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4Runner Trail is a Good Compromise

By brett h written on 04-01-2016

I come from a long line of Toyota vehicles (4runner and pickups). My vehicle for the last 3 years was a Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. Nothing beats a Wrangler off road, and I mean nothing. However ... I needed something that can perform close to the Wrangler off road but with better handling, cargo and acceleration. Had not driven the 4Runner model in about ten years so was surprised to find that Toyota actually improved the off road performance of the 4Runner with wider wheel base and KDSS technology. The 4.0 L engine has plenty of torque and acceleration. The interior of the 2016 4Runner is rugged and refined and the fold down rear seats leave plenty of room gear. Highway driving is very comfortable compared to the Wrangler. No wind noise and wandering. I lifted my 4 Runner 3" in the front and 2" in the rear myself with no difficulty (larger tires and better ground clearance). Toyota reliability is well known unlike Jeep. I am back to Toyota to stay. Grab one while you can.

I love it

By John written on 05-13-2016

I purchased a kitschy, unique, kinda' cool vehicle during 2007; the FJ Cruiser. I paid, with tax, $23K. My neighbors assumed I paid in the 30's. I spent a few hundred extra bucks and tricked it out with chrome brush guards and nerf bars and tail light guards. Anyway, that son-of-a-beach served me for 305K miles. No rust. No issues. I hit a deer at 45mph and was uninjured. I was rear ended by a guy whose car was stoved in to the windshield. The firefighters used shovels to pick up his car's remnants. I had to replace the cap on my tow hitch. I only passed it on to my son because he is off to grad school and I'm getting any younger. Time for a new rig. So, with that unbelievable longevity there was no way I wasn't buying another Toyota. My FJ got 21 miles/gallon and so does this. One thing I love is that I think I am even higher up than my FJ. I enjoy driving this rig. I think the front end looks spectacular. I think the rest of it could have a bit more flair.

4 Runners are forever

By Kathy written on 04-06-2016

In 1997, I purchased a brand new SR5 4 Runner. This year I decided to sell my SR5 and buy a 2016 Trail 4 Runner. 4 Runners are so reliable. I never had any problems with my SR5 and to this day I miss it. On the other hand, I love my new trail. It is amazing on and off road. I purchased the KDSS option and it does make a difference.....less body lean on cornering, smooth ride on and off road and the crawl features are fantastic. This SUV goes anywhere! I am very pleased with little road noise, and great handling for this body on frame suv. You will not be disappointed! This is a practical, reliable and fun vehicle and will take on any challenge. It is truly an amazing SUV.

Watch out for leather interior

By John B written on 04-25-2016

We bought a new 2016 4Runner Limited in January. The vehicle looks great is fairly comfortable and handles well. Our biggest complaints are: 1. The navigation system seems unnecessarily complicated. Nothing is intuitive when trying to use it. 2. The tan leather interior picks up dye from your clothing immediately. We owned a 2007 Sequoia previously with tan leather and had virtually no staining with it. In the 4Runner, within two weeks there was already a dark blue patch on the drivers seat. Toyota definitely failed on the leather selected. Added Oct 2016. After 1o months of owning the car: 3. The noise level is high in the 4runner when driving. 4. Related to #3 and something I saw in my Ford Explorer, the window glass is thinner than seen on cars in past years. Not only is noise a problem but windshield breakage is a problem. 5. Stereo system is a disappointment. Impossible to get any type of surround sound effect in the front seat. Only the front speakers can be heard.

I love my truck!

By Giles written on 09-09-2016

Executive summary: I?m really happy with it. My 4Runner is a white SR5 Premium with sand beige interior, bought new in February 2016 now has 10,000 miles. I would have considered the Trail Premium, but really did not want to live with the coal mine interior (black/gray) that is the only option on that model. The Limited wasn?t attractive to me because it has several things I did not want (permanent 4WD, lower-profile tires, power running boards, power tailgate, seats made with cow leather). The only option that I chose was the fixed running boards - I know that they might be a compromise off-road, but they make such a difference on entry/exit that there was no question about having them. Driving impressions: Over 10,000 miles I have driven a mix of suburban commute and highway, including a 4,500 mile trip from the East coast to Colorado, where we travelled for 100+ miles on unpaved Forest Service roads. No true off-roading, but the USFS roads were rocky, steep, switchbacked washboards in places. It was excellent, and fast enough for me, even at altitudes of 10,000+ feet. The steep descents and switchbacks on unpaved roads were the first place I?ve actually found a use for manual shifting in an automatic transmission. The truck cruises nicely at 80+mph Out West. It?s no sports car, but feels solid and rides well. I?ve seen reviews that regret the lack of a V8 option, but the current 4L V6 has more power and torque than the previous V8 in a 4Runner, so I?m not sure what the benefit would be. The transmission ?only? has five speeds, but that is of no importance to me - it works just fine. Fuel consumption is usually between 19 and 20mpg, and on the long trip was 20.4 from start to finish. Comfort: My wife does not like driving the 4Runner (she says it?s big, heavy and truck-like - all true) but finds riding in it comfortable. For comparison, her vehicle is an Acura RDX. Actually, the 4Runner is a lot easier to park than the RDX because you can see the corners and it doesn?t have the fashionable angled windows. The back seat is spacious and comfortable. The main problem with comfort is for the dog, because it?s quite a jump up to the load area where she has her bed. (BTW: A Weather Tech tray in the load area is a great idea). The dog really likes the opening tailgate window! The only comfort issue I can think of is that it takes longer than I would like to get the heater working in cold weather - it?s nice to have the seat heaters on a cold morning. Interior: The interior is functional, but not bleak, and is a little dated. The cockpit looks like the boombox that you bought in 1985, but all of the controls are well placed and feel solid. Overall, I like it. The fake leather seats in this trim level are comfortable and seem durable. Only the driver?s seat has lumbar and height adjustments, and there is no memory function at this trim level. Electronics: The standard Entune system is just about good enough. I like the head unit, although it?s shorter on power than I would prefer, and the curves of its frequency equalization are weird. The only thing I?ve changed is that I replaced the speakers in the front and rear doors with much better ones. Big improvement for not much money. I love having my entire audio collection on a 128GB thumb drive, and use the XM radio often enough that it?s worth the subscription (despite XM?s nasty compression artefacts). Books on CD work well (as do music CDs). The maps in the navigation system even have the USFS roads - a bit of a surprise there. One irritation with the navigation is that you can?t do much with it when you?re moving, even from the passenger seat. The BlueTooth phone connection works very well; the only problems are that it?s ?forgotten? about my phone a couple of times and it can?t see texts or email on my phone (Google Nexus, Android 6). The Entune system has voice recognition that you train to your voice, but is totally worthless - it will cause either laughter or rage but it certainly won?t be of any use to you. The info-tronics play no part in controlling the vehicle, which I see as an advantage - no need to control seat heaters or ventilation through the touch screen. Problems: No real problems. The only issue is a persistent wheel balance shake at 62-63mph. The dealer has tried to fix it three times and has made it different each time. I could probably get it taken care of by a tire specialist, but can live with it for now.

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Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats , Rear Bench Seats , Stability Control , AWD/4WD , Trip Computer , Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel , Towing Hitch , Tire Pressure Warning , Power Driver Seat , Aux Audio Inputs , 5000lb Towing Capacity , Bluetooth , USB Inputs , Alarm , Back-up camera , Auto Climate Control , Sunroof/Moonroof , Heated seats , Navigation , Leather Seats , Multi-Zone Climate Control , Parking sensors , 3500lb Towing Capacity , Post-collision safety system , Keyless Entry/Start , Upgraded Stereo , Remote Start , 6000lb Towing Capacity .

Engine/Mechanics: 6 cylinders , 8 cylinders .

Transmission: Automatic , Manual .

Fuel Type: regular unleaded , premium unleaded (required) .

Drivetrain: four wheel drive , rear wheel drive .

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Used Toyota 4Runner by Year

Vehicle	Deals	Starting Price	Total Available
Vehicle	Deals	From	Available
2017 Toyota 4Runner	-	$30,365	4 listings
2016 Toyota 4Runner	2 Great Deals 2 Great	$28,995	11 listings
2015 Toyota 4Runner	1 Great Deal 1 Great	$24,500	5 listings
2013 Toyota 4Runner	-	$26,600	2 listings

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