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Cons Outdated crash-test scores Old interior Dismal fuel economy Others are more comfortable
For 2021 Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard for 2021.Wireless smartphone charging now available.
PROS Impeccable cabin finished with top-quality materials Advanced safety features come standard Excellent ride and seat comfort
CONS Third-row space is tight for anyone other than small kids Touchpad controller is distracting to use Less overall cargo capacity than competitors Hard to see out of
The 2021 Lexus RX 350's #5 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Midsize SUVs category. Currently the Lexus RX 350 has a score of 8.1 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 43 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Great predicted reliability score Composed ride and handling Good acceleration Long list of standard and optional features
Cons Subpar cargo space Very cramped available third-row seats
The 2021 Lexus RX stays strong in an increasingly crowded class with styling that stands out and powertrains that don’t.
Pros Efficient hybrid F Sport shines inside and out Comfy for five More daring than dull...
Cons ...Edgy styling can be a turn off Useless third row Getting expensive
