Have a need for an SUV that can go where other SUVs and crossovers would not dare to go? The venerable 4Rrunner TRD PRO will get you there and back without breaking a sweat.
The new Toyota 4Runner harkens back to a time when SUVs were off-road-focused machines first, and being a relaxed, family hauler was not so important.
Cost: $52,120; as tested $54,089
MPG: 16 MPG City; 19 MPG Highway (sticker). I managed 17.2mpg in 280 miles of mixed driving.
Options: $350 sliding rear cargo deck; $345 running boards; $59 emergency assistance kit
Safety: Toyota Safety Sense P; pre-collision system with pedestrian detection; dynamic radar cruise control; lane departure alert; blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert; Multi-terrain monitor; auto high beams; panoramic view monitor; Star Safety System
Things to know: The Toyota 4Runner TRD-PRO is a serious off-road adventure machine that is ready for overlanding once it gets off the showroom floor. This old school SUV isn’t for everyone, but it’s one cool machine that seems to be more popular the older it gets.
Pros:
- There is serious off-road hardware for the TRD-PRO version of the 4Runner.
- Boxy body provides a spacious interior.
- Updated technology gives the 4Runner some safety features.
Cons:
- Old school V6 and only a 5-speed automatic hurts fuel economy numbers.
- Some will find the cabin dated compared to others in the class.
- TRD-PRO version of the 4Runner might be too hard-core off-road focused for many buyers.
