I bought a 2021 Toyota 4Runner!
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- Yes, we bought a new vehicle for the show. In this video you'll get an introduction to why we picked this particular 2021 Toyota 4Runner and why we went for this versus the new Ford Bronco, a Jeep Rubicon or even a Subaru Outback. Plus, we show off a new test location and put the 4Runner through its paces.
#toyota #4runner #offroad
CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
06:53 - Driving
11:59 - Off-Road
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Excellent choice. One of the best true 4WD vehicles on the market in terms of durability and retained value.
We like the lever.... less to go wrong.
I heard that if you accidentally break the ABS wire(s) offroad the knob selector will not work. The lever will allow 4wd to stay engaged
With the lever you have the satisfaction that the switch actually worked. With the stupid button you don't know until you go. And it is much easier to brake a button..
It still has an electronic front axle disconnecr tho....
I had a lever...it broke..just like anything else.
Lever FTW.
Trd off road is the sweet spot when it comes to purchasing a 4runner.
And Any Toyota truck or suv
Wish it came with 7 seats
I have a TRD OR taco 🐸
Or the former Trails when they were the TRD off-road. Example is my 16 trail premium with KDSS. No such thing as TRD OR at that time, only SR5, limited, Trail, and TRD Pro.
The 3rd row is pointless in any model. Kinda like the 2wd version 😂
Your statement about it being old-school enough to be reliable but new enough to have things like Apple CarPlay is exactly why I bought a Subaru STi - nicely devoid of things I don't need, but has that old-school design that just makes it a joy to drive. I look forward to the content.
Congrats on the new 4Runner. I have a lot of respect for the 4Runner, solid off-roader with strong reliability track record.
You have yourself a very very well built vehicle that won’t give you any issues for years and years. The LED lights were long overdue, my 2016’s headlights were dangerously dim!
We put led lights in our 16' and made it so much better.
I put GTR Ultra 2's in both low and high beams in my 2019 and they work great.
Wow, I just discovered your channel a few months ago and ended up purchasing a ‘21 4Runner TRD off road premium a few weeks back. Love it so far. It just makes sense. Congrats
Looking forward to your 20 year ownership review of this 4Runner in 2041!
Assuming he doesn't break it off-roading
Good luck, you'll be lucky to get 10 out of it if yours is like mine. Total piece of crap. Have lost count on the number of times it's been in the shop.
@@blackdiamond5015 troll
@@owenerdman5571 Sorry if real world experience doesn't fit with your personal opinion and reality. There is another side to the 4-Runner story.
@@blackdiamond5015 what happened to yours?
Not gonna lie, I've been watching your 4Runner videos and speccing out which one I'd get and... you just bought it! Looking forward to seeing more.
Your reviews exhibit a much appreciated mix of candor, expertise, honesty and real-world perspective in contrast to some other "off-roadish" oriented presenters. Much appreciated.
Thank you for actually enabling ATRAC ... many of these videos I watch, they encounter an obstacle and throw their hands up without enabling ATRAC.
Seriously! They lock the dif before they even try atrac which will get you out of most situations. Hence why the tundra doesn’t have a locker although I wouldn’t mind if they put one on the future tundra
Yes that video was a super helpful display of how A-Track maybe enough before turning to MTS.
You will appreciate getting the sunroof when you get stuck offroading and your doors are blocked by trees, or deep water, or a cliff or something....it will be your escape hatch. Or to get a better view of obstacles ahead.
Different opinion. I liked it.
@@TheNorthenLight LOL and when he is in the city he can open the sunroof along with the rear window and comfortably eat his lunch without dealing with panhandlers bothering him. Seriously, one of my favorite 4Runner specific things.
Soccer Mom mobile for $44 K..LOL
What city is this lmao
I don;t have a 4Runner but I have a small 3 door hatchback with a power sunroof. Yes, it can be a escape hatch.
Great choice! I got a 2020 trd off road, love it! And it will run for 300k miles no problem with regular maintenance. Love the vids.
I finally watched the whole video!! Car sales has been busy, lol. Thank you for the explanation on the A-trac, and I hope to be able to educate my customers better using some info from your video. You are amazing and thank you again for what you do!!
I just bought a 2021 4Runner TRD, no extras, based off your reviews - and I'm very happy. I'm stoked you bought one and I get to learn all about it as you put it through its paces. Thanks for the informative channel, you are much appreciated.
Thank you for this excellent introductory review! I just purchased a 2015 SR5 premium and absolutely love it, I love how you show this vehicle is so capable without using the rear Locker and just the a-trac system in 4-wheel low.
As a person that consistently makes standout reviews testing the AWD/4WD drivetrains and automatic transmission vs CVT systems; I think it speaks volumes that you chose this beautiful Toyota 4Runner with a 4WD automatic transmission.
My family really wanted to get a Toyota 4Runner too. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t in the cards, Grandpa and Grandma are getting older, gas mileage and third row seating comfort are king, AWD is only second. The 5 seat 4Runner’s front fascia looks cooler than the 7 seater’s front end personally. Jeep Wranglers and Toyota 4Runners are so fun, without a doubt. AWD Toyota Highlanders and Honda Pilots just fit the bill.
Thank you for sharing this video 👍
Congratulations, My Friend... Glad, after test driving all these years, and making videos on them, you decided to Purchase one.. And one which comes with TSS..
You made the right choice! I recently picked up a new 2020 4runner trd pro, And I love it!
I had checked the price for used 4run. And the price are crazy 😧
Been watching ALL of your videos for some time now and I love your work. I like you even more now! haha. I've had three 5th Gen 4Runners now (long story, got rid of one, bought another, now just upgraded to a 2021 TRD ORP, blue). Can't imagine owning any other vehicle. They check all the boxes I want, nothing too over the top, and the back window rolls down! They really work anywhere.
Congrats on your 4Runner purchase! I love my 4Runner TRD off road Premium as well! It really does have the best of the best! Thank you for the great review!! 👍
Im in my 3rd year with mine and still love it. Congrats.
I just bought my 2023 TRD Off Road today. I loved it. It’s an amazing 4x4. Thanks for the video 🙏
By far my favorite SUV and Truck reviewer and probably favorite UA-camr!! The channel will do great as you are very informative and not scared to actually test these vehicles out!
You'll enjoy the sunroof in the summer. Open it up and crack open the window on the rear hatch and you get really nice airflow without the buffeting and traffic noise of opening door windows.
Hands down the thing I miss the most. I almost used that combo more than the regular windows!
Good luck with the sunroof. Mine started rattling within one week of purchase. It has been torn apart and rebuilt twice before the rattling quieted down.
Glad you picked one up. I enjoyed your video of your trip up to Jacks Pass. Hello from Everett!
Congrats on the new SUV ive always been a big fan of the 4Runners and I found your channel last year and its been really cool! Keep up the good work!
Congrats. I purchased the exact 4runner, 2020 for the same reasons. A lot of reviews online don't do 4runner justice as a daily driver. Glad to see a common sense review.
this is so true. Every online reviewer and commenter will parrot the same thing: bumpy ride because body on frame, ancient engine w/only 5 speed transmission... I have a 2020 and I'm happy. I find it smoother and more pleasant to drive than the hukry-jurkiness of our 8 speed transmission toyota. And all that space in the back? Perfect for all your suburban errands. Can't wait to fill it with camping gear.
Great and informative review. I owned a 2017 4Runner and would say that it’s the best SUV made. I don’t know why the reviews are normally so hard on it. It’s not a CUV so it shouldn’t be in that category. It drives great for a truck based suv. CUV are just too car like for me. It can go anywhere and accommodate just about anything. You are spot on in saying that this is the benchmark of a true SUV. Thank you and great work.
Congrats on the new car! I love the way it looks in that color! 😍
Best review channel on UA-cam hands down always looking for new content i just love it 😍😍😍
One of the best commentary very fluent with no hiccups ,no exaggeration about 4RUNNER to the point thanks 👍
I recently bought a 2021 4Runner SR5 Premium. I love it! Enjoy yours as well.
Congrats! Awesome 4Runner! I Love your reviews. I have always wanted a 4Runner myself, but the room is not enough so I went with a new 2019 Highlander XLE AWD. Currently, I am saving for a used Land Cruiser!
Congratulatios!! I'll see your next videos with your brand new 4 Runner.
I just picked my 21 TRD off-road in the same colour yesterday... I’m already obsessed!
Same Autonation store I purchased mine from in Spokane. $35K trd off-road (trail in '16) with 8 miles on it🤤 still obsessed with it to this day😍👍💪 Big Congrats!!
Congrats! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Just bought the 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road. Can’t wait to join you!
The quality of your videos keep getting better and better! Gorgeous color on your vehicle! Blends so well with the snow on the ground and rain in the video. Congrats on your purchase and wishing you all the best! Keep up the great work. 👍
Congratulations Ryan!
Probably the most "evolved" vehicle ever made (most content dating back to 2003). Glad to see what real car guys are willing to spend their own $ on.
We love our aging 2007 2wd as it is like a 4-wheeled anvil, polar opposite of the i3 REX it shares the garage with here in the shadows of Mt Rainier.
The 4.0 is peppy enough, burns ZERO oil after 195k miles, and presents no mechanical problems as you'd guess.
Bought the wife a 2021 ORP in December. Couldn't be happier.
I really appreciate the reasoning and mindset you have when approaching this purchase! So often I roll my eyes at the priorities of car reviewers, but I can agree with pretty much everything you've pointed out.
Great review, exactly what i was looking for! No frills, straight to the point.
We bought a 21 TRD off-road as well. We chose the KDDS suspension though. One of my favorite features is the old-school 4WD lever instead of the dial on other trims. Reminds me of the older 4Runners. Feels more engaging. Big plus in my eyes.
Congrats!! Great shots from PNW.
Yay! You finally did it! Congratulations!
Congrats Ryan! Really looking forward to all the amazing upcoming comparison videos!
Just bought one today just like yours love it ..
Looking forward to see where you take your 4Runner. I just got the same trim level/color as yours, but without a moonroof and added trd pro wheels.
I cried tears of joy hearing you say how much you love your New 4Runner!! So glad you love it Ryan!!! (Note: He bought it from me at my dealership - Autonation Toyota Spokane Valley) I felt so lucky to have you as my customer. Thanks again!!
Congratulations 🎉!!!! Have a great time with it! Regards from Chile, South America.
It's funny how in the olden days, all cars had a push button start, then someone invented a key start, and push button was outdated, now push button is the latest tech, and keys are old.
in olden days almost all cars were rwd and the expensive fwd cars were praised for their sharp driving dynamics then every maker started using fwd and rwd became the expensive option
Traction control made RWD viable again for the masses.
In the old days, electric cars were all the rage, if you could afford it, then the model T came along with a new fuel chemistry that revolutionized the car industry....aaaa the good ‘ol days.
@@firebir11 gasoline cars existed before model t, the model t was using a normal gas engine that used the regular gasoline available at that time, nothing too new for it's time but it was just the cheapest car made at its time beacause it was the first ever car made on a production line.
Congrats awesome ride! Was just up in those mountains near cle elum in a 2018 4R ORP! 4Hi was pretty decent over everything we took!
Congratulations!!! you did the right thing of chosing 4runner and very capable on offroading..Thanks and more videos of your 4Runner.
Thanks for reviewing your 4runner. We have been thinking of picking one. Your review has swayed us. Problem is now trying to find one at Dealerships.
Thanks again, great reviews as always
Do you still have this 4Runner? If so, do you still like it and how many miles do you have on it now?
Love my 4runner. It's not flashy, but it's simple, reliable and capable. That's all I wanted
Thanks for making your videos about 4x4 off road . It really help us prior purchase several new SUV for our family members
You did some great video to us 👏👍 Be safe out there , Sir
I’ve been watching a lot of your AWD and Off road adventures. I like it. I got my inspiration for you to buy my 2016 outback.
Congratulations 👏
Nice, I recently picked up a venture edition, so far I’m digging it.
Nice review, I just got the same 4RUNNER in November. I did get it with the KDSS, it is what was on the lot when I found one I wanted, so far I like it .Have not had a chance to get it in the sand, here in Florida. But am looking forward to years of use from this great vehicle, I'm loving it.
Totally awesome, Ryan! Love it! Can't wait to see more videos, especially off-road. Loved your Outback Onyx XT videos as well
I don’t need to tell you that you have to do way more vids with the 4Runner. Love that truck 😂
I just bought the TRD off-road myself a couple of weeks ago, I opted for the base TRD off-road because it still has the key start. I'm probably old fashioned but buttons can break and it's a 4 wheel drive we don't need a fancy push start, lol
I love the moonroof so I decided to go with the Off Road Premium. Also, the side blinkers and leatherette interior, just feels nicer than a base Off Road.
Thank you so much for this short and to the point video. We're waiting on our new 2023 4 Runner TRD OffRoad Premium. Your video was exactly what we pictured it to be and more.
This was an excellent amazing video, I’ve always been extremely interested with these vehicles and with your own video I think you’ve sealed the deal for my purchase!
Great buy! Prepare a maintenance instruction list for your teens, they will end up with the 4Runner no doubt.
I was raised to turn my head as well, but I love blind spot warning. I feels it helps remind you to always be aware of your surroundings.
I concur. Been driving for 46 years and I think BSM should be a mandatory safety feature on all vehicles.
I use it to help judge lane changing/merging distance on the highway.
@@Sirgromulus 35 + years and while extra safety is always a good thing it really depends on the amount of traffic you interact with to just how beneficial the extra cost is imo
That 4runner walked up that hill like it was not even trying. I figured that there was going to be trouble ahead considering it was snowing and the hill looked wet and slick. Thanks for the great video.
Nice. I also picked the exact same one as yours in Jan 2021. Everything is exact, even down to the trim and color, except that mine came with KDSS. I haven't had a proper 4x4 since my Wrangler YJ and TJ almost 20 yrs ago, and I'm looking forward to exploring its capabilities. Go 4Runner!
Congrats on the new 4runner. We have a 2018 SR5 and really like it.
Great truck, and if you really need lockers, just get air lockers..no big deal.
Nice 4runner! And when you get "tired" of it all the aftermarket parts will keep you entertained Magnuson supercharger 😜
I like how you explained how/why you optioned it the way you did. I've been struggling with how I should option mine later this year. Great video.
Congrats!!! this car is so reliable and proven to last,my dad owns his 4runner for 10 yrs now still a solid vehicle 🙌🏼
4 runner has been on my wish list for a long time, congrats to your new ride!
Get a used one once the covid is over. Make sure it doesn't have any mods and get it checked out by a mechanic before u buy
I've wanted a 4Runner since 2011. Finally go a 2016 for 3yrs then my bf & I split up & he kept it & 2 moths ago he totaled it.🤷♀️🤦♀️🤣
Can't wait to see the Outback on these new courses!
Congratulations! Amazing vehicle, looking forward to your future reviews of your new SUV!
I love how you ended up with the 4runner. I do remember watching your review of the red one years ago.
Smart choice man that thing will last forever!
I have the 2020 version. Love the lever. Locking diff and all that comes with it.
I also got mine from auto nation... great dealership
I got the SR5 premium + all the trd stuff like skid plate, exhaust, side rails, blacked out badges and the trd black wheel on it 44k out the door
Ps I don’t do off roading much so did not need crawl control and other jazz. These 4Runners are kings for a reason. Love them all and LOVE this channel! Great reviews
What a great choice. This is probably the best bang for the buck for a new vehicle overall. I might buy the exact same one and give my 2015 GX to my wife . Congratulations!
Suspension expert, Dan Edmunds, does an excellent wheels-off analysis of his own 2021 4Runner TRD Off-Road suspension with the KDSS Stabilizer Bar system (for best wheel articulation off-road, combined with minimal body roll, on-road).
I never use crawl control. MTS all the way, it's CC except you control the speed. Also only MTS to use is Rock mode. If you aren't on Rock mode then Atrac is what to use if you are scooting along trails and would like traction aid to be on.
Great well-weigthed choice! Amazing new location! Happy for you man!!
Just found your channel. Good job buying the 4runner. I have a 2014 Trail premium with KDSS, sunroof and the sliding tray. No issues other than a new battery, tires, and fluids. Now come the mods 😁
Congrats on the 4Runner. The exact version I researched as the near perfect SUV. I just wish it had a bit better gas mileage for the longer trips (ouch). Looking forward to your adventures!
If you want fuel mileage buy a highlander,not a truck .
@@vincesmith764silly comment. Not even remotely the same type of car.
@@Slaxsvo wow. thx for clearing that up. 🤓
@@vincesmith764the irony is lost over your incompetence
Thx, but no thx on personal trolling!.Most of us 4runner owners just do not care about fuel consumption.✌🏻
Love the 4Runner purchase.
I didn't think you would make it
up that track because of the Stock
Tires.
I’d just bought the same thing in Super White exactly a week ago. I love it and I am looking forward to driving it for as long as it last. I’m also please to see that you got the same Vechicle as well!
Congrats on your new Toyota! My first Toyota was a 1991 4Runner SR5 V6 3.0 in Silver. Last I checked it’s still a daily driver in fantastic running condition inside and out at 300,XXX miles. Hopefully yours will serve you well. I’ve been so happy with Toyota reliability that I bought a 2007 Toyota Sequoia a couple years back that had 80K miles on it. It’s not a TRD, but it overlands with the best of them. Maybe call the test area “The Crawl?”
haha...finally you got it. This is trim is the best value in my mind.
I LOVE the black trim around the center screen console compared to the silver metal on all other trims (even the limited). I think the silver trim dates the inside so much. The black trim I wish was available on other 4runner trims. Seems crazy to buy an Off Road for the trim color. I also love the red stitching compared to the white on the premium models.
There are after market panels to get if you want
Thx for the video. This is everything I need in a new vehicle
Look forward to seeing that new spot! And glad you'll keep the rock climb - adds good variety!
Blind spot & crosstraffic alert are useful for us older folks who are getting more limited in their flexibility.
Unfortunately BSM is not available in ANY of the trims!
@@mra.cortez3553 Yet another reason to get a Grand Cherokee over this!!
@@msrednic Jeep GC is not in the same class. It is a unibody SUV, basically a car. Also I just read they’re going to change the name, because they think it offends actual Cherokees.
Ryan, I think you applied as much logic to your 4Runner purchase decision as is possible. Since you chose not to buy the expensive TRD skid plate, you may want to bolt on an aftermarket unit ASAP . Thanks for not taking a discount from Toyota or the dealer as this will keep your upcoming observations much more objective. K.I.S.S. > KDSS
KDSS- kinetic dynamic suspension system worth every penny for both on and off road
You can also Line-x the standard skid plate and it could be almost indestructible, cheaper than the TRD skid plate
The TRD skid plate is just an aluminum version of the stock steel plate, and it looks pretty
@@realworld6826 Ryan, so why did you not opt for KDSS?
@@IGJSarasota It can leak I've heard and is expensive to repair once outside of warranty period.
Love your truck! Love your reasons behind choosing the 4Runner. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!
I own a 17 4R TRD Pro. Coming up on 50k miles, and every time I watch a video like this it just cements(no pun intended) the reason to never sell it even though from time to time I get some stupid ideas in my head to trade it in. It surely would be on the top of my list of vehicles that I regretted selling. I have watched quite of few of your videos lately, and they are top notch.