IS This New 4Runner Tech Worth It??
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- Опубліковано 20 лют 2021
- So is this new technology is this old dinosaur worth it? In 2020 Toyota introduced apple carplay, android auto, Toyota Safety Sense, key less entry, and push button start into the 4Runner. Long story short, all these upgrades are AWESOME! Toyota did such a great jon added "all this tech" into such an old chassis.
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I have a 2011 limited with keyless entry and it’s been really reliable. Dealer swapped the fob batteries out for me a while back and that’s been all.
Very nice video! I’m so exciting to pick up my 2021 trd pro next Tuesday!
Yes congratulations!
Thank you for noting all the main changes! Looking forward to more reviews!
You bet!
Thanks for your honest and detailed opinion. Keep up the good work. Always looking for your new videos.
Thank you for the support Eric!!!
Nice video! I just got my 2021 Toyota 4Runner SR5 with the TRD tire package and let me tell you I love my 4Runner!
Congrats!!
We have a 21 Pro. I personally felt the JBL was good. Nothing like a custom setup but, well above average for OEM. Great video!
FOr sure!!!!
I had a 2019 SR5P and traded it in for a 2020 ORP. The new tech in the 2020 makes it feel like it's 10 years newer.
Amazing video yet again. Thanks for all the information and keep it up!
Thank you Ian!
I think the volume knob is small as well but its good to have the size so different, you can tell it apart without looking..or you can just use the steering wheel volume and develope that habit.
Nice vid man...I have a 2018 and like having a key..glad I got the last of the oldschool rigs...the only thing I wish I had is the bigger screen ..I think
Nice video Jon. After 3 years, the 4runner is almost perfect.
It’s getting there!
I miss having keyless entry. I have an “uneducated dinosaur”. Another nice video. Keep it up.
hahahahha uneducated 😂 me to man, me too.
Thank you for sharing your opinion!! The new mic you got is really great! Does helps a lot with having a clean audio, specially for these types of videos! I live in Miami and have a 4Runner 2020, I watch your videos a lot for guidance and opinions! I work has a videographer and if you ever need some help! I will be happy to help! Cheers
Awesome! Thank you! I appreciate that and im glad the investment has been paying off! Sounds good!
love your 4runner content man!
Thank you man!! Appreciate that! Will get better this year!
i had an 05 or 06 prius with keyless entry and push button start. ended up giving it to my aunt. she's still driving it. never had a problem with the push button start.
The new head unit is why I waited for the 2020s rather than purchasing a 2019. Only bummer for those of us using Android is Gaia GPS is not supported on Android Auto....yet. Although I've heard it's in the works..
I never use the round volume button anymore. I use the “plus” button on the steering wheel to turn up the volume. So much easier once you get used to it.
for sure
I have the 2020 4runner trd pro and it sounds awesome!
Great video, love the details. I’m picking mine up tomorrow, (Monday), so excited. It’s going to be a real change. I’m currently driving a real dinosaur. A ‘99 4Runner SR5, manual trans, >277K miles. I’m really going to miss the stick shift, but am so looking forward to the tech.
Yes congratulations!!!!!!
99 is the third gen, which is actually the best gen 4Runner.
@@windriver72 Nice on the 2000! We gave it to a good friend in exchange for free labor on airplane maintenance. He’s going to fix it up. It’s only been two days but I really miss it!
I’m my opinion the JBL sound on my 2023 4runner trd pro is amazing
And here I am with my 95 lol I'm extremely happy with it thoe 👍
haha man I remember I messaged you on IG when I was buying my 4runner and you told me to get the 2020 for the tech. Glad I did it.
100% worth it. Toyota did a great job with it.
@@TRDJon Yeah it was definitely worth it for me. Getting the 4Runner was a huge milestone in my life honestly. And it felt so nice to have things like keyless entry for the first time ever in my personal vehicle.
Congratulations! Keep crushing those goals!
the only thing i think the trd pro 4runner is missing is turn signal lights on the mirrors (just think it looks good) and also heated side mirrors - I live in PA and i hate when my mirrors on my 06 4runner are frozen in the winter. thats my only complaint lol
I just purchased a 2021 TRD ORP with Entune3 with navigation. Coming from a 2019 OR I definitely like the larger screen - but I find the usability of the previous system to be better. In the 2019 models, when using USB based music, the alphabetized searching was a breeze - push a letter and scroll down and into the music - all by the steering wheel controls. The search feature on the new system is brutal with keyboard entry...
But my biggest issue is the system speed locks-outs including the USB browser function when the car is in motion - this is crazy. How are you suppose to change artist and albums while driving? Voice control makes you want to drive off a bridge!!!!
by the way... if you get into the habit of volume on steering wheel you have solved your quibble .. i have had to do this as well, my vehicle has same issue of placement of the knob.
I have a question, I have a new 4Runner trd off road premium 2021, and I’ve been trying to figure out if you can turn off when you are using the gps on the car and when youre coming to a turn it appears on your dashboard instead of just having to press the back button?
I would love to hear you thoughts on this --- which year of 4runner includes rear camera "guidelines" that turn with the vehicle when you go in reverse? I've been in a 2020 before, but it did not have it. It had the blue lines, but the blue lines do not turn to predict the path.
Love your videos, I have a 2018 Limited.
Hey I appreciate it!!!
Turn the bass up 2 and the treble down 2 and the sound system sounds perfect
Do you think that head unit would fit in a 2019 4Runner?……. Cause I’ve looking like crazy how to update mine for apple/android CarPlay, but haven’t got convinced with the aftermarket brands out there.
Awesome video! Do you think that the JBL in this particular 4Runner has a bad connection to the speakers from the head unit? So strange that it doesn’t sound good. I’ve heard the JBL in my friends 2021 4Runner. It sounds fantastic! Thanks
That maybe the issue. You are the second person to comment that
Guess I’m too old school !! I’ve got a 2019 4 Runner TRD Off Road no adaptive stuff just pretty much what was tech in 2019 happy with it dont Ave to worry about electronic updates !!
Pioneer Carplay head unit and fit kit from crutchfield for $500. Best upgrade to my 2018 trail ever.
Hey Jon. I definitely agree with several of your points on the new 4Runner. I do love a lot of the new features. My wife has had her 21’ Magnetic Gray TRD Pro 4Runner for a little over a month now and I’ve noticed a few areas where I wished they would have upgraded a little more. I have a 19’ Tacoma TRD Pro and it has the off-road angle monitoring, blind spot monitoring in the mirrors and one of my favorites, the wireless charger base. Why hasn’t Toyota incorporated these into the 4Runner yet? It’s frustrating that they play the hot/cold game with upgrades. It’s already available to them so just add it already! With all of that being said, I like the new 4Runner enough that I have one on order for me. Getting rid of the Taco and into the 4Runner! lol
I agree... there are some things that are just basic and should be on all.. like the display and head units... my husband has a 2020 Tacoma TRD and I have a 2019 4Runner TRD premium and it's such a stark contrast.. even my son's '19 Tacoma TRD tech is upgraded over my 4Runner.. even keyless entry.
@@connie2264 Exactly! And what bugs me is how the 2020 4Runner had blind spot monitoring but my wife’s new 21 TRD Pro doesn’t. It’s just little things but it does bug me. But I still like it more than my Tacoma so I have one on order now! 😅
The Tacoma needs blind spot monitoring, in my opinion. The 4Runners do not. They have better visibility. I got rid of my Tacoma because the 3.5 sucks, build quality is better, full boxes frame, more interior room in front, grease zerks, the 4Runner is built to last. The Tacoma (2019 TRD OR DC man) I had didn’t seem to be as solid.
Powered liftgate PLEASE Toyota!
Haha nobody got time for that just use your hands 🤣
@@Rooster_king nah you trippin G, some of us like to enjoy the finer things in life 😂
@lillagahnavich7700 nah man some people prefer the manual lift. My wife and I do and are INCREDIBLY thankful that our 2023 4Runner has a manual lift.
I was shocked at how much they added on these new ones. My got one. It’s a little overwhelming honestly.
Nice video, I don't like the push to start in cars. I never thought it would be hard to push a button to lock and unlock a car. Having navigation in the head unit is good and you want good sound, but I don't understand why people cry about the other features. If you're driving you can't really play with them. You know what you're getting into when you buy a 4Runner.
Good point!
I have the 22' Limited and the JBL sound system sounds incredible! They may have upgraded the JBL system from 20' and 21' but my 22' Limited sounds way better than the Bose system hat was in my previous 16' GMC Canyon All-Terrain
Tapping in!
I have a question do you have to have your phone plugged in to listen to music or is there a Bluetooth option that's not Apple car play or android auto, any work around to not having to have it plugged in, sometimes I just leave my phone on my pocket
I love my mothers sr5, I bought her the trd rims and seat covers and thats worth it IMO. The audio system is decent, way better than her 2014 rav4 oh gosh I hope you know what I mean LOL, im replacing her speakers with deaf bonce and all, but the center display im getting something with a big eq and souround sound and all.
That will be killer dude!
My wife loves the Apple CarPlay. Remote start through the Toyota app is also nice. What I don’t like is that she can monitor the vehicle when I’m driving it and she calls me like a dispatcher and tells me to slow down and stop driving like a moron. Well, “moron” is my normal driving mode and dumbing it down for a vehicle that’s smarter than me is not in the cars. 😂. A video idea for you, review the features of the Toyota app. The damn thing tells on you and shows every route you take anywhere you go. I swear big brother is in my little 4Runner.
Hahaha oh man I know!!
I'm curious how you like the Softex seats? I have heard they don't breathe very well in warmer climates and some people say they sweat or get sticky from them. There seems to be a split like/dislike for them. I have never had anything like them, but like that they seem easy to clean. But, have also seen some long term peeling and wear issues. I am in-between picking up a 2021 TRD OR or ORP. The seats and the push button are two of the major factors on my decision making. Thanks again for another great video!
They’re not bad seats by any means. I think they’re very comfortable to sit in due to how adjustable they are. I live in southern Indiana so I see 0-100 degrees throughout the year. They heat up quick and get hot with the seat warmers in the winter. In the summer they definitely don’t breathe the best. Definitely not uncomfortable by any means but if you’re already sweating a little down there it’s not going to get better haha. Cooled seats would be a game changer for sure and I’m kind of upset they didn’t come in my pro or even the premiums for that matter. To sum up though I’d give them a 6-7/10 in the summer months. If you get in hot and sweaty your butt is going to stay that way. If you get your car cooled down before you start sweating you shouldn’t have a problem.
Personally I’m not a big fan, too hot in summer and too cold and hard in winter. Even with heated seats still not comfortable. Toyota’s aren’t bought for comfort anyways right?
Will the next gen bring the prices on these down dramatically ?
Lmfao anyone who is worried about push button start failing is a little TOO worried about reliability 😂💀
Jon, can you feel any difference in the re-tuned Fox suspension compared to your Bilstein?
YES!! 100% way better imo
I have a 2016 Limited with keyless entry, push button start and dual climate controls.
We want a 4 Runner, but I have friends that had one. Used it like a car. Never off road and it developed and shake in the front steering. The dealer could not make it stop. They traded in foe a Highlander. Please share your wisdom on this. Thank you
Not sure what’s going on with the JBL system in that test vehicle, but it sounds awesome in my ‘21 4Runner TRD Pro.
Really?? Hmmm maybe they just didn’t change all the speakers or something
well-appointed, I am very surprised that they did not include a clinometer that is a big oversight, especially in a top trim level 4x4 from Toyota!!! The sound system in my Tacoma is okay, but not for the price point, so I have to agree with you there. I think Toyota has a good platform in the 4Runner, but they came up short on a few items that are 2021 basic standards. All in all, I still think your 4 Runner in that Calvary Blue will stand the test of time. ;)
Totally agree!! That;'s the word!! Clinometer!!
I have the exact vehicle. Re: the touch screen headunit. If anyone purchases a 2020-2021 new do not touch the screen before putting on a glass protector. My screen scratched in the first 10 seconds of use. The scratches are from finger prints, not nails. Simply finger prints were enough to scratch the soft plastic of the screen. Otherwise amazing vehicle.
100% facts!!!
i wonder if we can change the screen into an ipad mini. 🤔
Nice video Jon, I think I will hold out for the Gen 6 ?
If you got time to then for sure 👍🏼👍🏼
Took 10 years for Toyota to add tire pressure sensors 😒
like the tacoma with power seats....revolutionary .
@@TRDJon i saw that Facebook post🤣🤣
Cause you cant operate a tire pressure guage ? And love spending 3 grand for all new stuff and reprograming in ten years ?
And only because the government said they had to😂
Hey Jon , I just a bought the 2021 toyota 4runner trd off road and had them swap out the side steps for toyota rock rails and a chrome exhaust tip , looks so much better. Should I go with the factory cross bars or go with some aero blades from tule or yakima?
Whatever your needs are. If you need a rack for a lot of things then the tule is probably more modular
I personally love my 2018 and having an actual key to turn the truck on. It’s such a good satisfying feeling to turn it in the 4Runner compared to pushing a button.
Same, I have a 2021 and I requested a model without remote start. I love tech, but NOT when I have to worry about whether I will be able to start my car if a remote battery dies.
@@JesseMorganAZ how often do remote batteries actually die? I have a 2007 car that I bought in 2012, I have never replaced the batteries in the remotes and they still work just fine LOL.
keyless entry and push-button start been offered in 5th gen 4runners for awhile in the limited. I own a 2012 limited 4runner with it.
Yep only on limited
Out of all the things people question about reliability is the push button start? I have a 2010 Acura TL with push button, never had an issue with that for the past 11 years
Facts man
Compared to my 2015 TRD Pro, this thing has really advanced with the tech. Honestly, I never thought I'd see keyless entry in a 5th gen 4Runner. That TPMS and radar cruise control would be really nice to have. This new head unite does make me jealous. But I'm still waiting to see what the 6th gen will be like.
I've got a feeling you'll be a Toyota guy for life. Cheers...
Most definitely will be!! Cheers!!
The Limited had keyless entry as early as 2014.
My wife has a ‘20, I bought a ‘21, they didn’t have tire pressures in the past?
We have a 16 Tacoma and 21 4Runner. The gauge cluster on the Tacoma has that center screen and none of the safety sense stuff. Weird they only upgraded that on the 4Runner for safety sense. Which I turn all of it off. The head unit on the 4Runner is great. It has apple car play and android. Only thing I don’t like is the phone must be plugged it to use. Once plugged in my phone doesn’t fit in the slots below. A longer charger is needed and if it leans on the 4wd knob it will make noise. Wish it was Bluetooth but I’ll take it.
I just set mine in that little pocket next to the cup holder.
The Lane Departure doesn’t turn off at 32 MPH, that’s when it will come on. If you’re going under 32, it won’t beep at you if you go over the lines.
So if you set Lane Departure to “off” it comes “on” after 32 MPH? Thanks
@@elizabethwonders no, if you turn it off, it’s completely off. But he mentioned that it goes off at 32mph. When you have it on, it will not beep a warning at you if you’re going under 32mph and go over the lines. If it’s on, and you’re going over 32pmh and go over the lines, then it will give you the beeping warning.
@@staywickless Thanks for the explanation. I can see why some would want the beeps, and others not. I owned a Subaru before my 4Runner, and it beeped soo much, that it was maddening. It reminded me of that scene in the movie Airplane, all of the buttons, lights and beeping! 😂😂 Thanks again for your reply!
Good luck 👍
Thanks 👍
Last week I took by '16 Limited to get serviced and I saw the guy that sold me my truck. Since it was a slow day for them, him and I chatted about the upcoming 6th gen and what is possible the last year of the 5th Gen. He said he had one '21 Limited on the lot and asked if I wanted to test drive it and I did. Driving wise there was virtually no difference between my 2016 and the 2021. Though because my 2016 had a pedal commander I was less impressed by the 21's acceleration. My 2016 also has keyless entry and a push button start.
He did show me the new head unit, the radar cruise control, the lane assist and the entry keypad. Overall I did not believe it was worth buying a new truck for the new "tech" it had. To me, the biggest change was the head unit, but I can buy a $700 head unit to replace my stock one and I will be just as satisfied.
For sure theblimited has the least improvement over older models since it had a lot of these features all along which is awesome!
I was planing on getting a 2019 4runner with the plan to upgrade the head unit with a aftermarket one. And I HATE doing that, but I just didn't like the one in the older 4Runners.
I don't really care about keyless entry. I prefer a key. Especially one that I can easily make a copy of at the local lock smith no problem. I really like the dash board screen. Which is funny because my 2015 Caravan, I don't have it. I have the little calculator strip as I didn't want/need to spend the extra money for the next model up.
It's funny, but I've been on the fence getting a 4Runner for 3 years now, and every year they have added something that I was looking to upgrade aftermarket on my own, so I guess the wait is paying off? But seriously, I'm not a fan of too much tech but I am liking the new upgrades that they have added.
very tasteful upgrades for sure
If you don't care about the modern tech, I would just buy a 10 year old one. They're essentially the same since 2010. 2 years ago I bought a 2013 for half the price of a new one that had all the same features the then new 2019s had.
One thing that bugs me about the Entune/Apply CarPlay head units is it does not connect via bluetooth for CarPlay. I get it from a tech stand point but plenty of other vehicles on the market have bluetooth CarPlay/android Auto.
Agreeded only "toyota" to do that is the Supra
Key less entry and push button start has been on the 4runner for a while, my 2016 Limited has it
Yea 2010. They adopted it to all higher trims finally
After driving a 2020 4runner for some time now: 1) Wish the dash screen was customizable. The sway and eco screens are useless and should be able to be toggled on/off while flipping through screens. Also, dte should be on the same screen as speed on the bottom. My 2017 tacoma had that but my 2020 4runner is same as you vid. Really speed and dte are main items 99.9% of the time. 2) climate control knobs are visually confusing. Lots of notches around the knobs make it hard to distinguish settings at a quick glance. 3) Don't understand why 4wd knob isn't a knob on the dash like the tacoma. Could save a ton of space in the center console for more storage/cup holders. 4) My 2020 climate control is super sensitive. On several long trips I find myself adjusting one notch back and forth on temp and experiencing large swings in temp inside. Maybe dual climate control fixes this, but my trd off road doesn't have dual climate.
All super valid points!!! I think on 4r a lot like to have the lever based 4x4 system. I know I personally do.
Question. Did you install the engine remote starter aftermarket for your trd pro??? How much and what's the brand that you can recommend??? Any issue with it so far ????
No issues at all. Assesorides was the brand. I have a video on my channel for it too
@@TRDJon I tried to look through your videos list. Cannot find that video. Could you post a link for that review ? Thanks Jon
Better buy a Faraday case for your key fobs on this one - Keyless ignition allows the fob to be pirated/decoded
I wonder if the led headlights are retrofittable. I have a 2020, offroad so I got the new stereo, a real key start, but no LEDs. I would love to get those Toyota quality housings and lights.
You can put them in but the wiring will be different
from the 2020 to the 2021s, it looks like the climate control and ac controls are redesigned especially with the digital hud for the outputs.
Yep they got dual climate control on the pros
In order to use Apply car play and or Android auto can you Bluetooth to the infotainment or do you have to plug in the USB? How does the Alexia work as well? Thanks in advance
You have to plug it in. It isn't wireless
@@TRDJon ok thats a good thing in my opinion
Was looking for this same video but for 2023. I’m guessing this is very similar or identical for the latest model.
Keyless entry and push button start were in the Limited’s since 2010
Correct. But no other trims till 2020
I have the same head unit and trim but in the chrome. How did you get the black trim around it? Was that how it came or didn’t you paint/wrap it??
Non SR5 models have the black around the trim. I believe limited as well.
Offroad Premiums are black also
Do all 2021 4Runners have the tire pressure screen or just the TRD Pro?
All should. 2020 and up.
The in between system in the premiums are decent, no sub but sounds good to me.
Just purchased a 2021 limited 4Runner, just had an issue with the amp for the volume. Been a couple of cases so far
What was it?
@@TRDJon it was the amp for the sound system. All the did was replace it with the same part. Maybe a recall within the near future.
Keyless entry was offered on the Limited in 2019.
Long before 2019 with the limited
The roll and pitch might come up on the radio it does on my 2020 Tacoma u could check that
Nice!!! Will have to check
Hope the next Gen can add blind-spot monitoring system, which has been equipped on most cars. I got the 2020 LTD, only two radar sensors on front bumper, which is not sensitive at all. Only very close range will alert . The engine is a good engine, hope Toyota can update the transmission to six-speed so that the fuel economy will be more excellent.
4 runner limiteds have had that keyless entry for a decade
True. However, not everyone was either financially capable or wanted a Limited trim.
Is the cruise control any better?
it's the radar cruise control so it is pretty good
good to know on the jbl. I have a new bmw with harmon kardon. I would notice shitty speakers immediately.
And maybe that’s why I noticed them being so bad too. Due to having better systems.
My 2011 4Runner Limited has the smart key push button start just like that
Correct not a pro like this
i’ve only had the 2020 4runner, so i can’t compare old vs new, but this updated headunit with apple car play and jbl system is one of the reasons i settled on a 2020. I don’t think the JBL is that bad, but i do agree it’s weak..
Yea it’s not like you can’t listen to it, but not amazing. Glad you are enjoying your 4R!
Hey do you have a video on the aftermarket stereo system you put in your 2018?
I do. I actually have a whole audio playlist for it too.
@@TRDJon okay, thanks. I’ll look it up
Ayyyy. Was that Destin FL i saw?
Yep!!!
@@TRDJon well now I HAVE to subscribe
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I bought the 2020 over the 2019 cause I like the tech features. Screen in the 2019 is tiny.
So small
Will this head unit fit in a 2018 4runner?
I'm sure it's possible
Is that an actual sunroof I see on the pro ? Holy Mackerel !
Yep. An option starting in 2019 for us in America.
What's the thoughts about a bug deflector
I have one
Look, people can complain of keyless entry and push button start. I have a rav4 from 2011. It works every time. I'll also pay for the fix when it fails. I never need to get my key out of my pocket, my wife's purse, my gym bag.
Exactly!!! It’s awesome!
Gotta correct you: Adaptive cruise control shuts off at 25 mph. LDA cuts out at 32 mph.
Copy that! Thank you!!!
I know this will sound lame; however, for those us us that only purchase new vehicles every 12-15 years - Is there a get familiar with the features and options of the 4Runner (or other Toyota) vehicles. All the ones down to the basics DRL, Electronics and the whole lot. I know that would be to basic for your channel but do you know of those type of videos and what channels might actually cover the basics for us old and non-techno folks. Thanks!
Nice information ! one question though ...will the lane warning stuff stay off when you turn it off or does this have to be turned off every time you start the engine to go somewhere ??
Yes it will. Toyota did that right
The 2005-06 Toyotas jbl was far superior to the current ones.
My 2011 limited has the keyless entry
Lol, the radar cruise control stops working at 32mph? Is that below 32 or above?
25 I think it stops
Below