Every 4Runner review video: Dated, antiquated tech, missing features that are standard on every other car, terrible gas mileage, unchanged looks Also every 4Runner review video: Reliable af, capable af even stock, classic and timeless styling. Always the same thing but I love watching these review videos because it reminds me I made the right choice hahah

People buy this because of the MPI 4 liter and the 5 speed auto. Bullet proof and still made in Japan. When you look at the Mexican made tacos and some of the issues they have had over the years this model is none of that. This is the most reliable toy one can buy. People don't care how old it might be. Its legendary at this point and I'm sure Toyota is a bit uneasy about replacing it. And IMO, as long as sales are what they are they should never replace it.

Really good video, as an owner of a 2016 trail with KDSS I've never been so happy with a vehicle than the 4runner, you hit the nail on the head when you called it a Swiss army knife, she will do almost anything you ask of it and without giving you trouble, I've overland with it and it's my daily driver, couldn't imagine having anything else. Keep up the good work.

Thanks for another great review. I absolutely love the new course! This makes your channel one of the top review sites on KZfaq.

As you know, Ryan, I have been watching these videos for a few years and I am amazed that they keep getting better and better. I think one of the best parts of this video is when you (almost) buried the Toyota in the self-made course. I especially liked when you said: "Ooof, ooof... I love this course!" I also appreciate how you utilize situations in which the everyday (normal) person who may want an adventure know what to look out for. Another part of these videos I like is that you espouse the good and the bad. You are not selling the car, but enabling the public to understand that thos (or that) car may not be for them. Excellent. Have you ever thought about doing a Top 10 of the vehicles and how they perform on your courses?

Honest , funny, informative you nailed it

Great review and I love the test course you built! Your channel is awesome 👌 👏

Good to see another positive review of our beloved Gen5 4Runner. My daily driver and off-road/snow-wheeling superstar.

Thank you so much for this video! I am taking my 22-4runner pro off roading for the first time in the next couple of weeks. I have not familiarized myself with all of functions yet, but this video helped me understand them better!

Very enjoyable as usual-you always do such a thorough job. I only wish (at my age) I could come up with a good reason to go purchase one. I have owned a number of off road vehicles in my life, but the one 4Runner I owned was probably my all around favorite (second place would go to a 1967 Bronco - bought this one from a friend in 1968). The 4Runner in this video is absolutely amazing in what it does in the dirt. Compared to the off road vehicles we had back in the 20th Century, I would think nobody today should ever get stuck anywhere in any driving conditions. The next step will be to make these cars steer themselves. Then, the driver can nap until the campsite is reached!🤣🤣🤣

Love it.. I really hope they stay true to the utilitarian design with the new version whenever t arrives. And I personally think the old school headliner material looks more quality than the stuff they use in the Rav4. The MTS rocks and the crawl control rocks too !

Awesome video Ryan! Last year in early summer, you came out with a video comparing the Wilderness and a 4Runner. That video introduced me to the OBW, and I ended up buying the first one available in Arizona. Fastforward to today. I had to turn around yesterday in my OBW trying to get to Sheep's Bridge in Arizona and now I am watching KZfaq videos of Rubicon's and now this. As much as I love my OBW, this video really really convinced me that I'd enjoy the TRD Pro more.

Showing LOVE for the channel thank you for another great video once again man seriously my wife and I are both getting new vehicles we've work hard for this moment in our lives and in sold for the new trd pro 4runner it's just everything I personally need in a vehicle and yes Toyota has figured it out point blank and my wife is wanting the new Ford Ranger Tremor. Thank You for your channel and seriously thank you. Have a blessed day everyone honestly your help too

I know you have a Toyota jacket 😂 Great review, as always. The 4runner is a complete legend. I'll never get tired of 4runner content.

Great video as always. 4Runner is a beast! Ranger Tremor looking nice in the background in some shots 👌🏼

Great video! Man, what a difference between this one and the 1994 version I owned years ago. It was two doors, removeable top, had the Warn manual locking hubs and the unusable rear seat. Would climb a vertical wall if it could get traction! But I loved it. Waiting on a 2023 TRD Off Road Premium.

I would love to see a review of a 4runner that is equipped with KDSS. I feel like that feature is greatly underrepresented

Finally a reviewer with a course worth looking at. TFL should use your course

Great video Ryan can't get enough of the beautiful 4runner rugged and low tech I just love mine dude keep it up!

I'm in love with my new 2023 trd pro , this videos makes me go out to do off roading right now

I don't do off-road at all but I haul lots of weight consistently with my vehicle, so I need biggest possible cargo space plus real world payload capability. After broke 3 suspensions of my Sienna (which has 1300lbs payload) I switched to 4runner(880lb payload on paper), what a difference between unibody and real body on frame, numbers don't matter AT ALL. Now I am on my third Runner.

Nice review. Thank you! Coming up on 2 years with my TRD Pro and it has been incredibly versatile. For sure missing some of the tech of newer vehicles, but gets the job done.

The 4Runner is the go do just about any trip or adventure anyone could dream up vehicle. For me personally, it's the perfect Tonka toy for adults. The only other competition is the Wrangler Rubicon and Cherokee Trailhawk.. Superb video.

Nice review. Thank you!

I agree with the Tacoma vs 4Runner comment. I have both in 21 model years and both are off roads with the 4runner being a premium. Every time I drive the 4Runner after the Tacoma I noticed how much smoother the transmission shifts and how much better I like the lower end torque of the 4.0 over the 3.5. It's much more comfortable and the interior is better quality. Plus interestingly enough the 4runner comes with A-trac while the Tacoma doesn't.

Another GREAT video. Thank you!!!

Love the new course! The 4Runner for the win as usual

Every parts of this rig is solid and has been refined years after years. The more you know about this car the more you understand why it can last for so long.

Was in Toyota dealership this morn, Panama City Toyota, getting lil tint on my windows. Had a 1986 4runner on display in the back. Still looked amazing. Ya can't go wrong with it

got a 2022 trd off road, and the only thing that i didnt get that i wanted was the cargo tray lol. So convenient if you routinely put stuff in and out of the cargo area. But pickings were slim and im more than happy with the vehicle

This puts other off-road reviews to shame. Thank you!

If these had more 3rd row and trunk space we'd have one today. This was the only vehicle my Wife and I seriously considered when shopping for a new vehicle. We ended up with a 2023 Subaru Ascent instead. For a family of 6 though it just didn't have the seat/cargo space for us...which is unfortunate. 4Runners are awesome.

LOVE the New Course!!!

@Driving Sports TV Ryan, Great video. Thanks. You didn't mention one great update for 2023 TRD Pro, Limited and TRD Offroad Premium; a heated steering wheel. Great new feature that has been lacking in previous model years. I'll mention that a more reliable and proper method for shifting into 4Lo is to first be in 4hi (rolling to a stop is a good time). Then once stopped, shift to neutral and shift transfer case to 4Lo. You didn't have issues shifting from 2hi to 4hi to 4lo in this video, but I see video reviews and forums complain about it being "finicky" to shift into 4lo, but they are doing it wrong. If one is already in 4hi when coming to a stop, it shifts into 4lo quickly and reliably every time, so mentioning that for your viewers. Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) is one option, but it's faster and easier to push the A-TRAC button to activate the "active traction control system". And I realize you were testing the A-TRAC and MTS features to see how they do, but will mention that in the real world, drivers would be best served to also engage the rear locker and then you are not needlessly wearing brake pads with A-TRAC clamping down on a spinning wheel. Great course and looking forward to the further build out.

Congratulations!!!!

Love my 4Runner, just wish the gas mileage wasn’t so terrible. Can’t wait until you get to test the new Pilot Trailsport.

I have been trying to decide between TRD Off Road Premium vs TRD PRO..and I think this review helped me decide.

Ryan great review! Please test one with KDSS to show whether it mitigates leaning and handling on road, as well as off-road articulation. Most reviewers don’t get KDSS versions, and when they do, they don’t know what it is, nor how to test it and compare it in BOTH on road and off road situations.

I've talk to a few people I know that recently got 4Runners even though this generation is on it's way out. Most of them came from Jeeps and they said a Jeep cost so much to keep on the road, they just couldn't keep paying for wheel bearings and suspension components every 30k miles.

Really enjoyed this. Waiting for one to arrive at our dealer. 3-6mo wait is what we were told so crossing our fingers.

Great review as always.

I am falling in love with the 4Runner….I will be getting one if my finances work out in the first quarter 2023…that TRD exhaust noise in the video is intrusive…I will not option that…thanks for allowing your microphone to pick that noise up….

My 23 pro just landed in Calgary, I am stoked

I love the 4RUNNER, exceptional vehicle offroad and good on road, great! video showing it's capabilities

Beautiful truck! I’m just over 100k miles on my 2013 SR5. I sure will buy another when mine stops moving

A turbo will be detrimental to Toyotas engine longevity… I wouldn’t have one

Nice video like as always

Great video!

The most important aspect in the 4R is that it retains the venerable 1GRFE/A750F combo.

I love the fact they haven’t changed it for 13 years. Reminds me of the 70 series that’s been around since mid 80’s. Can still buy it new in some parts of the world.

I never watch videos like this, but I literally couldn't stop watching this one. The courses had me holding my breath and I audibly chuckled when the 4Runner cleared the rock course. Great work, and I especially appreciate the insight of the 4Runner's shortcomings as well as its features compared to the Off Road version. Thank you!

That looks like a blast

Whenever I wonder that there might be something wrong with the transmission on my FJ Cruiser (because it won't hold steady RPM no matter how gentle I am on the go peddle), all I have to do do is listen to a KZfaqr drive a brand new 4Runner. LOL!

Ryan, We were wondering when you would cave in to the pressure and finally give us another 4Runner review 😉It was a relief to see the trees on this new course behaved so much better than that delinquent Ponderosa Pine 🌲that viciously attacked your personal 4Runner last year. To the subscribers, how many would prefer a Prado to a 4Runner? 🤔

My 85 runner , manual tranny and a solid front axle. Didn't need any high tech stuff. Put that thing in low range and it would crawl up and down and over everything. Vastly superior vehicle, an army tank . Reliable as the sunrise and not unbearably uncomfortable on the highway, wish I still had that sweet thing.

Love that paint job.

At the end of the day, "Toyota is still King!!" Ryan, Hope you and your family/crew had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

This video makes me want to trade my truck in and get in a TRD pro. More then likely my next vehicle purchase I can’t wait

I do love that color

my 2020 RAV4 hybrid is getting some service done to its power rear liftgate… Some resistance gizmo doodad was faulty and preventing the door from opening… So they gave me a loaner and initially it was just another RAV4, but the kind lady at the service desk when I asked her if a 4Runner was available said that there wasn’t but if one comes in, she’ll call me and I can do a swap. Later that same day, a 4Runner did come back to the dealer. I quickly ran back over there and exchanged my loaner for an army green 4Runner Limited. As luck would have it, the dealer received the wrong replacement part yesterday. And due to the weather, Toyota is not shipping any parts until the weather improves. I am now able to keep using the 4Runner until my car is repaired. I’ve been able to now live with it for multiple days and starting to get a much more in-depth sense of the vehicle, its quirks, and livability. What strikes me the most is the 13 mpg I am currently getting in frigid temperatures driving in the city less than 40 mph. I also noticed the windshield washer spray pattern reminds me of a car from the 90’s….and anemic.

Great review. I figured it would do that well. PLEASE test KDSS! No one does.

I love the color. I have a 2016 SR5 4Runner. I love my 4Runner

So old, but so damn awesome! Can't go wrong!

Love the 4 Runner - thanks for the review. I am curious if you have statistics on how many 4 Runners are sold into rental fleets. In recent years, I see rows of 4 runners parked at the airport car rental lots in Western Colorado.

Love the color theme, especially mirrors.

I just received my 2023 4Runner Limited 4WD. I don't have trails to play in, but I know if ever I need to find a new path I'll probably be able to go where ever I want!

Great video. Great truck.

This is the exact spec my dad just bought, except without the cargo tray.

People don't want to be a beta tester for new and risky tech, they want proven, reliable, dependable, and familiar. I have a Landcruiser 80 series currently but I am highly considering a 4Runner as my next vehicle.

Thanks! Excellent

Looking forward to the turbocharged engine in the 6th gen. Less power loss at altitude (Colorado), more torque, and better fuel economy.

4Runner for life!

Mazda's wide screen is the bees knees, I love how it has google maps on one side and spotify/music on the other.

Cannot add any additional praise that you have not covered. I have the 2018 TRD OR and by comparison to what you just showed, I am out of date with tech. But only by 5 years. lol Actually Toyota had all that gear on or available in their other products. Why it was not even an option for me back then, I have no idea. Since I bought it for the likelihood of it being my last 4WD and it will out live me, I cannot see me trading up and spending tens of thousands more just for the tech. that I do not have.(safety tech. cameras, push button start) I saved some pennies on not buying the TRD OR Premium. And I saved thousands upon thousands by not buying the Pro. I did option for the KDSS and it is worth every penny. Thank you for mentioning that. Bottom line, if I had to do all over again, I still think this is the best jack of all trades still on the market. The Bronco is more OR oriented and in competition with the Jeeps.. but neither will likely out live the 4R.

Awesome video Ryan!! I've never seen you do a full review on a Ram Power Wagon. I'm so curious to see how it tackles your off road course!! Please do a review on the Power Wagon!!

Great review.

Adding this personally way of looking at things is nice 🙂

The new 4Runner TRD Pro looks awesome in that Solar Octane paint! I'd love to step up to one from my '21 Crosstrek, but at almost $56k and 16ish MPG, I can't quite justify it.

TRD Pro never had turn signals on the side mirror. But the 2023 gets it.

Great video

I enjoy watching your video

Saw your this video and ordered my self one TRD Pro. 2023. Nice video.

Really enjoy your videos! You've mentioned tires in almost every review I've watched. Could there be a future video comparing tires (mpg range, road noise, off-road limits)? How capable can a small SUV be with the right set of tires? I currently have my eyes set on the Lexus NX 450h+ where it would spend most of its time on the road but would need to get me up to a trailhead. Can I slap on 18" wheels and all-terrain tires and be good?

Thanks Ryan. By the way what a beautiful country you have there, its like it is from Andersen's tales, so breathtaking.

These are bulletproof SUV the reason their resale value is so high. Toyota has been coming up with some nice designs lately I’m sure the next generation 4Runner won’t disappoint.

Only reason why the key is better is when you're low on battery you can turn the key to off position & cut power. On a push start out will keep tying to ignitec regardless of how low your voltage is. All you get is clunky clicks until you jump the batt

The good old MTS. It is old but still does its job fairly well.

I honestly think Toyota should sell this alongside the 6th gen 4runner when it comes out. Logistically, they could easily do as I'm sure the new generation will be made in the newest plants using the tngaf platform. Just like how Dodge sells new last gen trucks, it can be done. They'd make a pretty penny too on 5th gens as they do now, so theirs the financial incentive

I watched this video the winter snow one & sarah n tuned video on the 4runner & I got one before they change to the next generation... Got the SR5 as I don't go do what a pro 4runner will do . put the michelin defender ltx m/s2 10 ply E rated tires on it & its getting 20.1 mpg city or highway. the tires are grate next I want to get the Bilstein 5100 rear shocks for pulling a travel trailer thanks for making the videos 4runner has not disappointed

I'm going to look at the 4Runner and Lexus GX today. Had Nick been a sniper we would have all been dead... LoL

Great review. Making me miss my 19 pro. Honestly if it had more power and black headliner I probably wouldn’t have moved to the land cruiser.

My $46k TRD Off Road is feeling better and better every year:)

I used to own one. Underpowered and thirsty but fun.

I love 4Runners!

Be cool to see one reviewed that is slightly customized, like a TRD Off Road. If I lived closer, I’d offer my ‘22 TRD Off Road. I’m sure there are quite a few out west.

I have a 2022 ORP and I absolutely love it. Granted it’s new so we’ll see five years and 100k miles down the road how it feels, but right now it’s 100 percent the most solid feeling vehicle I’ve ever driven. I truly feel like it will last me forever which is why I bought it. It isn’t fast, doesn’t have the best tech but everything feels built better than the competition. You truly feel like you can go pretty much anywhere.

Fun to watch your video. How about doing one with real driving conditions as people actually have to use the truck. I need to put chains on all four wheels equipped with snow tires to drive through deep snow - nominal 25" with drifts in sections deeper than that. From my experience, that is the really tough test, making the truck take you where you need to go. Would be interesting to compare other models what they can do. Some have restrictions on tire chains, which eliminates them from the field. You just can't get traction without chains.

Ryan really wants to do a Banshee run. Nice holding back buddy!

Very well made.

I LIKE that slide out tray--- I dont' haul or carry that much-- so the room ain't that important- but some of my stuff is HEAVY (especially since I'm 67 now.. and have been mashed between 2 trucks back in 99).. :)