Forward thrust w/ loud pedal Cookie = Value Wrench = Difficulty level of maintainence Meatball = How much can it traverse Penguin = How much Sarah likey!

@Gobi-Wan

Жыл бұрын

is it now out of 10? a video a year ago was out of 5

@petermoller8337

Жыл бұрын

@@Gobi-Wan from 10 give a little

@raullasvegas

Жыл бұрын

We needed more meetballs.

@hamburgerstake8780

Жыл бұрын

I hate that you had to type this out.

@timprivett7015

Жыл бұрын

Aluminium??

I really want to paint an 01 on the side and call it the General Lee

Give it the beans! I’ve been looking at 4Runners lately

@SarahnTuned

Жыл бұрын

I love that is so simple and old school still, feels like its from another era in a good way.

I guess I'm old. I hated the cat-back exhaust on my 2023 TRD PRO. So did my wife after a 600 mile road trip. The drone was unbearable to us. I swapped it for a MagnaFlow Overland exhaust and we are much happier. Love the 4Runner though with all it's old schoolness and reliability. One of the best purchases we've ever made.

The drone footage is getting awesome 👌. It improves every time you use it

@throttlewatch4614

Жыл бұрын

I think Charlie or Angel food cake are helping more which boosts the quality of content. Loved it when Sara did it solo too though

@duckyjp17

Жыл бұрын

I have just never found enough value or upgrades to the trd pro models. No extra power. Not enough tire. Not enough lift. Too few lockers. Too few gears. Perhaps why I just bought a Black diamond bronco Sasquatch with the 2.7 ecoboost. Even with the markup it’s still a way better value.

@throttlewatch4614

Жыл бұрын

@@duckyjp17 the Toyota has proven itself, extremely reliable and plenty capable. Get back to after 100,000 or 200,000 trouble free miles on the Bronco.

I watch this channel so much; I now frequently proclaim "Oh Jeez!" in my best New Hampshire accent.

That transmission and engine is the epitome of if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.

@KendrasEdge757

8 ай бұрын

IGR-FE perfection. Sadly though I’m fairly certain the 6th gen won’t have it and it’ll be a forced induction 4 or 6. Which is why I got my 2021 TRD ORP 4Runner and didn’t wait for the 6th gen. Would be nice to have it as an option or on a specific model or package, but doubtful they’ll do that.

@KeithKacanek

4 ай бұрын

@@KendrasEdge757Yeah, it’s getting the same turbo/hybrid turbo 4 banger as the new Taco and Land Cruiser. Hopefully since the Taco is still getting a manual, maybe they’ll bring it to the 4R. But no manual for the hybrid as of yet :/

@KendrasEdge757

4 ай бұрын

@@KeithKacanek yeah that’s the rumor, doubtful it’ll get a manual with it though, although that would be nice on the current models.

I’m floored at your ability to give us the tech specs in one take…awesome sauce

@atticstattic

Жыл бұрын

The magic of video!

If you only buy 1 vehicle for a life long partner, the 4Runner or Tacoma are the best choice.

If they updated it, they would have to meet new EPA standards on a new build. So I can say I am glad they have not updated it. Last piece of old world glory.

You are one of a few people on youtube. That I look forward to watching. Jay Leno, Truck Master, Redline, Motormouth, TFL few others. Thank you for being who you are on KZread. I always look forward to your content no matter what it is. Such a very Smart woman! We all do dumb things. Thank you Sarah!

Coworker has that exact same spec 4Runner. That color is goddamn gorgeous in person.

Finally, TRD Pro! 😃What I love about your off-road reviews is that you have actual readily available testing ground for such tests that other car journalists lack, because they live in urban areas (even Doug tests off-roaders on a highway). Plus driving skills, passion, presentation, production quality - you're a real pro, a TRD pro 😉 P.S. drone shots kicked arse, kudos to Angel

@server1ok

Жыл бұрын

a permission to take exhibit cars off road

Reviews are getting better and better! The drone shots add a great perspective to the hill climbs too! Outstanding.

I think she just likes to tear around in the 4Runner. It hasn’t changed since the last review. But I’m still watching it LOL 😘

This was the first video I watched of yours, I just bought a new 2024 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium.I am humbled by your mechanical and off road knowledge! I'm Subscribed!

Just installed A complete rear axle assembly from a junk yard in my 2007 Toyota 4 runner. 205k It's nice and quiet again!

That dual exhaust input to the muffler has a J-Pipe. The smaller one is the j-pipe. It deletes the "droning" of the exhaust . Google J-pipes in exhausts.

Your terrible jokes are fire! Never stop! 😂 And yes, chickens do have wishbones - but not wishbone suspension... Loving that drone photage - your videos are really above top notch now. Beside, I have stopped watching other reviewers doing 4x4s, because they never do your type of extensive off road testing. Testdriving a truck like this on the road only simply does not cut it. Thank you for constantly improving your car reviews even when there seems to be nothing more to improve and Stay Awesome!

AMAZING PRODUCTION VALUE.

@SarahnTuned

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I like to torture myself with trying to edit these in time.

The brake lines are probably like that to facilitate changes in length due to pressure, temperature and frame flex

@rlets

Жыл бұрын

And ability to compress when disconnecting those fittings.

If you want to have the most fun you take the bronco or raptor or even the TRX but if you want to make it home from the longest adventures you take the 4Runner 🤷🛻💨💯👍👍

I just LOVE YOUR PERSONALITY.

Love the ET joke. Your humor really makes the video.....

4 Runners are not rocket ships. Thanks to your video I will trade in my Tundra for a 4 runner! Thankyou for this excellent video. FJ Cruiser was my ride before the Tundra.....Miss it terribly😢

+1 for the drone shots.

Happy Sunday Sarah!!! Stay excellent!!!😎 Shitballs!!! Earliest I've ever been! Keep on doing what you do!!

That drone footage was sick!!

Love love love my 2021 4Runner TRD ORP💪🏼

I really enjoy the videos that Sarah uploads to this channel. I especially appreciate how she is so genuine and sincere. There is no hype, or exaggeration - just her honest opinions. I am not sure whether I like the project build videos the most, or the car review videos the most. That means that I will need to keep watching them all! Thank you, Sarah! You are the best!

The S curves and coils in metal lines are for flex, the master is on the body which flexes on the frame, they spring instead of run out of length or bend side to side and weaken the line.

Great point about the tradeoff for the interior. If you want the extra luxury, you should be looking at the Lexus line anyway. I just wish Lexus would fix the approach angle on the GX460.

I have a '21 Pro, and I don't think the interior feels cheap at all. There could be a few more soft-touch materials, but everything is solid, nothing rattles after 28k miles, and the seats are comfortable and easy to take care of.

@RagingBad

Жыл бұрын

They're high quality plastic

@quentinberg3755

Жыл бұрын

I have 73k on my 2016 and the interior looks and feels brand new. I'm actually a little sad to see it go since it has been such a great vehicle. I'm sure my sadness will wane a little when I get into my orange 4Runner Pro in a few weeks, though.

We love our 2022 TRD OFF ROAD

I love Home Depot buckets, I always wanted one with wheels.

First time starting up the 4Runner in my garage when I purchased it was magical.The roar was incredible and I just sat there revving it with a big smile on my face.The wife came out to the garage and noted it was much louder than our last vehicle.The braking on this thing is awesome,front end rake compared to rear end that ppl talk about is to assist in emergency braking.Thank you Toyota engineers for making one of the worlds best vehicle on the planet 👏🏾

Simple,honest and straight forward review, to all you need to know about what is most likely the best do all off-road SUV ever made! 👏🏻👏🏻🧡

Another great review! Thanks for all the hard work

Loved the addition of drone footage! It gives a new perspective on the challenges of the terrain.

The end of an era, as Toyota will start bitching out the 4Runner next year with a 4-banger I heard the 2024 model won't even have the power rear window. Just cost-cutting, and CAFE Controls.

The drone shot of that descent was rad!!! I appreciate that bump in production value! Made for a fantastic shot. 🤘🤘

I wish they would put the 6 spd manual from the taco in there. It would make the best alarm system out there.🤭 The drone footage makes the review more exciting.

@theluminary5324

Жыл бұрын

Most of the reviews say the taco's 6spd is awful as it hunts gears...they recommend the manual in that

@davidr6865

Жыл бұрын

The manual in the Tacoma sucks as well, I traded mine in

@SarahnTuned

Жыл бұрын

@@davidr6865 said no enthusiast ever

@VideoArchiveGuy

Жыл бұрын

Pity, can't consider a 4-Runner, as I won't buy an automatic, ever.

Thanks for the review and the grins, Sarah. You are always a bright spot in the day. Cheers from Ottawa, ON.

Beans = Beans. Cookies = Cookies. Meatballs = Meatballs. Penguins = Duh, Winning! There. Now you are all caught, Rookies!

This is one of the best reviews I've seen yet for this. Undercar and offroad footage was very cool.

Helloing Sarah! Always happy to discover a new video from you!

I like the addition of drone footage. Your camera work and music are top notch and your repartee is in a class of its own.

Love the drone shots.

I took your advice and got the last of an old generation vs waiting for the next one , I went with the SR5 4x4 3rd row seating & it goes anywhere I want to go , don't regret the decision, thanks for the review. or I wouldn't have got it

Thanks for the fantastic review. I just bought one in that Solar Octane color! I freakin love it!!!!

Just came across this channel. I’ve reserved a 2023 TRD pro and just been watching all kinds of reviews, impressions etc and this one was by far the most informative and fun to watch.

Great video and awesome footage of doing what a 4Runner does best. It's a jack of all trades but still manages to have a lot of character. I'm pumped to be taking delivery of my '23 Pro in Solar Octane in a few weeks.

“Birdologist” Sarah, you are fun!

Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

Such an informative and fun review… while being VERY easy on the eyes 😍!

AL...LOOOH...MINNIE...UMMM...... Look, I just fixed the internet.....haha! Happy Trails!

More Fig Newtons! Thanks for the review Sarah. This truck is pretty darn nice. Love the colour.

Drone shots were next level. I always like the camera views in your vehicle reviews but the drone shots were nicely placed in the final edit. Also, I had no idea that this had the older V6 engine in it, now I want one. The lack of cajones was the main reason I sold my 2018 Tacoma.

Great review. The drone footage of the off-road section was a nice surprise - gave a better impression of the hill - and you getting 1 wheel up...

I am very happy to see so much similarities between my 2nd gen 4runner and this one - supspension wise, the rear window sliding inside the back door, the placement of the rear windshield wiper, the 4wd stick, etc. This is just awesome!

I REALLY like the color! Even though I'm not a huge fan of orange, it looks fantastic on this vehicle. In my experience, the 4Runner is a heavy beast, so the fuel economy seems quite reasonable. Nice review @Sarah -n- Tuned.

I like the drone video.

4:19 Yes chickens have wish bones, they are smaller than a turkey's wishbone

My 4Runner has 303k and runs great and looks great only the seat is worn

Just beautiful Sarah, great review! Loved the whole video 📹. Thank you! Sarah, very nice 4runner.

Once again great review and you're right I really love that color

It is a shame Toyota quit offering the Magnuson blower. That's why I just got an Off Road Premium. Took the money I saved and used to to install a Magnuson supercharger.

Superb drone footage, Sarah. 👍Really gives the best impression of the challenging terrain we've all come to know and love you driving on. 🙂

@Garbox80

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that really gave some perspective.

Loving the new drone shot!

Looks like a great value for off-roading. Thanks for the review.

That is the exact best advice I give everyone. No matter what vehicle you want do not buy the first year of that generation. There will always be issues that need to be worked out.

Been eyeing the 4Runner for a couple of months to use to pull my Built Mazdaspeed 3 to the track. Thanks for a great review!

That drone wide shot footage was so great! also gives a great perspective on how steep those hills are!

Love my 5th Gen 4Runner, always love when you give Toyotas some love on your channel

Nice camera work with the drones.

Got someone running your drone!! Nice shot

"Can't name a more reliable off-road rig."I nominate that Ranger sitting behind it. It's been Sarah N Tuned. The Fig Newton joke was awesome! (You want bad, say it's this many Issacs next time.)

@betteheadbettehead4800

Жыл бұрын

I'd buy a Ranger like that in a heartbeat

The ONLY vehicle I would trade my Jeep in for. Toyota builds it right, it may be lacking in just about every category but you know it will work!

@SarahnTuned

Жыл бұрын

I’m weird, I prefer less tech options.

@attananightshadow

Жыл бұрын

@@SarahnTuned bought a 2022 tacoma based on the 'less tech' no stop start, NA V6, old transmission, physical dials, and a touchscreen that doesn't stick out in the dash. it's slow, but don't care.

@BradWilson1969

Жыл бұрын

@@SarahnTuned For off-road I can totally see that. Sadly I haven't done any since moving from Tahoe to Florida more than a decade ago. Since I've always been a tech geek anyway, the more tech the better for my daily driver/road trip car. 😁

@erich7863

Жыл бұрын

I just don't know about the need for the "off road cruise control modes." I prefer less tech options as well. I have been all over off roading with an SR5 with Atrac and have never needed the different modes or a locker. However I am not rock crawling or going places that the odds aren't in my favor that I am not making it out or I am likely going to break something (hopefully I haven't just jinxed myself my making that comment :) ).

@user-jm5dw3gm8y

5 ай бұрын

A few modifications on a Off-Road Premium and it would be better than that PRO. Other than some severe off-Roading it would be much better overall off-roader and overlander than a Jeep, including not braking down.

I just took delivery of the same exact one on December 29th..waited 15 months for it! I think this is the last year before the next generation. Thanks for a great review! Love your videos.. Oh, btw, I have a ‘91 MR2 turbo in red also…purchased new in ‘91. 😊

Really cool off road photography!

I’ve had almost that exact truck, less the cargo slider for 9 months. Only 3.5k miles on it and I love it. I am not into rock crawling but I do like some trail time. This thing is everything I wanted and more

Best review of these I’ve seen haha. Love it

that was a fun ride, especially w the multi-cameras .

Those unused holes in the transmission are often actually there to mount dealer purpose workshop brackets to fix the transmission on a transmission jack 😉

Irresistible and satisfying as always... you put in the fuel and the heat!

Love the drone footage kid!

Love that colour, really wish we still got 4Runners here in Oz. You can still get the blower, but you buy it directly from Magnusson, and it doesn't have the TRD branding, but it's the same unit.

Love your reviews! Love your humor! Love you!

Okay, you are my official car guru from now on, not even going to check the others out. Love your work!

Took your advice. Went with last model year of the 23 Tacoma. Went with the trd pro in magnetic gray metal. Love it

The 4runner is one of my favorite suv's. Also, awesome Ford Ranger. I have a toyota tacoma access cab trd sport 4x4 4.0L V6 automatic transmission with 175,000 miles. It's been reliable, useful, capable, and great. Keep up the great videos.

I like the new drone footage! Nice touch 👍

I know very little about cars, but I love listening to you explain all the parts! Especially the “huh that’s weird” 😂😂

Just the greatest 😊♥️

Been waiting for this review. Thanks Sarah!,

Loving the drone shots!