MotorWeek Road Test: 2010 Toyota 4Runner

MotorWeek Road Test: 2010 Toyota 4Runner

[@tescoshortage]

Pretty surreal to see that this car remains completely unchanged in 2023.

[@keenanducey4160]

our family has a 2012 Toyota 4Runner trail edition in this very color. we love it. There is nothing we can possibly complain about, especially with the way it handles. it drives amazingly smooth and controlled on the interstate, as well as in crowded cities and up in the mountains. whatever you throw at it, it will outshine your expectations and continue to amaze you. it pulls very well too and is very comfortable on long trips. I can't speak highly enough of how amazing the KDSS handles on road as well as off. I never feel top heavy on the highway or mountain roads. KDSS is simply amazing. love our 4runner. highly suggest test driving one. We also have a 99 4runner 3rd gen that is amazing as well, love 4runners!

[@bradfromthevalley]

4Runer always been the best one, except maybe 87-89...Nissan should redo the Pathefinder towards it's original purpose, that thing used to be cool in the early 90's, totally went soft. the 4wd SUV market was stacked back then. Montero, Trooper, Rodeo, Jimmy/Blazer, Pathfinder, 4Runner, Raider, Explorer, Cherokee, and the articles and video comparisons were excellent.

[@fernandorocha-dx1wv]

4Runner is best SUV of Toyota from every times 1985-1988 is my favorites

[@acf894]

My daily is a 2011 sr5 premium, it has over 170k miles and still runs great, no major issues, just normal wear and tear.

[@shinjiro212]

It's crazy that this car hasn't really changed in 11 years aside from the addition of the infotainment system.

[@moach57]

Why does this video seem like it was made in the 1990s?

[@mikewest712]

moach57 that is motorweeks classic timeless style. Go watch one from the 80s , same guy and everything.

[@ChuddleBuggy]

I love it. I miss the 90s.

[@davidaubin3902]

Give John Davis respect. He's been on this show since the beginning as a great host and narrator for these road and comparison tests on the show

[@basshead.]

Because this 4Runner was outdated even back in 2010.

[@peterkenton]

@@basshead. loool

[@Yoyo81828]

This will be a retro review soon

[@TrailTape]

And the 5th gen will still be on sale lmfao. And I'm not hating - I bought a 2021!

[@Yoyo81828]

@@TrailTape im jealous

[@hoosierdude7102]

I’ve a 2015 4Runner Trail Premium. I bought it with 150k miles in December of 2022. It now has 171k miles, 10k of which have been road trips. It is comfortable, easy to drive, wheels well, and tows a trailer well. It’s a great rig!

[@gave3269]

i love my 97 4runner, best car ive ever owned

[@palangnar3588]

Me too i have one too.

[@mrmaturitydelinquent]

Nice truck! If you're gonna get a 4Runner, get the V-6 one! The 4 cylinder 4Runner is a big epic fail, just like the '04 Durangos that had the V-6. My Durango has the Hemi V-8! My point is if you're gonna get an SUV, make sure it has an aggressive engine!

What's the sense in having the 4 cylinder ? None

[@vadimnesen8060]

Easier to work on when overlanding and more space for things like air conpressor under the hood.

[@TheParchisi]

I'm digging that blacked out front end. Wish they still had that for the SR5s/Trail.

[@lshplayer90]

You can always buy an aftermarket blackout kit.

[@codycrawford2385]

Here we are in 2022 and it’s still the same

[@jeepthing98]

I've never seen a 4cyl 5th generation 4runner for sale so they must have sold like 10. John failed to mention the volt gauge which is the first time since 1995 for "complete instrumentation."

[@NEONPARADlSE]

Lol right. I consider myself a car guy and pretty knowledgeable and I completely forgot this was offered with 4 cylinders because I've never seen one for sale either.

[@marusholilac]

As a 15-year owner of the 2010 SR5, I have some observations not found in this or other videos. Here goes. The orange light dashboard is nearly illegiale and becomes unusable if you follow the rule that you should turn on your headlights when your wipers are on. The tow hitch is a joke, a vestigial, stubby little thing which can't even accommodate an accessory, like a lite or one of those stupid propellers. The chrome-like version of teh door handles degrades if you park the car outdoors. The aftermarket chrome-like plastic covers don't fit. I carefully pried off mine and swapped sides, putting the ugly parts on the bottom on the opposite doors. The rubber gasket in the tailgate handle turns to jelly and is not easy to replace properly, but you can buy one on ebay and sort of stick it on. The wheels on the SR5 lost their coating and were not covered by any quality campaign. After 5 years I had to have them machined and recoated for $600 (probably an $1800 job now in September of 2024). We had snow in Virginia in 2016 so in 2017 I bought a set of ARS wheels and snow tires. We never had winter again so I just left them on, since they are more attractive than the original wheels, which began peeling again. If you don't have any friends and don't need to use the back seat, remove the seat bottoms. This is done in 5 minutes with a 14mm socket. Stowing them in your attic has many benefits. You reduce the car's weight. You open up more storage, both on the floor and in the length of objects you can carry. Your copilot can recline his seat, something that is not possible with the seat bottoms folded up. If you have to haul something long, you may be able to slide the passenger seat forward enough to accommodate it, esp. if you load it on a diagonal. The standard backup camera in the mirror is worthless due to its postage-stamp size. Know how all Toyotas with sunroofs leak onto the front floor? Just don't get the stupid thing. MPG: While it only gets 14mpg around town, you can nurseit to get whatever MPG you like on level ground, if you can limit yourself to 60mph by avoiding peer pressure. At 60, I get 23.6mpg every single time I travel my route to my caabin, on the non-Interstate, level 4-lane which has few lights. This drops of course when I hit the dirt road or return to the city, but it has been consistent for 15 years. Once in Kansas, as a stunt, I slowed to 50mph and got over 26mpg. If you find yourself running out of gas or cash, try slowing down. I have the Blizzard Pearl paint. There was a recall campaign because of peeling paint and my hood was repainted under that program. I was rear-ended once and the repair wa only $1400 because the engineers had resisted the idiotic idea of sticking a spare tire on the rear end as a "bumper". If it had that feature, the repair would have been at least $5000. Just say no to stupid design.

[@miggitymikeb]

Just bought a 2023, these still rule.

[@arquettelr1981]

Love Motorweek

[@phatphred]

The 4Runner should be as this one has become, not as its most recent predecessor. It only now needs a manual option.

[@antonyh37]

I want a 4 runner. I think the 2010 or 2011 is perfect for me in 2024. Not dated like the 4th gen although they are still nice 4runners. I like the body styling better.

[@vadimnesen8060]

Bring back the removable top!!!

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

excatly i hate crossovers,suv's are the best please keep the suv's Toyota you are the best company ever.

[@bmwrocks325]

the inline 4 shouldn't be an option, its half the horse power of the v6

[@Kitteh2006]

@bobbilly62 it's like they had 20 designers and each one got to add their own random curve or bulge or trim piece

[@Mechon75]

I have 2010 4runner I love it

[@FlugPoP]

Do you still have it in 2020?

[@w0nt0n71]

​@@FlugPoPI'm curious

[@cardude1992]

if it was between this and the gay crossover suvs nowadays, i'd pick this everytime.

[@dakotakline461]

Wow he looks the same as he did in 1985

[@nbsgio219]

He got old !

[@jayson1710]

That V6 may have 10hp more than the V8 but it has 29lflbs torque less plus the new 4runner weights 300lbs more. I'd rather have a 4th gen with the V8 but don't understand why Toyota designed it with a timing belt and didn't make it a non-interference engine.

[@kylerable1651]

jay son If only the 4.7 had a timing chain.

[@MrEljavi84]

jay son All V6 4runners from 2003 - current use a timing chain. The older 4.7 V8 used a belt.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Timing chains weren't common back then.

[@EnsaynePenguin]

0:55 IT'S means IT IS (she said it's hot) ITS indicates possession (it had its heart removed) Let's go GRAMMAR *clap clap clap-clap-clap*

[@keanuuchiha1306]

Stfu

[@gunsfishand4x4]

i love the trail model. all the others fail my expectations. i own a 2002 4x4 v6 ... bring back the off road compatibility the original legend was made with

[@markreynolds3850]

Very nice

[@2fast4all]

All the black makes it an basic LE...at least the headlights are factory black housing, it saves the people from ripping those apart.

[@maxthehulk]

toyota 4runner trail is better than toyota land cruiser in off roading

[@mrmaturitydelinquent]

@mrmaturitydelinquent And 4 wheel drive or All Wheel Drive is a MUST

[@transitkidjasonproductions]

That looks nice

[@orbits2]

Barrels of oil based on what road millage?

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

I have a 95 runner best ever i will never give it up

[@fernandorocha8459]

Very nice truck. My favorite Toyota 4Runner 85 - 88

[@francisjnagbe1953]

How much can I pay for the 2010 model

[@Moparornocar74]

Good on Toyota for still making a truck, but for god sake put some tires on it, even some BFG A/T's would do

[@Fiftyfiv3hundr3d]

I like their fuel consumption rating incorporating barrels of oil and tons of CO2/yr. Interesting.

[@devincruz1465]

Always a good one

[@JAPANTUNER100]

@talldude123 o wait sorry, in canada there isnt lol my bad

[@JAPANTUNER100]

@talldude123 ..... there is no 4 cylinder o.O

[@JeepCherokeeful]

All new, since 2003!

[@taitai907]

@MadeinBaghdad Hell no! The best looking is the 90-91 models. They have tailgate tire racks! XD

[@Tbolt1000TForLife]

@MadeinBaghdad but at least it's still an SUV

[@pford]

Like if you're here because you were watching videos about the new 6th gen

[@johnpublic976]

Did someone say, the Landcruiser has better off road capability than the 4Runner? True/False? Proof? - JohnQ

[@THE-xp3hp]

It has more flex off road

[@JAPANTUNER100]

@talldude123 LOL ok my bad havent seen any in vancouver yet.

[@telj1]

@DJVADO17 NOPE! I see the same thing my friend!

[@MarioMario6298]

@MadeinBaghdad that model sucked so bad i think this is better

[@khunopie]

Thai PM says state of emergency to remain in Bangkok

[@JAPANTUNER100]

@talldude123 we do? 0.0... you serious?

[@deanbassist01]

@MadeinBaghdad 96-02 ;)

[@DJVADO17]

am i the only one that sees a toyota rav-4 and toyota fortuner mashed together with the 4-runner badge on it here ?

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

1995 IS THE BEST LOOKING EVER!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheUniquetheory]

2002 😉

[@kylejohnson8398]

true to ITS school*

[@jarvisthebox]

corny

[@keanuuchiha1306]

Asshole