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  • @TFLcar
    @TFLcar  Před 5 lety +105

    How does the new 4Runner do taking on an epic Colorado Mountain Off-Road Pass? See for yourself: czcams.com/video/dypF89SNoOk/video.html

    • @Lumpia_In_Texas
      @Lumpia_In_Texas Před 5 lety +6

      Roman: but but the Raptor...

    • @mad4584
      @mad4584 Před 5 lety

      Where is the review on the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk?

    • @fartman10284
      @fartman10284 Před 5 lety +9

      You need to be acting like Jeremy Clarkson and yelling POWAAAHHHHH!!!! the whole time

    • @marcusmendoza9354
      @marcusmendoza9354 Před 5 lety +5

      The Fast Lane Car I wanna see y’all test the Tahoe Z71

    • @joelhunter3325
      @joelhunter3325 Před 5 lety +9

      you should've tried A-TRAC

  • @GXPedition460
    @GXPedition460 Před 5 lety +1729

    I have never seen a review that someone put a $50K truck in a situation like this. Awesome job. Toyota should add this to their 4Runner commercial.

    • @parkeringersoll973
      @parkeringersoll973 Před 5 lety +50

      It looks cool but then I still cringe when I think of what this thing costs!

    • @jo3808
      @jo3808 Před 5 lety +45

      I personally thought it was inappropriate to put the truck in ice like that. That was pretty disrespectful to that truck for no real good reason. Yeah , it showed its capabilities, but at this point no one is doubting the 4Runner Trd pro abilities. Cringeworthy indeed.

    • @MrMischief604
      @MrMischief604 Před 5 lety +53

      Everyman Driver Dave Erickson did a similar thing in a 2014 4Runner, lost a GoPro in the process. Great video, but Toyota didn't give him a car again for quite awhile. Based on that, I think TFL may suffer Toyota's wrath for this.

    • @tritchie6272
      @tritchie6272 Před 5 lety +18

      That's my consern. Did Toyota give them the OK to outright abuse their vehicle?@@MrMischief604

    • @Rickmon01
      @Rickmon01 Před 5 lety +15

      This thing did really well for stock. If I bought one for running through trials like this though I would probably do a two inch suspension lift personally just because it would help save the running boards.

  • @garret930
    @garret930 Před 5 lety +606

    Lightly used, Highway miles only, Garage Kept

    • @JesusIsLord7773
      @JesusIsLord7773 Před 5 lety +1

      Garret VanHorn hahahahahahahahahhaha

    • @Kodazot
      @Kodazot Před 5 lety +3

      Is still lot money. Resell value mode on

    • @Underated77
      @Underated77 Před 5 lety +2

      too good...!

    • @syedasim6666
      @syedasim6666 Před 5 lety +2

      Lady driven and never parked in direct sunlight never tested off-road 🤣

    • @theinternets7516
      @theinternets7516 Před 4 lety +1

      I saw this comment at the beginning of the video and I thought you were describing your TRD Pro. I scrolled back down to the comments at the end and saw it and died laughing.

  • @blowe85206
    @blowe85206 Před 5 lety +330

    That blue paint looks even better with mud on it.

    • @clos6613
      @clos6613 Před 4 lety +3

      I was just about to say the exact same thing haha

  • @johnwesley1660
    @johnwesley1660 Před 4 lety +111

    I went out and purchased a new TRD Off Road 4Runner after watching this vid! And I love it!

    • @FluteHypnosia
      @FluteHypnosia Před 4 lety +1

      John Wesley Me too!

    • @FTBnoved
      @FTBnoved Před 3 lety +2

      Oh yeah cause your for sure gonna take it trailing when you still owe the bank 20k 🤔

    • @JohnDoe-zw8vx
      @JohnDoe-zw8vx Před 3 lety +2

      You don't even need the TRD version. Check out Everyman Driver's video where he got stuck in an iced over pond and got out in an upper trim version 2015 (?) model.

    • @traditionallyuntraditional2032
      @traditionallyuntraditional2032 Před 3 lety +1

      @@FTBnoved that’s why I carry good insurance

    • @MrInternationalSound
      @MrInternationalSound Před 3 lety +2

      I want one sooooo bad

  • @theylied1776
    @theylied1776 Před 5 lety +303

    I find it funny how people constantly complain that the 4Runner TRD PRO has a lot of old features, but it holds its value better than BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Jaguar, or Range Rover.

    • @KTMcaptain
      @KTMcaptain Před 5 lety +16

      theylied1776 someone doesn’t understand how resale value works.
      BMW leases a lot of vehicles. When businesses lease vehicles for their employees, as a benefit, they don’t buy the car afterwards.
      Combine that with private leases returned and you have a lot of used vehicles with a few buyers.
      So they drop the price to entice more purchasers.
      Basic supply and demand. Too much supply and not enough demand. This is why the M series hold their values extremely well while the non M variants don’t.
      Toyota purchasers typically hold onto vehicles longer (a lot due to the perceived notion that they are more reliable). This means there are fewer used Toyota vehicles on the market compared to those buying Toyota and wanting a good deal.
      Lastly, buyers looking for the best tech will be more likely to purchase based off planned obsolescence.
      If you think BMW cares... they don’t. They want people to buy their cars like iPhones.

    • @theylied1776
      @theylied1776 Před 5 lety +41

      @@KTMcaptain What are you babbling about? When did I bring up leasing a vehicle? My comment is purely about resale. Depreciation starts the moment you drive any vehicle off of a lot, Toyotas hold their value better than any car manufacturer.

    • @KTMcaptain
      @KTMcaptain Před 5 lety +9

      theylied1776 you brought up residual resale value. Maybe you should reread your own comment. Lol. Pathetic.
      That “babbling” you referred to was an explanation of car resale values. You’re obviously too simple to understand the basic mechanics of it.
      You made the connection between BMW and Toyota, or did you already forget that already.
      Resale value is based off what someone is willing to pay. If there are few sellers, then buyers have little choice.

    • @theylied1776
      @theylied1776 Před 5 lety +1

      @@KTMcaptain Why don't you quote me directly? I can't help but you infer.

    • @theylied1776
      @theylied1776 Před 5 lety +2

      @@KTMcaptain And the last time I checked leased vehicles are sold at auction, so again, what are you babbling about?

  • @p9r4ex8dyk
    @p9r4ex8dyk Před 5 lety +736

    THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE MOST BRUTAL OFF ROAD TEST THAT I HAVE SEEN ON CZcams OVER THE LAST 12 YEARS OF VIEWING VIDEOS.

    • @azcheron
      @azcheron Před 5 lety +17

      What was so brutal about it? He was driving through ice and mud and snow on snow tires. This is like every massive snow storm in new England ever...

    • @HoweDoYouDo1999
      @HoweDoYouDo1999 Před 5 lety +4

      azcheron seeee it’s not even that bad it’s ridiculous 😂😂😂

    • @skopa1223
      @skopa1223 Před 5 lety +26

      Some of that ice is at least 3 inches thick if not more and he’s trying gain traction on those slabs of ice to pull that 4runners weight out of the mud. You bet it’s a brutal test! Tires need to be studded to grab ice like that.

    • @bromidedrag
      @bromidedrag Před 5 lety +22

      I feel sorry for whoever gets that 4Runner next. It’s an SUV, not a submarine.

    • @HoweDoYouDo1999
      @HoweDoYouDo1999 Před 5 lety

      S Kopa Heheheh that transmission is going to really need some reinforcing or else it might go out like a light😂😂😂😂

  • @JCJourney
    @JCJourney Před 5 lety +267

    that is what I call real off-road review. damn, Toyota, you should buy the footage and use it in a commercial .

    • @victorgirouard1543
      @victorgirouard1543 Před 4 lety +2

      Ya show how awful it is at offloading that will help there sales rofl.

    • @victorgirouard1543
      @victorgirouard1543 Před 4 lety +2

      Offroading not offloading.

    • @0HOON0
      @0HOON0 Před 4 lety +4

      @@victorgirouard1543 Only a couple other 4wds on the market could have even survived this.

    • @ivanv2551
      @ivanv2551 Před 9 měsíci

      @@victorgirouard1543Do you even realize what this 4Runner went through ? Your comment is a joke lol.

    • @austinballard2
      @austinballard2 Před 9 měsíci

      @@victorgirouard1543What do you mean? Bud is probably a bronco or Range Rover fanboy

  • @patricklondon6006
    @patricklondon6006 Před 5 lety +244

    Take it back to the dealer and tell them I'll think about it. Don't wash it. 🤣

  • @Grumpy_old_Boot
    @Grumpy_old_Boot Před 5 lety +558

    That has to be one of the roughest car reviews I have ever seen.
    But at the same time also one of the most impressive ones - Toyota should take note. :)
    If I lived in a mountainous area, where the snow plow don't come through very often ?
    That's the kind of SUV I would own, and this is the kind of review I would like to see.

    • @montgomerybojangles8644
      @montgomerybojangles8644 Před 5 lety +9

      I Iive an hour south of buddy, and drive a 3rd gen 4runner. Great truck, kicks winter's ass every time.

    • @Grumpy_old_Boot
      @Grumpy_old_Boot Před 5 lety +2

      @@montgomerybojangles8644
      South of buddy ? That's a shorthand I don't know.
      But yeah, the 4Runner is a pretty decent winter vehicle. :)

    • @MemphisMojo15s
      @MemphisMojo15s Před 5 lety

      My 2 RAV4's love winter..I am shocked and appalled at how well they both do in the snow, especially when equipped with snow tires. I live in the mountains and one of the mountains we cross never gets scraped, (unless 1 snow over 20" doesn't melt before the next big one) then it's scraped. single lane gravel but a state road, and it is steep and curvy. We have a lot of mountain roads around here like that. Thankfully we've yet to be stuck :-) Snow tires is key

  • @RunDub
    @RunDub Před 5 lety +448

    I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, you’re the best reviewer on TFL.

    • @emekaossai5485
      @emekaossai5485 Před 5 lety +9

      TRUTH!

    • @deepee1544
      @deepee1544 Před 5 lety +12

      Agreed! Roman, Andre and Nathan try WAY too hard to be cool and they simply aren't. Saying Hell ya all the time is really old!

    • @bokalaws4181
      @bokalaws4181 Před 5 lety +15

      Plus nathan and roman will not going to do this. This guy had balls to do this and he is so persistent

    • @konissliwinski5463
      @konissliwinski5463 Před 5 lety +5

      Agreed!

    • @jmj267
      @jmj267 Před 5 lety +8

      That's all I've always said this guy is great something good out of Canada besides Rush.

  • @savagestash4354
    @savagestash4354 Před 5 lety +80

    And you sir should do all off road reviews from here until eternity.

  • @Mako2-1
    @Mako2-1 Před 3 lety +39

    “If you you dont have a titanic, this is a hell of an ice breaker” -dad jokes 😂😂

  • @mikefoehr235
    @mikefoehr235 Před 5 lety +627

    Now this is one hell of an off road test. GREAT REVIEW...AWESOME

    • @MikeCris
      @MikeCris Před 5 lety +16

      This video makes me feel really good about my 2013 4Runner Trail Edition. I love everything about it...including the interior. Such a capable vehicle...not one problem and no complaints.

  • @cosmo9925
    @cosmo9925 Před 5 lety +57

    “If you don’t have the titanic, this is a helluva an icebreaker” lmao

  • @Roscoschickenwaffles
    @Roscoschickenwaffles Před 5 lety +35

    "1.5" ice" when I see at least 3' ice! What a tank!

  • @copisetic1104
    @copisetic1104 Před 5 lety +159

    Funny thing is, Toyota sells the hell out of these. They can ignore everything negative you say about it.
    You can keep your jeeps, I want to get home.

    • @ARXDMOS
      @ARXDMOS Před 5 lety +10

      lol you tool. I have a grand cherokee trailhawk 2018. best friend has a TRD pro 2017. Neither he nor i can pick which is better. both wheel together with similar results.

    • @WeAreNotAlone69
      @WeAreNotAlone69 Před 4 lety +45

      @@ARXDMOS Bet the Toyota will still be running when the Jeep is in the Junkyard.

    • @ARXDMOS
      @ARXDMOS Před 4 lety +7

      @@WeAreNotAlone69 riiiiiight, because there is no old jeeps on the road right? o wait

    • @WeAreNotAlone69
      @WeAreNotAlone69 Před 4 lety +19

      @@ARXDMOS Jeep is owned by who again ? Most of the old jeeps I see are pieces of crap, rusted out and leaking fluids from mulitple places.

    • @ARXDMOS
      @ARXDMOS Před 4 lety +5

      @@WeAreNotAlone69 i could care less that jeep is owned by FCA. Fact of the matter is both the trailhawk and 4runner are awesome. I like both a lot, drove and offloaded both a lot and trust both a lot. You dont like the jeep, thats your thing, But to be spewing bullshit, well... its nothing more than bullshit...

  • @HoosierDaddy_
    @HoosierDaddy_ Před 5 lety +82

    Now THAT'S how you test a vehicle when a company puts "off road pro" in the title!

  • @backvic
    @backvic Před 5 lety +264

    Just because of this review I'm buying this Toyota 4Runner and in blue

    • @Roaming50
      @Roaming50 Před 5 lety +2

      Be prepared to pay a markup for the Pro. If you find one at MRSP or below let me know from where!

    • @fairy2000
      @fairy2000 Před 5 lety +3

      My wife has 2019 Trd Pro in white! She loves it.

    • @JLeeChron
      @JLeeChron Před 5 lety

      Colorado Biking there is always one under.

    • @dchawk81
      @dchawk81 Před 5 lety +3

      Probably better check the VIN. Don't want THIS one. 😁

    • @CarnutMM
      @CarnutMM Před 5 lety +4

      You’ll make your money back when it comes to resell. These are classics

  • @4LOWeRUNNER
    @4LOWeRUNNER Před 3 lety +11

    This is one of the best test videos i've seen. I wish TFL would do this kind of testing with all their trucks. He actually takes the 4Runner through some very tough terrain and find the limits of the vehicle.

  • @LionheartSJZ
    @LionheartSJZ Před 5 lety +11

    That was an awesome review!! Most reviews go on little hills and tiny mud holes that don't show at all what a car can really do. THIS was pushing it to it's limit! Thanks for doing that!

  • @gabrielreyes7312
    @gabrielreyes7312 Před 5 lety +146

    This is such a great video!! I have never enjoyed a car/truck review so much as this one. TFL give this man a Christmas bonu$$$, he earned it!!!

  • @Jude-kq1jw
    @Jude-kq1jw Před 5 lety +186

    Best review of the year on CZcams, hands down 👏🏽

  • @josevasquez7784
    @josevasquez7784 Před 5 lety +269

    Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro should have brought back out the 4.7 v8

    • @tylerhenry465
      @tylerhenry465 Před 5 lety +17

      Retrojon 5 GX460, see you tomorrow!

    • @josevasquez7784
      @josevasquez7784 Před 5 lety

      😂😂🤣🤣🤣

    • @irok1d
      @irok1d Před 5 lety +6

      Yep put a 8 in it and I’m down

    • @codyniemeyer57
      @codyniemeyer57 Před 5 lety +21

      They stopped that engine for "better" fuel economy because it is only single vvt-i and Toyota stopped putting v8s in 4-runners because then there is no point for someone to buy a sequoia

    • @jacobcamarillo4946
      @jacobcamarillo4946 Před 5 lety +12

      No, I am for the 5.7 L v8

  • @MrKrizzer
    @MrKrizzer Před 5 lety +9

    This video should be used as a reference for all the off road vehicle reviews. Hands down the best review on the performance of 4runner man!!

  • @notasolution
    @notasolution Před 5 lety +97

    I think the simple old school interior is actually a selling point for the Runner. It gives people who want simple, tried and true reliable technology an option. I believe the interior matches the exterior, power train and body on frame construction, being that it keeps the truck as simple and as technologically free as possible so that there aren’t anywhere near as many things to break or fail years to come, and that’s what consumers of the 4Runner love about it. That’s why the 4Runner is wanted. If they updated the interior with a bunch of new tech, it would start to lose its heritage and it would lose the consumer base that appreciates it as much as they do, including myself. I bought mine because it was simple and there isn’t much tech that can fail, especially compared to any of its cross shopped competitors

    • @user-oq3lv6lv7x
      @user-oq3lv6lv7x Před 5 lety +5

      Yas i haven’t crashed a car in 20 years.

    • @Roaming50
      @Roaming50 Před 5 lety +2

      While I agree on principle, I'm hating a lot of modern tech these days, this car is still missing a lot of stuff that I would consider standard at this price point. Memory seats, dual zone A/C, front and rear parking sensors. They're on the Limited so why not the TRD Pro and/or TRD Off Road Premium?

    • @sonictech1000
      @sonictech1000 Před 5 lety +3

      @@Roaming50 All of that stuff costs money so would you rather give up some of the off road goodies or pay more?

    • @sonictech1000
      @sonictech1000 Před 5 lety +1

      @@officialyasir 4 stars in Nhtsa and "good" in most iihs categories. That's not as good as many new designs but probably still better than most cars on the road and plenty good enough for me. Safety is important but it's still just one factor and often requires trading off other valuable things.

    • @Roaming50
      @Roaming50 Před 5 lety

      @@sonictech1000 Yes, I'd be willing to pay for that. To my mind the TRD Off-road Premium should have the Limited goodies with the TRD hardware. If you don't want to pay for it, then just get the TRD Off-road. Now there's a case that the people who would buy the Pro don't care for the luxuries so that's fair enough. For me, I'm looking into getting the Limited in white or dark grey and then putting the beefing it up. I won't be doing extreme off roading (i'd rather bike), so I can get away with not have 4-low. But I might still add ARB air lockers and TRD pro wheels and grill as I like that look....

  • @1cesaraparicio
    @1cesaraparicio Před 5 lety +94

    This is a true offroad test. Great job!

  • @joshprice1080
    @joshprice1080 Před 5 lety +64

    i am so happy to see a true off-road review on TFL. I've seen enough pansy "gold mine hill" cross-over SUV videos that talk about electronics and comfort. This is what we all want to see. Unfortunately, very few of today's SUVs can handle this kind of test. I drive a 2016 BMW X3 3.5 xdrive, so I can't be too critical of cross-overs, but this was really fun to watch. Well done, and I'll stay tuned for more.

  • @AirborneVet
    @AirborneVet Před 5 lety +8

    This is one of the best videos I have watched in a long time. Thanks for putting it up guys!

  • @jb-dc1tt
    @jb-dc1tt Před 5 lety +135

    You can NEVER borrow my vehicle....EVER!!!!

  • @FrankySilverFace
    @FrankySilverFace Před 5 lety +117

    I have a Ford but from NOW ON I'm yelling "Cmon 4 RUNNER" everytime I'm off roading!

  • @garydejesus9095
    @garydejesus9095 Před 4 lety +1

    You are one of the best person I saw testing these vehicles .
    This video should be played in every TOYOTA dealership.
    Great job, keep doing what you do man.

  • @fernandohidalgo274
    @fernandohidalgo274 Před 4 lety +57

    This video made buy a 2019 4 Runner.

    • @FluteHypnosia
      @FluteHypnosia Před 4 lety +1

      Fernando Hidalgo - hahahahaha likewise.

    • @lemaitrethemonk
      @lemaitrethemonk Před 4 lety +1

      Me too...

    • @rono33
      @rono33 Před 4 lety +3

      MEE THREE! No Sh** What a beast! Epic test. Epic results. Monster winner for me.Been shopping. I'm going all in 4Runner TRD next week.

    • @lemaitrethemonk
      @lemaitrethemonk Před 4 lety +2

      @@rono33 You will not be disappointed. Do not be afraid to negotiate the price. They have to make room for newer models and you need to make more room in your bank account.

  • @sl3712
    @sl3712 Před 5 lety +315

    There's no way Roman and Tommy would ever do this to a car for a review! They freak out when there's a snowflake on the ground

    • @weedmastersr
      @weedmastersr Před 5 lety +23

      @@gerhardschulzy LOL, did you just adapt a Bane monologue to fit Canadians? Awesome!

    • @sunnyvalejedi
      @sunnyvalejedi Před 5 lety +13

      At least you could use Roman and the boys for traction mats.

    • @sl3712
      @sl3712 Před 5 lety +1

      @@gerhardschulzy LOL

    • @sl3712
      @sl3712 Před 5 lety +5

      @@sunnyvalejedi lmaooo

    • @dmitrijusapockinas16
      @dmitrijusapockinas16 Před 5 lety +20

      What Roman and Andrey calling offroad is nothing more than day to day driving on regular public roads in Northern European countries. Stephen did a great job, every minute of his review is worth of entire season of TFL’s so called Colorado “off-road” tests

  • @speedkilla2303
    @speedkilla2303 Před 5 lety +1

    Proper review and test for an SUV like this! The 4runner is one of the last of its kind of really rough and rugged SUV's that can do so much more than the grocery-getter crossovers that have taken over the market. Its awesome to see that this legend lives on in the form of a properly styled, powerful, and capable SUV. LONG LIVE THE 4RUNNER!!

  • @viv3541
    @viv3541 Před 5 lety +91

    Craigslist be like 'great condition. Sparingly used' 😁

    • @MyAlexWest
      @MyAlexWest Před 4 lety +1

      yeah. and I have a video to prove
      :)

  • @mattolsack2527
    @mattolsack2527 Před 5 lety +24

    Impressed with this 4 runner. It's going through that icy mud with fairly non aggressive winter tires too.

  • @drewhiz7334
    @drewhiz7334 Před 5 lety +66

    I'm not into off-road driving, but you guys at TFL ALWAYS know how to keep my attention. This video was awesome and I know I sound repetitive, but I'm glad to be a subscriber and viewer. These videos are great yet informative.
    Keep it up guys!

  • @Giobemo
    @Giobemo Před 5 lety +35

    Awesome review! You're giving up on crawl control too quickly though, if you really want to test its limits. You can seem completely stuck beyond the help of crawl control, but if you let it sit and work for a few minutes (not seconds) somehow it eventually works the truck out as if by witchcraft. It can be quite confounding to watch- for what can seem like forever you'll see no visible progress, and then eventually, with no other noticeable change, somehow you're climbing up, out, over and onward again.

    • @joshuajay2886
      @joshuajay2886 Před 7 měsíci

      No way!! I didn't know that. That it takes a few minutes but it will get you out

    • @matthernandez210
      @matthernandez210 Před 6 měsíci

      I feel like in the snow it doesn’t work as good as sand or mud.

  • @bryceoleski5680
    @bryceoleski5680 Před 4 lety +4

    This is the only 4Runner off-road video I have seen that actually tests the vehicle to its limit. Excellent job!

  • @melondeau6646
    @melondeau6646 Před 5 lety +34

    this guy is freaking awesome....amazing review...4 runner way to go.....Toyota got use this in their commercial!!!! I had a grin ear to ear ....kept saying he not gonna do that ....No way is he gonna do that ....OMG .....this guy needs a bonus!! great job!!

  • @motormusique
    @motormusique Před 5 lety +66

    A lesser man would have just given up - really respect you for taking us through this challenging journey!!

  • @jameswoody5325
    @jameswoody5325 Před 3 lety +7

    By far the best hydro line run by far. The 4runner is a tank! You don't need all the extra crap, just simple use controls and you're good. I have a 2000 and looking to upgrade to something like this. Good video!

  • @HECTORFARRA
    @HECTORFARRA Před 5 lety +6

    Those cheap plastics and old school simplicity is exactly what we love about the 4runner. Beautiful test, Defender 110 Gods will be proud.

  • @daredevil7442AUTOMOTIVE
    @daredevil7442AUTOMOTIVE Před 5 lety +86

    That was friggin awesome.....Oh Canada! If this video doesn't sell 10K of these 4Runners, then nothing will. good job!

  • @goatmonkey2112
    @goatmonkey2112 Před 5 lety +20

    If you turn it in scratched up it's totally worth it. That was badass, and you just sold a bunch of cars. I want a 4Runner again.

  • @rickgermain7802
    @rickgermain7802 Před 4 lety +15

    Just bought one of these today. Thank you for doing this so I don't have to.

  • @otaconlabs1006
    @otaconlabs1006 Před 5 lety

    my dad and i can't get enough of your channel your advice helps us out so much thank you for your unique perspectives and cool videos!

  • @pistolpete6321
    @pistolpete6321 Před 5 lety +93

    Great review and love your enthusiasm and energy!!

  • @peachpole
    @peachpole Před 5 lety +47

    When I bought my FJ cruiser in 2011 the toyota pamphlet said they made the buttons big so you can use them with gloves on. I prefer the simple controls even if it is a little dated.

    • @itr0863
      @itr0863 Před 5 lety +7

      exactly. i just need it to do its damn job, cold when its hot, warm when its cold and defrost. Boom.

    • @frankhasty2728
      @frankhasty2728 Před 5 lety +1

      The large knobs are easy to use when I'm bouncing around on trails.

    • @bernhardkinsky3611
      @bernhardkinsky3611 Před 5 lety

      The buttons are big for a reason, big hands with gloves.

    • @QnA22
      @QnA22 Před 5 lety

      And the relatively simple hardware will guarantee it to last for 2 decades or so without any issues. Going through desert and other finedust environments won't go well for sophisticated hardware. Its sold worldwide, not just for Canadian environment.
      But what an awesome vid. Toughest review trail I've ever seen.

  • @0HOON0
    @0HOON0 Před 4 lety +1

    I hope Toyota (or Roman) didn't give you too much grief about this little adventure. It's seriously the most hardcore off-road review I've seen on ALL of youtube. Loved it.

  • @Engearment
    @Engearment Před 4 lety +2

    Man, I love the way you and your father presented this. I have a gear review channel on CZcams (Engearment) and a TRD 4Runner, and I love seeing others get outside, have fun, and share that stoke with others. That is precisely what you did, and with such an engaging and entertaining style. Very impressed with your work! Happy trails :) - Sean Sewell

  • @fromdusktodawn509
    @fromdusktodawn509 Před 5 lety +219

    I am sick and tired of all the complaints about the lack of technology in this vehicle.

    • @johneldepresso
      @johneldepresso Před 5 lety +19

      From Dusk To Dawn ikr like that’s the point

    • @juliorodriguez1721
      @juliorodriguez1721 Před 5 lety +17

      Yeah because screw progress lol

    • @fromdusktodawn509
      @fromdusktodawn509 Před 5 lety +41

      Yeah, because your human progress is exemplified by having technology stuffed in your face at every minute of your life.

    • @spicysnowman8886
      @spicysnowman8886 Před 5 lety +7

      It could use a nicer interior

    • @DevilsDiscretionAdvised
      @DevilsDiscretionAdvised Před 5 lety +24

      Don’t fix what ain’t broke ... still works fine so why change it . Last of the old technology still in action

  • @godwhomismike
    @godwhomismike Před 5 lety +75

    Best Fast Lane Car video ever.

    • @anthonyc1883
      @anthonyc1883 Před 5 lety

      godwhoismike Clearly, you haven't watched the Subaru Outback drag race! lol

    • @JaimeCarlosCamacho
      @JaimeCarlosCamacho Před 5 lety

      @@anthonyc1883 The on against the Ford Raptor or which one?

    • @anthonyc1883
      @anthonyc1883 Před 5 lety

      @@JaimeCarlosCamacho No, the one in which Andre's personal Outback was pitted against the loaner Outback in a drag race. Although I'm sure the TFL gang did it with tongue planted firmly in cheek, a lot of people rolled their eyes (or worse) in the comments section. It was a rather unspectacular race.

    • @JaimeCarlosCamacho
      @JaimeCarlosCamacho Před 5 lety

      @@anthonyc1883 ah it was sarcasm then, lol I fell for that. This video is nuts though! ;)

  • @hicksalan1
    @hicksalan1 Před 5 lety +5

    ONE hell of a review. Good Job. This man deserves bonus $$

  • @GilmanStudio
    @GilmanStudio Před 5 lety +1

    Bought the 2018 Cavalry Blue and love it - this is hands down the best review of this vehicle out there...Cheers!!

  • @joelarson6884
    @joelarson6884 Před 5 lety +30

    You have to have balls to do that in a review video! Much respect, the best review I’ve ever seen.

  • @displayedimagination9710
    @displayedimagination9710 Před 5 lety +114

    Dude... This video is awesome..

    • @kevjao267
      @kevjao267 Před 5 lety

      Displayed Imagination video is awesome. Just his laugh is painful.

  • @ajs07nightster
    @ajs07nightster Před 5 lety +4

    This off-road review make gold mine hill look like a stroll through the park. Great job TFL Canada.

  • @jibjr7038
    @jibjr7038 Před 5 lety +11

    Finally someone that truly TEST a 4x4

  • @IJBCI
    @IJBCI Před 5 lety +51

    What a beauty. I would be completely satisfied with the base trim. Well, maybe the trim with a sunroof. I don’t care if it’s “old”. It’s simple and it works

    • @ChuddleBuggy
      @ChuddleBuggy Před 5 lety +4

      make sure you get the rear axle locker option. without it all you'll end up having is a nice reliable truck that's got a less than average success obstacle crossing potential.

    • @donvape336
      @donvape336 Před 5 lety +2

      @@ChuddleBuggy I think you are under rating an sr5 4wd. There are plenty of videos opposite of your statement.

    • @dvargdamnit
      @dvargdamnit Před 5 lety +3

      @@ChuddleBuggy All 4WD versions have ATRAC. It's very capable without locking the rear axle.

    • @dylanmacaya9166
      @dylanmacaya9166 Před 4 lety +1

      That is true that the A-trac system makes the vehicle very capable but when the conditions get this gnarly there is no substitute for a locker!

  • @C8sorbs
    @C8sorbs Před 5 lety +66

    Real world testing. Great job!

  • @rahulranecool
    @rahulranecool Před 5 lety

    @TFL - you guys rock as always. Very nice to have this gentleman on your channel. Good to see some stuff first hand from Canada.

  • @jp8950
    @jp8950 Před 2 lety +4

    2 years later and the 2019 is worth $55k

  • @shield010
    @shield010 Před 5 lety +44

    Incredible video! This Canadian guy and his outstanding great energy review style has me hooked! This gutsy off-road test has rocketed to my favourite TFL video so far...and I’ve watched a tonne. Toyota and other manufacturers take notice...this is what us 4x4 buyers and enthusiasts want to see!

  • @adithyaramachandran7427
    @adithyaramachandran7427 Před 5 lety +17

    Thanks to their durability, 4 runners are the vehicle of choice for many overlanding expeditions through the Himalayas.

  • @jclar3565
    @jclar3565 Před 5 lety +21

    4:00 big knobs are for use with gloves in the winter time

  • @Raszagal1983
    @Raszagal1983 Před 5 lety +28

    i see this car in my future, now just gotta convince the wife its the perfect vehicle for her :)

  • @cremazie
    @cremazie Před 5 lety +30

    That’s a bit much to ask for from a production vehicle, it’s impressive it made it through all of that.

  • @thenum1379
    @thenum1379 Před 5 lety +13

    Man, I love this guy. Such a great addition to the team. He worked the heck out of that 4Runner! Thanks for the quality content.

  • @trailrunnah8886
    @trailrunnah8886 Před 5 lety +2

    It's this review in part that pushed me over the edge to buying 4Runner Trail Edition. I got it two months ago, and I freaking love it.

    • @Thegoat-4L
      @Thegoat-4L Před 2 lety

      2 years later and I bet That thing is awesome as ever

  • @acajaxcospan4
    @acajaxcospan4 Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks! Good review overall and great off-road challenge. Initially, I wasn't sure you knew how to drive in those conditions, but as I watched, I realized you were trying to show what the vehicle itself can do, not how well you can drive it. That's smart, because not everyone that gets into a tight spot in the back country has a deep well of experience to draw from. It would be interesting if that giant ice sheet/pond had a reset button and you could line up several vehicles and run them through the exact same conditions. That thick, heavy ice breaking and piling up is a formidable test and presents problems that could damage the vehicle mechanically as well as cosmetically. Very ballsy on your part.
    I do find myself wondering if after you cleaned it up and maybe crawled under it, whether you found damage that wasn't immediately visible.
    Thanks again!

  • @andrewp.619
    @andrewp.619 Před 5 lety +11

    Oh my gosh, that was amazing! Most reviewers would’ve tapped out long, long before. When I saw you turn around and go back through, I almost died laughing. Love your reviews as you always put the trucks to proper work. Great video and proof of that TRD Pro’s capabilities, despite the interior inequities. Two thumbs up!

  • @Sitti2300
    @Sitti2300 Před 5 lety +26

    Now this IS the real off-roading.

  • @ShadowFoxImaging
    @ShadowFoxImaging Před 5 lety +2

    Awesome video. I have a 2013 4Runner Trail with the KDSS and CRAWL control. The one thing I've learned about the CRAWL system... You need to give it more time to work than you think. I was showing off my 4Runner, clad with Goodyear DuraTracs, to some friends in some heavy snow. I tried to plow throw some deep, super heavy snow and found myself pushing snow over the hood and high centering the truck. The snow was at least 4 feet deep, and none of us could open a door. I tried everything I could to reverse out, but I couldn't get it to move. I switched to 4-LO, put it in reverse, and actived CRAWL control. With all the crazy noises, the truck didn't budge for at least 10-15 minutes. Then all of a sudden, it started to inch its way back. Another few minutes went by with the truck slowly pulling itself out. When it finally gained traction, it literally shot itself out of the hole we were in and sent us back to where we came from. It was the most amazing thing I've seen a vehicle do. I love this truck more than most people.

  • @fortitude2k8
    @fortitude2k8 Před 4 lety +5

    This is an awesome review and it showcased the 4Runner TRD Pro's capabilities in the most extreme conditions. Although, I would of loved to see how the Multi-Terrain Select system would have performed in that mud and ice.

  • @derektrujillo2292
    @derektrujillo2292 Před 5 lety +4

    That is a freaking awesome looking 4Runner but also you are like one of the greatest truck reviewers on CZcams you're not afraid to actually put the trucks to use. Great video

  • @jabroni6199
    @jabroni6199 Před 5 lety +6

    The amount of fun you’re having there is contagious, felt like I was right there with you. Great review

  • @paulhaley802
    @paulhaley802 Před 4 lety +2

    I just bought the TRD Pro. Having seen this awesome video I cant wait to get some real tires and get back to the hills!

  • @rileyallan2143
    @rileyallan2143 Před 3 lety

    i love that you and your dad do these things together, talk about awesome memories!

  • @hotsauce3700
    @hotsauce3700 Před 5 lety +15

    4Runner’s are absolutely beautiful trucks, props to the designers.

    • @spark9615
      @spark9615 Před 5 lety

      IMO TRD 4Runner and Raptor have the best looking face of any truck.

  • @CarswithNash
    @CarswithNash Před 5 lety +9

    Very, very impressive! This dude can drive & that 4Runner seems to get the job done!!! I hope Toyota doesn’t give you any grief for beating it so hard, that’s the best Toyota ad I’ve ever seen!

  • @rudolfnelson2170
    @rudolfnelson2170 Před 5 lety

    Great Video. I would not want to put my SR5 through this, but my wife and I did drive some rough logging trails last autumn to retrieve a deer. Several years ago, I drove the vehicle through over a foot of snow on a 600 foot long winding dirt driveway with my two son in laws. The best part is that I was towing a trailer filled with laminate flooring and the back of the 4Runner was also loaded with flooring and tools. Great vehicle!

  • @carlos31302
    @carlos31302 Před 5 lety +129

    I'm never lending this guy my truck.

    • @AWDfreak
      @AWDfreak Před 4 lety +2

      I'll lend this guy my crossover, so I know what components to upgrade/reinforce

    • @vicerichter1163
      @vicerichter1163 Před 4 lety

      @Carlos Gutierrez
      a prius isnt a truck, dumbass. Nobody wants your ghetto hooptie.

    • @carlos31302
      @carlos31302 Před 3 lety

      @@vicerichter1163 yeah okay I got a Tundra 4x4 platinum.

    • @vicerichter1163
      @vicerichter1163 Před 3 lety

      @@carlos31302 no u dont, bitch

    • @carlos31302
      @carlos31302 Před 3 lety

      @@vicerichter1163 hater

  • @louie4316
    @louie4316 Před 5 lety +3

    Absolutely incredible durability there!
    What needs to be noted is the torture the transmission, transfer case, engine etc. That was put on this 4Runner in this review. AND it aced it!
    I have a new respect for you sir, you are by far the best TFL reviewer for sure. The determination and persistence not to mention your faith in a vehicle that you know can handle that kind of extreme torture...just that ice alone.
    Well done!
    Toyota should be proud too.

  • @kingstonsean
    @kingstonsean Před 5 lety +6

    Way to go, Stephen! TFL is known for real-world tests, but this is the "real deal" of real-world tests. Slick rock (which really isn't slick at all) and sandy gravel are interesting, but your hydro line is much more like the kind of terrain that off-roaders will encounter in most of North America. Nice to see your dad behind the wheel and behind the camera because you know that Motoring TV would never even attempt this! (I hope Toyota doesn't pull the plug on you)

  • @Bear0328
    @Bear0328 Před 5 lety

    Best off road review i ever seen hands down and no care given about damage i seen pansy videos were they stop right away you abused it and used it like a man much props hands down 👍🏽✊🏼

  • @premiercconstruction
    @premiercconstruction Před 5 lety +15

    I love the interior and the big buttons that work. New tech means more stuff u never need.

  • @Soh90
    @Soh90 Před 5 lety +7

    Man I loved this review!
    And MAN that 4Runner. Glad you didn’t give up on the truck and it didn’t give up on you. I really want one of these now.

  • @criznitty
    @criznitty Před 5 lety +80

    EVERY OTHER VEHICLE REVIEW “uh, not enough soft touch, needs Apple Car Play, 0-60 is a meager 6.5sec, only gets 27mpg, infotainment is slow”
    EVERY TOYOTA REVIEW “as you can see here, resale value and reliability excuses our test mule from any criticism. We love the old school tech, big knobs and no infotainment system. It won’t put you back in your seat, and the fuel economy is low, but I mean, no one buys a truck with mpg in mind. Definitely a value at $50k”
    TFL REVIEW “let’s actually drive it as advertised and see what happens”

  • @darrenfadrigon3919
    @darrenfadrigon3919 Před 5 lety +3

    Now this is a real world review. Great job !!! Love the video

  • @BigJrod16
    @BigJrod16 Před 4 lety +17

    "If I could just use that inch." Story of my life.

  • @YoDooDSup
    @YoDooDSup Před 5 lety +3

    Ive been watching this channel for 2 years now. This has to be one of the realist, most interesting, IN DEPTH off road review. It def sucks the truck was damaged. I understand all the vehicles are given to ya by dealerships so damaging shit kinda isnt GOOD. But for content sake... Bravo... I wish you guys threw caution to the wind more often like this young kid right here.

  • @bm3turbo10
    @bm3turbo10 Před 5 lety +310

    just broke my wrangler by watching this

  • @LongVo84
    @LongVo84 Před 5 lety

    Good job testing it. This is a real test. The mud. The snow. The thick ice. The steep hill. Bravo. You didn’t baby it and wimp it. You busted it’s butt.

  • @FunkMasterJunk
    @FunkMasterJunk Před 5 lety +9

    Love it man
    I never understood running boards on anything with 4WD.
    P.s We need more of your Dad!

  • @s24k14
    @s24k14 Před 5 lety +116

    So proud to say that I own a 4Runner off-road vehicle!!!

    • @ImpaxFilmsNashville
      @ImpaxFilmsNashville Před 5 lety +2

      Me tooooo!

    • @MsKewi-NYC
      @MsKewi-NYC Před 5 lety +4

      Me TOO 94 4runner baby still kicking up dirt! 😊👍🏾

    • @darinschmidt6456
      @darinschmidt6456 Před 5 lety +2

      Love mine!

    • @pekanpi434
      @pekanpi434 Před 5 lety +6

      Me too. 2019 trd off road . I'm loving it!!

    • @patrickmiskell1301
      @patrickmiskell1301 Před 5 lety

      Iv got a couple of 3rd gens a 97 and a 99 both 4 cylinder 5 speed stick. There awesome! Much smaller and nimble then the new ones. Honestly I could drive them for 10 more years easy. By then I should be able to get one of these TRD pro beasts for cheaper. That ice was unbelievable!

  • @MichaelKouable
    @MichaelKouable Před 5 lety +4

    You know what we like about you? It's the fact that you go off roading like it's ment to be. You drive like a true wheeler and not back down at the slightest obstacle or just show us a video of the 4x4 crossing some loose rocks on a straight road. ( Like any 2wd can go through )
    #Respect and keep going!

  • @NemeanLion-
    @NemeanLion- Před 5 lety +1

    Dude, you were flying down that trail! Anything went wrong and you’re toast. Looked like a lot of fun though. Great review.

  • @StormcallR
    @StormcallR Před 5 lety +7

    Your laugh makes me happy, lol. It's a good and hearty laugh that comes from the soul!