Author Topic: Test Drive: 2018 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro (Read 3240 times)

AutoTrader.ca · « **on:** May 23, 2018, 09:20:41 am »

The endurance runner's choice.
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Hannibalsmith · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2018, 10:18:51 am »

I really, really like this...

Given the choice, would anyone pick the Tacoma Pro over this?

johngenx · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2018, 10:34:06 am »

I prefer SUvs over pick ups as I like to have my gear inside, so the 4Runner is my choice over the Taco.

Except for the dismal fuel economy, I too love the 4Runner.

Weels · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2018, 10:39:21 am »

For absolutely no sound reason whatsoever, I want one.
And, definitely in that blue.

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2018, 10:40:52 am »

The front end is grotesque. The rest of it is fine, if a bit dated.

whaddaiknow · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2018, 10:49:41 am »

Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on May 23, 2018, 10:40:52 am

The front end is grotesque. The rest of it is fine, if a bit dated.

I love the Toyota logo in the middle. Saw one in black on the 417 last week and had to clean up drool from my shirt.
I definitely want one, and I hope I can justify it when the time comes.

tooscoops · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2018, 10:57:17 am »

I like grotesque things I guess (don't tell my wife).

it's super dated... but that's fine. it isn't meant to be what's new and flashy... it just needs to have enough amenities to not be totally out of touch, while not breaking.

if I wanted an enclosed suv, this would be it... for me, I like the optional enclosure of the wrangler and it's shortcomings.

SKYMTL · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2018, 11:16:34 am »

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GOOD Old-fashioned driving dynamics

Fixed that for ya.

I'll take a pure driving experience over the electronic nannies, distracting touch screens and other unnecessary frills on today's cars thank you.

revalations · « **Reply #8 on:** May 23, 2018, 11:17:13 am »

Air Liquide blue lol, you see their trucks everywhere! Love the 4runner too. Just seeing that manual shift 4x4 lever cements the fact that this thing is from another era, not a bad thing at all. Doug Demuro just did a test on one too, same blue too.

JG20 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2018, 12:04:29 pm »

Love that colour. Would go well with my STI

ChaosphereIX · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2018, 12:04:38 pm »

why even bother painting the front end? Just make the entire thing a grille already with two headlights at the corners. Done. Grotesque is right. The Japanese really are not on a roll when it comes to styling these days, too much space robot anime in the design rooms I think...

As for the mechanicals, I love that it is old fashioned. Plus, if you wanted to go to remote places and be sure your truck would get you back, this is probably the one to take. Tough as old boots.

johngenx · « **Reply #11 on:** May 23, 2018, 11:04:39 pm »

I'd have a hard time picking between this a Rubicon if I wanted a burly off-roader. They are both capable (the Rubicon more-so, but either will go anywhere I want to) and both hold their value superbly - though the 4Runner might edge out even the Jeep on that count.

The 4Runner wins for comfort, interior space and longevity.

ArticSteve · « **Reply #12 on:** May 24, 2018, 12:17:21 am »

Very spot on review. Probably a great vehicle for the Scottish Highlands.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #13 on:** May 24, 2018, 07:17:29 am »

I see tons of 4 runners around here
I bet only 1 out of a 100,000 ever see a dirty road

Fobroader · « **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2018, 10:14:58 am »

While I really, really like this thing, me thinks of a combination of a TRD Pro Taco and an Unlimited Rubicon would be my choice garage.

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #15 on:** May 24, 2018, 10:22:25 am »

I never really paid too much attention to 4Runners.

A former coworker got one around the time I picked up my 2008 Outback. He told me in great detail of all the ways his loaded up 4Runner was better. Then one day his sunroof refused to close. During a thunderstorm. In front of our office building in Fredericton, and the gathered staff watching his futile efforts to keep the interior from getting swamped. He didn't really want to talk about his 4Runner after that.

He must have had a "Monday morning" build, because he did have a few other things go wrong. Nothing major from what I remember.

greengs · « **Reply #16 on:** May 24, 2018, 02:17:37 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on May 24, 2018, 10:14:58 am

While I really, really like this thing, me thinks of a combination of a TRD Pro Taco and an Unlimited Rubicon would be my choice garage.

Pro Tacomas are sweet. Even the non-pro is plenty capable right out of the box. I would love to have a TRD Pro 4runner too.

ktm525 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 24, 2018, 02:35:47 pm »

The 4Runner has three advantages over the Tacoma.

1) Toyota has somewhat fixed the ridiculous seating position that plagues the Tacoma. Stoplights are still a little hard to see at times due to the low top of windshield.
2) The 4Runner has the old school 4.0L and not the uninspiring 3.5L that is put into the Tacoma
3) If you are really going to off road it the breakover angle angle on the Tacoma is rather long.

Tacoma has one main advantage.

1) It hauls dirtbikes in the back much easier.

Now if Toyota would just put a nice 4.7 V8 in both ...

Fobroader · « **Reply #18 on:** May 24, 2018, 02:38:56 pm »

Quote from: ktm525 on May 24, 2018, 02:35:47 pm

The 4Runner has three advantages over the Tacoma.

1) Toyota has somewhat fixed the ridiculous seating position that plagues the Tacoma. Stoplights are still a little hard to see at times due to the low top of windshield.
2) The 4Runner has the old school 4.0L and not the uninspiring 3.5L that is put into the Tacoma
3) If you are really going to off road it the breakover angle angle on the Tacoma is rather long.

Tacoma has one main advantage.

1) It hauls dirtbikes in the back much easier.

Now if Toyota would just put a nice 4.7 V8 in both ...

Wait...what?? They don't offer the V8 in the 4Runner anymore?!?!

Hannibalsmith · « **Reply #19 on:** May 24, 2018, 02:41:13 pm »

Quote from: ktm525 on May 24, 2018, 02:35:47 pm

The 4Runner has three advantages over the Tacoma.

1) Toyota has somewhat fixed the ridiculous seating position that plagues the Tacoma. Stoplights are still a little hard to see at times due to the low top of windshield.
2) The 4Runner has the old school 4.0L and not the uninspiring 3.5L that is put into the Tacoma
3) If you are really going to off road it the breakover angle angle on the Tacoma is rather long.

Tacoma has one main advantage.

1) It hauls dirtbikes in the back much easier.

Now if Toyota would just put a nice 4.7 V8 in both ...

Agree on these points. One additional point for the Tacoma, and which could also offset #2 above is:

2) Tacoma is available with a manual transmission, both the Sport & Pro