2023 Toyota 4Runner Review: 14 going on 40
While much of this fifth-generation 4Runner has been updated over the many years, the engine bay has basically gone untouched. That’s not a good thing. The 4Runner is only offered with a 4.0-liter V6 that produces 270 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque. That's not a lot given how much the 4Runner can weigh and the fact that the lighter produces more than 300 horsepower.
The optional four-wheel drive system provides high and low range. It is selected with a traditional mechanical shifter on TRD models, while the SR5, TRD Sport and Trail Edition utilize a knob that engages the same transfer case with a servo. Basically, it's simpler to use and therefore friendlier for the less off-roading-versed owners more likely to buy those trim levels.
Terrible. And also awesome. It really depends on how you look at it. Should you compare the 4Runner to another midsize SUV like the , you'll find this rugged Toyota to be slow and noisy, with ponderous handling that actually gets worse when you opt for a more off-road-oriented model . On the other hand, should you compare it to a Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco, the 4Runner will be comfier, substantially quieter and just generally more civilized.
Off-road, the 4Runner is a monster, and you don't have to get the top-of-the-line TRD Pro to realize its potential. Any 4x4 versions will do the job just fine, though the sweet spot is certainly the TRD Off-Road that goes beyond the SR5 and Trail Edition with a locking rear differential, wider tires, Toyota's Multi-Terrain Select system, Crawl Control and the optional KDSS disconnecting sway bars that improve both off-road wheel articulation and on-road handling.
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