When I see you guys, ThrottleHouse and Motor Trend all drop a new 4Runner review on the same day, it feels a lot like an advertisement. Given that Toyota has had troubles selling their new trucks, why will this be any different? I'm reasonably close to a Toyota fanboy and I'd be very hesitant to buy one of these until we've seen a bunch do their first 100K miles. What I like about Toyota is reliability and these look complicated.
Toyota had an embargo for 'driving impressions,' and like our friends Thomas & James at Throttle House, folks from Motor Trend and a whole mess of other automotive outlets we were able to get early access to the new 4Runner with the promise of not posting until the embargo lifts. I can assure you that no one at the press launch is paid to make content by Toyota, and we try our best to give honest and fair reviews. I think your hesitation on these new trucks is valid - All of Toyota's new trucks are by far the most complicated yet, and even though they do thousands of hours and hundreds of thousands of miles during development only 'real world' long term testing will prove how tough the newest generation is. With that, Toyota does have a reputation of standing behind their products - think the frame recalls of the earlier generation trucks, or the engine recall in the current Tundra which; (even though a very small number of engines is likely effected, Toyota has decided to just replace them all to keep up owner confidence in the brand.) - That's not marketing speak, just my perspective surrounding the reliability concerns long term, but I love having these discussions. Thank you for watching our video! - Trav
@@IdealCarsOfficial I understand why it happens but it creates an impression. When you then cover the same points as the other videos (nobody likes the way the motor sounds) but no one talks about reliability, it feels like an ad. I'm not singling you guys out, I know how the industry works, but the perception still a problem.
Agreed, we plan on making a video in the future that looks more closely at the potential long term dependability of these trucks and these engines, but are waiting to get a longer-term loaner to try and craft a good discussion surrounding the topic. Again, really appreciate you watching and thank you for your feedback!
Great show Ideal ! I own the 5th generation 4Runner 2024 , i like the 6th generation style wise but hope in the near future a smaller displacement V6 without turbos could be offered to us faithfuls . 😊
Has a 100 series LC owner it’s disappointing to see Toyota go the turbo route like every other brand. Turbos are more problems and more maintenance, not a fan.
Way too much useless and potentially problematic electronics. It will take a few years and miles before I'd consider buying. I still drive my 2003 Tacoma which is so simple and reliable. I've thought about selling and buying a 24 four runner as once dealers receive new gen maybe deep discounts on out going. I'll probably keep my Tacoma it's been so good to me.
V6 is the only way I will get a 4Runner. These new turbo 4, and 6 currently in the Taco, now in 4Runner, and the 6 on the Tundra are a hot mess. And over $60k for a decent option is not even an option.
No V6😮, No sale, will just buy old ones…Turbo’s are NOT for back country crawling. If they fail you have a several thousand dollar tow to get them out. Toyota needs to have an optional V6. The Tacoma, which is the 4 Runner, is having tons of issues. Prediction, mass recalls on these new 4 runners, already popping my popcorn to watch Toyota fail again…
You are not the brightest because they aren't NEW*. They have been out for over a year now especially in the 2024 taco with no issues I've heard about...More powerful and better miles per gallon. Quit your crying.
@@infamouseli92 Yet terrible Miles per gallon. Also probably would require premium. Until you drive one you shouldn't try to have an opinion on one.....
When I see you guys, ThrottleHouse and Motor Trend all drop a new 4Runner review on the same day, it feels a lot like an advertisement. Given that Toyota has had troubles selling their new trucks, why will this be any different? I'm reasonably close to a Toyota fanboy and I'd be very hesitant to buy one of these until we've seen a bunch do their first 100K miles. What I like about Toyota is reliability and these look complicated.
Toyota had an embargo for 'driving impressions,' and like our friends Thomas & James at Throttle House, folks from Motor Trend and a whole mess of other automotive outlets we were able to get early access to the new 4Runner with the promise of not posting until the embargo lifts. I can assure you that no one at the press launch is paid to make content by Toyota, and we try our best to give honest and fair reviews.
I think your hesitation on these new trucks is valid - All of Toyota's new trucks are by far the most complicated yet, and even though they do thousands of hours and hundreds of thousands of miles during development only 'real world' long term testing will prove how tough the newest generation is.
With that, Toyota does have a reputation of standing behind their products - think the frame recalls of the earlier generation trucks, or the engine recall in the current Tundra which; (even though a very small number of engines is likely effected, Toyota has decided to just replace them all to keep up owner confidence in the brand.)
- That's not marketing speak, just my perspective surrounding the reliability concerns long term, but I love having these discussions. Thank you for watching our video! - Trav
@@IdealCarsOfficial I understand why it happens but it creates an impression. When you then cover the same points as the other videos (nobody likes the way the motor sounds) but no one talks about reliability, it feels like an ad. I'm not singling you guys out, I know how the industry works, but the perception still a problem.
Agreed, we plan on making a video in the future that looks more closely at the potential long term dependability of these trucks and these engines, but are waiting to get a longer-term loaner to try and craft a good discussion surrounding the topic. Again, really appreciate you watching and thank you for your feedback!
No hybrid I just hit 30k km on my 24 Tacoma manual..Its my 6th one and so far very happy with it..
ALL the new models are trash. Worst garbage Toyota has ever put out.
Ehh, I'll take a 2017 4runner or taco (the year they fixed the rusting issue) over anything new
Great show Ideal ! I own the 5th generation 4Runner 2024 , i like the 6th generation style wise but hope in the near future a smaller displacement V6 without turbos could be offered to us faithfuls . 😊
Has a 100 series LC owner it’s disappointing to see Toyota go the turbo route like every other brand. Turbos are more problems and more maintenance, not a fan.
Yeaa I think I'm more excited for the 2026 Honda Passport than this...
I love my 2022 4runner. I am pretty sure it will outlast the new one
Way too much useless and potentially problematic electronics. It will take a few years and miles before I'd consider buying. I still drive my 2003 Tacoma which is so simple and reliable. I've thought about selling and buying a 24 four runner as once dealers receive new gen maybe deep discounts on out going. I'll probably keep my Tacoma it's been so good to me.
I hate tech so much
@greathey1234 One would have too be a glutton for punishment to purchase any late model vehicle out of warranty.
90% of its buyers actually don't need one.
It's sad Toyota lost their way. They want to sell overpriced exciting techy cars now but they forgot why people actually like them, reliability!
Time will tell but more than likely they’ve ruined it
The 3rd Generation will always be the best - especially the 3 litre diesel!
Why would you tease the old 4runner and not say or do anything with it???
That old 4Runner was gorgeous, but privately owned. Toyota wouldn't toss us the keys!
V6 is the only way I will get a 4Runner. These new turbo 4, and 6 currently in the Taco, now in 4Runner, and the 6 on the Tundra are a hot mess. And over $60k for a decent option is not even an option.
I haven't heard of the turbo 4's having any issues. Do you have any articles?
@@zhamed9587 Nope he doesn't because thewy don't. He is just mad cause he doesn't like change ever though they are more powerful engines...
No V6😮, No sale, will just buy old ones…Turbo’s are NOT for back country crawling. If they fail you have a several thousand dollar tow to get them out. Toyota needs to have an optional V6. The Tacoma, which is the 4 Runner, is having tons of issues. Prediction, mass recalls on these new 4 runners, already popping my popcorn to watch Toyota fail again…
You are not the brightest because they aren't NEW*. They have been out for over a year now especially in the 2024 taco with no issues I've heard about...More powerful and better miles per gallon. Quit your crying.
Its gonna break and toyotas not gonna cover the warranty cuz the car sent them GPS data telling them you went off road lol
I guess we also shouldn't tell them we may or may not have exceeded 85 MPH.... - Thanks for watching!
Or cornered too hard to the right..
Only thing Toyota ruins was not putting a V6 in the whip other than that it’s fine
So you want a less powerful engine?
@ a V6 or V8 would have made wayyyy more power that 4 cyl turbo
@@infamouseli92 Yet terrible Miles per gallon. Also probably would require premium. Until you drive one you shouldn't try to have an opinion on one.....
So there’s still no manual transmission and crank window option anymore?
Crank window. What year are you in LMAO🤣.
Toyota ruined it! I still drive my 2006 4Runner, V8, Sport Edition.
same here,2006 V-8 with 200K and running strong!
with the solid 5mpg. LMAO
Would be happy to be gifted one...
For 70k, you can buy a new Armada PRO4X.
Who wants that
Redesigned from the Tacoma-up ***
;)
I mean they are pretty much the same but to fill out different body styles
4 cylinder is a joke
You’re a joke