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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun and Awesome!!

mrc12, 01/09/2012
2012 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
52 of 67 people found this review helpful

I love my '12 4Runner. I previously drove an '08 Highlander which I liked very much but it had a very hard ride. I originally never considered the 4Runner because I thought it was too much of a truck. Once I drove it, I realized I was wrong. The ride is smooth and quiet with minimal road noise. The ride is also very soft and floaty. Some people may like this, others not. The vehicle does dip a bit when breaking though. When I hit bumps or ride over RR tracks, I don't feel a thing. I have the sport seats, w/ 3rd row and Entune/NAV package and it is fun to use. The HD radio sounds great for stock. Heads turn when I drive by and I can say this is the most fun I've had driving a car.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

great for our off road trips

feralcat, 10/11/2013
2013 Toyota 4Runner Trail 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful

I just picked up a 2013 trail edition. I paid extra for Nitto Terra Grappler ATs as I've had so many problems in the past with the standard HTs that come with all 4Runners. I realize that most folks don't off-road but we do a few times a year. I traded in a 2011 trail which ran perfectly. This should be exactly the same but it does feel a little different with shift points and throttle response.

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5 out of 5 stars

A good TRUCK based SUV

Remember it’s a truck, 08/31/2019
2013 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is a very reliable SUV. Nothing has broke or failed. At 60K miles only fluid/filter changes have been needed. Acceleration, handling and braking are Ok for this niche type vehicle. 4WD is good snow, it is a part time system that requires the driver to turn on when needed. The engine has low end grunt but does not like to rev over 3500 rpm. Commuting 30 miles daily with some stop and go yields 19.3 mpg on regular gas. Seats are firm and may irritate on a longer trip. My dog loves to hang his head out of the open tailgate glass!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Back in a 4runner

rart, 04/24/2013
2013 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
22 of 30 people found this review helpful

I have had 4Runners in the past, so I knew I would be getting a quality product. I was right. I enjoy everything about the 4Runner. It is equally at home in "high society" or pulling a boat down a gravel road. I will say that I'm shocked at how harsh the media has been on this new model. IMO, that is due to the fact that most review agencies are centered in urban areas. They would prefer everyone drive compact cars, so they naturally prefer car based SUV's and have trouble understanding people that actually plan to use an SUV outside of grocery and soccer duty. Do not let subjective reviews get to you. They are comparing it to a car in every respect. It is not a "car".

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5 out of 5 stars

Original owner

Gordm, 02/17/2022
2012 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I am an original owner. Vehicle now has over 310000 km and it is still the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Never had a single break down, never seen the inside of garage except for tires, breaks and oil changes. I fully expect to drive this another 2-300km as I am fully confident in my 4Runner. Like I said best ever.

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