I think this is targeted at Dads like me who want a serious grocery grabber no matter the weather. So I bought one, $38K OTD and mine came with the TRD skid plate, predator step bar and grappler tires.

I absolutely love how far you are willing to push these vehicles. Gives people a real understanding of their limits. It is always disappointing when reviewers take vehicles to offroad locations but then are to afraid to show the limits.

I must say, I really do appreciate Ryan always going the extra mile to test the cars and his perseverance. I would have given up before he put on the chains and my anxiety would have caused maybe a little meltdown. Then again maybe that is why I don't have a KZfaq channel. Good stuff!

Nothing more cozy then seeing a 4runner in the snow.

It's always nice to watch the videos with cars which are not available in Europe. Feels like exotic trip.

Amazing content and reviews not only for this vehicle but all reviews in general. I really appreciate the extra effort you spend on camera angles, road conditions, tracks you take to show us the capability of the vehicles. Please don't stop the great work.

It’s an old school SUV that you have to drive yourself... I like that as do many others.

Man, I really enjoy this video. I've always wanted a 4runner but never pulled the trigger bc of the cost. You just justified the cost for me. Thanks!

Just got my Off Road premium. The gas mileage is horrible, but other than that I'm loving everything about it.

you didn't turn on the a-trac. The a-trac will only work on 4lo.

I love the seats in my 2020 TRD off-road. My 4 runner is a dang flipping tank. Love it. I don't give two shits about the push-button start and many other "convenience" features that vehicles have nowadays.

I bought a White 2021 Off Road Premium. Heated seats, sunroof, push button start, keyless entry, crawl control, rear locking diff . It came with predator bars installed and I had them add window tint and a auto start for free. I paid 41.5k after talking them down. Deals are out there you just need to know how to present yourself and be prepared to walk away.

When he drove past a 4th gen at 12:08 🔥

"If you're going to go with a vehicle that is already compromised in daily-driver livability, you might as well go all the way." -Ryan. That is exactly right. TRD models are why you get the 4Runner.

I have the 2022 version in Army Green, only difference its ignition is push to start besides key start. loving it so far!

I’ve owned three 4runners since 2014. A 2011 and 2013 trail edition and now a 2019 TRD off-road. Same truck, a little different look. There’s nothing “basic” about ATRAC, it’s a great feature and I think I’ve only ever had to go to my rear locker maybe twice! Also if they included crawl control (tried it for fun a few times then had to switch it off and hit the gas as my buddies left me in the dust) and multi-terrain select in the new trail edition it would be a TRDOR! 🤔 And no, no need for full time 4wd in all the models 🤨

Ryan, A manual transmission would make this really analog and the base SR5 remains the best 4X4 bargain on the market. Buyers can choose their own aftermarket accessories but a #locking rear diff ought to be standard or a stand alone option on all 4X4s. Finally, when you consider the ludicrously inflated price of so many unibody CUVs these days, almost any 4Runner looks like a deal.

He said he put on atrac while in 4hi. Atrac only works in 4lo. I see this time and time again. Atrac works like a charm if you actually know how to engage it. So many car reviewers don’t know about the vehicle they are reviewing besides memorizing the spec numbers. I like this channel tho and think he’s great at presenting these videos and I do appreciate that he actually takes these off road vehicles OFF ROAD rather than a dirt driveway or talking about the off road chops in an empty city parking lot.

I actually prefer keyed ignition as compared to push to start as it is not only more satisfying, but also more reliable. I do wish that my 2017 Subaru Outback Limited still had the keyed ignition because push to start still has a ton of issues honestly

I prefer my TRD Off Road Premium. As always, great video by one of, if not, my favorite KZfaq channels.

I own a 2019 TRD off road premium, I bought it because it's completely utilitarian, mine has the 4x4 lever, not the dial, I love that. What would make this perfect is a 6 speed manual, or the 4.6 V8. Because it's pretty slow. Other than that I love it. Truth is I'll probably never off road it, I live in Iowa. I just wanted Toyota's quality, reliability & resale value.

You may want to add a Silky Saw to you off road kit. They are really compact yet very effective. I would recommend the Big Boy version as a nice compromise between size and utility.

You went a lot further on those all seasons than I would have. Good to know my 4Runner can handle that though. Thanks! Also - shoutout to PNW trails! I almost slid down the cliff once too . .

Install front and rear ARB lockers on an SR5 with a lift and tires and you’ve got yourself a TRD Tank.

Trail edition means all-weather mats and a cooler? Thank you, Ryan, for calling this out. I could make my own trail edition of my sedan after a trip to my local superstore. I really wish they found a way to fit the 3rd row on a TRD Off-Road model and made for a tilt/slide third-row access with the child car seat in place, like a Pathfinder, Atlas, or CX-9.

Awesome videos!! Just got my 4Runner and love it!

I have a 2015 Trail Premium and honestly on the highway I get 20-22mpg. Not great, not bad. 17 usually in the city.

The price point on this for what’s available is outrageous! Toyota has lost it. But Ryan is a legend for calling it for what it is and always being ready to get dirty on the trail.

I want one. Clothe seats will hold up much better long term anyways.

Interested to know how many people complaining actually own one of these or can afford one? I think a lot of us are missing the point. Part of the price includes the premium color. If you want to piece together your own trail runner and don’t care about color then yes, go with a SR5.

If you are buying a 4Runner, Tacoma, or tundra the SR5 trim will do the job. Really no need to waste your money on the other trims. Unless of course you have money to waste. In that case, buy whatever you want.

My uncle is a multi millionaire and always had 4runners since 1996 to now and he buys a new one every year he said he would never buy something else.

I have a real trail edition from 2012 which has all the extra off road options. Plus, it is arguably the best looking 5th gen 4runner with it's distinct looks. It's a bummer to see Toyota take the trail name and apply it to this model. Appreciate the review as it confirmed my (as well many others) suspicions that this model is simply a rebranded SR5.

Only reason i bought my 2021 trial edition was for the army green color. With 34k miles on it in 2024 i still paid 42k for a vehicle that msrp according to the sticker in the glove box for 44,500, gotta love inflation. Pretty crazy. The things you do for the army green color lol. But i still love it. Came with black trd wheels and 2 inch spacer lift though.

This generation has been alive for a long time. Damn.

i wood love to buy one, for me i don't need all the bells. that one's perfect

You're going to wear that steering wheel out! I've never seen anyone turn back and forth so much up a simple incline, lol.

Well done. Thank you. Moral of story, bring your saw, shovel. food, water etc...when you are Off Roading ...

I just bought the black trail edition this past week after totaling vehicle (stupid deer). I would of bought an SR5 or a TRD or anything in between. The only new 4Runner in southern WI I bought. 2019 4Runners and Tacoma’s were going for on average 3.5 grand more than new models. No shit! There is a major vehicle shortage right now. Everything is sticker price. On a side note; the black trail edition I bought is way sweeter looking then any other 4Runner I’ve ever seen but looks are way done the list of priorities for me, so... Reliability isnumber one. Plus, if I hit another deer, I know the insurance company will pay me more because it holds its value. I’ll get around fine in the mountains and on the lakes in the snow...

For the price, it should have been the SR5 Premium with a limited slip differential. Seems like they had 4K extra parts to build these and marketing came up with a way to sell them.

Ryan, giving up a powder day to show us how this SUV goes

best reviews in the business

Thats damn right, when time comes to do the work its the Toyota that will show off

I love how Toyota added a cooler that’s actually pretty cool of them

Great Review thank you You need a saw 👀 I will buy a 4RUNNER soon 👍👍🇺🇸 The Vermonter

Wow can’t believe the price on these wannabe TE... My 2017 Cement Pro was $43,460!! I actually like the wheels. They’d look good on my 2012 “Real” TE. Great review!

This truck is nice but doesnt have much, just get GX460 V8 40k will get u certified one.

No Push start and no seat warmers are precisely the reason the mass market buys this vehicle. This vehicle will last decades.

It ( this model) does not have a center diff.. it has a transfer case. Good ol' reliable !

These videos are awesome! More than just the cars you take up there, the journey to get to the testing course is really fun to watch. Especially this one, you used a 4Runner to try to clear a downed tree! How friggin cool is that?? Hoping the snow starts to melt up there, and I'm looking forward to the next one!

More like an outdoor survival video instead Unlike usual car review...... but i love it!!! 😀 👍👍👍❤

The new trail edition is a glorified SR5, period.

I just got a ‘21 trd offroad. Cloth seats, no push button, nice and basic. But it was $40,760. Odd to me that this is 3k more, with less capability

"And comes with an Apple Car Play" ignoring if it has Android Auto or not.

Big fan of the 6 cupholders in the engine bay. Not sure what I'd do with that many though..

4Runner Limited is a Fulltime 4WD, power to all 4 wheels all the time, totally different of the Chevy Automatic 4wd that works to send only power to the rear wheels and when the truck feels any lost of traction send power to the front ones, like any other AWD system in small SUV.

Fricking beautiful truck

I'm a Newbie buying my first 4Runner. Can someone compare Pros/Cons of KDSS vs Fox shocks of the TRD Pro for on road performance?

I bought the ‘22 Trail trim for $50k out the door last month. It was way over MSRP, but I do honestly feel like it was the best deal I could get considering various factors. Anyone else care to share their out the door costs? I’m just curious.

That's weird you guys in the states seems to not get the specs of what we have in Canada?? The specs of the trail in Canada DOES include heated front seat and DOES include Push to Start ..

I bought a 4runner because of your videos!

Love your reviews, and wow the 4runner is still the amazing vehicule it always been, but revewing it without mentionning that v8 gen4 when you went by it, that was a big mistake my friend! Just kidding with you, have a good one! ;-)

I don't know if you misspoke, but 4R doesn't have a soft suspension. Who goes off-roading w/o a chainsaw? ;)

A-trac only works in 4low

Great review. It is ridiculous that Toyota hasn't done a drive train and interior refresh. The new one is barely advanced from my 2015 which felt dated when I bought it. They could fit the 3.5 liter motor or come up with a hybrid power train using the 3rd row space. So many options to make this a modern and more efficient vehicle and Toyota keep missing.

lol, in South Carolina, those road conditions on the drive in would have brought our entire motorized traffic to a screeching halt.

Can you test some Off Roading with electric vehicles ? Just to see how the tractions is. Thanks so much !! Greetings from Barcelona !!!

When there is weather like this and the potential to have downed trees... I carry a chainsaw for times like this. Nothing stopping me and my 91 toy 4x4. LoL!

I like how you say this is what separates a 4runner from a Subaru but you had to put chains on it.

i can't wait for a hybrid system into the 4runner for the next generation

I do love this trail edition. Only missing things for me is heater leather. Aside from that it's a perfect utilitarian suv. I'm glad this is a part time 4wd. I hate the automatic garbage.

Ive got a tundra but wish i could afford one of these as well. In this color

Love my Army Green Trail:)

Such a great channel! Awesome review!

Nice video and thanks for informing on shifting between 2wheel drive to 4wheel high and low.

As a 4Runner owner, I'd rather go for the TRD Pro. And, it will last forever.

Love it!! I’m buying one!

This will probably be a popular trim level. Most 4runners are bought because they last forever not because of their off-road ability. Here on KZfaq we like to romanticize the off-road ability but most owners never even utilize half of it's capability. I had to make a decision when I purchased my 2020 Subaru Outback XT Onyx. Fuel economy, reliability, daily driver comfort, safety features, and practicality. I really wanted the 4runner but since I'm not an off-roader and since I really wanted the most safety features like blind spot monitoring I went with the Subaru. 4Runner would most likely last a lot longer but if you don't need that utility it makes it a difficult choice. I still love the 4Runner and may eventually buy a future release. But at this time for suburban driving conditions and only occasional snow/freezing rain conditions I like Subaru's AWD system and practicality.

To be fair with my manual transmission TRD off road Tacoma i have gone through some pretty crazy stuff without traction control. We just ordered the trail addition in army green.

This guy really grew on me

Much love for toyota.

We went and looked at the 4Runner and Rav4 and were blown away by how God awful the seat quality was, even on high end trims. What is the point of having a vehicle that lasts forever if every second of it is punishing?

Lol Land Rover defender 😂 check tfl channel is very dependable vehicle broke down 3-4 under 30 miles period

Thinking about trading in my Tundra for a 4Runner. I have a date with one of these in lunar rock sometime soon. I really want to go for the TRD off road edition though.

Glad I stuck with an SR5 I just use it for trails moguls and occasionally rocky with desert sand

Atrac is designed to limit wheel spin as it looks for traction… So it’s not great for slushy snow. Multi-terrain select is better in those conditions.

Toyota needs to step up... fast. Everybody's 2 generations ahead.

Great video but I think I would go for the TRD off-road or the pro more expensive but I think better in the long run especially if you’re going to do more Offroad and you still never said exactly where you were at it looks like a fun area .

Some actually come with a push button start just got mine army green one and surprisingly it is push button start

Still seems like Off-Road & Pro models are the way to go if planning for serious off-road fun. From what I understand, 2023 will be the big update for 4Runners ... any rumors for changes in 2022 4Runner models?

Only thing cool about this is the Cement color. Clothe seats, no heated seats and no push button start for 40k 😂

That interior belongs in a $20k car from 2005.

Did mint baker hot springs with an X5 n got farther than a Tacoma…. In the show. X5 vs 4Runner lets go!

push button start sucks, that's one of the reasons I like the 2021 is a normal key

I recently got into your channel when I was researching new crossovers and I love the content. But, I've been a little confused when I see downed trees in multiple winter videos and you didn't carry a saw, shears, or axe to clear trees. This makes no sense to me. I live in Durham, NC and drive to the mountains most weekends to hike. In my trunk I always have a small folding saw and pruning shears, primarily for trail maintenance. These have also come in handy on a few occasions when I've encountered fresh downfalls on forest roads. I've managed to clear small 3-6 inch diameter trees in 5 minutes. We get much less snow in NC, and it seems like downfalls from snow are more frequent in the Cascades. You could buy a really good folding saw from Silky for under $100 that will cut through 6-12 inch trees in no time. It makes a lot of sense to always carry a saw no matter what the conditions are going to be.

At 40k with a TRD name there's no reason it shouldn't have a rear locker! Don't really care about the push button start or the heated seats. The simplicity of this truck along with the ladder frame makes this a better buyer than anything out there. Especially with all the crappy overhyped overvalued unibody SUVs! I do have to say manual shift four-wheel drive is a must!

Yah I’ll keep my Venture edition. Great video tho!!

I kind of understand what they did here... they took the 4Runner and just gave it the bare minimum stuff that someone would want a big suv and 4WD. Obviously since they are only making 4K of these, they are just giving this to a small group who would want this. I do agree that heated seats and the omit of the off road features is odd, but I guess someone at Toyota corporate figured the customer who wants this won't use it.

Seats aren’t the greatest, but certainly better than Highlander and Rav4 seats for longer trips. 4runner is thirsty recent road trip best mpg observed 19mpg.

Pro exterior color + sr5 interior + a cooler = 43k TRAIL😅