2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO Review and Off Road Snow Adventure

[@andyham6094]

Damn I get 16 mpg combined and my 2018 4runner has a 2 and a half inch lift and bigger tires and heavier wheels on it along with other armor. Either way the 4Runner is my favorite vehicle. Absolutely have no complaints besides the mpg but it’s a sacrifice i make for the enjoyment, reliability, piece of mind, and knowing this machine can take me anywhere anytime and bring me back.

[@bohan9957]

Two sets of words: "snow chains" "don't stop" Both will work like a charm.

[@proconsumersafety]

I agree. I have grown up by ski resorts in the mountains, icy roads and deep snow, with 4wd or AWD with snow chains is the best. Often necessary were we live.

[@Marco-ce8kr]

23:02 it was the very right time to use crawl control

[@maicol67]

Same for 25:08 IMHO

[@CDub-np1cc]

Fun video. Love my T4R. Theres a good reason why the 4Runner doesn't have all sorts of extras and the same engine its had 4ever. Nothing breaks. Ever. And when you are in the middle of nowhere you know it will get you home every time in any weather.

[@TheJoshuaborden]

Why does no one ever talk about Toyota’s amazing ATrack system? It works great.

[@MidnughtMerauders]

Atrac, which is called MTS in the newer Toyotas. MTS is a variable ATRAC that allows you to adjust the amount of slip allowed before intervention. For instance in mud you wouldn't want super early brake intervention because a spinning wheel is good where as on rock you would.

[@ghpatriot]

@@MidnughtMerauders My 4 Runner has MTS and ATRAC so...

[@ghpatriot]

@@MidnughtMerauders You can literally see the ATRAC button at 3:17 hahahahahahahahaha

[@MidnughtMerauders]

@@ghpatriot that's great. Learn more about your truck. MTS is an adjustable atrac.

[@riggsrunneroffroad7907]

@@MidnughtMerauders MTS (multi terrain select) is in addition to atrac. It adds throttle response into the mix

[@mattfamilydetectorist]

The Dewalt Air compressor is fantastic! I do love mine.

[@g.fortin3228]

I never thought airing down would help so much. So good to know. Might need to get an inflator now ! Karleena is a cool co-pilot for sure !! Keep the 4runner stuff coming !

[@sostrucking]

You can get accessories that you can get to air down all 4 at same time to a specific pressure. Just look up offloading clubs to see what one's work best and how far down you can go.

[@chrisgleeton6823]

That was an EXCELLENT demonstration of the effectiveness of airing down the tires. And completely by accident, too. I think that moment should be highlighted. Good Work!

[@CACressida]

4wd high is shift on the fly. No need to stop.

[@JPdaBiggaFigga]

Right! This guy is a fool.

[@OfficerCalebski]

As long as you’re 50mph or below! Love my 2020 venture edition

[@drn13355]

@Jared Stevens Hey does the venture have blind spot monitor?

[@wolfeyez300]

Jared Stevens Agreed. While powertrain was not necessarily the reason I chose my Venture, the drivetrain is proven and all the bugs have been worked out throughs the years.

[@wolfeyez300]

Daniel happy No

[@Mjr1348]

Been there done that with 2 lemon ZR2’s. I had an 18 and a 20. I now have a trd pro 4runner and I love it !!

[@PlymouthNeon]

What? How did you get two of the same lemons in a row? You figure that forgiving Chevy the first time for the lemon, that you'd get a better one next time.

[@richardcasey7521]

That road would scare me completely! I just bought a 4Runner yesterday... I have SO much to learn.

[@Buck-mp4yi]

It does come standard with some pretty good tires too. This is one of my favorite vehicles ever made!!!

[@mikev1338]

I bought pretty much the same 4Runner last November. Mine didn't come with black rear logos or that rear cargo tray, but I had the predator side steps added on. It was pricey, but it's been the perfect daily driver for Canadian winters.

[@nicneo]

Yay...another great video with Karleena.

[@iTrove]

Fun video, came for the review. Stayed for the beauty of Karleena’s smile. Great review for a Normal consumer’s use.

[@fuckinmetal1982]

more Karleena, she's beautiful and has a great personality for this. great host/co-host potential and also good to get a females perspective. i'm in the market for a trd pro now and my wife obviously plays a big part in my decision given she will be using the suv as much as me when hauling around our son! keep up the good work!

[@JeanYvesHudon]

Next time, use a-track on off road snowy trails. Works much better

[@РоманХристенко-и1х]

The best in this car is Karleena!

[@marcbathon2346]

Not really

[@vuexiong1625]

Annoying...

[@realitycheck3672]

*Y o u S o u n d L i k e A L o n e r W i t h A* *B o n e r.*

[@puregsr]

I can attest that the snow in the Pacific Northwest is very different from the rest of the US. After the extremely wet snow comes down, it packs down, melts, freezes over, churns, and crusts over, it's like driving on ice cream mud that has a thousand separate layers with the base layer that behaves like everfrost. I am originally from the Midwest, lived through New England winters and Pittsburgh winters, the packed snow here is really hard to drive on esp with hills. And I am a winter tire (Blizzaks) fanatic

[@nathanspence4859]

4runner all the way. That's my choice. And hopefully mis Carlena gore will be ur new side kick. :)

[@mmcouture01]

definitly the best choice for the end of the world!

[@jlficken]

They finally put a readout for tire pressures on a vehicle?!?! I really wish my 2016 SR5 had that.

[@maicol67]

Same for me on my 2019 TRD ORP

[@mikefoehr235]

Where you stopped in the snow...you could have locked the rear diff and go in 4LO. Bringing a shovel or two can be a game changer and some tow straps. Even a come along can be a game changer. About fuel economy...the 1GR-FE is a bit thirsty but man oh man it may run forever. Having owned GM and FORD....TOYOTA rocks in quality and reliabilty. I have driven thru 2 ft of snow with not much trouble with my 13 Taco.

[@wildbill23c]

Did the 2 feet of snow driving a couple years ago for a month in my 08 Tundra LOL...one year we finally had a real winter where I live and created massive problems for many people in their little golf cart sized cars and their soccer mom cross over cars....suddenly out came the old school 4x4 pickups and SUV's from the 90's and older LOL.

[@olizk]

Nice two persons host , having someone to talk to in your video makes it comfortable to watch

[@dawood2u]

I was on this Trail last week with my 2022 TRD pro, it handled the situation like a champ

[@babyseals4872]

Man that green looks realllllllly nice on a 4Runner

[@houla]

Did you ever lock the rear diff? Try A trac?

[@somethingawesome9547]

By the way, I bought the dewalt because of you. Absolutely a fantastic tool. Did not have to buy the battery because I use that 12V input in my Honda.

[@DefMusic79]

I had those tires on my WK2. They rode rough, horrible when they got wet. Yet did well in the mud that I had them in.

[@jakethepitador2558]

When driving in snow/ice conditions, car reviewers should be testing with proper winter tires: "All terrain tires have a rubber compound that is designed for warmer weather use. Dedicated winter tires have a compound that grips better in colder temperatures and a tread pattern that is better suited for traction on snow and ice."

[@drivingsports]

We request them, but not all manufacturers comply.

[@RagingBad]

No shit Sherlock

[@ericduany2809]

I had those tires on my 04 in Vermont. Great tires in mud, pretty bad in ice/snow. But as long as I threw it in 4Hi I didn't have any issues.

[@naturalLin]

I drove a 2017 wrangler 4roor Sahara. I was in that same situation. I didn’t need to air down. Snow was at least 8 inches. I put the jeep in 4Lo. And plowed through. If it got stuck I reversed a few feet and drove forward. The trail I was in was undriven compact snow as well. You didn’t try hard enough 😂

[@Jax1957]

I really enjoy your videos. They are very informative and just downright fun to watch. I believe in this video though you misspoke about MTS. MTS does regulate the amount of wheel-spin by adjusting throttle performance and brake pressure. Still excellent information throughout as always.

[@BorisBeer24]

God how I wish I could afford Trd Pro and that they were available in the EU, only hope is to win the lottery and move to the US, wish me luck

[@rsxteufel]

The car system is great but the driver have lot to learn.😂

[@docholliday6285]

Seriously...got a little frustrating, know the 4Runner could do more.

[@skylertaylor1154]

This was a headache to watch😭

[@RichRich1955]

Tell us what he did

[@marcreus1360]

The purpose of the video is to show the car for a regular driver. We all know that experience make the difference on those situations but this is a basic car review not an overland/off-road channel. 🤫

[@RagingBad]

@@marcreus1360 shut up

[@underdog8896]

Even a TRD pro 4 Runner has it's limits.

[@CP-kb1du]

Especially with this Idiot behind the Wheel ...

[@rampagedingo]

This vehicle makes me feel like an underdog. I really love the 3rd gen. Personally I hoped they sold these with an optional manual transmission.

[@shanet7511]

Underdog? Its one of th most common and well known offroaders. Periodt.

[@rampagedingo]

@@shanet7511 but you cannot forget the Toyota hilux pickup truck with a solid front axle. Those things are indestructible.

[@shanet7511]

@@rampagedingo This isn't a Hulu though so moot point

[@snowysysadmin59]

The only thing to make this beast even better.....a true 6 speed manual. cmon the tacoma gets a 6 speed, give the 4 runner one! (i know, the market isnt there, theyre not gonna waste the time or money)

[@RioGood]

My FJ enjoys the real 6speed.

[@snowysysadmin59]

@@RioGood I've always wanted an FJ cruiser. One with a 6 speed would be a dream. 😍

[@bassage13]

You don't need to go into neutral to put it into 4 Hi. You can shift it while still driving.

[@bassage13]

@Luis Bolanos Toyota's instructions in the owner's manual tells you to shift to 4 Hi while driving. I guess Toyota doesn't know anything about trucks.

[@commerciallifesafety]

Where you finally stopped was the spot that you should have engaged the crawl control. I have a trd off road. In order to tow my boat off the beach sand I use crawl control. It is the only way I will get it off. I had people try without using it with no success. Momentum helps when you can get it, but from a standing stop crawl control is better than human control.

[@snowysysadmin59]

The only thing (i can respect and understand why) is that, when you guys get stuck slipping or sliding, you go to "lets go as slow as possible and see if that will fix it" and most of the time, that will get you out of trouble. But i think at the end, instead of just backing down the mountain, you should have backed down a few feet to where you had grip, turned off TCS and just hammered down and see if it would get through that rough section.

[@vincesmith764]

I agree.Being scared of the skinny pedal proves you are actually writers/editors that truly know nothing about "off-roading"

[@JT-fx8mn]

I want one but these are going for gold! Even for a used TRD pro with 60k miles they are still going around 50k

[@lunamaria1048]

Excellency review!!... I have the 4Runner TRD Off Road with Fox Shocks and a Magnuson Supercharger (installed last year) that I love so much, it is definitely my forever rig lol... My only dislike about it was the lack of power on the highway when it came to passing and accelerating faster when on the highway, especially when fully loaded for overlanding.. The Magnuson supercharger makes her feel exactly as you would expect an SUV of this size to feel.. I can pass on highways EASILY now.. Even when loaded up with water, extra fuel, my rooftop tent, food, spare parts, recovery gear and everything else needed for remote touring.. It feels more like a V8 now!.. Even every aspect of off roading is even more funner than it was!

[@gregggallo3347]

Hows gas milage with all the new work done?

[@stephanlevesque7632]

Engage the locker....use the tools that are available to you!

[@lam62sw]

The locker does not improve all that much on snow the ATrac and Crawl Control are better features to use than the locker. I have first hand experience in a 2020 4Runner Venture.

[@masonthomas9671]

@@lam62sw I was under the impression that under 5mph and in 4lo you can use the rear locker and ATRAC at the same time. The locker will fix your rear wheels and ATRAC will apply brake force to which ever front wheel needs it.

[@simpleredvigor]

2020 TRD 4Runner for me :) Great videos!

[@shanet7511]

This video makes me miss Washington so much. I can't wait to move back in a few years.

[@PRO4XKEV]

Karleena is a Cutie. Very nice. Oh yeah and the Runner is nice to.

[@joreldavis4069]

You can shift to 4x4 on the fly. You don't need to stop or put in neutral. FYI

[@hellraiserx9490]

I think all four by fours are pretty much like that these days

[@joreldavis4069]

@@hellraiserx9490 they are. That's why I thought it was funny he thought he had to stop and put in neutral just to go to 4Hi

[@LLCoolPass]

it seems its not electronic. it has lever. therefore rules apply. stop go neutral first

[@hellraiserx9490]

Johnny B That really sucks!

[@megabyte7047]

Jorel Davis To go into low, you do.

[@claudiacanales2662]

Yup I get 16 too. It’s bad but every thing else is awesome!

[@connorsmith3234]

Wow just stumbled on this video I’ve been working off that road helping build cell towers. I’ve been driving my F-550 service truck up that road for years.

[@truthkeeperfilms]

The 5th Gen 4Runner will be a collector vehicle as the new Toyota's will all be 4cyl turbo

[@Wild1995]

This was so good. Thank you for demonstrating all of this

[@vincesmith764]

We that love the 4runner..LOVE it the way it is.We that buy and continue to buy over and over...or every 20 yrs or so ,as they last that long, simply do not care about fuel mileage or what yall talking heads refere to as "outdated" headlights or 6 plus gears and all the "new fad.ish" a.k.a. sissy options.We love the fact that it is a TRUCK .It,s sickening to us that yall want to press Toyota to make it a highlander or patriot clone .We that buy and love simply do not care about fuel mileage. We love Tough & Durable. Thank you.:)

[@josephhao1873]

army green is awesome～

[@wcjeep]

Was the locker engaged? Also recommend the TRD Offroad for most people. It has optional Kdss for better on/Offroad performance, as long as the vehicle maintains stock height. TRD Offroad does have the factory rear locker.

[@anthonydotb]

KDSS equipped vehicles can be lifted a few inches (3 I believe) without any major modifications. My TRD Offroad/Trail is lifted 1.75 and zero issues with KDSS. But I also agree with you. I think the TRD off road is the way to go. TRD Offroad with no kdss can be upgraded to an even better suspension than the TRD Pro, and for much less.

[@whoknows8678]

Good to see Karleena again. She's awesome and I love her. LOL

[@Jo5ue1]

Love this! I was thinking of getting a 2020 Subaru Forester Sport and putting some Method wheels on it to make it look more manly (not Soccer mom SUV) but damn this is a sexy bad ass looking machine. It's expensive but I look at it as an investment, the resale value it's up the roof. An used 2013 TRD PRO goes for 40k now in days.. if you can afford it go for it, you will stand out from all those Wranglers.

[@frankzhong9402]

Highly underrated channel!

[@vivasjimmy]

come on my friend why you quit?? you needed to push it !

[@MisterTundra2595]

He dont wanna pay for damage

[@vivasjimmy]

@@MisterTundra2595 yep makes sense but it is shame I don't think that is what the audience want to see...

[@tsizzle]

Nice video. Glad Karleena got a chance to drive! Did you ever test how the Subaru Forester XMode does in these same conditions deep snow? AWD vs 4WD? Would it have made any difference using winter/snow tires/chains?

[@lesterguess1915]

They did one with the Subaru Forester with Dual X-Mode in snow and towed a Mazda CX-9 in the snow with the Forester, but was not this same road, I don't think.

[@22vigil37]

4runner all day!!!

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

I am glad you showed airing down I go 16 in heavy show I use chains only as last resort 👍🏻👊🏻

[@phillipsinclaire]

In Canada where I live this vehicle completed loaded prices out. close to 80000 dollars after all taxes and fees. Whoa....

[@mikec3454]

TRD Pro? I'm in Canada as well, pretty sure when I built one last on Toyota Canada it was around $63k or something. Still too much ... The TRD Off Road is better value IMO.

[@corwininadsm]

MTS in Rock is noticeably better than lower levels, while being less noisy than crawl control.

[@ss1114]

Best review Ive seen yet!

[@andy1209na]

WOW! What a beautiful co pilot; oh yeah, the 4 Runner looks good too. Just bought one last month, and loving it. Nice video, you guys really did an awesome job, subbed

[@rezinaydingaming3995]

she looks so good

[@hyper_t47]

The 4Runner is a great choice if you are looking for real truck based SUV. The engine and transmission are out dated but they are tested, reliable and smooth. I don't like the engine and transmission combo in my 3rd gen Tacoma as much although I do get decent gas mileage.

[@lesterguess1915]

It would be good to see the Ford Bronco go thru that same trail

[@JS-qi1ou]

Gorgeous, I wish I could afford it... The 4 Runner is cool too.

[@docholliday6285]

Stuck in snow so he floors it 😆 And chains would absolutely make a huge difference.

[@yotaman492]

IMO the TRD Pro is not worth the $$ if you plan to be serious about off road adventures. Save your $$, but a TRD Offroad and put the savings into a better suspension, wheels and tires. The TRD Offroad and Off Road Premium have the same 4WD system also. Good video

[@anantdabholkar685]

Just stupid to compare a highlander to a 4 Runner. The capabilities of a 4Runner off-road set the two apart. Is that difficult to grasp?

[@Agent.K.]

You can shift to 4Hi while moving up to 100 km/h. 4Lo is the one that requires you to stop and switch to neutral.

[@RioGood]

Try to tell my 79 Toyota that!

[@3rreid]

OMG! That was fun, but I was scared for u guys n that cliff.... Lol glad u all made it

[@SanoyNimbus]

The 4Runner looks really nice! To bad you cannot buy it in Sweden :( ...

[@jimmy-et1pm]

Nice vid...currently have a 2018 trd pro truck....once I ditched the stock tires and went with michelins....the thing was unstoppable. Thinking about an upgrade to a 4runner....need the room.

[@brandonm6117]

Which Michelins did you get?

[@MrZombiedude567]

1:25 that moment when you are searching for the prop rod

[@MsRizzo69]

Hi. So, I just bought the 2021 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO in Lunar Rock color...lol. Anyway, we just experienced our first snow in the Mountains. Our drive way is very steep...Should I have used 4Lo Crawl to go down? Going up, I got stuck like Carlina but now I know not to stop..lol I’ve never driven in snow ❄️ but need to learn. I was so terrified I was going slide off the side into the highway. What do you suggest on learning the function other than reading the manual. I need videos like 👍🏽 these. I need to see rather than read. Lol, help! Teach me....more videos on the other functions please. 😉👍🏽

[@drivingsports]

If you drive in the snow regularly, definitely get winter-rated tires. We actually have a 2021 4Runner scheduled for another snow video around Christmas, so be sure to subscribe. 😉

[@MsRizzo69]

@@drivingsports I was so scared, I was sliding down. We are not experience in snow driving. We just purchased a cabin so now we need to learn or die lol

[@drivingsports]

@@MsRizzo69 Did you see our episode with the Bison ZR2? I did the same thing.

[@MsRizzo69]

@@drivingsports going to watch it now. When you do your new video for Christmas 🎄 can you please include all functions. I feel that would help me visualize what my Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO 2021 can do. Thank you ☺️

[@Mikefoxx55]

Ryan.. shoulda aired down your boots 😄😄😄. Go Karleena. 👍

[@fawadoo]

The crawl control is awesome

[@WillN2Go1]

Good review, thanks. convinced me to buy a used one. Why buy 2008 tech on a 1996 powertrain in 2020?

[@mechmat12345]

Because they did actually do some updates in 2020 like improved safety tech, updated infotainment, and push button start/keyless entry on some models. Resale value is also spectacular, meaning you won't save much buying a late model used version if you have a higher interest rate (which is common in new vs used financing). Carvana literally has a 2018 TRD Off Road model right now and they are charging $150 MORE than the original window sticker price.

[@judgeadvocate9275]

That's sad. I've owned 2x CJ-5s, and a CJ-7, and never came close to getting stuck in snow, even when the snow was up to the doors. But then again, the tires bigger and badder on one of the CJ-5s. The CJ-7 (1980) was all stock.

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

Great job on the video.great copilot always nice to have 2 people when you go off roading again love your copilot great personality..is there a website on places you can go off-road across the country

[@Urgento22]

why are you driving so fast on ice? also why would you not use the locking differential and crawl control to go up further?🤦🏻‍♂️

[@drivingsports]

At that point on the mountain the risk was greater than the reward.

[@neogeoking]

But at least use your truck’s potential fully first before back down. Now all I could think of is you, not the truck.

[@spuriouseffect]

This is the type of people we haul back to town after we find their cars left abandoned sideways in the middle of the trail, and we have to pull their vehicle off the road to get by them. And then we find them freezing to death and often crying as they wave their arms frantically to be picked up a mile or so later.

[@Mjr1348]

A-Trac baby !!

[@HyperXism]

I had a 2003 with the V8. Wish they still had V8s in them.

[@MythicalDust]

No thanks, this things fuel economy is bad enough

[@0HOON0]

I miss the sound of my V8 4Runner but not the timing belt changes.

[@brodiwheeler7583]

HyperXism Lexus GX470 says hi 👋🏼

[@HyperXism]

@@brodiwheeler7583 Does the GX470 come with crawl control?

[@RioGood]

The v8 actually got better mpg than the v6 in that generation of 4runner. There are a few reviews out there showing this when comparing the 2020 VS older 4runners.

[@donbrloks3959]

Good to see Toyota sticking with the 4.0 eng over rhe 3.5 which is a good car engine, but lacks low end torque for off-road.

[@RagingBad]

You don't know what you're talking about 🤫

[@AdamLewis1]

Where was this? It looks like you got off on 38 but then I'm not sure what road you went up after. Great video!

[@tjwallway9685]

When in doubt throttle out 🎉

[@welcome2myworld1.o89]

@26:40 you said earlier in the video crow control can even dig yourself out in a san environment. If you truly had confidence in the vehicle. then you would at least give it a shot in the snow environment. Now yes I wasn’t there in your situation so obviously I’m not telling you what to do! but again it would’ve been nice to see if it would have been able to get it self out!

[@loneapple440]

Karleena is awesome driver

[@enzo_plays]

Damn Washington is beautiful.

[@ajsingh7952]

Keep up the great work! Love your vids man!

[@MyAlexWest]

# old engine , worse mpg there is reason for that. it is CALLED quality and reliability!! old school is best school!!!!!! ======= no wonder Toyota is crushing everybody in USA/ world . 2+mln sells per year in USA ! ask Honda how that new tech works for company w/ constant complaints of dilution!

[@mikefoehr235]

I was going to say the same....pay a little more at the pump and way less at the stealership

[@kevinjohnson3925]

Sold my civic si due to dilution problems

[@marckruse2181]

...yet you still need to visit your dealer for a shit load of Toyota recalls. Never again!

[@sonar0085]

Old is Gold baby

[@janetairlines1351]

My 2nd gen tacoma has the same engine/trans as the 4runner. Its a good combo.

[@DH-tp9ns]

Love the 4Runner!

[@Jesus-eb8yk]

I really like this color... great video 👍

[@JRode851]

I wish this soccer dad knew how to drive it. I love mine!

[@SanctumOfDreams]

Too bad it will never compete with the Wrangler lol

[@JRode851]

Sacratus that overpriced Chrysler product, I’ll take my chances lol. My friend is a huge Jeep and 4Runner fan but I just can’t do it.

[@zman92630]

Why didn't you engage the rear locker? You were doing such a good job of showing how you use the built-in tools, you missed the obvious choice!

[@nicksteinberg6621]

He was thinking with the wrong head!