2023 Toyota 4Runner Review / Why is this old SUV still so popular in 2023?

[@cormacsage7126]

Always love this old school 4runer

[@rickycompton2610]

We have a 2021 TRD Pro 4 runner, I personally love the old school technology, no Direct injection means no oil dilution or carbon build up, 5 speed bullet proof trans and actual manual stick for the 4wd so no electric solenoids to fail for the 4wd plus a full frame unlike the Jeep grand Cherokee, If you don’t mind the gas mileage they are tanks!!!!

[@countschad]

Those 4 cylinder turbos will never last as long as that engine.

[@MGReviewsBlog]

Yea this V6 is pretty bulletproof for reliability.

[@Americafirst-i8q]

​@@MGReviewsBlogYou're too young you wouldn't know I used to drive Toyota's back in the seventies and eighties, Furthermore the throttle response is normal if you want to increase it just add a pedal commander to it

[@lauriemontgomery7709]

Thanks! Very helpful.

[@Americafirst-i8q]

Why is it still so popular because Toyota has realized that they have built a quality vehicle and there's no need to update it or change anything

[@semjohnbiggs5946]

After owning a 2007 4Runner for 16 years, I feel they are tried and true, a vehicle that will outlast most.

[@canalesivany]

I love my 2023 trd off-road premium 4Runner is the best vehicle I ever owned

[@Gilbertmk2]

When you consider many of the components have been used since 2003 it's even more impressive.

[@MGReviewsBlog]

Are some of them that old?

[@Gilbertmk2]

@@MGReviewsBlog I believe the transmission, transfer case, diff, a lot of the mechanical components are that old. The engine is also from 2003 although it received an update about half way through.

[@Americafirst-i8q]

​@@MGReviewsBlogNothing wrong with old, actually things from the past are much better than the things from now, why reinvent the wheel

[@Americafirst-i8q]

​@@MGReviewsBlogYou don't want a Turbo charged engine turbo's leak, I work as a professional automotive technician I can't tell you how many vehicles have come in with turbos that leak, You have a misconception about turbos

[@dwightevans8545]

Great video. I'm on my 3rd 4runner since 2008. We gave our 16 to our son. I'm driving a 22 TRD off road and love it. Also, mention that the 4.0 V6 is deliberately made to have a lower power band on purpose. It is bulletproof and made to be durable over the long haul. I reserve the need for power and satisfy that need with my 21 subaru STI. But I really don't think it's underpowered. We're driving an suv, people. We aren't drag-racing.

[@tsrfastsaab]

Try driving one at 6-8k feet in the mountains. they barely can get out of their own way. No way you can tow 5,000lb unless you want to melt your transmission. They are well made.... and it is more of a real off road SUV. They are not really that good in snow from a stability perspective. with studded tires they are very solid in traction but not in stability. The sway bars are not sufficient for highway driving. They were outdated in 2010 when it came out. Even the USB non C is only low power and will not support fast charging. If you like one buy a used one.. save $$ new ones are an embarrassment to Toyota. They are not good mountain area SUV at all for a host of reasons.

[@dwightevans8545]

@@tsrfastsaab I appreciate your assessment. I only review what many others say. In snow, NO 4wd will be able to get out of a heavy, wet snow. So like you say, if tires are good, that's a game changer. I am most concerned with reliability, and nothing touches the old-school Toyotas. Still, their off-road capabilities are very good.

[@Notification93]

I don't know how people drive to get 13-15l/100km fuel economy. On the highway, I never get over 8.5L/100km and in city I get about 11L/100km.. Drive with care and precision and don't abuse on gas lol

[@MGReviewsBlog]

That's the thing, I don't have a heavy foot. Whenever I drive these demo cars, I usually average between the rated city & hwy fuel economy. With some (usually hybrids) I can get better than rated numbers. But with this one and the Tundra, I haven't been able to get close to the rated numbers. Does your 4Runner have the off-road-ish tires that this one does or are they normal all-season tires? That's the only thing I can think of for such a difference in fuel efficiency numbers.

[@Notification93]

@@MGReviewsBlog I am bone stock, my friend. Though, I have to mention that I am very sensitive and articulate on how I drive (not just for 4runners but for all cars I drive). It's just a habit that I've built up since I ever started driving and maybe that's why I get exceptional fuel economy compared to others. Getting used to simple things like pressing hard on the gas on downhill and almost no gas on the uphill would def improve the fuel economy.

[@ToyotaTacoma-js6on]

Best SUV on the road for reliability and dependability. Better buy one before they change it to a 4 cylinder turbo. and mess it up.

[@dancacciatore]

My latest 4Runner is a 2022 TRD Off Road Premium and it’s been great over the past 15 months. It’s my second 5th Gen 4Runner; my first was a 2011, which I sold to a young couple in need of a durable SUV. Many of us like our vehicles reliable and simple; we actually work on them. Additionally, the aftermarket of available parts from bumpers and skid plates to rock sliders and cargo options.

[@Anomize23]

Love my 2017 and man is it a fkn tank to tackle all the potholes where I literally broke the axle on my acura MDX.😂People complain about gas mileage but owning an acura that required higher octane gas (more expensive) vs this with unleaded, no difference at the pump and its beefy.

[@MrBe787]

I have one, I think the throttle response problem is that the gas pedal is actually hard to push

[@MGReviewsBlog]

I have a friend that owns one too and I asked him about it when i picked up this demo car. He's the one that told me that he wishes this SUV had different drive modes for a sharper throttle response.

[@Anomize23]

Easy solution is to get a pedal commander. Does anybody realize how big the aftermarket shopping is for this beast?😂 Literally plug and play.

[@MGReviewsBlog]

@Anomize23 yea there's a lot you can do with aftermarket stuff. But I'm just commenting on it as it is from the factory.

[@triple6758]

I'll say it...the new stuff is crap so people are flocking to older style autos.

[@luvslogistics1725]

I have the black version of the same 40th and it is an amazing vehicle. Legendary engine and transmission which is what you need because they’re costly to replace. Water pump, brakes, rust on frame can be prevented, easily replaced. GM by comparison gives you engine failure at 40k miles…I know, personally, so basically throw out the whole car.

[@FatalAnimal]

Toyota Yaris had a 4 speed automatic transmission all the up until 2016 I believe? So yes not a 5 speed but even worse - LOL

[@MGReviewsBlog]

Oh wow, I didn't realize it still had a 4-speed haha.

[@bjsimon802]

There is no need to change it, when it has double sales. Next one will be 4cylinder i am guessing because of usa strict emission laws. Say good bye to v8 and v6, because biden wants electric cars

[@MGReviewsBlog]

The change to stricter emissions were set in motion long before Biden got into office. But you're right. Because of laws, the V6 and V8 engines are falling out of favor with normal consumer vehicles.

[@Americafirst-i8q]

​@@MGReviewsBlogYou're wrong don't backup Joe Biden the Communist, he is a big part of the the reason why we are being forced into electric cars, he is pushing his agenda, I'm not interested in electric vehicles

[@josephcoppola4877]

If ur trying to defend biden ur must have a screw loose he is just a trojan horse so the liberal can push the marxist agenda