2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO | Worth it over the TRD Off Road?

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[@docholliday7548]

If you've got the money TRD Pro is the way to go, hands down.

[@joesmith-em2cd]

Once I win the lottery, I will buy a 4runner TRD Pro in black just like the one above.

[@richieewinns]

TRD Pro, for when you don't plan on actually offroading, but just mall crawling for a few years and sell it for near retail value later.

[@teke237]

and what? you paying their car note?>

[@richieewinns]

@@teke237 relax drew dont get huffy puffy about my comment because i was talking about you 😂. It’s the trend I see with trd pros, but obviously isn’t the truth for all. I should know, I drive a ‘20 4r trd pro lol.

[@teke237]

@@richieewinns No one is huffy and puffy. Glad you actually own a pro so you have something to stand on

[@richieewinns]

@@teke237 yeah it gives me a base to actually criticize the owners including myself lol so your sassy comment wasnt needed 👌

[@teke237]

@@richieewinns also what color Pro did you end up getting?

[@coguy4834]

Sucks for the guy who spends 50k to find out his car was railed on a review. Toyota reliability goes hand in hand with a proper break-in.

[@CP-kb1du]

2019 TRD PRO Voo Doo Blue top level of all Toyota's ...Looks and Performance people can upgrade etc options .....but the Voo Doo was a game changer ...

[@jimgleason3062]

I have a 2019 TRD OR Prem and love it. I couldn't justify the cost diff between the OR and the PRO. For that money I can upgrade the parts that I want to make it my own. Yeah, it would be cool to have the Pro badging but "I don't need no stinking badges!" One cool thing now is that in CA you can upgrade the cold air intake to TRD or another manufacturer. This was considered illegal until 2020.

[@jimgleason3062]

@@RobSantoliquito Not sure if you caught the new MSRP... $50K+. If you can afford it, go for it, it is a great ride.

[@joban558]

Hey good luck buddy what you buy and have a fun I'm driving 2018 trd pro off-road premium soft white I'm happy with that it's better than jeep

[@doorkicker8507]

If you plan on modifying yourself. Yes off road better choice. But for resale afterwards TRD PRO all day long. I know from experience.

[@jimgleason3062]

If you are looking to resell, you are right. I look at the 5th gen TRD 4runs and especially the TRD PROs as an iconic vehicle and if you can keep it in shape for 20+ years the resale on that will be similar to what the original FJ40s are going for now.

[@An_Enraged_Pig]

Do you kick doors also? From experience?

[@JB-qt3wo]

This is true. There’s a reason everyone says buy a slightly used Off Road Premium. They sell for less. The trick is to find a New* TRD Pro for MSRP. It’s rare but if you can find it maybe lease it for two years with an option to buy and see how you like it. They are actually extremely cheap to lease since they depreciate very little (I shouldn’t even be telling you this). In fact, a new TRD Pro will usually lease for less per month than all the lower trims.

[@formulasaltythunder4806]

Bought the venture 4 runner about a month and half ago. Very similar to the pro minus a couple things. Love this ride

[@inyermouthbaybeh]

Does your venture fit in a standard 7' garage with the basket?

[@nickg382]

USC Racing!?!?!? They didn't have that when I was there. That sanctioned by the school? Fight on! Subscribed

[@PushingPistons]

Haha yeah it is formula racing team that is university sanctioned. I was on the team when in school and love supporting them. Thanks for subscribing!

[@abirsanu]

So is it worth over Off Road? My opinion - yes. First argument - Toyota almost never overcharges you on the parts - if there are some additional parts added on higher trim is just only the price of those parts when sold separate at Toyota, nothing more. No extra money, no charge for the work having those installed when you order the trim from the factory. So the ~$8000 difference between them: 1. TRD Pro first difference vs the Off Road trim - the Fox shocks. What it gives you? About 1 inch higher cleareance than on the Off Road trim(the TRD Pro is visible higher), less body roll and plus better control. Yes, the TRD Pro has the true 10 inch clearance or 9.8" as the manual specs say. The Off Road trim in reality has only ~8.7" and not 9.8" as the book says. I measured myself the clearance on both trims. The parts cost for all 4 sides - about $2300 online at Toyota. Toyota charges you something for install on the PRO? NO. Eventually you buy it to install them on the Off Road trim? The $2300 difference and plus the work hours to pay someone to install it for you. So it may go up to $3000, best scenario. 2. Second big difference TRD Pro vs Off Road - Climate Control. Yes, the dual-zone automatic climate control on TRD Pro. Will you ever be able to add it to your Off Road trim yourself? NEVER. Different ECM, different temperature control modules, different AC Air Amplifier electronic modules, different air flow control motors and different air ducts and many many more other things to change. Forget about it. 3. TRD Pro Remote Connect from the Toyota app with remote engine start from the smartphone and key fob, remote lock/unlock, alerts and other things - not available on the Off Road and impossible to be installed. Unless, again, theoretically you change the ECM and other things. Do you really want to do such pain in the *ss work? I bet not. And Toyota won't let you to integrate such vehicle into their system. 4. Off Road tires and rims come standard on TRD Pro vs Off Road comes with simple regular highway tires and standard rims. Price of them separate at Toyota? Somewhere at a total of ~$2000. Theoretically if you sell your factory Off Road standard tires and rims, most probably you won't be able to sell them at the original price, but let's assume a total difference of only $1000. Again Toyota doesn't charge you for work, they already come installed from the factory on TRD Pro. 5. Skid plate - same price as a separate one at Toyota. 6. The TRD Pro roof rack - very distinctive. And don't hate it or consider it as non-functional. It is very functional with two level of height for the bars, because the largest and longest existing Thule/Yakima cargo boxes can be installed with no problem, plus a very positive thing - the back door or hatch won't hit the cargo box because it sits perfectly and high enough on the TRD Pro roof rack. 6. JBL Premium audio system with 15 speakers and woofer, comes standard from the factory on TRD Pro - do you really want to remove all the interiors of your Off Road trim to install all the audio wires, speakers, changing the plastic panels to fit the new system? I pretty sure you won't like to do this tremendous work on your car. Plus the cost of the parts and labor. 7. Automatic turn on lights on TRD Pro. Unavailable on Off Road trim and theoretically impossible to install. And other minor different things. Do you think worths buying an Off Road trim and trying to bring it close to the options of a TRD Pro? My opinion NO. Some options are impossible to be installed as the car parts can't be changed. If you really want all the different options then go straight and buy the TRD Pro. It saves your lifetime and money. Remember - Toyota doesn't overcharge you.

[@joseperezpaz9986]

Only upgrade you should do to a Trd Pro are tires if ya plan to modify anything else than get a Trd offroad Premium...

[@thehoofersclub]

Test drove one March of last year. Felt heavy like my Athey M9D street sweeper. I like it!

[@robertwehlau8906]

Nice video I appreciate it. Quick question. So if it’s twinging and you switch to 4 hi can you go higher than 55 and without voiding warranty? It rains a lot here in TX. Thank you

[@boomerrangerron]

Very nicely done video! I'm just not sure it's worth the $50K plus price tag, and I'm a lifetime Toyota loyalist who's owned about 8 including two Highlanders, one Corolla, one Solara and two Cressida! Yes and an old 1996 vintage 4 Rnr, the original 4 cylinder. As much as I'd love one of these, I can't justify the price tag! One question though, do you have to remove the front TRD skid plate to change the oil filter?

[@tunerworld]

My cousin just bought this car in Army Green - Going to review it tomorrow! Appreciate this video and the awesome detail! Also, may I suggest not flooring it until the engine bearings are fully broken in :)

[@PushingPistons]

Awesome man! Have fun. I totally see where you are coming from and have discussed with engine tuning expert on whether flooring it is detrimental to an engines longevity. It’s a concern I get a lot and I’m very interested in discussing this topic further in a separate video. I do appreciate the suggestion.

[@tunerworld]

Pushing Pistons I feel you! Many people build their cars and go straight on the dyno for a tune haha. My biggest thing is just because you have all of the assembly lube still in the engine, you should drive it like 500-1000 miles and flush it out for some fresh oil. Engines these days are manufactured and created great though to where it probably wouldn’t affect the longetivity

[@tapiajess8]

HelpfulCarTips I love my army green TRD. Tardes my cement grey Tacoma for the 4Runner and I don’t regret it on bit 💚💚

[@Reptileman110]

@@tunerworld So for a new car, drive it 500-1000 miles, get the oiled changed and then you should be fine flooring it? Cause that's what Chevy did with the C8. Makes sense though.

[@tunerworld]

Reptileman110 Yep!! That’s usually the proper break-in procedure. I like doing it at 500 just to get the assembly lube out and then driving it easy for another 500 miles before ripping on it. This lets the rod bearings and the crank journals properly mate to eachother

[@AshleySmith-cf6hx]

Right now I have a 2020 Ford Escape sel. But in the future I’m really wanting to trade in for a 4Runner, it’s a dream suv for me. The only thing I am nervous about is seeing the safety ratings, crash test. 🥺

[@Snek03]

Lmao at him pretending it’s fast.

[@mjv1967]

An interior in a colour other than black on black on black would be nice. Maybe with the 6th gen.

[@merlinjones6485]

Basically a great ride. Though too cheap to add a CD player. Where do I play my collection of CDs? I like music when I'm on the road.

[@MiguelRamirez-bn9sz]

Uh its 2020, use your phone and stream through bluetooth or use apple carplay/ android auto

[@that1guy524]

My 2017 has a CD player as well as bluetooth. Never use my CD player which is funny. You'll have to find an older model for a CD player which they have always offered back then.

[@doorkicker8507]

My 2019 TRD PRO 4 runner. Has a cd 💿 player.

[@Chief_5]

I put all my music on my iPhone. 👍🦄

[@impactproformance]

That's a dying technology bro lol get a cd player and plug in if you want to drive anything new.

[@zerokool-2058]

This is my question. I drive 99% on road, snow, rain. Few times a year I’ll go towards the mountains but is just dirt road. So I’m not sure what to go with. Limited, trd off road or Pro. I’m only adding tints, wheels and tires and a leveling kit. It’ll be a daily driver. Also would AWD or regular 4high and 4low be better ? Anyone ?

[@skoolynugenator1802]

If you don’t do any off roading, I would go with the Limited with the AWD and better highway feeling suspension.

[@bendy6691]

It’s the best popular car

[@Libertarian_Neighbor]

You can get better shocks, full skids and a real roof rack for the price. Go with the TRD Off Road every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

[@Reptileman110]

What shocks do you suggest? I hear a lot of good things about fox shocks but also bilsteins. What would you consider to be the best bang for you buck?

[@JB-qt3wo]

After you pay all that money for new shocks, installation, tires, tuning, and accessories you may actually end up spending more than if you just got a TRD Pro, assuming you get it for MSRP.

[@paradiseliving271]

I can't make up my mind lol from tacoma trd pro or the 4runner trd pro they both look so badass

[@Mojojojo335]

Dream car

[@favianflores5566]

Waited to see the trunk and the back seat space but you didn’t bother to show

[@CSEnginuities]

Same

[@davidwethington9320]

TRD Off road premium is definitely the better value.

[@Fishbed77]

No doubt.

[@Reptileman110]

What about the SR5P? I hear that's also a good buy.

[@Fishbed77]

Reptileman110 The SR5 does not have the same 4WD systems as the TRD PRO and TRD Off Road. So it’s not really comparable. The jump in off-road capability from the SR5 to the TRD Off Road is pretty significant for very little increase in cost. The increase in capability from the TRD Off Road to the TRD PRO is minimal, despite the huge jump in MSRP.

[@davidwethington9320]

@@Reptileman110 definitely. It would knock off another couple of grand. You lose some of the off road capability though if that matters. Rear locker and crawl control.

[@Reptileman110]

@@Fishbed77 Thank you for the explanation! I was debating which one to get but it seems like the TRD OR/ORP is the best bang for your buck.

[@hitendrasinhgohil2724]

Very nice 👍

[@shinjiro212]

For most people, the TRD Off Road Premium hits the sweet spot. I considered the Pro, but a) it was more expensive and not worth it for my mostly urban driving and b) it was harder to get. Have had my Premium for a couple of months now and I'm absolutely loving it.

[@mikeestevez5047]

same... and you can upgrade as you wish... on army orders right now and can't wait to get back to my family AND my TRD Offroad Premium

[@kimbielkumtor2888]

I like the 4th gens more only because of the v8

[@PushingPistons]

I do miss the v8 as well

[@impactproformance]

Not as reliable

[@stu1663]

Man I can't stand the two tone interior. Anyone know if a way to change that?

[@joeperez8538]

Katskins leather.

[@clos6613]

Ya. I wish it was all black

[@veronicaserrato9827]

It’s beautiful but I’m thinking 🤔 of getting the 4Runner Limited I don’t do too much off road

[@apt62]

Dont buy a 4runner if you dont do much off-road.

[@jamesdiaz2748]

TRD PRO will probably hold its value a lot better

[@toyotabrony]

@@apt62 he can still get a 4Runner, a limited trim a street style would be perfect for that

[@Saladon89]

is the fox shocks a reliable brand like toyota?

[@kevinkidneyy]

I would love that truck but expensive

[@chancellorpalpatineakathes6130]

Wait till you see a Sequoia and the amount of gas it blows. But again those things will crawl anywhere and call pull heavy loads.

[@ghanamafia7199]

My only pet peeves about this car is the spare tire UNDERNEATH the trunk ...like why?...why do I have to slide underneath the car to get the spare tire?

[@inttruders]

The reason they do that is for more cargo space and so that you do not have to unload the whole back of the 4Runner if you need to change a tire in the middle of nowhere with a trunk full of camping gear or whatever else you might have back there.

[@austinwilliams45]

I am an owner of a 2020 TRD Off-Road. I originally was planning to go with a TRD Pro because of the "street cred". If you plan on modifying the truck then get an Off-Road. You can build a much more capable rig for less than MSRP on a TRD Pro.

[@RCGJR_]

Exactly, completely agreed, the dealers bump up the MSRP’s on the pro’s so bad. Edit: planning on the SR5 or Off-road.

[@seabiscuit726142]

Unless you get an Off Road with the KDSS that limits your options. In Canada you can't opt out the KDSS on the Off Road trim. That leaves the SR5 the most logical platform for an overland rig. Higher lifts, aftermarket locking diffs, skid plates, etc.

[@RealDavidMartin]

That gas gauge on E stresses me out 😅

[@lawrence.ap28]

Hello again! :D

[@juliojaramillo737]

Should i lease or buy ?

[@seabiscuit726142]

Always buy a Toyota but lease a Jeep.

[@psx1986]

What type of tires are on those trd pro wheels? Thanks

[@impactproformance]

Nitto terra poops

[@sonar0085]

Is that even a question its worth every penny and more

[@impactproformance]

Nope

[@edgarcia5601]

I want a Trd pro but need a 3rd row . Sr5😞

[@toyotabrony]

U can still get TRD goodies and make a TRDPRO version of it

[@johnsims709]

dealers asking 5-15 k over 50-52 k sticker is insanity.......57 - 67k !!!!!f en joke....buy an offroad or venture for 42-45k which at min is 12k less than a pro....badass mid travel fox icon or king 4-6k installed, 285 70 17 toyo tires 1k and you have a more more capable offroad 4runner for 5-15 k less ...50-52k sticker is fair, 57-67k is for fan bois.....sorry no offense intended....

[@MoraleHazard]

Disappointed that the Pro spare is a road tire and not like the 4 on the wheels.

[@HoopinPat]

saw that

[@JB-qt3wo]

Better than a donut.

[@aky19832001]

No kdss suspension?

[@64Magick]

*What is the price OUT THE DOOR AND DRIVING?* *How many years and what is the monthly?*

[@Blake-pu3xc]

Too damn much bro wait a year or so let it deprecate so you don’t waste your money. Never buy anything brand new unless you’re stupid rich

[@paulwilliams2024]

Blake but Toyota barely deprecate tho a year old Toyota isn’t even much of a deal

[@Blake-pu3xc]

Paul Williams just wait till it deprecates or buy it used. New cars are a scam

[@vincedigiovanni7515]

It's cheaper to lease

[@ShogunateDaimyo]

I've been looking at buying for a few months now and can verify that average used price is about $1,000 off per year. Too me it makes for a rare scenario where buying new actually makes sense.

[@tgkg]

Offroad is better. Spend the extra thousand on fox,icon or kings suspension.

[@impactproformance]

Exactly

[@mohamadyousef3702]

No memory seat still!?!?

[@ryanfoster6514]

For 10k less you can have a just as capable 4Runner with AC Seating.. makes no sense that the Pro doesn’t offer it.

[@inttruders]

If you are talking about the Limited it is not as capable.

[@phillipsinclaire]

You talk to fast and look like you need to make your quota or you wont be around for long.

[@PreCiiSiioN_II]

You type like you didn't go to school past the 5th grade.

[@fjbT2024]

Love all the 4runners but not a fan of the Limited

[@alijamili6522]

I considered the limited, reason being I’ve had 4runners in my family and really appreciate them especially nowadays with so many crossovers. But I know I wouldn’t take it off-road and don’t want to pretend I do.

[@Ronaldoshaw25]

will lease it and then buy it out after the lease ends

[@CJJ928]

just buy it lol. this car is gonna get redesigned and the value will plummet. dont waste your money on a lease.

[@ShogunateDaimyo]

You're going to spend more leasing then buying vs just buying. You're just delaying a bigger monthly payment by a couple hundred bucks while leasing.

[@phillipsinclaire]

what relationship is the gas mileage to the ride and feeling? Your totally out of your league. Your not helping promote Toyota as you should. Hahhahahahahah

[@pureauto454]

Is this a rumor? I heard the TRD pro does NOT have the KDSS, is that true? Becouse my 2017 Off Road has it

[@tylerwest3820]

Pure Auto I believe your correct. KDSS is an option on the trd off road

[@wagnerrdtradingpostonebay8934]

Pro has the fox shocks

[@pureauto454]

@@wagnerrdtradingpostonebay8934 oh I see

[@2CabrasLocas]

Omg... The horrible background noise / "music"... :(

[@bekakolbaev3579]

Мля крутая тачка вот мне бы такую 👍👍👍

[@user-xz8zi8zf9x]

Trd pro is no 1 off road is soso~

[@impactproformance]

Off road actually out options it and has kdss. If you get new basic off road shocks and a roof rack you already out option the pro.

[@La-huh]

This trd pro way over priced then it’s value….trd off road same suv $10k less.

[@evamoon6593]

Who designs these steering wheels. Smh

[@lav1daloca]

This car only makes sense with Toyota's diesel engines, 3L six or 4L V8! Unless you own a gas station!!

[@toddsulli6495]

I bought the TRD offroad and added the PRO components and saved 8-10k. The PRO Definitely overpriced, in my opinion.

[@CP-kb1du]

What Colour ?

[@toddsulli6495]

1st Name Basis I bought it in the black.

[@rx8dude907]

So you got the leather seats and interior?

[@toddsulli6495]

rx8dude907 Yeah, man. It’s the black leather with the red stitching. Just like the Pro.

[@clos6613]

Is it all black interior? I'm not a fan of the 2 tone interior at all

[@user-ik4hv4kg5z]

От вас о этой машины много пустяковой болтовни

[@pepitopepito6598]

4:51

[@impactproformance]

Trd off road ftw every time. The pro is for proseres.

[@tomokokishi3066]

Remember when we used to say Toyota is the most boring manufacturer?...

[@clayz1]

Spends the first 2.5 minutes on grill and blacked out shit.

[@phillipsinclaire]

I wouldn't buy a bicycle from you. Your just a legend in your own mind. Horrible rep. Blaaaaa

[@toyotabrony]

Than why the hell are u watching?

[@808drgreenthumb]

Just get an sr5 and then modify it . The pro is totally overrated garbage . All marketing hype . If it had a stock v8 or a supercharger then it’s worth it !

[@CP-kb1du]

Go invest in a Jeep ... and when your having you Jeep Heep towed to the garage more than actually driving it then look in the mirror and ask was buying garbage worth it ...

[@808drgreenthumb]

what a moron ! Waste your money on something that only has entry to mid level suspension. FYI I have a off road with better suspension than a pro . I would never will buy any American name brand vehicle.

[@AdussFadass]

@@CP-kb1du 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Review | Off-road Challenge Vs Wrangler JK & Range Rover SC. The brand new Wrangler broke in this video.

[@fun_time_49]

First

[@PushingPistons]

Haha nice! Here is the award 🥇

[@fun_time_49]

Pushing Pistons thank you my good sir

[@rontatar236]

60 thousand dollars and you can still see the frame rail from the side! No thanks

[@MrPachellid]

TRD Off Road base is where it's at. Paying over MSRP is absurd. Only fools would do that. They can have their silly little paint choices on the Pro that fools pay for.