I've got a 2022 SR5 Premium with the Toyota heritage front, alt terrain tires and TRD exhaust and overall it's a pretty badass car that I love!! The 5 speed transmission and gas mileage are the only buzz kills about the 4Runner but working from home it evens out at the end of the day. Plus if you're worried about gas mileage you're not even considering the 4Runner. Nothing luxurious about the 4Runner but that is why I bought it...I wanted the size, dependability and something I could have for a long time. I've heard the term "it's perfectly imperfect" used to describe the 4Runner and it's 100% true. It's not perfect by any means but the imperfections make it the perfect SUV!!
I bought a 2022 4RUNNER Trd Pro a few weeks ago. I'm a Toyota guy, I've owned 2 Tacomas, 2 Tundras and this is my 2nd 4RUNNER. Although I like the look of the Bronco and Wrangler plus the options to remove the top or doors I still picked a 4RUNNER...the reliability of them compared to the 4RUNNER is abismal. You get warranty with them or can buy a warranty but who wants to spend time at the Dealership. I really tried to buy a non Toyota but in the end I just couldn't. I'd rather have a vehicle that doesnt have as many bells and whistles that will last compared to one that has them but I have to pour money into or spend my time getting it fixed. Until they can match the reliability or come close I'll stay with Toyota. Thanks for the videos !
For everyone that bought trd pros the last few years for $10k over msrp and then tried to flip them for a $15k profit I’d say you’re knocking on 30k in the hole pretty soon. Sell them fast! Prices are tanking on actually sale transactions.
Have a 2014 Trail. Basically the same as the TRD off-road. Not much has changed since mine. Same look, engine, transmission reliability. 3" OME lift, Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T's, all set up for Overlanding and camping. Love it!! Yes, it's a dinosaur, the gas mileage stinks and it sorely needs an upgrade...Hope to get the new one in 2025. Not buying the first year of the new design. Hopefully they come out with a turbo hybrid with 400+ HP and 25 MPG, keeping the reliability. We'll see. Not in a hurry to change...133,000 miles and it still drives like new.
Great vehicle, best vehicle I've ever owned. I have an 18 off-road premium basically same thing but I have the kdss system. Super reliable these things and look good
@@joeblack1052 yeah dude, that's what I'm sort of saying. I'm sure if people want to spend that kind of money on them. Sure, but they're not going to last. They're like a short-term fling with a girlfriend you know lol? Fun while they last but they're not life material. That's why I feel about all those performance trucks. Like the TRX, the Raptor etc
I’ve have a 22 Pro. Overall its great but not the best road trip SUV due to the loud annoying TRD exhaust and 5 speed transmission. Definitely needs a update but hope they don’t ruin it
I'm looking for a more usable car here at my place in Oregon and a minivan just doesn't cut it year round. This would be nice to have except the 2006 Odyssey has been so reliable and has been in our family since kids were little. It's already starting to show it's age and selling it would only return spare change. Where it's costly to own is it's insurance but for the most part it's been paid off. This TRD is perfect for our needs here.
I begged my wife to get PRO but she opted in for a SR5 with premium package. I have a 19 Tacoma TRD PRO Voodoo Blue. Basically the same 4Runner as the PRO but without the crawl package. The crawl package is for those people who don’t know how to use 4x4 and she doesn’t need it. Love the mountains scenery. 🤙🏼
Nice 4Runner, I bought a 2022 ORP 4Runner with kdss and I really like it. Crash test ratings are a joke if comparing big to small vehicles. They really should only be used to compare like vehicles. As you know in the crash test they run the cars and trucks into a wall, so if a mini cooper is running into a wall at a certain speed, that's the same energy as if it ran head on into another mini cooper both going that speed. If a truck runs into a wall, it's the same as if it hits another truck head on both going at that same speed. So the bigger vehicle is imparting way more energy into the wall than the smaller vehicle. Plus small vehicles need to be "stiffer" so they don't get crushed if running into a bigger vehicle, and the bigger vehicles have to be "softer" so they don't crush the small vehicles. I would much rather be in the bigger vehicle in a crash than in a small vehicle.
@@terrynichol577 ya we got the KDSS as well. I mean I couldn’t stand the silver valences on the off-road. We swapped those for black ones and changed to the TRD grill.
@@TheReligiousLeft haha, I feel you on the silver valances. For now. I plasti dip those black. Also my 4runner is black, I like the all blacked outlook personally for me. But yes, best trim level for sure to get all the gadgets Even though I haven't needed to use any of them yet lol, but good to have
Well I'll say this my 2009 tacoma with the 4.0l is still powerful enough even though it's not the best it will still get up and go and the trick is on road I put it on 4th gear and it'll drive quicker but that's if I really need to use 4th gear meaning if I'm in a hurry or whatever. But this is a beautiful suv.
Wait- would you normally have to drill holes in your roof without a factory rack on this vehicle? I used to install roof racks (though admittedly I can't recall a 4runner), but isn't there just predrilled slots on the roof under the rubber trim pieces if you didn't have a rack?? Seems like it would be a big oversight to not include that.
@Ben Hardy You can get the black emblem overlays $160? I have a 21’ STI and swapping it now for a 4Runner TRD Pro end of month at MSRP. Tough choice but can’t go wrong with either in Denver.
Keep shopping around. Demand for TRD Pros is very high, and you’ll either be paying a markup to get one sooner, or waiting. I purchased my TRD ORP from a dealer in northern Colorado that is FANTASTIC. They were upfront right away about no ADM, but the wait list on a TRD Pro was going to be 6-10 months. I waited only a month for my TRD ORP. Maybe consider that trim, especially if you want the option to upgrade to a better suspension than a Pro and still have money left over.
My wife got a 22 SR5 with premium package. Basically is the same thing without the TRD badging. Cost way less than a PRO. The only down side from her SR5 is that it doesn’t come with crawl package but she’s not going to need that. I forgot to mentioned it’s a 4x4 as well.
If you don’t regularly or seriously go off road, get an SR5 Premium. If you think you’ll want a rear locker and the other off road hardware, get a TRD Off Road or Off Road Premium. I think the TRD Pro is cool, but it is overpriced for what you’re getting. I got a ‘22 Off Road Premium for $45k…and that left the $10k price difference between a TRD Pro to upgrade wheels and tires, get sliders and skids, AND get a better suspension than what is on the TRD Pro.
Check out insurance rates for this dinosaur.They are very high due to poor safety ratings. That is something you should consider before recommending this as a great car for families.
We load ours down with dual batteries, a fridge, roof top box, and a platform trailer. Even with a 3" lift and 285/70/17 Baja Boss tires it has no issues, even in the mountains. Trailering a Miata should be no problem. The 4.0 has almost the same torque and horsepower of the V8. You could always get the GX460 if you feel the V8 is necessary. I just don't like the tailgate and stock approach/departure angles.
Just drove my son's dodge 5.7 hemi 1500. No way did it get better mileage. Only got in it once to go around a truck up the mountain before the left lane was blocked. He averages 18, I got it up to 20.3. The cylinder management is a joke
God those mountains in the background look beautiful 😍
I've got a 2022 SR5 Premium with the Toyota heritage front, alt terrain tires and TRD exhaust and overall it's a pretty badass car that I love!! The 5 speed transmission and gas mileage are the only buzz kills about the 4Runner but working from home it evens out at the end of the day. Plus if you're worried about gas mileage you're not even considering the 4Runner. Nothing luxurious about the 4Runner but that is why I bought it...I wanted the size, dependability and something I could have for a long time. I've heard the term "it's perfectly imperfect" used to describe the 4Runner and it's 100% true. It's not perfect by any means but the imperfections make it the perfect SUV!!
That’s the exact reason why Toyota sold more 2021 4Runners in the history of the 4Runner
The dream is for me to have a tundra Trd pro and my fiancé have a 4Runner. That would be perfect
We picked up the 2023 4Runner TRD PRO and we love it! We also picked up the white one.
I picked up a white 2024 trd pro. Love it. This is the last breed n I’m very happy with my decision to buy
Keep it around 70mph on the highway and you’ll get 20MPG 👍🏼
Agree. I drive my 2021 TRD Off Road Premium mostly on state highway’s 60-65 mph and consistently average 21-22 MPG.
I bought a 2022 4RUNNER Trd Pro a few weeks ago. I'm a Toyota guy, I've owned 2 Tacomas, 2 Tundras and this is my 2nd 4RUNNER. Although I like the look of the Bronco and Wrangler plus the options to remove the top or doors I still picked a 4RUNNER...the reliability of them compared to the 4RUNNER is abismal. You get warranty with them or can buy a warranty but who wants to spend time at the Dealership. I really tried to buy a non Toyota but in the end I just couldn't. I'd rather have a vehicle that doesnt have as many bells and whistles that will last compared to one that has them but I have to pour money into or spend my time getting it fixed. Until they can match the reliability or come close I'll stay with Toyota. Thanks for the videos !
Love the truck! Still made in Japan! Love the mountains! You are blessed brother! Be safe🙏🏻
I agree with you , definitely does feel like a tank !
Legendary rig! I wish they’d announce whether or not the next gen will be made in Japan so we’d know if it’s now or never again to get that quality
For everyone that bought trd pros the last few years for $10k over msrp and then tried to flip them for a $15k profit I’d say you’re knocking on 30k in the hole pretty soon. Sell them fast! Prices are tanking on actually sale transactions.
I’ve seen several transactions at 15-20k over in the last week. People are still paying crazy amounts😆
Have a 2014 Trail. Basically the same as the TRD off-road. Not much has changed since mine. Same look, engine, transmission reliability. 3" OME lift, Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T's, all set up for Overlanding and camping. Love it!! Yes, it's a dinosaur, the gas mileage stinks and it sorely needs an upgrade...Hope to get the new one in 2025. Not buying the first year of the new design. Hopefully they come out with a turbo hybrid with 400+ HP and 25 MPG, keeping the reliability. We'll see. Not in a hurry to change...133,000 miles and it still drives like new.
I would wait more than a year to see if the engine has issues...
Great vehicle, best vehicle I've ever owned. I have an 18 off-road premium basically same thing but I have the kdss system. Super reliable these things and look good
@@joeblack1052 still wouldn't buy that just because it cost more..
@@joeblack1052 yeah dude, that's what I'm sort of saying. I'm sure if people want to spend that kind of money on them. Sure, but they're not going to last. They're like a short-term fling with a girlfriend you know lol? Fun while they last but they're not life material. That's why I feel about all those performance trucks. Like the TRX, the Raptor etc
I’ve have a 22 Pro. Overall its great but not the best road trip SUV due to the loud annoying TRD exhaust and 5 speed transmission. Definitely needs a update but hope they don’t ruin it
Get a resonator glass filled exhaust tip for it. Pacesetter used to make good ones.
@@davidcox2197 thanks
Should have got the ORP if you wanted more comfort especially on a road trip.
@@rockeye agree. Had ORP prior to the pro. Definitely better on trips.
Not that silver ford not stopping at the stop sign and cutting you off 🤣
Have 21 trd pro 4r in lunar rock. Love it. Also had a 392 xr wrangler. 4r is way more comfy than wrangler.
I have a 23 pro 4Runner 23pro tundra and 22 RAV4 for my daughter you can’t get a better vehicles than Toyota 👍👌
ANCIENT MPG & TECH BUT RELIABLE 👌
I'm looking for a more usable car here at my place in Oregon and a minivan just doesn't cut it year round. This would be nice to have except the 2006 Odyssey has been so reliable and has been in our family since kids were little. It's already starting to show it's age and selling it would only return spare change. Where it's costly to own is it's insurance but for the most part it's been paid off. This TRD is perfect for our needs here.
The Best SUV in the world
I begged my wife to get PRO but she opted in for a SR5 with premium package. I have a 19 Tacoma TRD PRO Voodoo Blue. Basically the same 4Runner as the PRO but without the crawl package. The crawl package is for those people who don’t know how to use 4x4 and she doesn’t need it.
Love the mountains scenery. 🤙🏼
Nice 4Runner, I bought a 2022 ORP 4Runner with kdss and I really like it.
Crash test ratings are a joke if comparing big to small vehicles. They really should only be used to compare like vehicles. As you know in the crash test they run the cars and trucks into a wall, so if a mini cooper is running into a wall at a certain speed, that's the same energy as if it ran head on into another mini cooper both going that speed. If a truck runs into a wall, it's the same as if it hits another truck head on both going at that same speed. So the bigger vehicle is imparting way more energy into the wall than the smaller vehicle. Plus small vehicles need to be "stiffer" so they don't get crushed if running into a bigger vehicle, and the bigger vehicles have to be "softer" so they don't crush the small vehicles. I would much rather be in the bigger vehicle in a crash than in a small vehicle.
No need to be so hyper critical about the truck. It is what it is. It’s not a Mercedes.
We got that as our baby/family car as well! We got a TRD off-road because I wanted specific lift/wheels/tires. Looks very similar to a pro now though.
I have an off-road premium as well. No desire to make it look like a pro though. Why? Make it your own. Kdss system also is better in my opinion
@@terrynichol577 ya we got the KDSS as well. I mean I couldn’t stand the silver valences on the off-road. We swapped those for black ones and changed to the TRD grill.
@@terrynichol577 but ya otherwise we went CBI skids and sliders and method wheels and KO2 tires
@@TheReligiousLeft haha, I feel you on the silver valances. For now. I plasti dip those black. Also my 4runner is black, I like the all blacked outlook personally for me. But yes, best trim level for sure to get all the gadgets Even though I haven't needed to use any of them yet lol, but good to have
@@terrynichol577 caliraised has the TRD grill on the cheap if you’re interested ;)
Well I'll say this my 2009 tacoma with the 4.0l is still powerful enough even though it's not the best it will still get up and go and the trick is on road I put it on 4th gear and it'll drive quicker but that's if I really need to use 4th gear meaning if I'm in a hurry or whatever. But this is a beautiful suv.
I’m getting 18.5 on my 2023 trd off road premium xp 1500 miles so far
Wait- would you normally have to drill holes in your roof without a factory rack on this vehicle? I used to install roof racks (though admittedly I can't recall a 4runner), but isn't there just predrilled slots on the roof under the rubber trim pieces if you didn't have a rack?? Seems like it would be a big oversight to not include that.
@Ben Hardy
You can get the black emblem overlays $160? I have a 21’ STI and swapping it now for a 4Runner TRD Pro end of month at MSRP. Tough choice but can’t go wrong with either in Denver.
Did the TRD Pro fit in your garage?
My dream car right here
Beautiful truck 🛻
TRD off-road premium is way better just because the KDSS and also cheaper…
When are the markups going to end on the 4 runner trd pro? Every dealership I have called has them in the high 60’s.
Probably never
Keep shopping around. Demand for TRD Pros is very high, and you’ll either be paying a markup to get one sooner, or waiting. I purchased my TRD ORP from a dealer in northern Colorado that is FANTASTIC. They were upfront right away about no ADM, but the wait list on a TRD Pro was going to be 6-10 months. I waited only a month for my TRD ORP. Maybe consider that trim, especially if you want the option to upgrade to a better suspension than a Pro and still have money left over.
Good review. Probably best to wait till next gen it seems.
I've collected hundreds of CDs over the years, but I didn't see a CD player. With the high price tag you think they could have added a CD player.
Everybody uses apple car play & aux so obviously their removing those
A Lexus gx460 still comes with a CD player
My 2016 has a CD player and Bluetooth. You are going to want to find an older model to have a CD in it.
Right now i have a 2021 honda civic LX but thats about to change to a 4Runner TRD Pro 💜
why did y'all pick the TRD Pro over a Lexus GX that has all the things the TRD Pro has plus a v8
What do you drive?
Needed the blackout option 😎
Does it have the BRAKE HOLD feature?
Hi I have a 2021 Toyota for runner premium and I love it I was thinking of changing it for a tundra 2021 what do you think
Makes sense if you need a truck
@@BenHardyCars I really don’t! But I just like the Tundras
@@veronicaserrato9827 get a base sequoia, looks like a tundra but practical like an suv
The ultimate mommy mobile
Where was this ride shot? beautiful view.. amazing SUV tho
Utah
That’s a nice ass suv 🥰
Honestly 54k isn’t terrible
Back up a screen ?
Damn such an ancient ride lol
You don’t know what ancient is until you ride an economy rental car. Believe me I had the same mindset as you
I just can’t convince myself to spend close to 70k for a 4Runner with so dated tech features.:(
does it has ventilated seats for both rows ?
TRD Pro does not have ventilated seats. Limited has heated and ventilated first row.
Trying to figure out which 2022 4Runner I should buy…..
My wife got a 22 SR5 with premium package. Basically is the same thing without the TRD badging. Cost way less than a PRO. The only down side from her SR5 is that it doesn’t come with crawl package but she’s not going to need that. I forgot to mentioned it’s a 4x4 as well.
I as well. Going for the base sr5 4wd. Don't need or want the extra crap.
If you don’t regularly or seriously go off road, get an SR5 Premium. If you think you’ll want a rear locker and the other off road hardware, get a TRD Off Road or Off Road Premium. I think the TRD Pro is cool, but it is overpriced for what you’re getting. I got a ‘22 Off Road Premium for $45k…and that left the $10k price difference between a TRD Pro to upgrade wheels and tires, get sliders and skids, AND get a better suspension than what is on the TRD Pro.
The new Toyota 4 runner TRD there's looks better the old four runner
That Heads up unit is literally the worst in the car industry
Why because you want the best for your family.
Check out insurance rates for this dinosaur.They are very high due to poor safety ratings. That is something you should consider before recommending this as a great car for families.
Anyone tow a car trailer 4500-5000lbs with a 4runner? Coming from my 4th Gen V8 which could tow 7000lbs. I want to be able to tow my miata.
We load ours down with dual batteries, a fridge, roof top box, and a platform trailer. Even with a 3" lift and 285/70/17 Baja Boss tires it has no issues, even in the mountains. Trailering a Miata should be no problem. The 4.0 has almost the same torque and horsepower of the V8. You could always get the GX460 if you feel the V8 is necessary. I just don't like the tailgate and stock approach/departure angles.
No remote start??
It is he said it in the beginning
Only downfall is the gas mileage and the 5 speed! A ram 1500 off-road package 5.7 hemi gets better mpg
In real world driving, I’ve gotten better with 4Runners, not sure why
@@BenHardyCars Probably because your foot is as heavy as your last name: Hardy. lol. jk.
Just drove my son's dodge 5.7 hemi 1500. No way did it get better mileage. Only got in it once to go around a truck up the mountain before the left lane was blocked. He averages 18, I got it up to 20.3. The cylinder management is a joke
@@flatliner2713 seems like your taste in trucks exhibits your handle on here …
@@Martyvison seems you have a cognitive disability. You mentioned dodge
55k!?!?!?!?!?!
Cant wait til these are cheap beaters lol
Did you pay MSRP or was there markup
I can’t disclose on this vehicle
you know dang well he paid over MSRP
54k for a 4 runner? Ooof 😅
They have gotten expensive🫠
The SR5s are a lot less.
@@BenHardyCars what hasn’t? 😭