2019 Toyota 4Runner - Review & Road Test
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2024
- The 2019 Toyota 4Runner doesn't see much in the way of change for this model year. On many levels we see that as a good thing, on other not so much. Kelley Blue Book's Lyn Woodward walks you through what's great and what could use a update.
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I own a 2019 limited. Other that the gas mileage it puts out, I am content with my purchase. I recently took a 1200 mile road trip and averaged about 380 miles a tank. The beautiful thing about this truck is knowing I am good for the next 10+ years without having to worry about major mechanical issues.
In today's world, some of us are way too caught up with things we don't really need in a car. Just pay attention when you drive and stop paying extra for those features. As for me, I don't need apple car play or android to listen to music. However, if that's your thing, I understand.
If you have the money and MUST HAVE the latest in tech, you'll probably not looking at a 4Runner anyway. However, in 3-4 years when it's time for you to start pumping money into whatever other SUV you chose, you'll probably wish you did.
I prefer the simplicity of the 4Runner’s low tech. I don’t want my 4Runner to need software updates or become obsolete as fast as my phone does. If you check your blind spots, stay awake while driving...this will get you there just as safely as anything else.
I agree. I love the simplicity of my 17 TRD Off Road.
It's a dinosaur.
@@jc5604 A sexy dinosaur..
Agree 100%
This is why i loved old volvos
That "dated" transmission may not get super gas mileage but it won't require a $3000 replacement every couple years like a Cherokee's 9 speed.
too funny lmao
smilsmff Facts are funny yeah. Take it from someone who works on them😎
Che Cook
Have you owned a Cherokee equipped with a 9 speed automatic transmission? Or are you regurgitating what you've heard from the rumor mill?
Cherokee is the biggest peace of crap on the road .
My 1999 Jeep Cherokee Xj has almost 400,000 Mile's and is just like new.....Way better than a Gayota!!!! LoL
John Dennis here. I still have my first gen if you're interested in getting coffee sometime. ;)
Kidding. Great review as always, KBB!
I made a dumb mistake of traded my 2005 4Runner for a BMW 528. It was a SR5 V8 with Permanent 4WD. My wife complained the bounciness and rough ride. It had manual seat, and no backup camera. That’s why I miss it. It’s an old fashion truck with back seat, and no comfort feature. It’s exactly what I need for an off road toy.
Clearly, John Dennis missed out.
Clearly, he dodged a crazy one.
@@samsosa6122: Yeah, good crazy. Lyn is a crazy keeper.
Sam SOSA crazy enough to want to change the 4Runner into a unibody mall walker
@@GuyBelmont: Kindly listen to her again. I think you misinterpreted.
yeah you're right mate I WISH I WAS A JOHN DENNIS
Lyn this is one of the best videos you have done by far! Looks so fun and you show it naturally. Especially the car seats and getting soaked in a bridesmaid dress. Lol. Awesome job!
17/21 MPG.
She Thirsty!
The car or the girl? lol
Sam SOSA ...Both
2:52 "6.1 inch is tiny!"
Well, that's what she said :(
It feels wrong to compare this to SUVs that are more city oriented. The 4Runner is in a class of its own. Although the Bronco might join into the rugged SUV category
I agree, fwd crossovers should not be compared
Love a good 4 Runner. Nice shots with the slow mo, it looks great. The 4 runner is one of the only SUVs that doesn’t look like every other one. Good job Toyota. Update the powertrain, but please keep the overall design aesthetic. They are a very rare breed these days.
I concur
Noah Jefferies you can buy one with a 4.6 V8 and a 6 seed auto, just gotta pay Lexus money to do so.
I thunk of they shove the tundra 5.7 motor in it they could charge a lot of money. I would totally pay 7k more for that.
Please don’t put the 3.5l in.
I’ve heard they are putting the 3.5L in the 6th gen and I’m not happy. I have a 2013 limited and yes it’s not the quickest suv but I didn’t buy it to take to the drag strip. That being said thia is my 2nd 4Runner the last was a 2004 sport 8v and I have to say I miss the torque on the highway.
bet they’ll release a new camry before they redesign that thing
yea Toyota has alot of SUVs/trucks that need a redesign (the Sequoia, Land Cruiser, Tundra, 4Runner, and the Sienna) I think these vehicles gonna redesign for 2020 and 2021 model years... & back to ya Camry comment, it's more than likely gonna get a refresh for 2021 (which is around the same time these vehicles gonna start getting new versions)
Redesigned 4Runner coming for model year 2021, Refreshed Tacoma for 2020, Highlander redesign coming 2020. Tundra redesign coming 2020.
Ro0ster do u know if GX gonna get a redesign
4runner is fine the way it is, I dont understand the concept of redesigning something that does what it is intended to do. The proverbial reinventing the wheel.
@@b.f.378 we'll all be on out wyatt to EV's by then. Toyota is so slow to adjust to new trends and deliver.
She likes a guy with 2 first names. John Dennis.
sounds made up
She looks like the type to go with 2 guys named John and Dennis, at the same time
They keep saying that's outdated, old school, not cutting edge tech, and missing the whole point. People who buys these 4runners are just looking exactly for that!!! No tech, no screens, nothing fancy. Just a fare and reliable well built SUV.
I like the brash and burly nature of this vehicle, who cares it's design is old and that it doesn't have all the latest moronic driver assistance aids. How about this, learn how drive, learn the rules of the road, be courteous to others on the road, and put down the damn cell phones, then you don't need all this safety tech to take the place of what you should be doing anyway, driving unimpaired.
Well said.
android auto helps a lot with being unimpaired, and as such a bigger display. 360 camera makes parking a breeze and probably helps offroading a bit
Brad Haines Maybe, but i still see plenty of people, particularly female when i'm out driving who have one hand on the wheel, and a cell phone tig welded to the other. You probably know this yourself that it's next to impossible to separate a woman from a cell phone, they'd rather lose an eye lol.
@@keithginyard7696 I see just as many men using their phones while driving. Stupidity is not restricted by gender.
Now I wanna see who John Dennis is...
Still Love my 2016 to death. I remember wanting a grand Cherokee soo bad but it was small and had too many negative reviews with their reliability. This beauty gets me everywhere. Can’t say how many times huge pot holes and rocks that doesn’t stop this truck. It’s truly a tank.
This dude's 4runner is still getting him girls many years later...respect
Following another year of record 4Runner sales, Toyota is laughing all the way to the bank with this 'out-of-date' money printing machine. I hope TMC eventually brings back the manual. There is a healthy market for its manual cousin the Tacoma so there is no reason why a manual 4Runner could not come back for true enthusiasts.
Right Lane Hog Yeah to fleet sales
@@disneyfan9099 Fleet sales of 4Runners?
@davidrx795 It's almost like buying a low interest bond. I am sure TMC will update it when they are ready not 3 years before they're ready like most other companies.
@@CatNerfer3000 TMC is probably too busy counting money to waste time on hasty redesigns.
@@CatNerfer3000 There is an element of compromise in virtually any vehicle purchase but the 4Runner is exponentially more reliable than any of its competitors. I get a little jealous when I see overseas Toyota 4X4s with the manual option and I wish Toyota had not made such a mess of the FJ's ergonomics. The FJ would have been a simpler and cheaper long -term option in our 4x4 market if drivers could actually see out of it.
I have had mine....from new....for the past 3 years and it will go anywhere and do anything. It's a dream vehicle.
That 4runner does not need a redesign. It's at the fullest you can possibly get it. Why change it?
This is one of the best and most sensible 4Runner reviews I’ve ever seen. The reviewer gets it.
John Dennis did miss out. She is hysterical and fun. Best test drive I have seen in a long time. Those "kids" had no chance.
New Age Techno weinies complain that it so dated, no Apple play, no 10 speed transmission.
Other car manufacturer's update and change their vehicles like Apple iPhones (Jeep?) Yota gets something right then slowly adds
options not messing up its longevity and reliability. Its a beast
She looks so beautiful in that dress
Yep, KBB did that on purpose so their video gets more views and subscribers. I wish they would focus on improving their content rather than doing stuff like this
The reason these continue to sell and retain their value better than anything else out there, is because they don't change much. Everyone else has "redesigned" their SUV's and now we live in a world full of ugly and sort-of-capable crossovers. Hopefully Toyota DOESN'T redesign these much if at all. Keep giving the people what they want. A capable, legit SUV.
17 MPG city? More like 13-15.
Shhhhhh. I may be selling mine soon. Haha
This is the best 4runner review I've seen. So much of the auto-media seems to miss the point of a truly capable SUV.
I've always loved the Toyota 4runner. The 4runner may be old and not ride as well as newer SUV, but it has great resale value, makes a great off-roader, and has bullet proof reliability.
The best part of the video is Lyn in that dress. Damn.
I swear to god that everytime a female host/reviewer shows up, vast majority of the comments section leaves the topic in favour for her appearance and having a crush...
...nonetheless, great review Lyn!
Well, it's not even female reporter. Lyn is a guy's gal!
Don't know why u guys reviewed the 2019 model instead of waiting for the 2020, but the 2020 4Runner that is currently sitting at the Chicago Auto Show with its new 8" infotainment system that has Apple Carplay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, and is fitted with Toyota's latest Safety Sense system. Not just the 4Runner, but all the 2020 Toyota trucks are getting the same infotainment including the Tacoma, Sequoia, and Tundra.
Don’t forget to mention that the limited has a locking center diff
Love my 2018 4Runner Limited 4X4 it will last forever like my 1998 did with 325,000miles
Really nice to see you coming into your own on the channel Lyn!
If they do redesign the 4Runner with a turbo 4, expect purists to recoil. Nothing beats low end torque off road and that's something you lose when engines get smaller and depend on revs/boost for torque. Also, nice to see that the limited trim front fascia ditches the facial scars and brings the front styling back to 2010-2013, which I favored over the current gen.
As long as they never have turbos, I'll consider one.
Any 4runner model is quite capable
Of offroading, bottom line is buy
A Toyota for its unsurpassed reliability. Let's go places!
These are the SUVs to own, body on frame, rear wheel drive, and 4WD; no cars becoming suvs
the pilot is not in this segment, the highlander is where the pilot belongs.
Another excellent Kelley Blue Book review. Love from Brisbane Australia
Who needs all that tech that’s going to be expensive to repair if it breaks! This is one perfect suv
I like how she put it out there that she still fits in a dress from 2006. That was slick. Love the 4runner
My base model SR5 can take a decreasing radius turn (turn gets tighter as you enter it) at 60 mph with no brakes. It has the stock tires and wheels. Amazing
That 4runner is the best
I want one foo!!!
Lol, “hang on babies“ with the car seats clunking around. So funny.
She’s always so funny and energetic. Love it lol
I find it funny that a Japanese brand is maintaining the market for midsize, body on framed SUVs which some Americans would love to see more of, instead of an American brand. Just waiting on Ford's Bronco details and Chevy to give us something.
John Dennis here…. Still have the 4 Runner….hit me up. Bring the bridesmaids dress…. Good times. Haha…..
This vehicle is king of off-road worldwide. I'd be very surprised if Toyota redesigned it to make it more gadget filled, similar to its competitors. 4 runners are old school and are meant to be. They are tremendously good off-road machines and that's what they are about.
Nice. Typical KBB video; informative & entertaining, great auto journalism.
Thanks & keep up the good work!
Just wondering, are any of the competitors mentioned body on frame real trucks like the 4Runner?
I have NEVER commented on an online video, 1st time. This young lady is soo entertaining to watch. Keep up the good work and I will watch other reviews. I am looking at several small SUV's . CX-9, Highlander, or course the new Kia and Palisade. Excellent video.
Now that's a review I love to see... Why isn't this crossed 1 million subscribers already...
Slow and steady growth has always been our approach. But if you told a few friends we wouldn't mind. ;)
@@MicahMuzio I pray KBB channel reaches 1 million subscribers by this year... 👍👍
Lyn is KBB 's best reviewer! HANDS DOWN
Love how rugged and tough they look.
That was an awesome video!!! I'm so in love now... Oh and was there something about a vehicle in the video?
I just got a 2020 4runner trd offroad, the best car ever
Took my wife and son 4 wheeling when he was 6 months old. I did much better securing the car seat, and junior LOVED all the bumping and bouncing around.
2020 has the apple CarPlay. And android auto and has Toyota safety sense P
All of those are LAME!
I hope they dont make this a unibody Pilot or Palisade mommymobile for the next gen. I hope 4runners go on forever. They are just simply that awesome.
I just got the Limited Edition. I've driven about 3000 miles and I'm averaging 20.9. It's much more than I anticipated. But, the ride is luxurious and I'm more than happy with the truck. Basically, it's a poor man's Land Cruiser..............
My 4 Runner is 17 years old and still going and going and going. I'm in the country so no ity gas mileage but it get 20/21 doing 70 all day.
I actually like the looks of the TRD Pro
Loved that the bridesmaid dress was dirt brown and indestructible fabric. Work those Saturday Night Live production values! Informative and entertaining.
It snowed a ton here in Washington state lately and my limited was so capable. It showed no weaknesses.
I like the reviewer! It makes the 4Runner even more desirable.
sweet, I didn't know this truck had best in class cargo. seems like it is a great option even though it's insanely old
I still have my 2005 4 runner and still fun to drive, i can't believed that they changed the dashboard with hard plastic coz mine is soft and looks premium.
This design is really good. It’s aging really well. I hope they keep this in production when they inevitably go to a unibody design for next gen.
With 4 runner i had, you have to refuel after every time you go for 4 wheeling. long or short. very thirsty vehicle.
I had great memories with 4 runner. all good, all very good. John Dennis really missed out.
This truck is a beastttt
I pretty like her unique sense of humor and style!
Such a formal review LOL Loved it
Had this for 3.5 years, if I ever need a body on frame again, I'd get the Tundra for maybe $2000 extra.
4runner design department has been on vacation since like 2010
They failed to mention that the Limmited model is the only model with the suspension that will self adjust and not sink. It will also level ot self using an oil serve on the middle of the two shocks and that will level the 4runner so that on the I side it will be straight. It's also a harsher ride. It doesnt have crawl control but it does have the 4L drive and it's pretty similar to crawl. I own the mimmited and a trd pro.
Nice review! In my opinion, despite the 4Runners age, I think it's interior looks great. Its good that at least one vehicle sold right now is more strate forward. Some people don't need all the Bells and Wistals. Especially for a rugged, off roading vehicle, It's more meant for doing off roading and stuff like that.
I am getting 19.7mpg in town right now on my 2017 TRD Pro. Rally like the truck.
Well look at you!!!! LOL, loved it, best review yet Lyn!
You seem genuinely fun!! I'm a fan as of today!
well said "interior is very outdated". can't wait to see a redesigned 4runner. maybe 2021 model?
She'll FEEL THE 6.1, TEAR DEM SIDES UP! LOL
Really a great review. I think that I'll wait for the updated version... whenever that arrives.
The new redesign 4Runner should arrive for 2021.
Love toyota 4 runner, but it's time for a new generation.
You guys are the best!
Dude must be gay
Why...because she had a crush on him. I didn't think gay guys were very attractive to women.
Nah the dude is probably with a hot 20 year old blonde woman while old Lynn looks on angrily.
There's no way the limited has the same approach angle as the other trims. Look at how much lower that front fascia goes.
My 2012 is going strong with 106k miles.
Toyota needs to take some risks and redesign the 4Runner, the car looks exactly the same as previous models, if I put a 2013 model next to this one, there wouldn't be much difference.
Cuz the current one is a face lift not a redesign. Rumor has it, 2021, Tundra and 4Runner.
I identify as John Dennis😁
Great review on the 4runner, all that talk about calling old crushes made me go ahead and reach out to a few and let's just say my wife wasn't to happy when she found out FML.
3:00 since apple creates and abandons services every 2 to 5 years why put it in a vehicle you can own for 20+ years?
Toyota 4runner limited 😍😍😍🔥
Great video and a great SUV .
I loved at 4:23
Who cares if there are hard plastics? You know what hard plastics aren't going to do? They're not going to wear out as quickly in the sun as the padded stuff. They're also easier to clean. Why does everything have to be padded and soft touch? It's not going to help when you bang your head against it.
Nagato is better than Punk Naruto I’m in the same boat. I’ve got two vehicles: a 2000 Chevy 1500 with no padded nothing and a 2003 Acura TL-S with padded everything. Guess which one is holding up better.
Nagato is better than Punk Naruto I love KBB, but with the rise of CZcams reviews, I’m starting to think that these reviewers (quite possibly unbeknownst to them) have become major influencers not only within the market, but also directly to the manufacturers. Viewers often now start their car searches with research/CZcams. If the reviewers knock a vehicle, that’s a strike in the eye of the consumers. Reviewers are also not “the working man” in that they don’t use their (test) trucks as a utility/tool like many people do. So, they knock trucks for being to truck-like? It rides like a truck... no soft touches... big, bulbous knobs... That’s what I expect from a truck. A truck does not need tech to back a trailer for me. If you need that, you shouldn’t be driving a trailer. These new gimmicky tailgates... the reviewers are eating them up. All I see is a future problem. There’s a long list of things where I think reviewers have turned the market for trucks and SUVs and a not so good direction.
@@b.strong9347 so GM is onto something with durable, hard plastics? 😎
its felt premium... sometime, comfort over quality for that price
My mom has this truck in black. Beautiful vehicle.
She is the type to tell her husband my truck is making a weird noise. Meanwhile she's hitting every dam pot hole she can find.
Great review!
Lyn is frickin' hot!
Timely review but for all those hoping, there will be no redesign until 2023 model year.
It's ridiculously expensive because there's a huge demand for them. Toyota isn't going to fiddle too much with a cash cow that has an evergrowing fan and customer base.
It is a very capable 4X4
Getting my 2021 limited and it gets all you said is missing..4 runner is simple with high quality material...it's great and has what you really need...