The Limited has AWD/full time 4wd which is better for snow/rain. The Limited also has a JBL sound system. As well as heated/cooled seats, sunroof, remote start, keyless entry and push button start...
I bought a 2016 Limited. I removed rear seats, made a roll-out storage box, designed a bed over box, added AGM under hood, 3kw inverter, small refrigerator, cooked on induction unit, 25-gal water tank, 1000-w in line water heater and shower hose, roof made canopy, portable 8k winch with Kurt hitch front, wired 200amp outlet. Front and rear for winch, twin 5-gallon aux fuel tanks. Drove all of US, all Canada crossed arctic circle four times, Prudhoe Bay, Tuktoyaktuk, crossed streams and paths. T4R has many tattoos. Having AWD is a great asset, especially areas such as Alcan Dempster highways where you constantly switch to 4x4. I did not buy this for trade-in and pretty. I can’t see the ugly grill when I’m driving. Forded streams wheel deep at times, traveled alone, much to see. I’m 71. Advice. I met a man and girl In Inuvik driving a Ford Escort station wagon, they had fourteen flat tires on the Dalton highway, patched them, pumped with a hand pump, laughed every time. Don’t spend all your time and money looking good. Get out here!
Beautiful write up! I purchased the Limited brand new in 2019. Couldn't be happier....love the AWD and Torsen center locking diff for reasons that you stated. For serious off road pursuits, the Limited is equipped with A-Trac, which will get you through almost anything. Keep traveling my friend!
The trade is worth it for the safety features. Love all the tech on my 18 Tacoma Limited and the white never shows scratches. Not sure why they waited so long to add that stuff to the 4runner. The most attractive aspect of the limited 4runner is the full time 4wd, especially in snowy weather.
Some reasons to get Limited. 1. Has All Wheel Drive so if you live in a wet area like Florida there are benefits...... Part Time 4 wheel drive you cant drive on Freeways etc....... but for his uses in the country very Applicable. 2. Limited has front and rear Sonar, helpful for parking especially suburbia where most of these are driven. 3. Also I believe Limited has some adaptive dampers that give it a more road friendly ride. 4. Ventilated Leather. I like the wheels better on the model he has and would replace the Limited 20 inch ones with those and not have a running board..... Then you have the best of all models........ can always swap out chrome etc which is a preference
I know about mistakes...bought a KIA Telluride which is nice but AWD and "highway designed" SUV's are just not the same as what you get on 4Runners. Picking up my new 2020 4Runner Venture this week.
@Mctrician2 Not much as the dealer wanted to use my Venture trim with KDSS and me as a referral. Certainly less than what the repair would have been on the KIA suspension after my trip to Utalh...LOL
Basically a downgrade. That full time Torsen is a major step up. I mean only the Lexus LX, GX and Landcruiser have the full time Torsen for a reason. Whatever makes you happy:-)
I have done some serious off road adventures with my heavily modified 4th gen 4Runner. I am buying a Limited because it has AWD, ATRAC, and, a Center Differential. The TRD’s do not have a Cen diff lock all the best 4WD vehicles in the world have Cen diff locks. So you traded in a great off road rig for a less capable more expensive truck. SMART!
Great video! I love my 2016 Limited. I take it off road, and have plenty of mods. I can't go back to 2wd all day, though! I do like the fact that the Limited is full time AWD.
Agreed on the Limited. AWD and 4WD is a heck of a combo for areas with real winters. To get the AWD capability you give up a little offroading ability for much better on road winter ability, while still having 4hi and 4lo for offroading. To each his own.
I learned a lot just from the comments and some things you said. I see a nice looking 2019 Limited Nightshade for sale at a great price. But it would probably look terrible after a couple off-road trips. I'm still tempted though, but I would only do light off-roading once or twice a year.
I say get it. The Limited has a full-time 4WD, which is best on the road if you’re only doing light-offroading. It still has a locking center diff (Torsen), 4hi and 4lo, and A-Trac which are plenty. All other 4Runners are part-time 4WD and I wonder how they handle icy roads unless on 4x4 which would bind the drive shafts while turning on patches of roads without ice. I’m all about 24/7 traction on the road here in the Pacific Northwest = wet and sometimes icy roads.
To each his own. After looking for an OR/ORP, I ended up getting a Limited. The AWD/4WD transfer case is just too good to pass up for all but the regular offroaders.
I love my limited but I do love the button layout on the steering wheel on that white 2020. I hate my volume button being down below on the left side. I absolutely love the tires that came with it too. They're perfect all season tires and because I live in Wisconsin I will put them through some shit.
Never did like the front of the limited, looked like it had braces. Nice upgrade. I got a 2020 magnetic PRO. Love it. Paid a lot but the resale value is legit. Nice vid.
We just traded in the wife’s 2017 Subaru Outback in on a 2020 Subaru Legacy Sport, only thing I wish the new on has that the old one had is Blind Spot warning. The new ones has a big touch screen.
Oh man, The Car Care Nut shared that radar feature would not work properly if you lift your 4Runner because it changes the sensor's height. He said that Toyota does not approve anyone to modify the sensors.....
Congrats! I have a 2018 off road in magnetic grey. 3" fox lift and 33 duratracs. It's a beast and I absolutley love it. I can adventure so deep in the rockies and camp away from people :) or just trail rude on day trips.. I also drive a ltd for work once and awhile (my boss' ride) and I can appreciate the awd. I personally like having the adventure aspect more than the awd city aspect but I understand that decision for those that go that route. Have fun with her!! I just hope in 10 years when mine dies that toyota has stayed true to the 4runner heritage for my next one ;)
Did some research on the KDSS...super expensive to repair after warranty is out.. And sometimes does have issues after some years. I'll be skipping option when I buy that and just upgrading standard shocks to Bilstein 5100's. Of course from my research, this is not a concern until at least about 8 or 9 years so if you dont keep a vehicle too long it wont matter to you.
All I want to add to mine is tints, wheels and a leveling kit. Done. So would the limited or trd off road or sport be better. Also I drive 98% on street. Just heading to work and stuff.
I put the TRD Matte black rims on my 19 TRD Premium with nitro terra grapplers. Better looking but a little noisier. I also tore the doors apart and put heavy DynaMat sound proofing plus 3m thinsulate acoustical and thermal insulation on top. Gonna rip up carpet and put dynamat under it as well soon. I also ordered the TRD matte black front and rear lower bumper valances to get rid of the silver that doesn’t match as well. 19,400 miles on her now.
workplaytv Will do! But I put the stock wheels and tires back on for summer haha ...but I’ll send you some pics of it as soon as I pop on the front and rear valances when they come in! 👍🏻👍🏻
workplaytv I got wheels and tires from my dealer because Toyota gave me a $400 credit towards accessories because mine was shipped and delivered to me misaligned. So I had like $1100 out the door in nittos and rims. Then I bought the valances on Thursday from A Toyota dealer on eBay. They should arrive this week.
just picked up a '13 limited. would rather have an sr5 premium or trd but the price was right. this will be a daily for my wife and not planning on doing offroading, other than logging roads, snow, and sandy beaches. no trails.
I just went through the process of looking for a used 4Runner. It's easy to get distracted by the bells and whistles that come with the Limited but I ultimately passed for a few reasons: - In Canada, the Limited comes standard with X-REAS. I was looking for the most reliable configuration, and frankly, the X-REAS system just means more money when the shocks start to leak - I don't like how the front and rear bumper hangs lower and takes away from the approach and departure angles - The tires are too thin, 245... are you kidding me?! It looks ridiculous from the back, as if it will tip over if you take a turn too quickly - Useless running boards Even the SR5 with softex, sunroof, and heated seats is a better package in my opinion. The front end of the SR5/TRDs is simply the best; the way the bumper tucks in and exposes the tires is simply amazing. I ended up with a 2015 SR5 and put some Duratracs on it the next day - new AT tires alone make it look beastly. Will eventually upgrade to the TRD Off-Road when my wife returns to work from mat leave.
Yea, I bought a Toyota Tacoma 2WD truck a little over a year ago. I really do love it and it has served me well, including moving to a new house almost exclusively using that truck. But what I really wanted was a 4WD truck. The wife just got a new higher paying job and is on board with me getting a Jeep Gladiator. So that may be happening in the next couple of months.
tyson, started watching your channel for the super duty info. long and behold the wife and i just bought a 19' tundra limited. huge fan. first video might be a reciew on the tundra!!!
I thought the full time 4wd would be perfect for winter condition. Thinking of getting a limited myself since i have no need for rear locker, and i actually prefer the '19 cause of all beeping from the safety stuff, and you can't put a behind-grille light bar... lol guess there is a vehicle for everyone. For the remote start, you just have to push unlock 3 times and hold on forth until engine starts. But for whatever reason, if you unlock door or unlock from keyfob, engine shuts off.
I think you are right about AWD. I think he made a mistake. He basically traded excellent AWD for a rear wheel truck! RWD for winter, no thanks! Anyway i would buy only AWD 4Runner here in snowy Canada especially if my wife will be driving it. His only limiting factor was the running boards on the limited, but it is pretty easy to get rid of them.
@@dimdim3490 You realize RWD in a SUV is far different than RWD in say, a truck. You have more weight on the rear axle in the 4Runner than an empty truck bed. You throw some all-terrain tires like K02s or Duratracs on your part 4WD 4Runner and you'll be fine. I live in Canada, I hardly ever use 4x4 on my truck in the winter because it's equipped with K02s. Just bought a 4Runner Sr5 but installed Duratracs, it'll probably do better in the snow than my truck. Part time 4WD means less wear and tear too, I'll take that.
So you drive it on RWD all the time? And then you can switch it to 4WD? I ask because I’m not sure of it. Wouldn’t the AWD be better for snow? Curious.
looks like a downgrade. coulda just swapped out the bumper for a trd or and been way ahead. limiteds look way better stock as well. now you dont have toyotas legendary full time 4wd, only part time; also no xreas. looks like the only thing going for this transaction was the changes from the model years. but thats cause the year revision and not the trim level itself. hopefully you didnt go into the trade with negative equity being the limited was the high trim level.
@@atl3630: not even the same thing my dude. the OR has part time 4wd; sr5, trail, OR, pro all have part time 4wd. in 4hi you can really only have it engaged up to 60mph and even at that you cant be going around taking sharp turns, or really any turns at all on pavement. this will lead to axel or driveline binding. the limited on the other hand has fulltime 4wd. its 4wd is always engaged. there is no 2wd. you can take sharp turns, drive and turn on pavement, even go over 60mphs without skipping a beat in fulltime 4wd. only the limited and nightshade come with this. the others dont have the center differential; the limited and nightshade do. of course thats his money and he do him. but the truth of it is, OR is part time, limited full time.
I think you are right about AWD. I think he made a mistake. He basically traded excellent AWD for a rear wheel truck! RWD for winter, no thanks! He thinks he can turn 4WD HIGH on on a highway. Apparently this is not recommended. TRD does no have a center differential (limited has torsen center differential) only transfer case which does not allow for front and rear axles rotational difference. I spoke to a couple of people with 4runners with part time 4WD and both of them said they wished they had awd instead of 4WD. These two guys were part of the off road club and tried both AWD and 4WD on one of the club's trips. They even claimed that 4Runners with AWD feel better off road because they do not have tendency to go straight like 4WD has. Go figure! Anyway i would buy only AWD 4Runner here in snowy Canada especially if my wife will be driving it. His only limiting factor was the running boards on the limited, but it is pretty easy to get rid of them.
Wondering(I don’t know) isn’t the limited better for Ice? Or slippery conditions, someone was saying it has a sort of AWD system which is always on/would be better than the trd pro?
Yes. I just got a US 2020 Off Road Premium with KDSS, but it does not have that nice dual climate control! That’s a nice touch. My wife and I often like to have different temperatures!
Nice trucks, I think my next vehicle will be a 4Runner or f150. Try filming in a higher resolution because the go pro looks really grainy and noisey on my 55 inch oled tv lol
Interesting that you have dual climate control in the Off Road. I have the 2020 OR Premium. Basically the same thing you have, but no dual CC. Your OR interior looks just like my wife’s 19 Limited interior. I live in the US so maybe there is a difference in the OR interior in Canada?
I had 2015 sr5 2x4 than a 2023 trd off road and now I have the 2023 limited 4WD .. the limited is called limited for a reason !!! yes the off road is good but all those cars you have to put it in 4WD while the limited is always 4WD
Just found your channel and this vid. I'm trying to decide myself between trims and was having a hard time but this video helped steer me to the TRD Off Road as you ended up. question as you're Canadian: What are you averaging L/100km and are you just using 87 octane?
I bought a 2019 SR5 Premium and I WISH WISH WISH I got a TRD Off-Road, for the manual transfer case alone. The turn dial knob is just ridiculous. The second I can trade in, I'm doing it.
workplaytv no doubt. I just have that feeling of regret every time I drive by a TRD. That’s the model I originally wanted, but took advantage of the SR5 price and availability. Lesson learned. Enjoy the new ride!
This video is kinda misleading because a good amount of the interior features you dislike in the limited are purely due to the fact that it's a 2016 and not a 2020. I agree with you on the looks and suspension, though. Esp if you have 6 km of overgrown camp. All else is either because of time or just swapping some equipment out.
So much to ♥️in our 2021 Toyota 4Runner Limited, full time 4x4. Over the decades, this is our 4th Toyota 4Runner. We have now owned generation 2, 3, 4 and now 5th. The Limited has the Cross-Linked Relative Absorber System, or X-REAS sport suspension system and we are very impressed with the excellent, crisp handling it provides at highway speeds, especially in cross winds and driving in our Colorado steep winding Rocky Mountain roads. It handles more like a sports car, not a heavy suv. The engine and transmission however, not so much. Compared to our 2005 4Runner 4x4 v8, the 4.0l v6 engine and 5 speed transmission is disappointing in our high altitude Colorado Rocky Mountains. 1st gear is fine, 2nd-5th is either too high or too low of a gear ratio for the less capable v6 achieving a disappointing 12 mpg City, 17mpg Highway. Our v8 4Runner 4x4 achieved a superior 19mpg City, 25 mpg Highway. The driver seat for some reason is very uncomfortable compared to the front passenger seat. It appears it is crooked and leaning. We are going to request a replacement from our local dealerships along with a new driver side headlight as it has dead LED spots. With the Limited’s ample well appointed upscale standard features that are only available from competitors starting in the $70,000+ price range and being just as home on the highway as it is going up steep 4x4 dirt Colorado mountain trails, the Toyota Limited 4x4 is simply the best value in its class. In all, with the 4Runnner’s legendary reliability we have been relying on for decades and superb value, we highly recommend the Toyota 4Runner.
I loved my 2013 4runner SR5 all paid for at brand new. No more worries with monthly payments. If you have the 💰 to spend, do it for yourself. At first, I was going to get me a brand new 2021 model but hate payments. Why don't you just get the 2020 4runner Venture. It has the nice rack, tires, etc. I don't think you're going to keep this white 4runner around once you see the 2022 4runner model. Just my opinion.
You also lost the auto 4x4 function - key word “auto” your wife will need to shift into 4x4 now when she sees fit or crossing a road when it’s slick and you need to give it some beans
Mike C correct when I say auto I mean you don’t physically need to reach down and turn it into 4x4. Once again was my point he was losing that feature. And yeah sure with a good set of tires works gear but it you pull out in front of someone too early or on a hill the 4x4 comes into play obviously
Nice change...4runner is one of my trucks to consider if I step out of my 2016 F150.. like those a lot...good choice...btw let the wife use it!!!!! Saludos!!
4RUNNER is one of those vehicle that does not look nor should ever have a limited/luxury trim because it loses its identity and it's identity is rugged and a true SUV...
Ah great... coming up... another "blacked-out" T4R with black wheels! 😖 Nevertheless... kudos to you for the trade. I think you made a great choice in model trim and vehicle color. 😉👍
The Limited has AWD/full time 4wd which is better for snow/rain. The Limited also has a JBL sound system. As well as heated/cooled seats, sunroof, remote start, keyless entry and push button start...
Yup! I think the Limited is a great value!!!
You forgot the most important thing : TORSEN DIFFERENTiAL
@@JC-xc8rxand heated steering wheel
@@Illuminatus1978my 2021 doesn’t have heated steering wheel.
@@pabloellsworth9389was added in 2023 and 2024
I bought a 2016 Limited. I removed rear seats, made a roll-out storage box, designed a bed over box, added AGM under hood, 3kw inverter, small refrigerator, cooked on induction unit, 25-gal water tank, 1000-w in line water heater and shower hose, roof made canopy, portable 8k winch with Kurt hitch front, wired 200amp outlet. Front and rear for winch, twin 5-gallon aux fuel tanks. Drove all of US, all Canada crossed arctic circle four times, Prudhoe Bay, Tuktoyaktuk, crossed streams and paths. T4R has many tattoos. Having AWD is a great asset, especially areas such as Alcan Dempster highways where you constantly switch to 4x4. I did not buy this for trade-in and pretty. I can’t see the ugly grill when I’m driving. Forded streams wheel deep at times, traveled alone, much to see. I’m 71. Advice. I met a man and girl In Inuvik driving a Ford Escort station wagon, they had fourteen flat tires on the Dalton highway, patched them, pumped with a hand pump, laughed every time. Don’t spend all your time and money looking good. Get out here!
Hahaha nice
Beautiful write up!
I purchased the Limited brand new in 2019. Couldn't be happier....love the AWD and Torsen center locking diff for reasons that you stated. For serious off road pursuits, the Limited is equipped with A-Trac, which will get you through almost anything.
Keep traveling my friend!
I love my 4runner limited.
I love my limited it has a locking center diff with low gearing and Atrac that’s all I’ve needed to keep up with my friends 93 land cruiser
The trade is worth it for the safety features. Love all the tech on my 18 Tacoma Limited and the white never shows scratches. Not sure why they waited so long to add that stuff to the 4runner. The most attractive aspect of the limited 4runner is the full time 4wd, especially in snowy weather.
TRD Off Road definitely the sweet spot in 4Runner lineup. Have a '17 Off Road in white. Great vehicle.
Some reasons to get Limited. 1. Has All Wheel Drive so if you live in a wet area like Florida there are benefits...... Part Time 4 wheel drive you cant drive on Freeways etc....... but for his uses in the country very Applicable. 2. Limited has front and rear Sonar, helpful for parking especially suburbia where most of these are driven. 3. Also I believe Limited has some adaptive dampers that give it a more road friendly ride. 4. Ventilated Leather. I like the wheels better on the model he has and would replace the Limited 20 inch ones with those and not have a running board..... Then you have the best of all models........ can always swap out chrome etc which is a preference
You can absolutely drive on a freeway with four high. You just shouldn’t go over 60.
The most important thing is the TORSEN DIFFERENTIAL
I enjoy watching people doing things that I would do if I could afford it... really love the 4runner body shape
Get 3-inch lift, King shocks, and some mud tires. You can go anywhere with that. It will be badass.
I know about mistakes...bought a KIA Telluride which is nice but AWD and "highway designed" SUV's are just not the same as what you get on 4Runners. Picking up my new 2020 4Runner Venture this week.
@Mctrician2 Not much as the dealer wanted to use my Venture trim with KDSS and me as a referral. Certainly less than what the repair would have been on the KIA suspension after my trip to Utalh...LOL
Basically a downgrade. That full time Torsen is a major step up. I mean only the Lexus LX, GX and Landcruiser have the full time Torsen for a reason. Whatever makes you happy:-)
I have done some serious off road adventures with my heavily modified 4th gen 4Runner. I am buying a Limited because it has AWD, ATRAC, and, a Center Differential. The TRD’s do not have a Cen diff lock all the best 4WD vehicles in the world have Cen diff locks. So you traded in a great off road rig for a less capable more expensive truck. SMART!
I’m getting one, and I’m going to live in it.....forever
White is sharp on the 4Runner. Limited as well.
With the offroad it handles off road well and is great as a daily driver. This is definitely my top choice for a 4runner👍
Great video! I love my 2016 Limited. I take it off road, and have plenty of mods. I can't go back to 2wd all day, though! I do like the fact that the Limited is full time AWD.
Agreed on the Limited. AWD and 4WD is a heck of a combo for areas with real winters. To get the AWD capability you give up a little offroading ability for much better on road winter ability, while still having 4hi and 4lo for offroading. To each his own.
I just bought a 2020 4 runner TRD premium and it doesn't have the dual climate control any where in the US the TRD Pro does.
Loved your perspective + honesty.. we are judged not by our mistakes as much as how we respond + correct them.. well done across the board.. sunbed
I learned a lot just from the comments and some things you said. I see a nice looking 2019 Limited Nightshade for sale at a great price. But it would probably look terrible after a couple off-road trips. I'm still tempted though, but I would only do light off-roading once or twice a year.
I say get it. The Limited has a full-time 4WD, which is best on the road if you’re only doing light-offroading. It still has a locking center diff (Torsen), 4hi and 4lo, and A-Trac which are plenty. All other 4Runners are part-time 4WD and I wonder how they handle icy roads unless on 4x4 which would bind the drive shafts while turning on patches of roads without ice. I’m all about 24/7 traction on the road here in the Pacific Northwest = wet and sometimes icy roads.
Really nice may I know the city and highway mpg? On limited
To each his own. After looking for an OR/ORP, I ended up getting a Limited. The AWD/4WD transfer case is just too good to pass up for all but the regular offroaders.
TRD Off-Road is better than the Pro because of KDSS, period.
Why is that?
@@robertwehlau8906 look up what KDSS is
Wife has a 2020, I just bought a 2021. The difference is pretty big, I didn’t know the 2021 had KDSS until I found the sticker. It’s pretty sweet.
@@JAMESWUERTELE I’m pretty sure the 2020 off-road had KDSS too
Truth. Best decision I made.
Had my trd offroad since 2017, changed out the front shocks for the nose dive, love it, simple nimble suv
What shocks did you go with ?
Fox 2.5 series
I love my limited but I do love the button layout on the steering wheel on that white 2020. I hate my volume button being down below on the left side. I absolutely love the tires that came with it too. They're perfect all season tires and because I live in Wisconsin I will put them through some shit.
Just got a 2021 black limited. Love it!
Never did like the front of the limited, looked like it had braces. Nice upgrade. I got a 2020 magnetic PRO. Love it. Paid a lot but the resale value is legit. Nice vid.
I have a 2012 limited 90k miles for 20k
We just traded in the wife’s 2017 Subaru Outback in on a 2020 Subaru Legacy Sport, only thing I wish the new on has that the old one had is Blind Spot warning. The new ones has a big touch screen.
That TRD Off-Road Premium is super sharp. Outstanding on the highway as well with KDSS. Dress it up or dress it down.
Oh man, The Car Care Nut shared that radar feature would not work properly if you lift your 4Runner because it changes the sensor's height. He said that Toyota does not approve anyone to modify the sensors.....
Congrats! I have a 2018 off road in magnetic grey. 3" fox lift and 33 duratracs. It's a beast and I absolutley love it. I can adventure so deep in the rockies and camp away from people :) or just trail rude on day trips.. I also drive a ltd for work once and awhile (my boss' ride) and I can appreciate the awd. I personally like having the adventure aspect more than the awd city aspect but I understand that decision for those that go that route. Have fun with her!! I just hope in 10 years when mine dies that toyota has stayed true to the 4runner heritage for my next one ;)
@Mctrician2 I more meant when I'm done with it, when I switch to a new one....whenever that is.
Did some research on the KDSS...super expensive to repair after warranty is out.. And sometimes does have issues after some years. I'll be skipping option when I buy that and just upgrading standard shocks to Bilstein 5100's. Of course from my research, this is not a concern until at least about 8 or 9 years so if you dont keep a vehicle too long it wont matter to you.
I'm trying to find out the difference in ground clearance between the Limited vs TRD Off-road.
Because there isn't any difference..
these are still made in Japan. where quality control still exists!
Your absolutely correct!
Just bought that same exact 4R tonight, but 2021.. 👍🏻
My 2022 TRD OR-P didn’t have digital split A/C. Must be a Canada thing.
The Jellyfish Auto (what you called auto headlights) is Auto Highbeams
All I want to add to mine is tints, wheels and a leveling kit. Done. So would the limited or trd off road or sport be better. Also I drive 98% on street. Just heading to work and stuff.
I’d do the limited then
I put the TRD Matte black rims on my 19 TRD Premium with nitro terra grapplers. Better looking but a little noisier. I also tore the doors apart and put heavy DynaMat sound proofing plus 3m thinsulate acoustical and thermal insulation on top. Gonna rip up carpet and put dynamat under it as well soon. I also ordered the TRD matte black front and rear lower bumper valances to get rid of the silver that doesn’t match as well. 19,400 miles on her now.
Neo Craft hey man you need to send me some updated pics of that thing
workplaytv Will do! But I put the stock wheels and tires back on for summer haha ...but I’ll send you some pics of it as soon as I pop on the front and rear valances when they come in! 👍🏻👍🏻
Neo Craft also where did you get them? Sparks parts or the dealer?
workplaytv I got wheels and tires from my dealer because Toyota gave me a $400 credit towards accessories because mine was shipped and delivered to me misaligned. So I had like $1100 out the door in nittos and rims. Then I bought the valances on Thursday from
A Toyota dealer on eBay. They should arrive this week.
just picked up a '13 limited. would rather have an sr5 premium or trd but the price was right. this will be a daily for my wife and not planning on doing offroading, other than logging roads, snow, and sandy beaches. no trails.
I just went through the process of looking for a used 4Runner. It's easy to get distracted by the bells and whistles that come with the Limited but I ultimately passed for a few reasons:
- In Canada, the Limited comes standard with X-REAS. I was looking for the most reliable configuration, and frankly, the X-REAS system just means more money when the shocks start to leak
- I don't like how the front and rear bumper hangs lower and takes away from the approach and departure angles
- The tires are too thin, 245... are you kidding me?! It looks ridiculous from the back, as if it will tip over if you take a turn too quickly
- Useless running boards
Even the SR5 with softex, sunroof, and heated seats is a better package in my opinion. The front end of the SR5/TRDs is simply the best; the way the bumper tucks in and exposes the tires is simply amazing. I ended up with a 2015 SR5 and put some Duratracs on it the next day - new AT tires alone make it look beastly. Will eventually upgrade to the TRD Off-Road when my wife returns to work from mat leave.
If you put all terrain tires on the limited nightshade its the sexiest runner by a mile.
The safety features are nice on the 2020, however if you driving in the snow it will cake on the radar and will deactivate. Anyone notice this?
Yes. In my superduty it works much better due to it being inside the cab at the top of the mirror.
Softek isn’t leather it’s “Leatherette”
Real leather just ends up looking like crap.
Love the trd off road!
I’ll be waiting for 2021 since voodoo blue/army green/cement grey will be able for the sr5/trd off road.
What is the green light in the rear view mirror for ?
thank you! You just answered my question - Limited or TRD/Trail. I will go with TRD/Trail
I like the KDSS and don't like the moon roof. No wife to tell me to get one LOL ! Very nice vehicle.. I'll be heading to the lot to look at some !
TRD off road has the best package in Toyota 4Runner. 👍🏼
Yea, I bought a Toyota Tacoma 2WD truck a little over a year ago. I really do love it and it has served me well, including moving to a new house almost exclusively using that truck. But what I really wanted was a 4WD truck. The wife just got a new higher paying job and is on board with me getting a Jeep Gladiator. So that may be happening in the next couple of months.
I love my 4runner limited. Would only trade it for a Landcruiser or Sequoia to size up.
tyson, started watching your channel for the super duty info. long and behold the wife and i just bought a 19' tundra limited. huge fan. first video might be a reciew on the tundra!!!
I thought the full time 4wd would be perfect for winter condition. Thinking of getting a limited myself since i have no need for rear locker, and i actually prefer the '19 cause of all beeping from the safety stuff, and you can't put a behind-grille light bar... lol guess there is a vehicle for everyone. For the remote start, you just have to push unlock 3 times and hold on forth until engine starts. But for whatever reason, if you unlock door or unlock from keyfob, engine shuts off.
intelbrain Y Yeah they are great but pretty easy to lock 4x4 in when you want. When in doubt I tell my wife to use 4x4.
I think you are right about AWD. I think he made a mistake. He basically traded excellent AWD for a rear wheel truck! RWD for winter, no thanks! Anyway i would buy only AWD 4Runner here in snowy Canada especially if my wife will be driving it. His only limiting factor was the running boards on the limited, but it is pretty easy to get rid of them.
Dim Dim very happy with my purchase. When it doubt it goes in 4x4 pretty simple. Just like all my trucks I own. Never any issues.
@@dimdim3490 You realize RWD in a SUV is far different than RWD in say, a truck. You have more weight on the rear axle in the 4Runner than an empty truck bed. You throw some all-terrain tires like K02s or Duratracs on your part 4WD 4Runner and you'll be fine. I live in Canada, I hardly ever use 4x4 on my truck in the winter because it's equipped with K02s. Just bought a 4Runner Sr5 but installed Duratracs, it'll probably do better in the snow than my truck. Part time 4WD means less wear and tear too, I'll take that.
It’s a safety feature to shut off
How are the running boards compared to the limited? They sit lower as it seems.
5 years?? Would be a genuine concern if you were talking GMs...but Toyota? Your kids will be able to take it to college...
So you drive it on RWD all the time? And then you can switch it to 4WD? I ask because I’m not sure of it.
Wouldn’t the AWD be better for snow? Curious.
Well full time 4wd is better in the snow but the AWD system will act as 4wd when required
looks like a downgrade. coulda just swapped out the bumper for a trd or and been way ahead. limiteds look way better stock as well. now you dont have toyotas legendary full time 4wd, only part time; also no xreas. looks like the only thing going for this transaction was the changes from the model years. but thats cause the year revision and not the trim level itself. hopefully you didnt go into the trade with negative equity being the limited was the high trim level.
VetteD SiN the transaction worked out in my favor
The Off Road has full time 4wd, just put it in 4hi
@@atl3630: not even the same thing my dude. the OR has part time 4wd; sr5, trail, OR, pro all have part time 4wd. in 4hi you can really only have it engaged up to 60mph and even at that you cant be going around taking sharp turns, or really any turns at all on pavement. this will lead to axel or driveline binding. the limited on the other hand has fulltime 4wd. its 4wd is always engaged. there is no 2wd. you can take sharp turns, drive and turn on pavement, even go over 60mphs without skipping a beat in fulltime 4wd. only the limited and nightshade come with this. the others dont have the center differential; the limited and nightshade do. of course thats his money and he do him. but the truth of it is, OR is part time, limited full time.
VetteD SiN Exactly right!
I think you are right about AWD. I think he made a mistake. He basically traded excellent AWD for a rear wheel truck! RWD for winter, no thanks! He thinks he can turn 4WD HIGH on on a highway. Apparently this is not recommended. TRD does no have a center differential (limited has torsen center differential) only transfer case which does not allow for front and rear axles rotational difference. I spoke to a couple of people with 4runners with part time 4WD and both of them said they wished they had awd instead of 4WD. These two guys were part of the off road club and tried both AWD and 4WD on one of the club's trips. They even claimed that 4Runners with AWD feel better off road because they do not have tendency to go straight like 4WD has. Go figure! Anyway i would buy only AWD 4Runner here in snowy Canada especially if my wife will be driving it. His only limiting factor was the running boards on the limited, but it is pretty easy to get rid of them.
Wondering(I don’t know) isn’t the limited better for Ice? Or slippery conditions, someone was saying it has a sort of AWD system which is always on/would be better than the trd pro?
Neomis 01 Limited has awd, if you are in snow or ice you simply put it in 4x4.
Limited does not have AWD. It has Full-Time 4WD. Not the same as AWD.
Yes. I just got a US 2020 Off Road Premium with KDSS, but it does not have that nice dual climate control! That’s a nice touch. My wife and I often like to have different temperatures!
Ernie Smith oh man every time! Lol
Nice trucks, I think my next vehicle will be a 4Runner or f150. Try filming in a higher resolution because the go pro looks really grainy and noisey on my 55 inch oled tv lol
Have a 2019 sr5 wouldn’t trade for a different pkge
Does that running board self retract on the Limited model? Looks like it lowered the ground clearance by quite a bit.
No they are fixed... they are useless.
How did you get the automatic climate control with the off road trim?
It’s part of the package in Canada
I just got the 2021 trd off road white
Interesting that you have dual climate control in the Off Road. I have the 2020 OR Premium. Basically the same thing you have, but no dual CC. Your OR interior looks just like my wife’s 19 Limited interior. I live in the US so maybe there is a difference in the OR interior in Canada?
Yeah I have been hearing that. Maybe the extra $10,000 gives us that! Haha
workplaytv I hope so!
Jake W Haha
I had 2015 sr5 2x4 than a 2023 trd off road and now I have the 2023 limited 4WD .. the limited is called limited for a reason !!! yes the off road is good but all those cars you have to put it in 4WD while the limited is always 4WD
Just found your channel and this vid. I'm trying to decide myself between trims and was having a hard time but this video helped steer me to the TRD Off Road as you ended up.
question as you're Canadian:
What are you averaging L/100km and are you just using 87 octane?
11-12. And yes
@@workplaytv awesome thanks. 11/12 is fine. It's not as bad as everyone was making me think
2021 4runner limited owner..The limited is the best all around trim available..
How much was the off road if you don’t mind me asking
He said $55000.
I bought a 2019 SR5 Premium and I WISH WISH WISH I got a TRD Off-Road, for the manual transfer case alone. The turn dial knob is just ridiculous. The second I can trade in, I'm doing it.
Brian Gaudette Haha they are all good rigs man
workplaytv no doubt. I just have that feeling of regret every time I drive by a TRD. That’s the model I originally wanted, but took advantage of the SR5 price and availability. Lesson learned. Enjoy the new ride!
@@BGaud The SR5 offers an amazing platform to do some mods. Enjoy your rig man!
@@mikec3454 I already traded it in for 2020 ORP 🤣🤣
This video is kinda misleading because a good amount of the interior features you dislike in the limited are purely due to the fact that it's a 2016 and not a 2020. I agree with you on the looks and suspension, though. Esp if you have 6 km of overgrown camp. All else is either because of time or just swapping some equipment out.
Franco Sabatini 2016?? It was a 19
@@workplaytv Oh snap, I must've misunderstood. Ty for taking the time to fill me in.
Just curious where you are located? Looks like NC?
Nova Scotia Canada
Congrats big dawg! You should do a tow video with this!
So much to ♥️in our 2021 Toyota 4Runner Limited, full time 4x4. Over the decades, this is our 4th Toyota 4Runner. We have now owned generation 2, 3, 4 and now 5th.
The Limited has the Cross-Linked Relative Absorber System, or X-REAS sport suspension system and we are very impressed with the excellent, crisp handling it provides at highway speeds, especially in cross winds and driving in our Colorado steep winding Rocky Mountain roads. It handles more like a sports car, not a heavy suv. The engine and transmission however, not so much.
Compared to our 2005 4Runner 4x4 v8, the 4.0l v6 engine and 5 speed transmission is disappointing in our high altitude Colorado Rocky Mountains. 1st gear is fine, 2nd-5th is either too high or too low of a gear ratio for the less capable v6 achieving a disappointing 12 mpg City, 17mpg Highway. Our v8 4Runner 4x4 achieved a superior 19mpg City, 25 mpg Highway.
The driver seat for some reason is very uncomfortable compared to the front passenger seat. It appears it is crooked and leaning. We are going to request a replacement from our local dealerships along with a new driver side headlight as it has dead LED spots.
With the Limited’s ample well appointed upscale standard features that are only available from competitors starting in the $70,000+ price range and being just as home on the highway as it is going up steep 4x4 dirt Colorado mountain trails, the Toyota Limited 4x4 is simply the best value in its class.
In all, with the 4Runnner’s legendary reliability we have been relying on for decades and superb value, we highly recommend the Toyota 4Runner.
Totally agree that the Limited is the best value. Those parking sensors have helped me soooo many times! I love my Limited!!!! ❤
@@claudiacanales2662 Absolutely 💯! 🛑
Toyota added more features to the 2021 model .
I loved my 2013 4runner SR5 all paid for at brand new. No more worries with monthly payments. If you have the 💰 to spend, do it for yourself. At first, I was going to get me a brand new 2021 model but hate payments. Why don't you just get the 2020 4runner Venture. It has the nice rack, tires, etc. I don't think you're going to keep this white 4runner around once you see the 2022 4runner model. Just my opinion.
Do not blame you for getting a 2020
Also in Canada alberta
top speed is 200? I though it only went up to 115 mph
Kilometers bro... lol 124 mph
Still no blind spot monitors .....
2022 model has them, just announced.
Love your content you have great taste of reliable cosuv and trucks
you'll be wanting a 2021 next. They will have LED headlights
You can replace those yourself for next to nothing and better than what Toyota gives you. That's the first thing I did in my '19.
@@bassage13 hi , what brand did you replace with ?
Dang how did you get dual climate control on a TRD-ORP? That’s the only thing I don’t like about mine. No dual climate
Rick roel must be a Canadian thing
That’s right. It’s exclusive to the Canadian market. For 2020 all 4Runners come with dual zone climate control.
Does it come with the remote start?
turborsx yes
In 5 years? These cars are indestructible.
LiL13izzy7 in 5 years it will become my camp wagon. Replace the 2007 FJ
You also lost the auto 4x4 function - key word “auto” your wife will need to shift into 4x4 now when she sees fit or crossing a road when it’s slick and you need to give it some beans
Justin Adducci when in doubt it goes in 4x4.
What do you mean "auto" 4x4? The Limited has FULL TIME 4x4. With a good set of tires, the 4Runner in 2H is extremely capable as it is.
Mike C correct when I say auto I mean you don’t physically need to reach down and turn it into 4x4. Once again was my point he was losing that feature. And yeah sure with a good set of tires works gear but it you pull out in front of someone too early or on a hill the 4x4 comes into play obviously
Nice change...4runner is one of my trucks to consider if I step out of my 2016 F150.. like those a lot...good choice...btw let the wife use it!!!!! Saludos!!
4RUNNER is one of those vehicle that does not look nor should ever have a limited/luxury trim because it loses its identity and it's identity is rugged and a true SUV...
RJ ATOM agree
Sounds like you needed the Venture version
Did you get the KDSS ?
Yea
@@workplaytv I am contemplating between the TRD off road and the TRD pro.
Good luck 👍toyota 4runner trd off road I still love your Toyota 4runner limited truck 👍
Ah great... coming up... another "blacked-out" T4R with black wheels! 😖 Nevertheless... kudos to you for the trade. I think you made a great choice in model trim and vehicle color. 😉👍
Nice video, love your estate
$55,000.00? My 2019 TRD off road was $42,000 with kdss too.
I’m Canadian
Is this a diesel or not ??
Ranzi Mohamed Gas
damn and im glad to have my 2005 sport with the 4.7! now i do have a 2018 wrx too.....so ill be ok i guess.
Gray, Black, and White colors show DIRT, ALL Ding, dentS, & scratches .. SILVER is the color to go with!
It’ll definitely last 5 years lol 😂... so might as well start the plans now.
You told your wife it was for safety??? Ahahah good way to swap for a REAL offroader !!
The white is nice. But everyone does black rims.
Auto climate control is unavailable on TRD OR in USA.
LSanti Yeah I’m not sure what I’m doing yet for wheels and stuff. I put a deposit down on the bronco. Lol
@@workplaytv Try bronze rims man ... Bronze on white looks so good and is far more unique than black on white.
Nice!! Next time you need to get a Ford expedition fx4. Great vid!!