Here's why I bought an SR5 Premium (and NOT a TRD PRO)

[@suzettecalleja3122]

Thank you for being factual, direct, and not going on and on. SO appreciative.

[@warweaponx6629]

With the off-road and Pro you are paying a premium for subpar suspensions that if you’re truly taking it off-road you’ll want to upgrade. That’s why I bought the SR5 4WD and added and aftermarket lift, tires, and ARB air locker. It’s a much more capable 4Runner than factory offering.

[@edwardkeenan7354]

I did the same. The Toyota dealer already had the lift with tires. 48k ready to go. Glad I didn't get the TRD.

[@mariolopez9479]

With the off road you get a manual transfer case which is better

[@fwungy4285]

With the off road you get the rear locker, which takes you from seriously capable to very seriously capable. But most people don't need a rear locker. A standard T4R 4wd is more than enough for anything but serious wheeling.

[@chm779]

Hi !! How moch did you pay. For arb locker ??

[@DiscoMan]

They’re all good trim levels, different ones work best for different people. SR5 4WD was the best for me. Good choice of truck

[@Hash2009]

Have the same trim. Thanks for showing the capabilities of the 3rd row SR5!

[@dannycokin9238]

I bought 2020 4 runner limited and love it

[@pickering666]

I’m 38 I’ve only had two 4 runners in my lifetime!

[@thangngo6533]

Buy trd rims, black out badges install all led lights, roof rack if you like go with trd pro grill all that good stuff, I planned to do all that with my sr5 4Runner

[@DrivenCompanion]

Do you think that's overdone? I've considered going that route because it looks great but I see so many other SR5s that have done that and wondering if I'd rather go for a more unique look.

[@thangngo6533]

Oh yeah man it’s your truck and just do it the way you like but you gotta have them led lights, don’t forget to post on utube so we can see it!!

[@Offshore1977]

I think your SR5 Premium was a great choice. If the TRD off road was available with 3rd row seats I would have gotten it. I agree, I’m not a fan of the limited front end or the 20” wheels

[@DrivenCompanion]

Yeah, I'm hoping maybe with the 6th gen they'll over third row in the Pro but its probably just wishful thinking. I would have really liked Cavalry or Voodoo blue

[@bobkin611]

@@DrivenCompanion They look amazing, but I recently visited my local toyota dealer to look at a brand new Pro in Army green, its ugly at first but it grows on you. But then I walked out when I saw the dealer mark-up of 7 thousand dollars... Deal breaker right there. Took a $52k car up to $60 with their other fees..

[@chasem3549]

I looked carefully at the specs - the rear locker adds 200lbs in the offroad.

[@atvman1014]

Street SUV

[@chriswilliams1024]

I have a 2019 toyota 4runner sr5 premium same color too.

[@ts9971]

I picked up my 2020 sr5 premium yesterday. It’s a fantastic ride.

[@mt7810]

Why doesn’t stradman shout this guy out properly , it’s his blood , cmon man , share the love

[@16jiucyz]

Bro forreal, at a quick glance I thought it was STRADMAN

[@firesupport162]

I live around deep loose sand and gravel and the SR5 does pretty swell with Atrac

[@jmoney4102]

Just got one last week. Loving it so far.

[@koenigseggagera8255]

Happy Birthday!

[@luvslogistics1725]

I upgraded from sr 5 premium to off-road premium. The ORP has the MTS, crawl control, and rear locker which I will probably never use BUT if I decide to sell it, it’ll fetch a better price from the niche crowd that loves these due to better suspension shocks and capability. I overpaid for my ORP…I overpaid for my SR5, but also got more $ when trading it in…how often does that happen.

[@feiye3804]

Thank a lot! I made a right choice! Thank you for sharing this video!

[@chm779]

O got the sr5 premium now looks like a beast .. better the all the other trims i use it for overlanding

[@lon1060]

Happy birthday dude!

[@aagalsoff]

Super helpful video! Thank you for making it. This video convinced me that the SR5 Premium was the right call for my family as well.

[@Anomize23]

Love my sr5 premium. I didn’t need the trd model since I don’t do so much off-roading and also I didn’t like the look of the limited. Happy with the leather or should I say (softex) I have and the sunroof it comes with😎

[@grandmastagrimm8773]

Why year SR5 did you go with? I’m thinking if I should get a 2016 trail edition or just a SR5 and do some upgrades to it.

[@J.Young808]

@@grandmastagrimm8773 like Mike said you can take the money 💰 saved and use it to upgrade.

[@lucyflorey9152]

My 2018 SR5 is perfect for my farm. I did actually add a bug screen.

[@rileywiggins]

Good quality content. Nice vid 👍🏻

[@an89644]

Happy birthday m8🥳🥳

[@Tom-ej8bb]

Another well explained video. 21 months left on silverado lease. Just got it back from deer accident. Next one we're buying and I'm leaning towards Tundra, Tacoma or 4 runner. Ridgeline and other unibody suv's have take a back seat since deer hit and will likely get a real bumper/grille guard like ranch hand which they don't make for 4 runner right now. My preference is down to the 3 Toyota's with the 4 runner being smaller I think would be nice. It's just 2 old farts now traveling north and south a lot and we definitely need 4wd/awd.. Thanks again!!!

[@DrivenCompanion]

Of the three I'd recommend the 4Runner

[@Tom-ej8bb]

@@DrivenCompanion Thanks!! Love your videos keep it going!!

[@melmar07]

My Co-worker buddy’s 4Runner is a SR5 With Tforce package. It was a bad ass truck.

[@santiv3676]

Im debating between a used sr5 premium or trd offroad/OR premium, im seeing both in the dark gray go for around 30-35k

[@terrycameron4661]

Very good review explaining package differences

[@samsoncrosswood7259]

Brought my 2020 SR5 Premium home yesterday. Silver with blackout badges. Had a 2018 Tacoma SR5 and my wife still has her 2017 Highlander. This is a split between the Highlander and the Tacoma. It feels like a little tank, but handles a bit like a car

[@firebir11]

I agree, I was thinking the same thing “tank” when I test drove mine. Only thing to do in the future for me is front and rear lockers...then find a badge “TRD Tank”

[@J.Young808]

@@firebir11 TRD Tank 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Yousuf0507789886]

Excellent information and excellent Vlogs

[@patrickalyy]

I bought the SR5 Premium. Months later I added TRD Rims and a roof rack. Looks like a TRD Pro now ;)

[@louyht7]

Where do you go to add TRD rims and a roof rack?

[@BGaud]

I just wish my SR5P had a manual 4WD lever, instead of the turn dial shifter. ALL 4Runners should have a manual lever, it's part of the trucks identity.

[@DrivenCompanion]

Yes, I completely agree! I do not like the look or design of the 4Runner dial shifter at all

[@lawrencekniser8555]

They do come with a manual four wheel drive lever

[@BGaud]

Lawrence Kniser my 19’ SR5P doesn’t have a Manual lever. The later 5th Gen SR5’s have the turn dial.

[@olzhasdoskulov6986]

@@DrivenCompanion hello! here the man changed the transfer case from part-time to full-time 4wd. It's not so hard. You can also make the lever-type case. In Russia like swap SUV. My English is bad ☺️. www.land-cruiser.ru/index.php?/topic/183987-full-time-na-hilux/page/3/#comments

[@papa7108]

My 2011 has a manual 4wd lever.

[@Mrlnrsls]

Nice ! I hear you about that third row !

[@b.frantz8346]

Nice review.

[@jn7525]

Thanks for reviewing the info. What running boards if any are you thinking of that will work for children? I just bought my 1st 4runner same trim and could use advice on steps or boards that work well for children.

[@duanetoet1964]

I think you are thinking like everyone else. We want to go to the TRD , but you can’t get the 3rd row. Wish Toyota would get with it. But, it does give you the opportunity to customize it as you want it with the saving of the original purchase price

[@b.frantz8346]

Love my 2021 sr5 premium. However huge oil leak at 15k and 32k miles. It's my 10th toyota. Hoping they swap out the engine. Super unusual.

[@nisjansri4038]

Up next 📈

[@smokes1535]

Love my 2021 SR5 Premium

[@33xodus]

Happy birthday

[@christianjmyhre]

So which generation or which years of the 4Runner SR5 Premium get the 3rd row seat? I've seen some sr5's listed online without a 3rd row seat. Is this something that can be taken off and then later be put on? Thank you.

[@RS3TARD]

Happy birthday!

[@BryantBaudelaire]

OMG I just bought this truck today 🙌🏽

[@billberg3590]

Which salesman told you were getting leather seating???

[@ES-ew9ph]

Quick question...Generally speaking. Do all 2WD 4 Runners have a switch/option to bump up to 4WD when needed? I was told by a dealership today they do.

[@DrivenCompanion]

2wd 4Runners don't have 4wd. With the exception of the Limited and Nightshade models which are fulltime 4wd, other 4wd models are rear wheel drive unless you manually switch them too 4wd.

[@bomautama]

more mature and relaxed version of the Stradman, loving your cars dude. You have deep and thorough info of the cars, but maybe you can add some pictures or video on what you’re talking about :) that would be much much better

[@davemandaro2138]

They are not leather seats in the SR5 premium, they are softex “leatherette “ which is fine

[@terrynichol577]

Actually better

[@jtcusa7288]

Third row was exactly why I got the SR5 premium! 👍

[@DanielaTorres-jz1hk]

How do you like it? Is it bad in gas?

[@jethroscooter7214]

Great points, I’m guessing you’re good at managing money!

[@kaprice1967]

I plan on getting a 4Runner with a 3rd row. I’m not sure which one to get, I want to get one that’s loaded or semi loaded new or close to new under 20,000 miles. Please help me out with pointers or video clips

[@DrivenCompanion]

If you want a 3rd row you'll only find it on the SR5, SR5 premium or Limited. Personally I think the SR5 premium is the way to go... The GX460 might be worth a look too since its basically a dressed up 4Runner and used ones are often priced about the same.

[@kaprice1967]

Wow thanks i appreciate the info Mike C. Ill be looking at the SR5 premiums with the 3rd row!

[@JML1987]

Us poor people who prefer no payments can also get a 4th gen for under 10k. Might not look as new and fancy, but just as capable.

[@CptnEarlySquirt]

I got the same exact 4runner but i got 4x4 as well. I love it. I got a really good deal on it.

[@WadeinWhiskey]

Very informative. Thanks

[@lKingRichardl]

Long live the good old made-in-Japan naturally aspirated 4runner.

[@lKingRichardl]

@@kimbuck-2 yes

[@stackoverflow8260]

Hi, Thanks for the video. I want 3rd row seating too (mostly for parents and parent-inlaws). At a local reseller, i saw a 2020 SR5 with 25k miles, and they're asking 38k, and it has 3rd row, adaptive cruise, etc. I live in Boise, Idaho and i might take it out to the snow country once in a while. What do you think?

[@chicoandthem4n]

Anybody think that I'm okay with the regular 4Runner or should I get the off-road package because I live in a cold climate and it'll help me in the winter?

[@9thman701]

I live in cold climate and I have the sr5 premium and I've never gotten stuck. You don't need an off road unless you are planning on rock climbing otherwise you should be fine.

[@chicoandthem4n]

@@9thman701 thanks! I figured I don't need the off road package but my buddy swears by the 4 low or crawl to get out of craziness

[@derrickp]

FYI you don’t have leather seats they are Softex

[@howardraines5799]

Derrick P Yep only the Limited has real leather.

[@Wesley.y]

Hello Mike! =D I love the 4Runner! However, maybe slow down and do not talk so fast. At first I was confused by what a Toyota Focus was and had to rewind a couple of time. Great video and loved it! ^.^ Keep it up! :)

[@briantate9189]

You can change just change the playback speed on KZbin instead of telling someone to talk differently than what is natural to them.

[@ltatjsallday8709]

Does SR5 have KDSS? Just wonering 😂

[@davidwayne9982]

THIS would be GREAT for me--- I'm old- not in best health- and won't be doing any rough trails. (a sudden jolt to the side as often happens on rough trails could easily paralyze me).. and I most likely won't be " off road" unless it gets slicka nd I slide out of the road. THis is EASILY capable of doing everything I'd ever need it to do... and a LOT cheaper than the TURD..(play on sound- nothng against the vehicle )..

[@gilmacababbad9549]

Hey dude, what trim level of the 4runner offers a 2wd, are they worth to buy? Thanks.

[@taylorlowinger1206]

Hey does the SR5 premium come with the crawl control? I'm debating between the SR5 and the off road. Any input would be appreciated

[@DrivenCompanion]

No you have to get a TRD OR, TRD OR Premium or TRD Pro for crawl control - but I've got it on my Tacoma and personally I think its overrated.

[@taylorlowinger1206]

Why do you think it is overrated? Just curious.

[@taylorlowinger1206]

@First People I'm not really a fan on the Rav4s personally. I grew up driving a 1989 Fj land cruiser and I miss the body on frame style of SUV. The only rav4 I would look into if I had to was the XSE hybrid.

[@jayman3573]

I had a TRD OR Tacoma and the Crawl Control never worked for me when I needed it. I’ve also seen this happen many times to other people in real life and on the internet. It’s really over rated and a waste of money/space/ and future maintenance. I have a 4Runner SR5 now and on the trails I do better than most people with the OR and Pro trim models, so it really depends on the driver.

[@The_Mister]

I don’t know why anyone would ever use crawl control. Usually you’re in 4 low so you crawl by default. Plus, you don’t usually want a constant speed. You always need time to pause and choose your line and crawl control takes that away. Hill descent control is somewhat useful. I usually rely on low gearing to control descent, but sometimes it’s not enough and that’s when hill descent control helps. That’s available on all trim packages. The main thing you get with the TRD models is the locker, which is very useful when you can’t keep all 4 wheels grounded. However, A Trac actually does a very good job in those situations. So...an SR5 is very well equipped - more than most people realize. I’ve done Hells Revenge and Fins & Things in a 2011 SR5 with only upgraded shocks and tires, no lift, no locker. If you know how to use 4 low and A Trac, the SR5 will get you most anywhere you want to go.

[@33xodus]

Who else is here from James!!!!

[@lon1060]

Ezra Plug me, I didn’t know he had a brother

[@DrivenCompanion]

He's got three

[@bjarkeholmolsen8550]

They look so much like each other lol

[@RCGJR_]

What tire does the sr5 come with? are they a/t?

[@DrivenCompanion]

Mine came with Dunlop AT20s and yes they're all terrain

[@ESPE2M1]

Any idea what the difference between regular navigation on the SR5 vs dynamic navagation on the SR5 premium?

[@DrivenCompanion]

Nope, didn't even know that was a thing!

[@DrivenCompanion]

But either way your smart phone will have better navigation

[@kota11334]

I have the SR5 Premium also. But went with the trd rims. Looks great. They all have the same engines and tranny. So power is all the same.

[@thisthat5874]

Is having trd pro wheels on an SR5 considered being a poser ?

[@DrivenCompanion]

Maybe but you're not alone... its a pretty common swap and they look good. Pro's are overrated anyway.

[@thisthat5874]

@@DrivenCompanion I concur , I just swapped mine and it seems to handle better - I think they’re 30 pounds lighter that the stock SR5

[@2minQuickie]

my biggest grind, will be they should atleast add off road capabilities into the sr5 premium including the locking diff.

[@DrivenCompanion]

Its still pretty capable and it does have A-trac despite no locking diff.

[@teddyernie]

They do it’s called the off road edition

[@ollie42]

Happy B day 🍻

[@caseyharris18]

Do you have a home with a car elevator in your bat cave?

[@LS460]

19 vehicles and 33 years old. Very nice wife. I think he sold his 4Runner SR5 and purchased the 20th vehicle by now. lol

[@DrivenCompanion]

Not yet but working on #20 :)

[@farid6906]

Does SR5 have KDSS?

[@NRGRX]

KDSS option is not available for SR5. Only on TRD OR models.

[@myytchannel6632]

No!

[@TNCowboy2012]

I just bought a 19 TRD PRO cpo 53k for 39991$

[@rampar77]

Te only thing I didn't like SR5 Premium was he 3rd row seat/

[@Revtwenty1]

4 minutes in and still doesn't say why he chose the sr5 premium.

[@ddemier]

Yes he said it. Did you not watch the video?

[@Anomize23]

Love my sr5 premium. Heated leather seats and sunroof is what im happy for. Not looking to be one of them trd posers that dont do enough offroading having one. Mine drives just fine.👌 😂

[@FreeWVson]

. Y used sr5 premium was 42k

[@lw8447]

I got a 2012 limited w 3rd row. 180k ish and going strong tires. battery, brakes, bulbs that it. I had 16 diff vehicles in last 16 yrs. I always lean towards tacomas, LC, or 4runner's when I just want out of something because I know my loss $ will be small. Of course I'm looking again for toyota something......

[@paytonbird4022]

Anybody else agree that he and James could've been twins?

[@scottstewart8737]

Kdss is optional on the off road

[@MLZ59]

First 3 minutes nothing about sr5. And nothing about sr5 .but the options on 3d raw seat.

[@rasharma3056]

Happy birthday mike speak a little slower man nice video tho

[@KerioFive]

Wish I had one of these...

[@FreeWVson]

I dont like the limited look as much as the sr5 premium

[@JA-ze6yb]

Why does he make us look at him the whole time? Show us the features

[@VICSKIM949]

I consider myself fairly successful making about $56,000 per year....... This dude and his 19 Toyotas is really making me feel like a peasant.

[@DrivenCompanion]

I've had 19 cars but not all at once - I wish!

[@wade9143]

Successful making 56k a year???

[@poordave9102]

get the trd off road and upgrade its cheaper than the pro

[@m1bmf614]

I love mine!!

[@noctilucent7396]

Sr5 4x4 premium crew!

[@JonathanPerez-mk3hp]

Toyota focus?

[@DrivenCompanion]

Lots of Tacoma videos.

[@DFPFTW]

Jesus does the sr5 have locking rear or no

[@davealling8847]

No

[@almighty1158]

Idiot can’t do a simple google search

[@arthursuldayan2130]

Thanks for the info, what’s the deference between the SR5and the SR5 premium?

[@DrivenCompanion]

Here's the full rundown: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goGngGuajdVoetU

[@Cubulation]

NO HOOD SCOOP GANG

[@francoplay4531]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AlexanderStoinis]

Man prices have changed lol

[@jeremyr6844]

Chose it because of its excellent gas mileage, compact size, for a family car. Smh

[@victorcianflone5093]

Excellent gas mileage are you sure about that?

[@davidmueller2780]

Hate the hood scoop

[@mrketo7077]

Best way to save not to buy it at all

[@JeffreyWillis800]

If you discussed the different versions, I missed it. If you didn't discuss it, you should have.

[@abdullahia.7835]

So i listened to this guy blabber and read me the features in each 4runner for five minutes just for him to say third raw seat. I deserve to be cheated like that.

[@samieshah7448]

Yes Yes. , But why are you so Angry 😡

[@leerx7015]

No, the 3rd row seats can be special order on the Offroad model by request...

[@mattman8822]

I have yet to see this as truth.

[@arislopes1924]

That’s a lie all 4runner are made in Japan come as they come so it must be the dealer the one that’s adding it

[@marcusaurelius652]

I’m not that crazy about the shape of your head

[@babel2k1]

😂😂😂

[@humzahussain2461]

Looks like he should be bald but isn’t yet

[@drewlovecchio4223]

This is wild... Share more next time

[@bakulubaka8661]

Lol 😮😂😂😂

[@tomorrowworld3385]

i was expecting more views of the inside and riding,