2010 Toyota 4Runner Trail Grade | Full Test | Edmunds.com
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- Climbing up the near-vertical dirt trail in the all-new 2010 Toyota 4Runner Trail Grade seems pretty easy, at least until we get to the hill-climb's crest. The trail is actually too steep to walk up and the front tire on the driver side starts losing traction and the front end begins to slide off the trail toward a drop-off that borders each side of the incline.
After stopping the SUV on the hill's face (and taking a few deep breaths), we engage the push-button Crawl Control on its most aggressive setting, grab on tight to the steering wheel and take our foot completely off the brake. This allows the Crawl Control to modulate throttle and traction control at each wheel to maximize grip up the hill at a slow and controlled pace, allowing us to just focus on steering away from the cliff's edge.
A few short moments later, we crest the trail's lip with ease.
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Toyota FTW !!
A manufacturer who makes the most reliable cars ..and the engines are something
else.. smooth, quiet and works forever .
2010 4runner FTW
Glad to see Toyota taking it back to it's roots. *thumbs up*
If you get a new 4Runner in Limited trim I think it is just as good looking as a RR. The 20 inch wheels, chrome accents and front and back valences make it very attractive. It's not a poor man's RR, its a smart man's RR in my opinion too.
I’ve got a 1986 CONTINUOUS RUNNER!!!!!!!!!!!!! 250,000 miles and still runs like new!
Probably one of the best off road vehicles to have come out in while, right up there with the F-150 SVT Raptor.
I love the jump at the very end. Nice touch.
Yes, seriously adding technology to cars which makes your driving experience fun is not bad. If thats what you meant to say, then I totally agree with you.
Oh those things make me drool. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Nice. Love the removable top. Need a few things fixed but still absolutly amazing.
Owner of the classic '90. It owns all!
The front of the 4runner is great the back is ok and it looks like a beast off road!
It allows the front and rear axle to spin at different rates, which is an absolute necesity if you want to be able to have your vehicle in 4wd on paved roads, such as in winter if there's patches of snow and ice.
I love the styling and performance to back it up. The i-Force V8 in the Tundra would have been neat to see in a 4 runner, but the V6 is nothing to scoff at.
Right on man! Still driving my 93 with 400,000+ kms
Its a practical, realiable Range Rover. Biggest mistake I did was buying 2007 RR . I thought It had a great deal, but those vehicles are plagued with electrical problems. And the off road capabilities were not as impressive as you would think or expect. The 4Runner really seems like a true off roader with luxury and modern technology into one.
range rovers may be for tools, but leaving a comment like this puts you right on their level.
I love the jump at the very end. Nice touch. I also own an 88 SAS'ed out.
Sweet Runner,mine has never let me down.
The JGC will have four-wheel independent suspension, and although it will have an optional air suspension for raising and lowering the ground clearance, that suspension will not be able to simulate the behavior of two solid axles when going over obstacles like the Land Rover LR3's air suspension doesn. So where does that leave the Jeep? It's just a VW Touareg with Quadra-Drive II, which isn't bad, but also isn't as great as it used to be.
I like it. Can't wait to test drive one.
I have a 1990 Jeep Wrangler and it hasn't gotten me stuck yet, hoping to get one of these new 4runner trails to go with it, only problem is the MSRP is a little high for my taste. 4runner is the only SUV that I seem to like now a days, since it actually seems to be off road capable. I know I will use my Wrangler for my off road fun most of the time but it would be nice to have a comfortable vehicle that is equally as capable.
...Continued. Nevermind that the trail grade model has a locking rear axle, which reduces the need to engage the 4WD in only but the most extreme of conditions (starting uphill on ice covered by a foot of snow, etc). The truck will work juuuuust fine with part time 4WD.
As a loyal Jeeper who still drives a 2001 Grand Cherokee every day, I have to say this beats the upcoming 2011 Grand Cherokee off-road already. Are there any other real off-road capable mid-size SUVs left?
usually a snowstorm will mean multiple slippery patches, and your t-case will start falling apart really fast if you keep shifting in and out of 4wd before every patch of ice you hit..
the 2010-present Toyota 4Runner is assembled in
Tahara, Aichi, Japan
True, but the 4Runner is a body on frame SUV just like the F-150. The 4Runner shares the same platform as the Tacoma so I would expect Toyota to release a redesigned Tacoma within the next year as well.
This design change is much better
That`s a big ass 4.0L V6.
Great option for a 4 cylinder, looks like a great Jeep competitor.
@lastpally yes but Ford also never removed the 100mph speed limiter, they also drove responsibly, hitting a kicker at 80 compared to 125 to 130, which is the speed that these guys are bending frames, won't damage the truck, these are not trophy trucks, they are a production trucks with beefed up suspension. even trophy tucks won't hit a kicker that fast.
Just bought this exact truck (minus the nav radio, thankfully). Love it so far, and I can't wait to get to Moab and compare it to my previous 06 Tacoma. I love all the Toyota hater comments.... LOL!!
nice jump in the end
depends. haha. what year models? do u need a bed to haul things? do u do much offroading? either way, u can get pretty much the same options as far as the offroading settings. prices may differ tho.
WOw, I love one of these in white!
@lastpally First of all, the Raptor starts at ~$42,000 well equipped. Second, it is user error with the frames bending. Everything has a limit.
My 4runner does ~280 horse and ~310 ft/lbs torque. How is 270 horsepower ten more than the previous one? Previous V6?
The 4Runner Trail has a rear e-locker, but DOESN"T HAVE A CENTER DIFF(!) I can't believe it. Hopefully it can be added in aftermarket and/or Toyota adds one next year.
My 1997 land cruiser is at 183K miles, these solid axles are tough.
Erm... I drive an early Gen III 'Runner (2.7/MT) with part time 4WD (unlike the later full-time models) and, I say this living in wintery canada, the lack of full time awd isn't a problem as the ADD allows the truck to be switched into 4WD while driving. Simply pop the t-case shifter down a notch, insta-4WD, pop it back in 2WD once the slippery stuff has gone by.
Hmmm, no. As long as you don't shift the t-case under load, there are no adverse effects to the mechanics. Also, you don't need to shift into 4WD for every patch of ice. Since my last post we've actually had quite a bit of snow, and even with 4 season rubbers (30x9.5r15 BFG AT T/A ko) the truck only need 4WD for launching uphill in only the most slippery of conditions, or if you want to stay in control engine braking down a steep slippery grade. Once in motion, 4wd is hardly ever needed.
great truck! i like the color
3rd gen 4runner iz still my favorite...
the engine on the 2009-present Toyota 4Runner
Engine
2.7 L 2TR-FE I4 (157 hp, 2WD, 2010 only)
4.0 L 1GR-FE V6 (270 hp)
@darkknight302 yes, but is still an SUV because it has the FR layout
Thanks
Toyota should NEVER have dropped the 4runner from the Aussie market.
I just had test drived for a few minuts and i like it, i m going to order one with third row of seats, that probably is going to take a couple of weeks, but i let you know for sure in a few days.
I really like the new 4Runner, i heard it doesnt have an E-locker tho which I hope isn't true, because those are really helpful. Also I think within a year they will add a V-8 option for the new 4Runner
When is the new Tacoma coming out?
yea idk what I was thinkin when i stated that it didn't have a locker lol, my bad. I'm kinda new to offroading, but what is the importance of having a center diff?
Nice vid, Sick car!!!
Every new toyota/lexus seems to be getting that Prius bumper design making it look edgy/box-like.
actually having you rear diff locked in snow and ice is even more dangerous because its can cause you to spin out easier on ice,and understeer on pavement.But the 4runner advanced traction and stability control systems should pevent you from losing traction on icey spots!
Very recently Toyota Fortuner has been launched in India. It costs Rs 18.49 million ( INR ) and after duties, taxes etc, it would easily cost 20 million INR. And there are no other variants, its the only one and has 3.0 ltr diesel D4D engine all leather interiors, manual gear box and full time 4WD etc etc. I have seen that cars in the US are priced decent enough. This thing in India would cost in the US at approx 40,000 USD. Want to know if the one in India is worth the buy, please reply.
For off roading yeah, the FJ Cruiser is a better pick. Toyota is positioning the 4Runner in between the FJ & Highlander.
I like it toyotas are tough i would have one .
@texasyj2009 Why not stick with Jeep? A Grand Cherokee will do all the 4 runner can and more. I don't know about the price difference though the Jeep GC might be a little bit more expensive.
I think it looks great. Kind-of like a fj and 4runner had offspring.
how does this thing compare to the new 2011 jeep grand cherokee?
Toyota, please bring back the removable top on these 4runner!
I totally agree with ya
sweet underbody shot
Thats an awesome 4runner :)
mine has the 3.slow liter, low but its still great off road... just doesn't pull my trailers well.
I could not imagine the 4 cylinder moving this 4700 lbs vehicle around the city without backing up traffic
I want one of these.
What's toyatoa?
I have a 2004 and I have the exact same problem with the way these look now adays. Since your comments a year old holy crap but the 2012? Sometimes I feel as if I'm almost looking at a Sequoia. :P
Land cruiser the ultimate 4 wheel car ? are you under 13 years of age ?
loce it.. wish i have one. I have an FJ Cruiser nice on road ride, not very good with mpg though.
@1997cochise hahah why would you want a product from the almost forgotten Chrysler LLC? especially when all of their vehicles are rated below average for dependability? no offense just curious (:
Disagree, I think the 4Runner is a great blend between daily driver and off-road vehicle. My 07 is very comfortable as a daily driver. A Jeep Wrangler with a solid front axle is more off road capable but is not as comfortable of a daily driver and miserable at highway speeds.
@MetroidSavior He said v8 NOT v6
Yea it said that it has more HP than the previous V8 so that's good. A V8 option would be nice though.
@firefly2000 : Ford raptor is heavily tuned. Let someone tune the toyota and then see what happens. This is stock !
The LR3 what?
the limited model has full time 4wd,which means it has a center diff.
Love the Front End..
I want one now, Ahah.
i like the look, more rigid
It's got 278 lb-ft, but that's at 4400 rpm... You'll be revving all the way up the mountain if you're towing with the V-6.
how is f 150 an suv.
I like the new 4Runner. But it's so bulky compared to my '87 4Runner, that I dunno if I'd want to own one. It's hard to say. If I took a couple test drives in one and perhaps even get to see it in off road action, who knows, perhaps I'll trade in my '04 Tacoma, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
@darkknight302 yeah, the chevy traverse and buick enclave are perfect examples of all those ugly, shitty crossover's that are taking over, and killing the regular tough SUV, the 4 Runner, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Wranger, Expedition, Pathfinder, Armada, Xterra, and the Sequoia are all thats left, and more people are buying crossover's then SUV's these days and it makes me sick
Id buy one for a daily driver anyday.
@CrazyCajunCoonAss
yes it did
well it looks like a good car for the south american market. plus it's an suv not a "wagon on tall" tires like all the other stuff coming out. iv'e always loved the 4runner but living in the city it defeats the porpose.
its too boxy, they got the xB squareness from the scion division as well.
and I dont see the FJ cues.
@1997cochise ohhh the 4.0 I-6 is legendary. By far one of the best American built engines. And yeah I hope Chrysler can pull it back together, gonna take a lot of work. But just for Jeeps sake. I could care less about Chrysler or Dodge. And Toyota is a great manufacturer, as well as the rest of the Japanese. They started slacking when they were made more in the US then the big 3. Our Toyota 4Runner has close to 300,000 on it now. Nothing done.
Ill take mine in silver to highlight the blacked-out front end.
the limited doesn't have kdss or a-trac, and looks like a highlander, so it is not an option.
nice!
@Lukeschedel Yeah it also has a bigger engine and gets even worse gas mileage. Resale is horrid also.
nice
these trucks remind me why im an suv guy...
sounds like the engine is sweeeet...
Yea, IDK about the year thingy. But I am just replying just so you don't feel like you wasted ur time with your comment.
oh yea, okay. Thats really weird that they wouldn't include that. It's supposed to make the car handle much better on road, I dunno why they would get rid of that.
You don't want a glorified minivan, but you prefer the Acura MDX?! That is the DEFINITION of a glorified minivan; it's built on the Honda Odyssey platform - just like the other Honda 'trucks', Ridgeline and Pilot...
And the manual, especially the manual.
2:45 he hits a cone
Land Cruiser is $60K-$70K, that thing is crazy-expensive!
nice suv put some bigger tires and it will look great imo awesome