Very thorough review on the 3rd row. We love ours! Biggest disadvantage, like you mentioned is the limited cargo space when the 3rd row is being used. We have found that a Tailgate Net from Raingler is a necessity with a 3rd row package if you don't want groceries or luggage falling out. It also increased the use-able cargo capacity.
This is why we bought the SR5 instead of the TRD models -- the third row. Glad Toyota does that - because there'd be no capable offroader in this segment that can haul our family of six when we want to go offroading! We have a van for day-to-day trips as a family, but the 4Runner is great to explore backroads or haul our Opus trailer to go camping. Glad you reviewed it!
We have three kids and having the option to put one in the 3rd is key for everyone’s happiness. Looking to buy basically your exact spec here, SR5 Premium, white with the 3rd row. Wasn’t planning to buy a vehicle this year but I feel that I need to get one of these now before they go go forced induction and/or hybrid on the last one. We always ran Land Cruisers till recently and the rices in used Cruisers right now I have a hard time justifying. I think this represents the last of the old school Toyota SUV’s and that’s why I value it so much. As a vehicle to buy and hold onto for 20 years, like my last LC, I just don’t see that being possible with something that has battery banks or a turbo on it with more upkeep needed. I think there are folks thinking the same thing because 22 4Runners are mostly ore sold coming into the dealership where I am. Ugh, we live in strange times.
Hello, I have a 2015 SR5 with 3rd row seats, I have 3 kids aged 8, 5 and 2 years. In 2020 they are 13 / 10 and 7 and they fight to sit in the 3rd row. They have grown a ton but for some reason love to sit back there. My wife and I love the 4Runner so much we keep the 4Runner and upgreaded her Honda Accord to a 2017 Sequoia SR5 4x4, That 5.7 is thirsty but is so POWERFUL and has so much more room. We have driven 3 time from California to Colorado 17 hours in the car, kids like the 3rd row just fine.
I use it all the time. It’s just a cool option to have. Most of the time when you don’t use it you obviously just fold it down. I always keep both the second and third row folded down throughout the week since I’m always lugging gear and equipment around. When you need it then bam it’s there if you need to haul a bunch of people. There’s no negative to having it. It’s there if you need it. I love just having that option compared to only having a 5 seater like in the trd pro and other trims.
The negative to having the third row is that none of the trims that offer it have crawl control, multi terrain select, or even a rear locker. For people off-roading, that is a huge disadvantage.
FANTASTIC back and forth of the middle AND third row. I like that you kept adjusting the seats and have good examples of seats all the wy back vs midway etc. Really really convinced me on which model of 4runner to get, thank you!!
I bought my SR5 Premium specifically for the 3rd row seat and I've been really happy with it. I have 2 car seats in the middle row, so when I need to use the 3rd row, it can be a little hard to get people in and out, but it's manageable. I've taken 5+ hr trips with 1 adult in the 3rd row and multiple trips around town for a few hours with 2 adults in the back and have heard no complaints from anyone. The biggest problem is the car seats, not the vehicle itself.
@@burton08Loriginally one front, one rear, but now they're both front facing. If you slide the seat all the way forward, people can get into the back, but it's tight. Sometimes people will just climb in through the back hatch if I'm only using one of the 3rd row seats
@@dibari22 thanks. Looking at getting an SR5 premium with third row with a 3 yr old and a 1 year old. I was curious if you could slide the second row forward with a car seat attached. Thanks!
@@burton08Lno, it doesn't slide forward like it's supposed to. You can slide the seat up like you would with normal forward/backward adjustment, but the seatback can't fall forward like it's designed
I have a 2018 sr5 because I prefer a third row. I feel they’re a l more flexible and you kinda get the best of both worlds. You can fold the seats down if you need to haul things and you can haul more people of need be. Third row is recommended for kids and short adults but have made it work with taller people by having folks in middle row slide forward a tad bit and the front row as well for middle row passenger comfort.
Very informative video. I just purchase 18" 4Runner SR5 Premium and was struggling to fold the 3rd row seat down. Turns out I was doing it all wrong 🤣, thanks!!!
I have that exact configuration...that 3rd row is more spacious than you would think. No, its not Benz S-class-backseat comfortable, but i have ridden back there with my 6yr old just for kicks, and it aint that bad, i am only 5'8". My son has also been back there for a full road trip from Wash DC to Connecticut on a couple of occasions, and was just fine having his 'own row' as he phrased it. I have also fit 3 kids, all under 11, back there in a pinch. It is just what it is labeled as - a jump-seat. I might use it once a month, not daily or weekly. If you need a dedicated 3rd row, then buy something bigger. But if you find yourself with an extra kid or two on any given weekend, or you need to run more than 3/4 ppl somewhere, it works just fine for that. The second row, moved all the way forward, can feel a bit cramped, depending on passenger size. However, at any other adjustment, the second row is very comfortable and can be compared to almost any vehicle short of a full-size stretched SUV (Navigator/Escalade/Soquioa/etc) To answer Yas's question, with the rear window rolled down, you do NOT get exhaust smell into the cabin. actually, one of my fav things to do in the warm months is to roll down all of the windows, and you get a wonderful flow of air front-to-back...with no buffeting.
2nd and 3rd row seating configurations, arrangements and spacing explained to perfection. VERY WELL DONE Mike C. I am presently considering a 4Runner. However, I am not all-in yet for the following reasons: A) fuel economy (I have heard it's quite a gas-guzzler) B) overall interior room and comfort for a family of five C) price
Definitely with you on the first two. Gas mileage is dismal and it would be tight for a family of five. Price is high relative to comparable vehicles but resale value makes up for that to me. Based on what you're saying you may want to look into a crossover or go with a Tahoe
Only concern for me about the third row is the risk of a rear-end collision/pile-up. Seeing how close to the third row headrests sit to the trunk door worries me about letting the young ones sit there. The 3rd row is definitely helpful and reliable, but alas we can't control the behavior of other motorists.
This is a great review of how to use the seats (folding up and down)! I have this option on my Limited and have the hardest time using the 3rd row seat, but now I won't! Thanks!
How far forward are the middle row seats when you fold the third row down? I’m wanting to keep them down until we need them but don’t want to be too cramped in the middle.
I have the third row seat not knowing i had it when i bought the vehicle but i have used them alot more than i thought. They are amazing and you still have crazy cargo space when not in use
I know for a fact because my friend just wanted to this with his 21 model. Ended up buying the Nightshader trim because thats the highest model with 3rd row
@@darrinvandemark4781 technically it's doable. Another guy on youtube as well was able to install a third row in a non third row 4runner. The second row just folds differently.
Best detailed third-row seats review I've seen. Ordered an SR5 premium with the Blackout-Plus Package with 4WD because of that. I don't think I'll need a rear locker. I assume A-TRAC and DAC will be good enough for me.
The A-Trac has been very impressive off-road. I recently went on a trip with a friend that has a 2017 Tacoma with the TRD OR package and the 4Runner was more capable in deep snow with a-trac than the Tacoma with the rear locker engaged.
they are exactly the same chassis. you can even install a third row onto other non third row 4runners if you can find a donor. the middle row just folds up differently so getting in and out is a bit different. They all even have the same hook ups in the rear pillars for the seat belt installation for the third row seats. There's a guy on youtube showing his entire installation process for a third row seat.
Very informative and perfectly explained!! Thank you! I just got a 2017 one and I love it 😍 Vs my 2013 Honda Civic this was definitely worth trading in that car for the 4Runner 😎
I wanted a TRD Off Road non Premium, but they were going up in price in August 2024. I bought a new 2023 Limited instead and it had the 3rd row option and in leather for the same price as TRD Off Road MSRP.
Great review, but can you still put the middle row bottom section seat up? Or is it locked down. I would still want to remove the second row bottom when camping in it.
I wouldn't recommend putting any of my family in the third row, especially a child in a car seat. I'd hate to see what would happen during a rear end collision.
@@jeffmeisterr I've seen people put a child seat in the middle area of the second row, I understand that they are avoiding side impacts in doing so but my concern here is that if the seat belts fail, the child seat and child may be catapulted out of the windshield. I've always had my child on the right side and my wife sits on the front right too so both of their safety is ingrained. When I go thru intersections I scan both left and right to make sure no one is beating a light or what have you. When I was younger I suffered to rear end collisions. One I saw coming but could not get out of the way, but the other I didn't. I guess it all boils down to what suits your driving style and sense of security as accidents are not always avoidable. I would probably get the 7 seater and would only out someone, other than my family, in the third row for short trips. If it was a suburban, given the longer distance from bumper to third row, it I might be ok with it
Jaims Pedrosa I feel yeah, my nephew and his friends got t-boned by a drunk driver, 2 of them passed away (including my nephew) and 3rd one severely injured.
@@jeffmeisterr I am so sorry to hear this (prayers for all), absolutely devastating. one of the reasons I want a 4runner is the height, which if t-boned by a regular car (different story if it was by a similar vehicle), would impact below the seating positions on all three rows. I'd also check for curtain airbags and the like. I watch a lot of accident videos and there is no way to safeguard against all scenarios but we can always try our best which is why we ask and learn form each other. stay safe my friend.
Hopefully you can help me. I can’t find any answers to this question: are there anchors for car seats on the third row, belt latches on the third row, and can booster seats be installed in the third row?
I don't have an exact number but it would be pretty snug if you were sitting up in the back. Might be better off with a fullsize SUV if that's your goal
I am considering a 4 Runner and giving the highlander to my wife. With 3 kids and one on the way she will need it. This would give some great flexibility for me, was about to rule this car out till this review.
I'm in the same boat as you. What did you end up doing? I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on getting a 2023 before Toyota puts some turbo v4 in the new gen and these become a collectable considering it has the v6 and is still made in Japan.
Here’s a trick to have some of the air go to the third row…. Aim all the front row vents upwards and have the air circulation button turned on and that will help the third row passengers feel some of that air as it circulates through the cabin of the 4Runner.
Hi Mike, It looks like you are pretty active. Do you think a mountain bike would fit (with the front wheel removed) standing up in the 4runner with the 3rd row seat? Also, does it make it much higher for a dog to jump up into the back? Thanks
@@DrivenCompanion Oh ok thanks for taking the time to reply, I love you're video you cover stuff that no one covers even though they're not popular topics and other UA-camrs don't bother but it's still important for someone looking to buy a new or used car.
This is a GREAT video man! I have a limited 4Runner without the 3rd row because I didn’t have kids nor was I even married when I bought it, but one big turn off is that there’s no air/AC/Heater vents in the 3rd row! As our family expands, and I “NEED” to get a next Gen 4Runner whenever they release it this decade haha, I really hope they keep the 3rd row option AND vents to the third row. What has your experience been with people/kids in your 3rd row? They ever complain about the stiff/stale air back there? Are they hotter/colder than the front 2 rows?
So rear seats are pretty much only for occasions. So far I think the Honda Pilot is my best choice. The highlander is smaller. The 4runner also seems smaller and the third row seat does no seem to be meant for every day use. And the sequoia is more expensive and worst gas mileage.
alot of people want the 3rd to be like the 2nd row. Its not the purpose of the 3rd row. Its ideal for hauling 2 extra people (young adults or youth) to and from sports practice to a birthday event etc...its not meant to take a family from east coast to west coast on a road trip.
Since it is a Body on Frame SUV with a 4WD system (and old style solid axle for strength/articulation) it is a lot tougher than the Rav4, but the downside is that it suffers for lack of space. That's why most new vehicles today are Crossovers and not like this or the Jeep Wrangler. But if you like to do a lot of offroading, the 4Runner or Wrangler cannot be beat!
I love the Sequoia and seriously considered it but they are quite massive, less capable off-road and very thirsty. I like that the 4Runner is slightly better in each of those capacities.
Would say most Midsized SUVs are not gonna make you happy that have an off road DNA infused. My wife and I looked at the all new Highlander and that was nice with some decent to good rear storage with the 3rd row up. We have a 4runner built for Dirt and camping but wanted something similar in overall size and brand but much more street and fuel friendly for our soon to be family.
Very thorough review on the 3rd row. We love ours! Biggest disadvantage, like you mentioned is the limited cargo space when the 3rd row is being used. We have found that a Tailgate Net from Raingler is a necessity with a 3rd row package if you don't want groceries or luggage falling out. It also increased the use-able cargo capacity.
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind!
This is why we bought the SR5 instead of the TRD models -- the third row. Glad Toyota does that - because there'd be no capable offroader in this segment that can haul our family of six when we want to go offroading! We have a van for day-to-day trips as a family, but the 4Runner is great to explore backroads or haul our Opus trailer to go camping. Glad you reviewed it!
Strap the kids down on the roof rack
Toyota landcruiser would fit the bill
@@reecefidler6362 It would be a very large bill. 😂. I wish I could afford one!
Sequoia in 4WD will also seat 7... comes in TRD Pro trim now too. Also the Lexus/Toyota GX460.. and of course the land cruiser
@@personalfunfest All significantly more expensive... I hope toyota will still offer the 3rd seat on a 4runner in the next generation
Nice review, you just went straight to the point. Well done
We have three kids and having the option to put one in the 3rd is key for everyone’s happiness. Looking to buy basically your exact spec here, SR5 Premium, white with the 3rd row. Wasn’t planning to buy a vehicle this year but I feel that I need to get one of these now before they go go forced induction and/or hybrid on the last one. We always ran Land Cruisers till recently and the rices in used Cruisers right now I have a hard time justifying. I think this represents the last of the old school Toyota SUV’s and that’s why I value it so much. As a vehicle to buy and hold onto for 20 years, like my last LC, I just don’t see that being possible with something that has battery banks or a turbo on it with more upkeep needed. I think there are folks thinking the same thing because 22 4Runners are mostly ore sold coming into the dealership where I am. Ugh, we live in strange times.
Hello, I have a 2015 SR5 with 3rd row seats, I have 3 kids aged 8, 5 and 2 years. In 2020 they are 13 / 10 and 7 and they fight to sit in the 3rd row. They have grown a ton but for some reason love to sit back there. My wife and I love the 4Runner so much we keep the 4Runner and upgreaded her Honda Accord to a 2017 Sequoia SR5 4x4, That 5.7 is thirsty but is so POWERFUL and has so much more room. We have driven 3 time from California to Colorado 17 hours in the car, kids like the 3rd row just fine.
Yes the gas mileage was the main thing that deterred me from the Sequoia. Otherwise a great SUV
@@DrivenCompanion Great review my brother, stay safe
I use it all the time. It’s just a cool option to have. Most of the time when you don’t use it you obviously just fold it down. I always keep both the second and third row folded down throughout the week since I’m always lugging gear and equipment around. When you need it then bam it’s there if you need to haul a bunch of people. There’s no negative to having it. It’s there if you need it. I love just having that option compared to only having a 5 seater like in the trd pro and other trims.
The negative to having the third row is that none of the trims that offer it have crawl control, multi terrain select, or even a rear locker. For people off-roading, that is a huge disadvantage.
FANTASTIC back and forth of the middle AND third row. I like that you kept adjusting the seats and have good examples of seats all the wy back vs midway etc. Really really convinced me on which model of 4runner to get, thank you!!
I bought my SR5 Premium specifically for the 3rd row seat and I've been really happy with it. I have 2 car seats in the middle row, so when I need to use the 3rd row, it can be a little hard to get people in and out, but it's manageable. I've taken 5+ hr trips with 1 adult in the 3rd row and multiple trips around town for a few hours with 2 adults in the back and have heard no complaints from anyone. The biggest problem is the car seats, not the vehicle itself.
Are you car seats front or rear facing? Also, do you have to remove them to get someone in the third row?
@@burton08Loriginally one front, one rear, but now they're both front facing. If you slide the seat all the way forward, people can get into the back, but it's tight. Sometimes people will just climb in through the back hatch if I'm only using one of the 3rd row seats
@@dibari22 thanks. Looking at getting an SR5 premium with third row with a 3 yr old and a 1 year old. I was curious if you could slide the second row forward with a car seat attached. Thanks!
@@burton08Lno, it doesn't slide forward like it's supposed to. You can slide the seat up like you would with normal forward/backward adjustment, but the seatback can't fall forward like it's designed
@@dibari22 okay, good to know. Thanks for the good info. I still think we are going to purchase one!
Wish this was an option on all trims 😕
It's a lot bigger than a Rav4 so the third row should be standard on all trims.
I have a 2018 sr5 because I prefer a third row. I feel they’re a l more flexible and you kinda get the best of both worlds. You can fold the seats down if you need to haul things and you can haul more people of need be. Third row is recommended for kids and short adults but have made it work with taller people by having folks in middle row slide forward a tad bit and the front row as well for middle row passenger comfort.
Nice concise review. Answered several questions that I had!!
This was really helpful! Thanks for being so detailed with it!
Very informative video. I just purchase 18" 4Runner SR5 Premium and was struggling to fold the 3rd row seat down. Turns out I was doing it all wrong 🤣, thanks!!!
I have that exact configuration...that 3rd row is more spacious than you would think. No, its not Benz S-class-backseat comfortable, but i have ridden back there with my 6yr old just for kicks, and it aint that bad, i am only 5'8". My son has also been back there for a full road trip from Wash DC to Connecticut on a couple of occasions, and was just fine having his 'own row' as he phrased it. I have also fit 3 kids, all under 11, back there in a pinch. It is just what it is labeled as - a jump-seat. I might use it once a month, not daily or weekly. If you need a dedicated 3rd row, then buy something bigger. But if you find yourself with an extra kid or two on any given weekend, or you need to run more than 3/4 ppl somewhere, it works just fine for that.
The second row, moved all the way forward, can feel a bit cramped, depending on passenger size. However, at any other adjustment, the second row is very comfortable and can be compared to almost any vehicle short of a full-size stretched SUV (Navigator/Escalade/Soquioa/etc)
To answer Yas's question, with the rear window rolled down, you do NOT get exhaust smell into the cabin. actually, one of my fav things to do in the warm months is to roll down all of the windows, and you get a wonderful flow of air front-to-back...with no buffeting.
Thank you for the confirmation I plan on purchasing the TRD Pro. So many editions....
I worried about the back window and exhaust as I plan to truck a dog around.
Glad you mentioned that, not even the dealership could answer...
2nd and 3rd row seating configurations, arrangements and spacing explained to perfection. VERY WELL DONE Mike C. I am presently considering a 4Runner. However, I am not all-in yet for the following reasons: A) fuel economy (I have heard it's quite a gas-guzzler) B) overall interior room and comfort for a family of five C) price
Definitely with you on the first two. Gas mileage is dismal and it would be tight for a family of five. Price is high relative to comparable vehicles but resale value makes up for that to me. Based on what you're saying you may want to look into a crossover or go with a Tahoe
Did you get the 4Runner?
Perfect review keep it up Man , you are doing way better than others
Only concern for me about the third row is the risk of a rear-end collision/pile-up. Seeing how close to the third row headrests sit to the trunk door worries me about letting the young ones sit there. The 3rd row is definitely helpful and reliable, but alas we can't control the behavior of other motorists.
This review on the 3-seater option is actually next level😆 thanks for this.
This is a great review of how to use the seats (folding up and down)! I have this option on my Limited and have the hardest time using the 3rd row seat, but now I won't! Thanks!
its good to have the option of 3rd row seating . if not in use ,you can fold them down for cargo space, its a win , win, in my eyes.
How far forward are the middle row seats when you fold the third row down? I’m wanting to keep them down until we need them but don’t want to be too cramped in the middle.
I have the third row seat not knowing i had it when i bought the vehicle but i have used them alot more than i thought. They are amazing and you still have crazy cargo space when not in use
Just throwing this out here....can the 3rd row seatings be bought and installed in TRD PRO?
Thats a negative :(
I know for a fact because my friend just wanted to this with his 21 model. Ended up buying the Nightshader trim because thats the highest model with 3rd row
Buy 2 of those stadium seat cushions and have your occupants sit rear facing in your cargo space. Just don't get in a wreck lol
The 2nd row seat is different in a non 3rd row 4 runner, so there is more than just adding the 3rd seat.
@@darrinvandemark4781 technically it's doable. Another guy on youtube as well was able to install a third row in a non third row 4runner. The second row just folds differently.
Thanks Mike, you know what people want to know about the space thing. awesome video, quite helpful.
Thanks for the detail review!
Best detailed third-row seats review I've seen. Ordered an SR5 premium with the Blackout-Plus Package with 4WD because of that. I don't think I'll need a rear locker. I assume A-TRAC and DAC will be good enough for me.
The A-Trac has been very impressive off-road. I recently went on a trip with a friend that has a 2017 Tacoma with the TRD OR package and the 4Runner was more capable in deep snow with a-trac than the Tacoma with the rear locker engaged.
@@DrivenCompanion Amazing to know. I just got my SR5 and I’m stoked with it. It looks amazing. Just installed the TRD pro grill on day one lol.
The only thing I want to know is whether it has air conditioning ducts that go back to 3rd row
Thank you for showing the difference in seat adjustment. Very helpful
Is this 3rd row seat 4runner vehicle the same length as the 4runners without a 3rd row seat?
they are exactly the same chassis. you can even install a third row onto other non third row 4runners if you can find a donor. the middle row just folds up differently so getting in and out is a bit different. They all even have the same hook ups in the rear pillars for the seat belt installation for the third row seats. There's a guy on youtube showing his entire installation process for a third row seat.
Very elaborate. You covered everything I was looking for. Thank you
Very informative and perfectly explained!! Thank you! I just got a 2017 one and I love it 😍 Vs my 2013 Honda Civic this was definitely worth trading in that car for the 4Runner 😎
Really thorough review. Thanks. Super helpful.
Excellent video! Straight forward.
I wanted a TRD Off Road non Premium, but they were going up in price in August 2024. I bought a new 2023 Limited instead and it had the 3rd row option and in leather for the same price as TRD Off Road MSRP.
Very useful info. Many thanks!
Nice video Mike. I had no idea my middle seats slide forward like that. I’ve yet to deploy the 3rd row, so I’m going to check it out today! 🤘🏼😎
Great video review & explanation of the functionality. That’s how you make a video.
This help me decide against the sr5p and for the ORDP. Thank you. Just what I wanted to see!
Glad I could help! Enjoy your new 4Runner!
great review and very clear. thanks for answering our questions.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Awesome straight to the point and exactly what i needed to know. Thanx again :)
Thank you for making this! I have a Tacoma and looking to switch to a 4runner because I have 3 kids with another on the way!
Thanks for the great review 👍 I have 5 kids and wanting to get a new Toyota 😀 I have currently a Toyota sequoia but im wanting a 4x4
Thank you for all the 4Runner videos.
Great review, but can you still put the middle row bottom section seat up? Or is it locked down. I would still want to remove the second row bottom when camping in it.
The knee/leg angle, how is that for long trips?
Thank you. I find the answers am looking for. 👌
Fantastic review, thanks so much!
Rofl, I own a 4runner with 3rd row seating and I still watched this video. The 3rd row seats are very tight for me (I’m 6’1 220 lb).
Awesome review!!!
Awesome demonstration.
Good review
Can you put a car seat on the 3rd row?
I wouldn't recommend putting any of my family in the third row, especially a child in a car seat. I'd hate to see what would happen during a rear end collision.
Jaims Pedrosa good point, will it be the same for side impact collisions? Thanks for the response.
@@jeffmeisterr I've seen people put a child seat in the middle area of the second row, I understand that they are avoiding side impacts in doing so but my concern here is that if the seat belts fail, the child seat and child may be catapulted out of the windshield. I've always had my child on the right side and my wife sits on the front right too so both of their safety is ingrained. When I go thru intersections I scan both left and right to make sure no one is beating a light or what have you. When I was younger I suffered to rear end collisions. One I saw coming but could not get out of the way, but the other I didn't. I guess it all boils down to what suits your driving style and sense of security as accidents are not always avoidable. I would probably get the 7 seater and would only out someone, other than my family, in the third row for short trips. If it was a suburban, given the longer distance from bumper to third row, it I might be ok with it
Jaims Pedrosa I feel yeah, my nephew and his friends got t-boned by a drunk driver, 2 of them passed away (including my nephew) and 3rd one severely injured.
@@jeffmeisterr I am so sorry to hear this (prayers for all), absolutely devastating. one of the reasons I want a 4runner is the height, which if t-boned by a regular car (different story if it was by a similar vehicle), would impact below the seating positions on all three rows. I'd also check for curtain airbags and the like. I watch a lot of accident videos and there is no way to safeguard against all scenarios but we can always try our best which is why we ask and learn form each other. stay safe my friend.
Thank you for the detailed review.
Toyota should give this man a Dealership!!!
Yeah I was pretty disappointed that our preimum sr5 4x4 did not come with the third row didn't even know it was an option until this video.
They are a bit hard to find with the 3rd row.
Hopefully you can help me. I can’t find any answers to this question: are there anchors for car seats on the third row, belt latches on the third row, and can booster seats be installed in the third row?
No anchors in the 3rd row but you could use the seat belts to hold a car seat - i've done it and fit two front facing boosters no trouble.
@@DrivenCompanion thanks answered my question too. I have 2 boosters that use seatbelts to strap in.
Does the 3rd row seating comes with latch for baby car seat? Thanks in advance for your reply.
Not that I know of
This video earned you a sub 🤙
I'm wanting a 4runner and going to do vehicle camping. How much headroom is left if u sit up with all the back seats down?
I don't have an exact number but it would be pretty snug if you were sitting up in the back. Might be better off with a fullsize SUV if that's your goal
What year did they start making 3rd row seats in a 4runner
Can you have only one of the 3rd row seats up and use the other for cargo space?
Yes. I do it all the time.
Thanks for the review. Does the 3rd row have car seat latches/tethers?
No, unfortunately not
I am considering a 4 Runner and giving the highlander to my wife. With 3 kids and one on the way she will need it. This would give some great flexibility for me, was about to rule this car out till this review.
I'm in the same boat as you. What did you end up doing? I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on getting a 2023 before Toyota puts some turbo v4 in the new gen and these become a collectable considering it has the v6 and is still made in Japan.
Great review!
Can you put car seat in the third row.
Does the 3rd row seat get good air ventilation/Are there any air vents? Thanks!
Unfortunately no. There is a single vent for the middle row passengers that isn't particularly effective either.
Here’s a trick to have some of the air go to the third row…. Aim all the front row vents upwards and have the air circulation button turned on and that will help the third row passengers feel some of that air as it circulates through the cabin of the 4Runner.
Great video and very helpful.
Who makes the 4Runner ? In New Zealand we have no idea.
Hi Mike, It looks like you are pretty active. Do you think a mountain bike would fit (with the front wheel removed) standing up in the 4runner with the 3rd row seat? Also, does it make it much higher for a dog to jump up into the back? Thanks
2019 TRD PRO 4RUNNER no need for a 3rd Row Seat , the Suv is Total Bad Ass Voo Doo Blue is the best looking , AND HAS THE FULL BEANS TO BOOT ,
Thanks 🙏 for this review!
We need the full size vans back again!!!
Can it be added after the fact to other trim models
Unfortunately not... maybe if you did a swap with another 4Runner but it would be a very involved change.
Thank you we couldn’t figure it out
Very good. Thanks so much!
is this an option or is it available on all premiums?
Its an option
@@DrivenCompanion Oh ok thanks for taking the time to reply, I love you're video you cover stuff that no one covers even though they're not popular topics and other UA-camrs don't bother but it's still important for someone looking to buy a new or used car.
Can you install child booster seats in the third row? I have triplets.
You can but I probably wouldn't. Its ok for occasional use but accessing all the time would be a pain and it would really affect cargo space.
Very helpful, thanks!
thanks for the info!
This is a GREAT video man! I have a limited 4Runner without the 3rd row because I didn’t have kids nor was I even married when I bought it, but one big turn off is that there’s no air/AC/Heater vents in the 3rd row!
As our family expands, and I “NEED” to get a next Gen 4Runner whenever they release it this decade haha, I really hope they keep the 3rd row option AND vents to the third row.
What has your experience been with people/kids in your 3rd row? They ever complain about the stiff/stale air back there? Are they hotter/colder than the front 2 rows?
Can anyone tell me if you have to have the middle row seats all the way forward when the 3rd row is folded down? Wondering if there’s less leg room.
No, the 3rd row seats don't effect the position of the 2nd row. You can adjust forward and back whenever.
Does the 2nd row seats lay flat?
great review
Thanks sir, good video
Nice review! THanks!
Can you make video about awd switch, how to use it
Sure
Well done!
pretty epic, we live in a world now where a 4runner is a 7 passenger vehicle.
So rear seats are pretty much only for occasions. So far I think the Honda Pilot is my best choice. The highlander is smaller. The 4runner also seems smaller and the third row seat does no seem to be meant for every day use. And the sequoia is more expensive and worst gas mileage.
4Runner is going to better if you need an off-roader... if not then definitely go with the Pilot or Highlander.
Main concern is safety, the 3rd row is basically at the very rear end of car.
alot of people want the 3rd to be like the 2nd row. Its not the purpose of the 3rd row. Its ideal for hauling 2 extra people (young adults or youth) to and from sports practice to a birthday event etc...its not meant to take a family from east coast to west coast on a road trip.
Awesome
I am 5ft8 and i am the tallest in my whole family. So they can easily fit the 3rd row :)!
It's useful.
But Only If We Really Really Really Need It.
For kids
Thanks
This is a massive car how is there no storage? Terrible use of space. My 08 Rav4 has more cargo room with the 3rd row up
Since it is a Body on Frame SUV with a 4WD system (and old style solid axle for strength/articulation) it is a lot tougher than the Rav4, but the downside is that it suffers for lack of space. That's why most new vehicles today are Crossovers and not like this or the Jeep Wrangler.
But if you like to do a lot of offroading, the 4Runner or Wrangler cannot be beat!
Riasat Ahmed The 4R is the same size as a 2nd Gen Highlander, not exactly massive. It’s shorter in length than the current Camry.
There's more room in the 4Runners third row seat than in the Highlander's third row seat.
Might as well get a Sequoia instead
I love the Sequoia and seriously considered it but they are quite massive, less capable off-road and very thirsty. I like that the 4Runner is slightly better in each of those capacities.
That’s what I was thinking. The v8 hauls the mail and will run forever. The mpg isn’t much different for what you’re gaining.
Lack of storage behind third row was a deal breaker.
Would say most Midsized SUVs are not gonna make you happy that have an off road DNA infused.
My wife and I looked at the all new Highlander and that was nice with some decent to good rear storage with the 3rd row up. We have a 4runner built for Dirt and camping but wanted something similar in overall size and brand but much more street and fuel friendly for our soon to be family.
I despise that 3rd row.
3rd row is for kids