2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro vs Jeep Wrangler Rubicon // Face-Off

James and Thomas take the 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon on an adventure off-road and on, to see what the vehicles are all about. Through ice and snow and gravel and tarmac, the boys show Canada's winter who’s boss in this showdown. Watch to see which one comes out on top! SUBSCRIBE!
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[@mayhemmike1789]

If ya wanna go on an adventurous off-road journey, take the jeep! If ya wanna make it back, take the Toyota!

[@jayhillz3705]

Mayhem Mike 😂

[@abc123angie]

Lmao so true

[@vdominguez9390]

Love your comment 👏😂

[@Chief_5]

Concur

[@paulpak5956]

lol, facts. If you solo overland or go out on trails not in group and break down I hope i never have to experience it.

[@eaunan]

I own both a 4Runner and a Jeep and decided to write in case someone might be interested in my ownership thoughts over the years. My 4Runner is a 2006 Limited V8 (the 4th 4Runner I've owned - I had a '86, '88, and '94) and my Jeep is a 2012 Wrangler Sahara (with all options except front winch - it is my first Jeep). Comparing my first three 4Runners to my 2012 Jeep seems more appropriate as they all have a lot more in common. My 2006 4Runner Limited V8 is one of the nicest, smoothest, roomiest, comfortable, powerful, capable, total confidence-in 'all weather conditions' vehicles I've ever owned. However, if I were to regularly go trail driving off to remote camping sites in the woods, mountains, or riversides, I'd only take my Jeep. Here's my explanation: these two vehicles have a different basis to which they approach things. The Jeep Wrangler Sahara is an excellent off-road vehicle that has additions to make it a better daily-driver. The 4Runner Limited is an amazing daily-driver with additions to make it a bit 'better than good' off-road vehicle. So that's my off-roading opinions…here's what I've found about each as a daily-driver: First, (as you know) tires make a huge difference in satisfaction due to their noise, highway speeds, and wet / snow conditions characteristics - all major factors of a daily-driver vehicle. My Jeep Wrangler Sahara came with Bridgestone Dueler A/T (replaced in January with identical tires) and my 4Runner tires are Yokohama Golander A/T G015 (replaced the original Bridgestone Dueler H/T). Driving in ALL weather conditions, BOTH vehicles are a.b.s.o.l.u.t.e.l.y exceptional! (Please note that was NOT the case with the 4Runner using the H/T tires - those were awful in winter / snowy driving). Noise level in both my Jeep and my 4Runner is EXCELLENT (the video above state the Rubicon was very noisy with wind noise and it would difficult to have a conversation - I think the difficulty comes from the Rubicon's tires, they are off-roading tires and duh? will make A LOT of noise on pavement). I've NEVER had difficulty carrying on a conversation in my Jeep - EVER - and that includes people in the back seat. As far as an 'over-all' quietness rating - I think the 4Runner would win…the thing to remember is that a lot of the interior of the Jeep is the metal of the Jeep - and the Jeep all comes apart. The 4Runner's NOT like that and with every close of a door (the sound is similar to a vault door shutting sound) it's more quiet inside - the Jeep door must be closed with purpose, meaning a casual push and the door won't shut…hahaha…it's a Jeep! Both vehicles have EXCELLENT driving visibility, in both window openings and large mirrors. However, the 4Runner has an amazing spoiler attached which is easily thought of as non-functional…but driving in downpour rainstorms that spoiler directs wind down the back of the rear window and almost eliminates all rain from hitting the window, turn on the rear wiper function and it's the most visible rear view in a rainstorm of ANY vehicle I've ever driven. (The spoiler is also designed to keep the exhaust fumes from coming back into the vehicle when the rear window is partially or fully rolled down.) Both vehicles have EXCELLENT performance. Please note, my Jeep is a 2012 model - the engine was redesigned for that year - and it really shows. When I'm merging onto a busy interstate - in either vehicle - and I 'floor it' for acceleration to merge, it is overwhelming the amount of acceleration both vehicles provide (please note my Jeep Wrangler Sahara is a 2-door, the 4-door's acceleration is less due to the additional body weight). So the daily-driving differences between the two vehicles are this: the 4Runner can fit 4 large men comfortably on a long 4-hour-trip to a concert in a major city with all their luggage. The rear seats are NOT jump seats but rather large full seats; a 6' 3" person could sit in the back seat comfortably. The V8 engine will NOT even strain under the additional weight of passengers and cargo. the Jeep can maneuver better in a parking lot and fit quickly into almost any space. The Jeep's short wheel-base and small turning radius make it FUN to drive! Speaking of FUN to drive, the Jeep wins here hands-down…every moment I drive my Jeep it 'feels' like and an 'adventure!' Seriously, whether driving to the grocery store or driving to the plant to work it 'feels' like an adventure - it's not an adventure, of course, but it 'feels' like one! It is truly amazing and I think ALL Jeep Wrangler owners can attest to this overwhelming and exciting feeling each time they drive. The 4Runner is fun to drive too but it's in an entirely different spectrum…for example, driving the Jeep is like meeting up with your guy and gal friends at a pub for some beers and darts and laughter - driving the 4Runner is more like sitting before a crackling fire with a glass of wine having a brilliant conversation with your wife while blizzard winds howl outside the windows. the 4Runner can tow more and can carry more cargo inside, plus the 4Runner has a roof rack for things like a kayak. In terms of reliability: In the 13 years of owning my 2006 4Runner I've only incurred preventive maintenance costs…and, as I mentioned before, I replaced the tires…no failures have occurred on any interior or exterior component or engine / drivetrain / suspension equipment. When I replaced the tires, I did also replace the tire pressure sensors. Can't say the same for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara…I purchased the vehicle (6 years ago) in 2013 exactly 1 year and 1 day from the day it was originally leased…I saw it over the Internet, drove to the dealer and bought it…it had only been on the market that day (approx. 6 hours before I bought it). Since then, over the last 6 years, I've had it into the dealer for repairs 6+ times…the rear seat needed fixing on its hinges; the front air dam rear bolts broke and it was hanging down; twice - on two separate occasions - for a fuel sensing indicator causing the engine warning to light; on another occasion the cylinder 6 misfire code turned out to be a fix covered by a Jeep bulletin (regardless of warranty status) for an entire head-gasket replacement on the engine and any components (ex. spark plugs, engine oil, filters) replaced during the work; my heater/ac thermostat and fan went out and required replacement; one recall for the heated mirrors causing possible fire; one recall for passenger air bag sensor malfunction; and as of two weeks ago my driver's heated seat won't work anymore (but I've NOT got that fixed yet), and the driver's seat leather has pulled apart at the seam.

[@brinab6003]

eaunan Thank you for giving such a detailed review!

[@macariusfreestyle8521]

I tho k this was better than the video.

[@Coletrainbaby]

Best recommendation. Skip the fancy creature comforts next time. Electronics break. I bought my jeep as base model as they come & have built it to my liking. Makes a world of difference with reliability.

[@michaelheffernan7528]

Thanks for the review actually better than the video

[@ponceanthony]

eaunan best explanation I’ve ever seen lol. Most people will only be like “the Jeep is stupid”. “The 4Runner is stupid” lol

[@miguelsalami]

356,000 original miles on my 4cylinder 1997 Toyota 4Runner and going strong👍

[@2_Bike_is_Life]

Toyotas pre-2000 were beasts. However build quality took a nosedive after that sadly. Just look up Toyota recalls for 2010 vehicles onwards.

[@d1sturb3d119]

@@2_Bike_is_Life The trucks are fine. Recalls still fix the issue none of which would cause a full failure of the vehicle. My GX had its airbags recalled but I would never hesitate to go far off road

[@galindojuan1]

Miguel Salami hell ya I have a93 4Runner with over 300k still running like a champ

[@blueblur1984]

I have had a 95 Tacoma, 2001 Tacoma and 97 4runner (all with the 3.4) and they were all great on and off road. Same goes for my 01 sequoia (even if it's a boat). I think the new diesel Wrangler may be my first brand new car though 🤔

[@Teme44]

Damnnn

[@kylegreene7582]

I would get the 4Runner only because it will outlast 5 jeeps. Chrysler sucks at making reliable cars

[@96kylar]

30k on my 18 OR 4runner. Loved every mile.

[@onurarslan2108]

fiat makes that

[@dashcrash1890]

True, my mom has a JK and every month something breaks

[@pawcrawlowens8730]

I've had many of both, TJ's are tough as nails, I take care of my wheelers, I change all differential fluids transmission and transfer case every 40,000 miles on anyting I drive it will last forever

[@sorensictitan3538]

The truest comment ever made

[@dfense434]

I'll take the 4 runner for reliability alone

[@kitchentrout5867]

@Theodore Bierbauer Bullshit lol

[@deltacharlie1321]

Lol bs dinosaurs 😂😁😀🤣

[@jackhook4192]

I have owned 7 jeeps since 1977 still have 4 of them.i owned one Toyota pickup a 93 when it was 10 years old had to part it out.frame rusted into and broke in half which was pretty common for them.

[@armink9686]

@@jackhook4192 Except this isn't 2003 anymore... Or 1977 for that matter.

[@jackhook4192]

@@armink9686 yea and the 93 Toyota I had is probably a beer can now.

[@Maniac742]

"It's big! It's Blue! And it... doesn't seem to change much!" Toyota in a nutshell.

[@ProductofNZ]

Ironically, neither does the wrangler

[@caseycolbert6968]

Did anybody notice that the little toy Xterra turn into a Toyota 4Runner lol

[@levimonsen1006]

The 4Runner wouldn’t have had a problem with the hill If it had an experienced off road driver

[@NdiNaija]

Exactly!

[@35057]

Exactly. Switch drivers and try that again.

[@GRAV32DI31N]

100%

[@markmoore4088]

4 Runner's independent front end with a skid plate pushes too much snow opposed to Wrangler's solid front end. That's the main difference I see in this comparison. Better snow tires would probably help the Toyota but it's still gonna be pushing a lot of snow.

[@goodtimefishing1499]

Yeah but both drivers were inexperienced and the jeep made it and the 4 runner didn't.

[@noahjones3955]

Toyota keeps it simple, the more tech you have in a vehicle the more money you have to spend if it goes out

[@procharliee5575]

but for 60 k man....

[@noahjones3955]

ProCharliee id rather pay 60k for something that will last a life time rather than something that will last a year and then have to keep repairing it everytime I try to do something with it

[@nonames2720]

@@noahjones3955 most vehicles can last if you take care of it

[@nonames2720]

@@noahjones3955 and 60k for what a truck with some basic offroad features the main thing toyota fans say is that the vehicle will last for a long time reliability isn't going to make the cut it in 2019 probably in the 90s or early 2000s it would but toyota needs to catch up reliable or not

[@noahjones3955]

No Names well the thing with other companies is they keep doing cheap things to their vehicles and making it look cool or good, like the ranger, ford off-road version says that you do all the shifting no matter what but in one of the videos I saw they were driving it and it got stuck in something the Tacoma and Colorado went straight through and the guy was shifting to see if he could get out, it shifted its self and got even more stuck, no one wants a vehicle that will shift itself when it gets stuck which will only make you more stuck

[@ZaysGarage]

That intro was priceless 😂

[@agentpiggles6685]

CARSPLAINING yep ughh is good

[@samuelorellana2603]

200th like. Couldn't agree more

[@79thump8]

Now let's put 300k miles on each of these and do another review.

[@jjjjjjjjrifufjssjosskenf]

79 thump the wrangler won’t make it

[@ZippyLikesZippers]

@@jjjjjjjjrifufjssjosskenf After 5 or 6 transmission rebuilds it might.

[@krasnaludek298]

Lots of old Jeeps still on the road; it’s all about upkeep. The Toyota fanboys love their propaganda & stereotypes. Had a 4Runner and it was a gutless piece of shit - no thanks.

[@Michael-ur5qb]

79 thump but honestly how many people will keep it that long. I know so many pavement princesses who trade in their car every 3 years cause gasp it has 36,000 miles. I would wager a lot don't consider reliability cause they don't keep them around long enough.

[@bobquattrini1787]

My 1999 Jeep Cherokee Xj will Outlast both these overpriced pieces of shit... Guaranteed!!!!

[@brianamaya9537]

this dude can’t drive that 4Runner for shit..... that 4 runner could have made it up there with no problem

[@servant_of_merciful]

Ya you're right they are just trying to make Toyota look bad

[@stone9882]

Toyota is actually one of the best cars in the us and most reliable

[@stone9882]

A Jeep breaks down a lot and the parts cost so much and don’t even last long

[@Sebzzz03]

@@stone9882 both are good i think you juste need to give some care to you vehicule when doing offroad..one of my teacher have a 10' wrangler and its driven 75% offroad and he almost mever changed a single part exept breaks and other obv shit

[@bryanmiller5692]

@@stone9882 Jeep parts are expensive?? Umm...no

[@johnnalls385]

I loved Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as a kid! Thanks for bringing back that lovely memory. Oh, also thanks for the vehicle review.

[@warmachine_1396]

That intro was sweet. The video was fun to watch and informational. The conversations you guys have are hilarious sometimes. You guys are awesome! Love the channel! You make it fun to watch vehicle reviews.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Love the intro! The Instagram tease definitely left the *big* surprise for the video 😉 I like the interior of the Rubicon over the Sahara I had earlier.

[@mosesezean820]

Wow! 😂😂😂 This is the best intro to a video I've seen this year 2019... Well done guys!

[@chriscarguy]

0:44. That made me laugh wayyyyy tooooo hard!!😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@aravindr05]

Iyggyrttfft

[@nekovianwalsh5838]

"So this Can make anything bigger..." 😂😂😂😂

[@JoshuaTootell]

His pants will now fit an American

[@ruiyangao9255]

Joshua Tootell i find ur comment funnier than the first lmao

[@Mohamed-jb9yx]

@@ruiyangao9255 Yeah 😂

[@Alvin-yp4dv]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Trussme96]

If Toyota put a V8 in the 4-Runner again, I'd do many immoral things to get one.

[@ak0560]

Now they're not gonna put a V8 in it, thanks 😂

[@deltacharlie1321]

😀🤣😃😂😄

[@joshromero87]

The V8 was a shit engine far as reliability is concerned

[@tipsreviews7476]

The v8 sucked

[@seantaylor2683]

@@tipsreviews7476 - How did the V8 suck? It's the same engine that was in the first gen Tundra and I've heard nothing but good things about the 2UZ

[@WesAHaque-ix2co]

"Pinch and Roll: thats how you scratch your crotch" - ah...beautiful British humour. I miss those days. Thanks for that!

[@screamosux]

My '06 Wrangler Rubicon has been nothing short of amazing. The 4.0 is a tireless workhorse of a motor. A ton of fun to drop the top in the summer and everything is so easy to mod. The factory front and rear lockers ensure it never gets stuck in the Montana winters and has actually helped me get other people get unstuck. Far from having a plush interior but I'd put it up against any equally built Toyota when the going gets tough.

[@Michael-dj9zq]

Can’t compare the Jeep to Toyota Unless you prefer a true piece of shit then obviously the Jeep is for you Toyota is definitely the way to go

[@Americanjessie86]

That’s the old good 4.0L there using the trash 3.5L

[@jeremyhill3837]

What is it with Canadian shows? This and the straight pipes are leading the way for car review shows 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SkodzGaming]

Jeremy Hill cause americans dont know how to drive in winters, they dont even have winter tires

[@wvusmc]

@@SkodzGaming l always run studded winter tires, but l think most use all season radials.

[@healthyamerican]

i`m glad they showed the vehicles in action...i`m so sick of fake reviews like the Fast Lane Car...those guys are trying to become famous while pretending to do reviews. all you see is their face and nothing but talk the whole time. and most video car reviews copy that camera on face and all talk format...i watch car videos to see the cars, not someones mug

[@anthonyjenkinson2710]

Yeah Fast lane Car has become too much "look at me" and a permanent advert for Jeep.

[@healthyamerican]

@@anthonyjenkinson2710 i wouldnt mind the jeep lovin but the look at me part is more than i can take. even their thumbnails are absolutely cringey. and its all talk with very little action. i stopped watching tflc a long time ago

[@VideosOffRoad]

For starters, I have a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon that I actually drive off road. OMG, you get the two most bad-a$$ off road body-on-frame rigs and you compare them...on a snowy hill? And spend quite a bit of time talking about...the interior? To REALLY compare these vehicles you need to take them on steep rocky terrain. A-trac needs to be important. Lockers need to be important. Ground clearance needs to be important. Low-range transfer case crawling power needs to be important. *That's what they're built for!* Everything in this review could have been done by many other vehicles that would do poorly or outright fail in steep rocky terrain where these would shine. For example, full-size 4x4 pickup trucks that don't have the breakover or departure angles for the terrain that these do. While the information in this review is certainly valid, it really feels like you almost entirely missed the point of these vehicles and what sets them apart from all others. This review is like comparing two full-sized pickup trucks without actually towing or hauling anything (what they're built for) as part of the review.

[@ozo1010]

i was thinking exactly the same thing !

[@mikefoehr235]

Do you think a front locker is better than the crawl control. Crawl control is a neat feature but will it be equal to a front locker?? Having said that Inwish my Taco had at least a rear locker. It has Auto LSD BUT cannot use in 4 wheel drive

[@anthonypacis7104]

Mike Foehr just weld the diff and it will be locked permanently

[@VideosOffRoad]

@@mikefoehr235 I don't have hardly any experience with the 4Runner, so can't say for certain. I was HOPING to learn more about that kind of comparison when I started watching this video, but was sorely disappointed. My instinct is that having a front locker (e.g. both front and rear lockers) is better in general, but it probably depends on the exact circumstances. I've seen cases where crawling is the best solution, so at least in some cases that may be the better answer. But gut feel is that having both lockers is generally best. I've certainly used mine to great advantage! For what I do, the unmatched articulation of a solid front axle is much better, and the Jeep clearly wins on that front, too.

[@mark2073]

Reliability -- Toyota wins hands down

[@that1guy524]

Lets appreciate the fact that these are not crossover mall crawlers. I have love for both! 😎👍👍

[@DONVITO223]

I’ve owned 3 Grand Cherokees and all have made it past 200k , just bought a 21’ Rubicon . Love it

[@mestallbaumer]

"It's like asking the Queen for a lap dance." Best line ever!

[@jeremymenning56]

Plot twist: The queen said *YES!!!"* and you're getting the Royal Ass Grind while everyone else is getting the peasant pole dancers.

[@Hainero2001]

LOL!! Yes. Thank you for your comment I was beginning to think no one else noticed. 😆

[@puttguy]

I'll take a peasant pole dance over the Royal one any day of the week 😅

[@OakwoIf]

Would th TRD pro fare as good as the wrangler in the same context if it has been fitted with Ko2s?

[@CourtyardPigeon]

Let's see where each vehicle is in 10 years with 120,000 miles on them....which one will be in the shop and which one will be driving just the same

[@whoeverwhoever400]

Wait, so anyone can pop that hood open?

[@davidcaskey4669]

You can pop any of the new hood open just under and give the cable a hard pull it will come open

[@tipsreviews7476]

Yea anybody can pop the jeep hood.

[@Chief_5]

They sell locks but you have to pay extra

[@ILikeCheesesticks]

Locks only keep out honest people

[@nofyfb123]

@@tipsreviews7476 Yea everybody will HAVE to pop the jeep hood on a regular basis.

[@JasioClass77]

RELIABILITY OF THE TOYOYA !!! My 4runner has 360k kms and still running like new.

[@sunnydlight2375]

two words: Tahara, Japan. That is all.

[@Mike61259]

@@sunnydlight2375 One word : Jeep

[@thawk1435]

Just Empty Every Pocket

[@CutHardstylez]

have you had any breakdowns or anything like that in the past?

[@David-ld3ts]

J YES!!! THE TOYOTA HAS AN INCREDIBLE REPUTATION FOR RELIABILITY THAT THE JEEP LACKS

[@DassRoc]

the moment James looked at it funny, I knew he was gonna go there :D

[@zinnyc6757]

Lmao I so enjoy these little skits by you guys... Love this. Subbed!

[@roastbeefandmashedpotatoes348]

4Runner all the way! I have driven my TRD trail ever since 2016! It is the most customizable and baller truck I have ever driven. I will never get another brand of off-roader. 4Runners are the most beautiful trucks that always have held through. They may not be the most powerful but you can still have a hell-of-a-time.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Can you set your ray gun to 3/4 scale?

[@hmoobgb]

Love my 2011 4Runner and still run like new and 0 problems since new

[@PotatoeChipz]

wait until the motor teeth on the radio antenna quit. Time to get a new runner =D

[@PotatoeChipz]

fiendin281, 5-7 more years. Let me know!

[@veritolopez408]

I love James accent 😍🥰 ❤️ I enjoy their reviews made me get into cars now lol I would go for the Jeep

[@travelinben1966]

4 Runner hands down,even with the dated drive train.

[@robertquattrini2486]

Jeeps are Superior to any Toyota, mostly in the mountains of Colorado....Go anywhere,do anything, strip the doors and top off, enjoy the outdoors or be cluttered up in the Outdated, Overrated, Overpriced Toyota

[@blaisea.3820]

Bro, the 4 Runner's interior is trash tbh. I can stand everything else about the 4 Runner but not it's interior.

[@flickrios6016]

Robert Quattrini so your saying a fiat superior to any Toyota ?😂 you forgetting Jeep is owned by fiat with the worst quality control 🤣

[@cooperativecam5257]

Dated drivetrain? Toyota makes some of the best 4x4 systems in the world

[@travelinben1966]

noscaryclowns Yes, time tested and proven(I had one),but long in the tooth now.An additional gear or two, and around 300 hp.would be the sweet spot for me.No turbo.

[@kenta4037]

Can't go wrong with either of them. I ended up getting the JLUR because of it's ability to remove the doors/roof but in an ideal world, I'd have the 4Runner for the weekday commute and a JLUR for the weekends.

[@richmahoney4637]

That intro was hilarious like always

[@bigdarshan]

Love the review guys....i mean most of us are not pros but drive for enjoyment. So this vid really resonates with me

[@carmieology]

Lmao!! I love watching car reviews, but your little comedy skits in the beginning make these so much better to watch!

[@ae8686]

Lol "this thing takes it like a pro" priceless 🤣

[@rankukumar4305]

Ka. Ji

[@stephena3900]

BEST INTRO

[@megan6228]

Yota for the win. It will still be running while the fiat brand is being worked on 😉

[@outdoordinsmore]

Yep! Just can't trust Wranglers anymore, will look and run nice for a little while

[@KrisMorrison]

I prefer the older JKs to the new ones. I daily drove a 2010 JK 2 door soft top for 3yrs and put over 60k mi on it. I traveled with it too. You get used to the road noise with the soft top. Mine was simple with manual everything including transmission. Still my favorite daily I’ve ever had. The new ones are just too soft.

[@fatalstance9076]

This is my first video I've watched from this channel and now I'm hooked! James and Thomas seem to have really good chemistry between each other which makes them quite likeable.

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Fatal Stance welcome!

[@ThrottleHouse]

Yea! Thanks for stopping by! Next video out on Wednesday of next week.

[@MrGreatnessisme]

Always loved the wrangler. Its good for our winters and it can be a convertible off roader in the summer. But the reliability will always make me buy Toyota.

[@Mistadontplay89]

@Gus Goose y'all just have bad luck.

[@janetairlines1351]

Love my 2010 tacoma. 92,000 problem free miles thus far. Feels like day 1 still and like it'll go another 300,000

[@onesaitama5156]

@Gus Goose so what was the problem? What fail?

[@igotajopamerica3040]

Toyota cost more for repairs.

[@huvang8329]

I would love a jeep but im so scared of repairs. Im not a car guy and the mechanics i know all work with Toyotas. so for that reason i feel more comfortable having a vehicle i know they're familiar fixing. Wish i had the money to buy a jeep and if anything happens i know i can afford to fix it 😩

[@Suavington]

I like the special effects in this video.

[@BladeDoomer86]

Totally agree, my 2k13 Sahara is NOT fun on the highway for long periods of time. But, appart from that, amazing vehicle. BUT test it before buying for sure!

[@MrNismopro]

You gotta ask yourself a question when considering these vehicles. If you spend 90% of your time off road, and you have DEEP pockets... you buy the Jeep. If you spend most of your time on road and are frugal for repairs... you buy the 4Runner. Simple.

[@Day7Reset]

That opening was EPIC! 😂😂😂

[@runningoverland7656]

I love how an xterra grew into a 4Runner XD ... Refreshing into guys! Just found your channel.

[@orangechicken5479]

If you wanted to carve corners with a 4Runner, you should have tested an Off-Road Premium with KDSS. Almost identical capability to the TRD Pro with the added addition of an advanced suspension overlay that tackles body sway.

[@KrzyAZ]

For straight off-road capability, the solid axle, swaybar disconnects, front locker, better approach/departure angles of the jeep will win hands down. I'm a 5th Gen (2017) 4Runner owner and I've built it beyond the capabilities of the TRD Pro and it still won't do what a rubicon will do - i would love to squeeze 35's into my wheel wells but I rub slightly with 33's. That said, I prefer longer off road trips where I need to spend several hours per day in the vehicle. I also need to bring more crap. The rubicon will go everywhere I go, but not as comfortably. As for the entertainment system... as long as I can listen to something, i don't really care. Oil pressures, voltages, etc... Its a toyota, i don't worry about them. These two are both very competent but for those in the off-roading community, they each have their place.

[@ibas2os]

I hit the like button just for the intro (I should say that the rest of the video is also amazing)!!!

[@rankukumar4305]

Ji

[@upsetpatient2528]

Love both these vehicles I own a trd offroad but I wouldn’t mind either tbh

[@tonyandrews7956]

You guys are both hilarious and informative Great video!!!

[@pedroruiz2913]

Did anybody notice that the little toy Xterra turn into a Toyota 4Runner lol

[@wbwayne8887]

I hadn't, but just did, thanks to you. 😂😂

[@wbwayne8887]

Wonder if that device could turn a C8 Corvette into a McLaren 720S.

[@stephenwarren55]

I went to Colorado for 2 weeks, last year. Of all of the off road type vehicles owned by Colorado natives, there were more Xterras than there were Jeeps, and WAY less Toyota 4Runners, even though the Xterra was discontinued several years ago. Drive what the natives drive because they know what works.

[@gabs-c8553]

Yup...

[@marcipr]

I would love to see the TRD vs GC Trialhawk !!

[@XploreAz]

I would like to see a GC Trialhawk? What do they look like?

[@XploreAz]

@@pleaseelaborate3163 oh you mean a Trailhawk.

[@XploreAz]

@@pleaseelaborate3163 I'm just messing around with you because you called it a Trialhawk instead of a Trailhawk.

[@XploreAz]

@@pleaseelaborate3163 you're right. Sorry about that. I just responded to your comment and didn't realize it.

[@user-xw1vn1il9l]

front end of the 4runner looks similar to the Evo X's front end

[@fayco1]

The intro was awesome 🤣

[@brianschott8162]

Love my 18 JLUR! First-time owner too.

[@jaymoar3561]

Brian Schott you’ll start having a bunch of problems in a year or so.

[@unwantedlinks2730]

@@jaymoar3561 had my jl for over a year, no problems reported

[@jaymoar3561]

@@unwantedlinks2730 over a year that’s a long time! Had my 4Runner for over 19 years no problems!

[@unwantedlinks2730]

@@jaymoar3561 considering the fact that I have a ‘19 jl that I use as a workhorse, I’m satisfied 19 years ago jeeps were using the AMC engines which ran until the sun would die, so it isn’t that hard to find a good condition jeep that has had more than 300k miles put on it

[@WhiteGoldSynesthesia]

Best intro skit so far! Absolutely hilarious

[@BeautyWithTiffy]

This was a GREAT video!!! I loved it! Love My Jeep!

[@brendankelly610]

I would like to be a fly on the wall when someone asks the Queen for a lap dance!! That is one of the greatest references I’ve ever heard!hehe

[@ldodom]

This is a wonderful comparison between a 1990 4Runner and a 2019 Rubicon.

[@mikefahy482]

LD ODOM you wanna talk about old design look at the current frontier that has been the same for last 10-12 years

[@chaboi7]

If it ain't broke.....

[@v8_sami]

@@chaboi7 don't fix it or change it lol

[@krasnaludek298]

Correct, Toyota keeps throwing the same platform out there & that’s why sales are in the toilet in North America. The JL outsells the TURD

[@ISwearDownOnMeNansGrave]

@@krasnaludek298 Its also why the JLs had welds breaking off the trac bar mounts

[@PYCCKNN86]

So it’s a grow-ray that grows toy Wranglers into big wranglers, but for toy Xterras, it grows them into 4runners, lol.

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Time to fire our toy-purchasing person.

[@bessmer123]

As a person who used to have an Xterra and now I have a 4Runner I can attest to it happening

[@PYCCKNN86]

Austin Henry lol, fair enough

[@boyangles6405]

That automatic dry heave..... Priceless

[@mawcco1]

Lol. You guys are hilarious! Love your openings.

[@Alienbass1]

"but its no' appropriate!" , hahaha!

[@alexisquintero2782]

Scotty: “Buy a celica”

[@dano8065]

Love the older jeeps and the Toyotas! Really comes down to the individual buyer imho. Some people could care less about it lasting 500,000 miles and some could care less about it having a solid front axle and short wheel base. Comes down to what you want to do with it. There's no doubt a jeep will out perform most vehicles in serious off road conditions and a TRD will hang off road and be a excellent daily driver as well! That all said it's sad the direction Jeep has gone over the last 20 years. I've had a Cj, Yj, Tj, GC and currently have a Xj they've all had their issues but mostly because I purchased them with high mileage with the intent of building them. They're all fun and Toyota has a badass off road stable as well. I'd take either really!

[@chimaigbokwue211]

Your intros are the best on KZbin

[@storminmoorman7444]

Let me start by saying that I'm a forester and drive off-road nearly everyday, so i may be looking at these two vehicles from a different perspective than most. I spent time driving both in January and went with a 2019 Rubicon, although i went in thinking i was going to buy the Toyota. I had put off buying a Wrangler multiple times because of the weak interiors and on-road driving performance. But the new JL's are a different animal than all the previous Jeeps. The interior is pretty good, far better than the 4R. The ride is still pretty stiff compared to a road car, but it's impossible to make a vehicle that can do what the Rubicon can and still corner like a Porsche. I think with the JL, Jeep improved both the off-road performance from the previous generation and made a massive performance to the interior. And the undeniable fact is, there isn't another mass produced vehicle that outperforms the Rubicon off road.

[@MrMe1280]

You're a forester.... do you mean an arborist or?

[@storminmoorman7444]

No I’m a forester. Like timber and forest fires, logging and beavers and bears and shit. I drive all over the southeast managing land. #ghettooverlander

[@MrMe1280]

Nice. I was a tree guy for a few years back in my younger days. Sounds like you have a pretty sweet job man. I love being in the woods.

[@ront4782]

I don't believe the interior is better than my TRD....for one second. More luxurious than my acura TL.

[@joefries365]

interior is better hey? try taking the dash or center consol apart without breaking any clips after 3 years of owning it

[@BeardedandBlessed]

Ontario Plates = Subscribed

[@jezz1090]

You guys give me top gear vibes 😂 been binging y’all all day

[@96kylar]

Sub'd. You guys do great, fun, informative vids, of rigs people want to see. Your able to connect to those with more knowledge about vehicles, as well as those that dont. Well done guys. Keep on keepin on. Me? I'm going to your next vid.

[@mattsynth]

Both are cool in there own way. The Jeep has an edge on ease to customize but the Toyota has the quality and comfort.

[@ront4782]

had both, totally wrong.

[@ianmburke]

6:04 "It looks like it's going to go back to Jurassic Park and make T-Rex run away" hahahaha best Jeep quote ever

[@shannon7344]

Intro was great, but asking to Queen for a lap dance 🤣,I lost it.

[@atmyboilingpoint2236]

I actually own a Jeep and I have no issues on wind noises while everything is attached. We do everything with are jeep from rock crawling to mudding an commuting my down fall is the mpg.

[@Xcrafter3000]

I’ll take the 4Runner. I currently drive an 04 sport edition and it is such a fun car to drive. Plus 4runners are made in Japan where they make sure they constantly inspect the vehicle for upmost quality.

[@DeeJayAdverb]

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG ALL DAY!!

[@thedawapenjor]

Best intro to date

[@whereru43]

So this being a Canadian review, I can automatically add 25% to the review of the Jeep!

[@6402457]

Sorry toyota all day those things are built like a tank 400k no problem grandfather had a 86 tacoma with a 22RE tach basically ran out of numbers it reset to zero lol now its a low mileage car again hahahaha...

[@aleinyvertoli]

Hahaha

[@edwinromero9322]

💪👌👌💪💪💪💪💪

[@dannyschwarzer7610]

“I don’t read american, i read english” 😂😂

[@ien2023]

Can't wait for the Bronco to come out.

[@chriscarguy]

13:15. He did not explain the crawl control well enough. Crawl control is insanely cool. My bro has it and he saved his truck a while ago

[@PotatoeChipz]

Is it a rear lock? I've seen some sasquatch buttons on Rubicons and pretty sure that's why no one can locate the hairy thing. Wranglers ran all them over.

[@caglioso]

Oh man the intro, I live for these intros. You guys are doing the lords work.

[@zachclayton8825]

Great video! Very honest opinions. I think y'all nailed it. One important thing y'all didn't touch on was reliability. The 4runner is astronomically more reliable than the wrangler, which is why I would choose it over the wrangler. But other than that, great video. Completely agree with everything y'all said!

[@wellerman8830]

I’ve been wondering is the 2019 4runner trd pro Frontwheel drive or rear wheel drive?

[@wisehunt]

that intro right there got you a new sub. Clicked subscribe as if my life dended on it.

[@TheGomezIndustries]

When Top Gear decided to cross the arctic, they chose a Toyota not a Jeep. That says a lot about customer satisfaction.

[@SPNKr02]

Ever consider it was for insulated comfort vs bolt off thin doors and roof?

[@TheGomezIndustries]

SPNKr02 Ever heard of the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

[@noahjones3955]

TheGomezIndustries they don’t want it breaking down on the way there lol

[@David-ld3ts]

TheGomezIndustries it says nothing about customer satisfaction, it says something about reliability.

[@TheGomezIndustries]

Edward Kenway Salesmen will love you!

[@woodworthd2]

I think many saying they want the Toyota over the Jeep are forgetting they'll also need to buy a side by side for off road, door/roof/glass less 2 tracking fun days out in the trails. Also don't forget you may want to buy a convertible too for the sunny day cruising to the beach. Jeep owners get that included with the same SUV. It's basically a 3 for 1 deal!

[@HeartAE86]

CLP that's actually a myth . People die far less from side impacts they any other impact. Also the doors are not what protects you, it's the b-piller. There has been studies where with or without doors, it's not much of a difference when it comes to side impacts

[@woodworthd2]

I wouldn't own either outside of warranty to be honest. Wouldn't want that toyota's gas pedal getting stuck.

[@pinoyzilla7764]

@@woodworthd2 thats what the new safety system when you step on a break,mit overrides the gas input. The gas pedal was cause by the floor mats and not the pedal getting stuck themselves. This happens on the prius btw but they implemented the safety feature on all Toyotas/Lexus.

[@NyteMare96]

i think many saying they want the Jeep over the Toyota are forgetting they will be stuck at the side of the road waiting for a tow.......by a Toyota.......the most reliable vehicle in the world.....

[@SL4PSYM4XY]

Hands down funniest into yet. Well done lads.

[@derronburrell7421]

"so this can make anything bigger"🤣.....this is y this is my favorite car channel

[@GY9944]

You guys are straight up killing me with those intros😂😂😂

[@carnew6996]

The intro tho 😂😂

[@erniebelen330]

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[@HarisAhmedKhann]

That intro was awesome

[@TG-dy3ko]

I've owned 7 Toyota's my entire life, driving each one past 200k miles with no more than a starter going out on all 7. My brother has a 600hp supra with an all original block/head 250k mile 2jz. Just traded my 220k mile 13' Rav4 for a 2019 4runner TRD Off-Road, I can't get enough of driving it and have put it in situations much worse than this video without leaving 4high. It's a beautiful machine and feels like a proper truck.