2024 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro: Old Doesn't Mean Worse!

[@AndyNC]

I like the 4Runners. Nothing fancy. No BlingBling. Just a reliable ride to take you anywhere. Very solid on value. One of the best cars around if you ask me.

[@DJSkandalous]

I agree. But if I had to be picky, I would prefer the new Tacoma infotainment software in the 4 runner. I would also change the knobs to above and below the screen so you can make the screen wider. And it would be easier to use the phone and apps button. Also include a dedicated back button instead of seek and track since you already have a track rocker knob over there that works well! Powerlift isn't a deal breaker. I would move the heated steering wheel button over to the camera view button. To me its too close to the ignition and hard to see if you are driving. And camera view button would be better right below your console where your wrist rest. Also cameras in there needs to be higher quality. These cameras are useful but they look like they are from 2008 Auto lock when walking away could be more ideal. They have a pretty useless feature on the handle to also lock the doors. But it seems hard to get right every single time. So removing that (other then access) and adding auto lock would be great. I added alot here but it isn't too much tech added. Mostly it's just fixing what it already has. Also please remove the press to accept the caution screen on start up! That thing is annoying and can get frozen!

[@DJSkandalous]

Oh and one smaller thing I would adjust is just make that cubby under the AC a bit wider if possible. It doesn't fit phones like the galaxy note. Not sure if the thickness of its sides needs to be that way to keep it sturdy or not. I didn't like the double clock at first but now I love it since when in car play they push the clock down to the bottom right hand screen. I tend to look ar the digital clock alot more then the one on the screen

[@AndyNC]

@@DJSkandalous minimal changes. Surely the cam and screen quality is not up to date. I don't need a big screen. I don't see the need for multiple big screens in a car. I'm not watching movies in my car. Just a new software and maybe a better resolution for the screen. Better cams would be a plus especially when it gets dark. A car/truck is a tool for me. It needs to be functional and reliable first... then comes the design.

[@nitroxdiver11]

Really sweet looking 4runner. I have 4runner 2007 sport edition V8. It runs like new, only problem was water pump, had to replace. Virtually no other problems for 20 years of everyday use. I lifted my 4runner with toytec suspension lift. I have taken it on many challenging 4x4 trails and have never gotten stuck. I have pulled out many jeeps.

[@rgrinny17]

Sold my 4Runner a few years ago and now have a 2021 F150 that’s in the shop a bunch. Lesson learned

[@mauropineda6589]

I currently own a 2021 Ram 1500 and that Etorque 5.7 has been a POS. Really looking into one of these, can’t beat that Toyota reliability.

[@CP-kb1du]

Stupid

[@xenli]

I LOVE that it has adaptive cruise control. It’s a great selling point for me. I think ppl who hate on it don’t understand that you still need to keep your hands on the wheel and pay attention. It’s nice though being able to maintain a safe distance between the vehicle in front of you. People who hate on it have probably never driven on I 95 in VA 😭

[@George_USMC]

Might be old but 4Runner took overall first place in 2023 Customers Report’s most reliable vehicle.

[@brads1545]

That’s probably not a coincidence.

[@MercOne]

It should, it's one of the oldest cars on the road. The least it could be is reliable.

[@mrdato116]

​@@MercOne lmao oldest 🤣 do you want 14 inch screen buddy. It has rear roll down window. Bedt car SUV ever produced

[@MercOne]

@@mrdato116No just a modern engine, transmission and un-shitty dynamics. It’s sad that you think a screen is all this relic is lacking. Best SUV ever produced is sheer delusion.

[@tarnoldful]

​@MercOne You must be a bronco owner let me know when it's out of the shop.

[@DJSkandalous]

Honestly probably best to get the 2020-2024 models right now. If they introduce a new gen, there may be more technology issues and introduction of the 4 Clyinder may make the V6 more sought after I wanted the TRD Pro but settled for the limited for the added technology but also since I don't ever drive off road. I don't even like getting new shoes dirty! 😆 I only loved the look of it! Lol

[@nitroxdiver11]

The 2025 4Runner is slated to be powered by a turbo 4 cylinder. I think I will keep my V8 4Runner until it dies. 😁

[@stevenm6301]

Dude I bought a 2023 ORP BECAUSE of the simplicity. That was the charm. No fancy garbage, very reliable, and perfect cargo area.

[@johnrolling6632]

Same. Bought a 23 ORP in September and loving it.

[@brads1545]

I have an ORP coming this month (in underground) for this same reason. Get one before they are gone.

[@stevenm6301]

@@johnrolling6632 Heck yeah congrats. What color did you go with? Doing anything fancy with her?

[@stevenm6301]

@@brads1545 You got it. I'm not personally a fan of underground but I'm loving this car!

[@dbunch904]

ayyyy look at all of us buying the last of the 5th Gens lol. I'm getting a 2024 TRD Pro in Underground in a few weeks. SO stoked!

[@Sasquatchflow]

I’d put a Magnuson supercharger on it and you are good to go! And I love the colour! 👍🏻👍🏻 love the old school way better then all the fancy tech…. Can you void the sunroof?

[@mickeybrumfield764]

The 4RUNNER looks stunning in the Terra.

[@jerad4336]

4Runner is probably the most reliable vehicle made in 2024.

[@kwelitysoul]

We've had two 4Runners and two Tacomas. Wife and I always say we miss the 4Runners...Hoping to get into another one soon.

[@RyanDoonan]

The 4Runner is definitely an amazing suv cause you have the reliability definitely love the limited trim of the 4Runner

[@DJSkandalous]

Definitely why I just bought one. New ones may have less reliability when they introduce a new engine and tech.

[@roadglide1142]

Picked up a new 2023 TRD Off Road Premium last September. Way better deal than the overpriced Pro!

[@Lmatdhr]

Way better is a stretch. The pros have crazy resale

[@TXprimeFishing13]

@@LmatdhrAs do the TRD OFF ROAD PREMIUMS

[@jroney90]

Cheaper yes, way better deal? Not really. The resale value of the PRO will shit on any other trim

[@StevenEveral]

I look forward to seeing this 4Runner still on the road in 2044.

[@darkMeluca]

I just put a deposit down on one of these (in the Underground color). Based on what is going on with the Tundras and Tacomas something tells me when the 6th Gen is finally released the 5th Gen TRD Pros are going to look like bargains.

[@nicksteinberg6621]

I’ve noticed they don’t come with the rear sliding cargo anymore? That reduces cargo space but makes a completely flat floor with seats down.

[@sha6mm]

I like my 2022 4Runner TRD Pro I have nothing to complain about 18,000 miles trouble free. It has all the capability I need, I have installed Rock Sliders, Tray in console and glove box divider and the luggage cover all off Amazon. I can’t wait till the tires wear out as I am looking a Falken Wildpeak A/T3W with the Snowflake rating as I live in snow country. I just wonder If I 275x70 17R will fit without rubbing as I do not want to lift it or kill the mpg.

[@bjsimon802]

This color is from the old supra in 1983, Terra. Nice update

[@cesarm3902]

4 runner definitely needs a refresher , efficient and more powerful engine 16 and 19 mpg that is on a gas HD truck level

[@johnbehneman1546]

The perfect family hauler

[@johnbehneman1546]

Suggestion: Manual transmission option

[@tmelitta51]

...and my God, the background shot of the snow covered mountain!!!

[@nomusicoffroad]

06:27 - That Tundra looks nice.

[@caryleepierce2605]

Had one and liked it but it tended to wander a bit on the highway.

[@DejonBuick-jl2fx]

Great color, good SUV, it probably needs to be updated a little???.

[@markwilliams6378]

5 speed automatic 🤢🤮.

[@HamzaYahya17]

It could be updated but where’s the fun in that?

[@j.c108]

No! It could be updated a lot!

[@Igotstaknowit]

Is that roof rack an option? I'm not sure that would fit in my garage as is and I really don't like how it looks. But without it, great vehicle.

[@MatthewJay80]

Fits in my standard sized garage well

[@zacharysmithandguitars355]

That’s a beautiful Toyota four runner

[@tomlarocque4720]

I have 2009 FJ with 300k, it has been absolutely bullet proof with proper maintenance and care.

[@tmelitta51]

That is a nice looking vehicle but I'm hesitant pulling the trigger on the last model year...

[@mark_m1966]

Is it possible to mount a cargo box on the roof with that odd roof rack?

[@KenMcCune-wb3jp]

Toyota 4Runner is a beautiful suv like the color on it

[@johnbehneman1546]

Great video Ben. I agree with you 100 %.

[@RLTW_03]

You forgot the "heated" steering wheel button for an extra $20k

[@DJSkandalous]

Lmao, the button is in a horrible place too. Too close to the ignition and the steering wheel blocks its view of it while driving.

[@slingerriggin5226]

you could have tested out the 4wd on the rocks at the round-a-bout lol.

[@nastysoda9212]

they need to drop the prices min $5k after the annoucement of the redesign in 25

[@RobustArid379]

We are broke and car thieves are everywhere in California

[@Zepyhp]

You took the Defender over the 4runner????

[@steven2723]

Babe wake up, its an arms cross and certified wide leg stance ben hardy video

[@classiccorvettesmusclecars5846]

Buy one of these relics then laugh at the people buying the redesigned Tacoma that will b in the shop with the turbo 4 and 1st year bugs that will plague it.

[@lordrayden3045]

I’d get one for $40-45K That price seems extreme

[@nightowl3582]

Old reliable. I'm still interested in what the new ones will look like though.

[@nastysoda9212]

that thing has been out mudding, hope they aren't selling it as new

[@jc7991]

Can't beat it 💪

[@gregorysanchezii1596]

such great sound

[@j.c108]

Yeah, I’ll pass! When I can another SUV with a lot more options. The 4Runner might be very reliable, but it’s just too outdated! Me and my husband had a 4Runner in 2010 and I haven’t seen much in changed from 2010 to 2024! I mean come on if they can put a button for the tailgate on the trucks, they can put a button on the 4Runner.

[@Ni-fg6je]

You missed the whole point. Its not about having the latest options and tech. If you are a serious outdoorsy person and offroad than the 4runner is the better choice out of all the suvs on the market. The rest of the suvs are soccer mom mobiles.

[@jroney90]

Ok lol then buy a shitty SUV and leave the 4runners for others to enjoy 😂

[@ryanlittleton5615]

4Runner or '23 Tacoma and why?

[@Ni-fg6je]

4runner. Tacoma transmission sucks

[@jerryreed9163]

Not trying to be rude here but am I the only one who he lost trying to speak so fast on half the options in this vehicle? Can he slow down just a bit at certain parts explaing the options. I almost felt like I was watching an old MicroMachines commercial from the 80s.

[@JH-ev3qy]

If it's really hard for you to understand then watch the video in 0.75 play back speed

[@mzollnerable]

hey Ben, what noise does the dash cam make?

[@BenHardyCars]

Beeping

[@countschad]

Always have a dashcam. $500 is a bit much...

[@chasecousins8278]

I like that Toyota doesn’t put a lot of fancy stuff in the trd pro but it is overpriced in my opinion. Should be 10,000 cheaper.

[@refused1]

Quality video😊

[@adamweber1545]

Small tires compared to Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and Ford Bronco Wildtrack.

[@stevenm6301]

Yeah that 99.8% of people don't need.

[@joshowens2219]

Won’t breakdown like Jeep or ford.

[@RogueDemagogue]

Yeah, but, I don't want to pay an extra 14k for the color Terra, racecar shocks I don't want, fake leather seats when I want cloth seats, a shitty sound system, a leaky sunroof prone to shattering, and I can do better with those tires and rims. I want a TRD OFFRoad, with cloth seats and no sunroof, but with KDSS. I found one in Denver, 1510 miles away, and it sold in less than a day. Seems like I'm not the only one not wanting to be price gouged.

[@RogueDemagogue]

I forgot, I don't want that ugly backet on the top either.

[@jroney90]

Ok lol, cope.

[@toyomade]

Sorry, I’d rather take my chances on the new Tacoma for 60k. If this was 40-45k, it would be a no brainer. In fact, this model has been out so long, it’s so popular, and so reliable, they could sell every unit if they knocked 10k off the sticker. Toyota doesn’t need the cash they already banked big time on these, new models are coming, and they need to liquidate stock to make room. Yeah the margins would be smaller per unit but they would sell significantly more units. That’s how Walmart got so huge. Anyway, at 60k that’s a pass for me

[@Ni-fg6je]

This 5th gen 4runner is the last old school reliable body on frame suv Toyota will ever sell again with the 4.0 v6. Id rather take the 4runner

[@joshowens2219]

Good luck with a future engine failure

[@lyapistapadventure]

My dream)

[@jmb1864]

Toyota should put a more powerful engine in it and the 10 speed transmission....keep everything else the same.

[@mikemayers8672]

The value on these will be higher after they stop making them in a year.

[@brads1545]

And the value is already way high.

[@mikemayers8672]

Will be higher Tight now you can get these at sticker or less if you’re lucky @@brads1545

[@albertatundra]

Slap a supercharger on it and that would be perfect.

[@vg2480]

Analog cluster, no power tailgate, 17mpg and they want 60k? No way!

[@jonathanjones2722]

People who buy these don't care about any of that. This is 20 plus year vehicle to keep around. So people who buy these will gladly eat that price for 300,000 plus miles of usage.

[@vg2480]

@@jonathanjones2722 suckers!

[@vg2480]

@@jonathanjones2722 that’s kinda dumb.

[@jonathanjones2722]

@@vg2480 I think the people who buy these vehicles would disagree. Dumb or not, I'm willing to wager these vehicles will still be running strong 20 plus years down the line. Analog tech will always last a long time. Power tailgate and anything power will only fail and cost years down the line. Fuel economy may be horrible, but that engine and powertrain is proven and reliable. That engine of the 1GR-FE V6 engine and transmission combination literally are driving around to this day since their introduction in 2002.

[@vg2480]

@@jonathanjones2722 the interior looks like it’s 20 years old. It’s way overpriced 🤣

[@johnbehneman1546]

I love it

[@cesarjua1023]

Awesome

[@chileshemubanga3594]

Even if the 4runner is "long in the tooth" design wise its good looking than the (hilux based) ugly Fortuner we have here in Zambia.

[@joelito8]

is the 2024 still made in Japan?

[@MatthewJay80]

Yes, this will be the last year I believe

[@Glasscitycarnerd]

The dash cam is chirping because it doesn’t have a card in it.

[@you3iman]

It's reliable but basic. However, it's not worth $57,000 as it lacks any unique features.

[@lordrayden3045]

I was thinking that too

[@you3iman]

@@lordrayden3045 They could have easily put this at 24,000 or 28,000.

[@lordrayden3045]

@@you3iman No, I’m actually realistic

[@FierceSleepingDog]

ORP is a better option IMO

[@Nate-Aims]

I bought mine for $58k, came with some nice upgrades from the factory. I was between an off-road premium, or pro, and ultimately went pro, and I’m so glad I did.

[@jerrykanyike1576]

Nice

[@joeyboy3209]

A little pricey for a vehicle that's 20 years in the past as far as features go.

[@curtrobinson6883]

This is no different than my 2021.

[@magnoliap5824]

Gas guzzler! lol

[@cakesteak]

The 24 TRD Pro has old 2020 TRD Pro wheels, LMAO. Get a 23, this is a leftover parts bin special.

[@cakesteak]

Actually, I'm wrong. After some research, 23's were sometimes getting fitted with the old wheels. I've found some videos of 24's with the new hexagonal wheels. If the center doesn't look like a hexagon, choose a different Pro. (Unless you don't want the flow-formed oem wheels with a slightly more glossy finish)

[@MercOne]

Outdated, penalty box. Why anyone would buy a new is beyond me, when you can get an used one from years ago and it's the same vehicle. The real question is where are they going with this model since the new Land Cruiser has moved into this space.

[@jroney90]

Gotta consider a lot of 4runners have coin and we don’t care as much about the cost. The reason you’d get a new one is because you’ll be the one and only owner and drive it from 0km to 500km

[@MercOne]

@@jroney90Complete nonsense. 4Runner owners are regular people. Not some rich buyer. Get outta here with that nonsense.

[@tonylarosa1415]

New for 2024 Terra!!!! & higher $$$ Everything else is the same as the last 10yr or so. Don't get me wrong I'm a toyota fan, but geez. Come on, Toyota, everyone else has a 10-speed trans ( to get this pig higher mileage) and tons of other proven high tech. Get with the 21st century 😢

[@bigd2256]

So slow and bad mpg. I still like it though

[@RRuss-sp8jt]

Dude, all criticism aside, if you're going to review this vehicle, you should consider what every other critic has to say - especially when it comes to specifics. It's like your dealership boss sent you into the parking lot and expected you to sell this TRD. Sorry, but i'd take my business elsewhere.

[@nealkumar4112]

Way too expensive. Should be 45k-50k range. Rather get Lexus for 60k

[@jroney90]

You mean you can’t afford it.

[@weirdshibainu]

No reason this shouldn't have an 8 speed transmission and an interior that isn't 15 years old...except they can continue to fleece the Toyota fanboys. Toyota is an incredibly lazy and exploitative car company.

[@JohnNichols566]

Toyota fans need to stop buying an outdated vehicle just cause of its reliability… they can be reliable and still update cosmetics/convenience lol

[@j.c108]

RIGHT!

[@j.c108]

Everytime me and my husband get ready to upgrade our vehicle we look at the 4Runner and nothing has changed so we end up going with something else.

[@Paradoxical124]

Wow that looks terrible