New 4Runner Trail Special Edition.Standard LED headlights for all 4Runners.TRD Pro trim gets new wheels and retuned shock absorbers.
Pros Lots of off-road capability Wide variety of configurations to suit many buyers Versatile cargo area, especially with the optional slide-out floor
Cons Choppy ride quality compared with more modern crossover SUVs V6 engine is not particularly fuel-efficient Tall step-in height makes for awkward entry and exit
The latest 4Runner adds a new limited-production Trail Edition for 2021. Toyota says it will only build 4000 copies, which are based on the base SR5 model and come with rear- or four-wheel drive. The Trail Edition is equipped with 17-inch dark gray TRD wheels and black exterior badges. Inside, it has black seats with tan stitching and all-weather floor mats.
Pros Highly capable off-road, roomy cargo hold, loads of standard driver assists.
Cons Poor fuel economy, sloppy on-road ride-and-handling, shabby interior materials.
The 2021 Toyota 4Runner is a hugely capable and cool throwback SUV with a modern price attached.
Pros Very capable Good looks Big touchscreen Old-school SUV Awesome TRD Pro versions.
Cons Outdated crash-test scores Old interior Dismal fuel economy Others are more comfortable
The 2020 Toyota 4Runner comes with rear wheel drive, and four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed shiftable automatic.TRD Pro has new Fox shock absorbers, new skid plate and roof rack, and standard sunroof and JBL sound system.New Limited Nightshade Edition with black-out color scheme.
Pros Off-road capability few other competitors can match Variety of trim levels to suit many buyers and price points Versatile cargo area with an optional slide-out floor
Cons Choppy ride quality compared to more modern crossovers V6 engine not very fuel-efficient Tall step-in height makes for ungraceful entry and exit
The 2020 Toyota 4Runner ranked #21 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Toyota 4Runner has a score of 7.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 56 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Excellent off-road capabilities Ample cargo space Long list of features
Cons Unrefined transmission Dull, outdated interior Bumpy ride Poor fuel economy