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Originally Posted by x622

My family has a lot of 4runners and I can confirm they go a billion miles. I wish I could convince my dad to drive one of these, he'd love it. He's got over 300k on his 07' 4runner.

That thing is a tank

Agree. Yet another excellent and not uncommon 4Runner ownership report.

[XutvJet]

Originally Posted by P1

I've rented quite a few 4Runners and although I don't doubt they'll be reliable, I've never driven a car that makes so much to move so slowly.

Much of the 4th gen 4Runner's acceleration lagginess is the long gearing of the ancient 5 speed auto and very linear and slow throttle made specifically for rock crawling. When you go full throttle, they really aren't that slow and will do mid to upper 7 second 0-60 and upper 15s in the upper 80s in the 1/4 mile. That's not terrible at all. The throttle response can be greatly improved with a Sprint Booster or similar which makes a massive difference in the way the truck drives.

My wife's 2020 4Runner TRD Offroad done up to look like Pro gets 17mpg whether on flat road, going up a mountain, or dropped out of the back of a plane.

She absolutely loves the thing and yeah, it doesn't see much offroad driving though she wants to learn. She loves small/midsize Toyota trucks and she paddleboards all the time. With the 4Runner, she simply drops the back window and shoves the board in the back. Couldn't be easier instead of having to strap the thing to a roof rack or similar.

IMO, the 5th gen 4Runner could be one hell of a midsize truck but Toyota is just too dam conservative. Their 8 speed auto and reworking of the heads to use direct injection is all it would have taken. The truck would have improved MPGs earily be 15-20% and would be more powerful and quicker.

I'll have to see what this new 4Runner looks like in person. Like most Toyota products these days, the thing looks a bit over styled and likely won't age well.

[Alfisti]

So what's the difference between the 4runner and Landcruiser?

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

So what's the difference between the 4runner and Landcruiser?

Land cruiser has a taller cabin, and doesn't offer a 3rd row.

[335i54n]

LC-refinement, styling, awd standard, fully loaded

4runner-many specific options that you can tailor to ur wants and budget (suspension, trim models, base engine)

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4Runner has a best in class 4WD system including 2-speed transfer case and lockable center differential. It’s a great all around package in one vehicle.

[TTM0TION]

I can't get it to attach but the double mustache hulk hogan front end is terrible. LOL. I can't unsee it now.

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Originally Posted by RM7

The point is torque. It's exactly what the high-revving V6 engines lacked.

Except Toyota has a 3.4L TT V6 that they put in Lexus LX and GX that makes as more torque (and HP) than the iforce max.

[MaC-N54-E82]

I’m much more interested in the LC250 or GX550. I have a deposit on a 1958 Land Cruiser that should land late May. Also at the top of the list at the local Lexus dealer for the GX. Decisions, decisions….

[XutvJet]

I'll take a new Land Cruiser over the new 4Runner. I much prefer the cleaner design. My guess is a lot of current GenX and older current 4Runner owners will gravitate more towards the new Land Cruiser, especially once they see how badass it will look with appropriate wheels and tires.

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Originally Posted by XutvJet

I'll take a new Land Cruiser over the new 4Runner. I much prefer the cleaner design. My guess is a lot of current GenX and older current 4Runner owners will gravitate more towards the new Land Cruiser, especially once they see how badass it will look with appropriate wheels and tires.

Two great vehicles to choose from!

[B58-M340iX]

I like how it looks - if I was going to have a utility SUV, this would be a great choice. Not a "suburbatank" guy, but cool nonetheless.

Originally Posted by Alfisti

It's the most overrated vehicle ever.

The Wrangler would like to have a conversation too . So many "pavement princesses" that have wenches, light bars, flood lights, and snorkels, and rarely use them off-road or get dirty. All that to drive to and from work LOL. To each his/her own, I guess.