MotorWeek | Road Test: 2014 Toyota 4Runner

[@tombyorn8278]

I simply get relaxed when I hear this guy talking about cars. I guess it's been a long time he's been doing it. I think I remember this show way before internet.

[@gregmercil3968]

I remember watching this show when I was a little kid back in the 80s.

[@leechburglights]

Imagine he has been hosting this show over 40 years now. Incredible!

[@jonpenguin303]

Still have my 2014 Trail Edition and I still love it. Rock solid, with absolutely no problems. The Barcelona Red is beautiful.

[@troublesome726]

Same here. Just hit 130k and drives brand new

[@senseicorey9979]

I buying a 2013 limited with 130k right now.

[@levanbekoshvili4226]

there is 2 kind of cars this days, toyota and others

[@Offshore1977]

Our 2017 SR5 4Runner is great. Very comfortable yet capable. No regrets

[@JonhMunoz1]

I drive this 4Runner limited a lot and I can say, it's a perfect SUV for when it comes to snow and rain. The only I can say if it came with a v8 motor, that would've made my 4Runner, into a amazing suv. But I can't complain with that v6 motor I have, really great when I put it at 0 - 50 mph.

[@ckbun]

Jonathan Muñoz do you have to be in 4hi when driving through icy roads or rain?

[@russelpetersify]

I own 2016 sr5 upgrade, it is a very civilized truck..can take u anywhere..very reliable toyota

[@georgetown8986]

The Toyota 4Runner and the Toyota Land Cruiser are arguably the best SUV's on the road. They are both expensive, however, they have unbelievable resale. They are nearly impossible to get as well without paying a significant premium over MSRP>

[@michaelpalm2210]

I bought my 2020 SR5 in April 2020 during covid. They were giving them away .......way under MSRP

[@davidd6003]

Why do people buy a 4runner then complain how slow it is lol do people buy z06 vettes and complain its too fast?🤦‍♂️

[@kidlat1968]

I have the 2015 4runner, i an say it is really reliable when on snow, proven and tested it

[@mattb9664]

That's interesting that they were able to chirp the wheels on this Limited model. I have never been able to do that on my 2020, even with light power braking. I swear that the throttle response curve is very predefined when you slam on the pedal from a stop - it prevents you from spinning the wheels then ramps the power up.

[@asiimwegidion4753]

My Best Of All time Motor Journalist... I love your presentation and information you give are accurate and correct.. Big Up Davis.

[@dadgarage7966]

Review the 4runner until the cows come home. Toyota sells every one they build.

[@thedrumsetpro2991]

My dad just got a 2020 4Runner sr5 premium

[@oscarparada463]

I've always loved the toyota 4runner, It's one of the most reliable vehicles made today. But it could definitely use a powertrain update (300 hp w/6 spd auto?) and a nicer interior. For an SUV that costs close to 40k it looks real cheap on the inside

[@243wayne1]

+Oscar Parada Enter the Lexus GX470 with 301HP V8 and far more luxury. See what I did there...?

[@Offshore1977]

243wayne1 lol

[@hippiebits2071]

Well the updated powertrain has been announced lol. Will you be buying?

[@Stakan79]

I LOVE mine 2015 Limited!

[@claudiacanales2662]

Yeah I love my Limited too!

[@wwp1977]

My 2010 SR-5 was one of the fastest trucks I've ever owned. Mine hit 60 in 7.3. Is the Limited a significantly heavier vehicle? I wish I still owned mine...best built vehicle I've bought.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

Toyota motors don’t make power until after 5k miles.

[@gorgeusjames]

Yes, they are on the heavy side, I just sold ,my 03 SR5 RWD, it was 4000 pounds, my 2016 AWD is about 4800 lbs, you have to sacrifice speed for off roading, 2003 was 245/ 275 HP/ TQ, new one is 270/ 268 HP/TQ, they feel the same off the line.

[@hominhchi]

I traded my 2010 SR5 😔. Now I am waiting for 2022 Black LTD and keep it till it die.

[@randybiondi3218]

I own a third gen 4runner and I absolutely LOVE IT!

[@ORIGIN4LFluffy]

It looks like it has braces... I like it!

[@georgetown8986]

You pay a significant premium to get the real deal Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Land Cruiser. Worth every penny.

[@brianlee9233]

I am praying that the next gen 4Runner will NOT (I repeat, will not) get a turbo 4 Cyl! They should keep the 1GR-FE V6. (Also, update the Limited so that it doesn't have that silly chrome bar in the bumper anymore.

[@Sophos1964]

Unfortunately, that’s exactly what Toyota will do in order to meet the Fed’s fleet fuel mpg standards. Expect a 2.4 to 2.6 4 cyl with either single or twin turbos.

[@bignoiz08]

Could use more power but all in all a great suv..

[@gorgeusjames]

@DavidRC I know the 4.0 V6 requires premium gas, which I always use, but I didn't know you could raise the HP that much by doing so.

[@nickcaesar7650]

@@gorgeusjames what year requires premium? All the ones I’ve seen from 2013 up run on 87 octane

[@gorgeusjames]

@@nickcaesar7650 I always use premium in both my 03 and 16 4Runners, is on the manual..

[@imranabbasi7871]

I love toyota 4runner

[@LVang152]

The reason I skip this car is because space. The car is high but the roof is low, and make this car more like rectangle inside.

[@natehawkins2910]

I love my 2019 4Runner TRD Premium!

[@steveespinola7652]

And to think the original Toyota 4runner was just basically a Toyota pickup with a back seat in the bed.

[@DavidStewart-np3cj]

It's the only mid-sized body on frame SUV left. So I'll take it over the tin can Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and minivan-clone Ford Explorer...but when the Ford Bronco EcoBoost comes out in 2019, I'll be all over that.

[@LiquidSm0ke]

David Stewart hey fuck you

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

Chevy TAHOE?

[@gorgeusjames]

You're absolutely right, the only two real worth trucks nowadays are the 4Runners and the new Broncos.

[@firebir11]

@@gorgeusjames oh well... so much for the unreliable cheap ..Bronco....another one bites the dust

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

Don't like the looks but still love the 4runner all together!

[@전현석-w8f]

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[@tonysimonton5374]

i LOVE my sr5p -- same colour, too! very robust vehicle can't complain

[@booksyn]

Wow....I'm thinking about trading in my jeep for this truck in a few years! LOL

[@buzman1985]

booksyn LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!

[@penvon]

booksyn wise choice...Give the Jeep back to Barbie.

[@Vknyame1979]

I love my 2019 Limited

[@pyronic120120]

funny how 9 years ago the transmission was already considered ancient. And in 2023 it still has the same transmission.

[@michaelpalm2210]

same old 4.0 litre V6 engine too

[@hippiebits2071]

Well we shall see how people like the updated drive train in the 2025. Might be fine might end up being a case of watch what you wish for.

[@KickoStocks]

+M4A1GUY Eco mode is just a light that is attached to the throttle that is designed to help you understand how to drive in a more Eco friendly way. It does not affect engine performance at all. It's just a light. I did try and SR5 recently and it felt quicker because of the RWD

[@brendangibson5790]

The only time it ever goes on us when your foot is off the throttle lol.

[@EndlesSuffering]

Much better than those station wagon looking @ss pathfinders many middle class moms are buying.

[@MegaYangman]

I hope Toyota never makes the 4runner into a unibody!!!

[@toyshop98]

MegaYangman i doubt it cause if they change the 4runner to a unibody then the tacoma will become one also all a 4runner is is a tacoma disguised on a suv platform

[@jtthompsonjr6443]

Me either

[@Offshore1977]

The 4Runner and Tacoma have different frames and suspensions.

[@hippiebits2071]

That day has come

[@JAYBud88]

Its like a giant Hog

[@joshuahand407]

i have the sr5. the only thing. ONLY. thing i want is the v8 I had in my 2006 sport edition. nothing much, just a little more oomph.

[@smallz1975]

I love my 2020 TRD Off Road Premium

[@jaysonyang1441]

They stole the v8 from the 5th gen 4Runner and made it exclusive to the Lexus line of suv 😮 which makes sense but should have had it as a special option for Trd off road pro x or something with a v8 😢, buy your 5th gen 4Runners now while you can cause the 6th generation 4Runner is switching over to the turbocharged 2.5 liter 😢😮

[@Shane23Armada]

is it stable?

[@gorgeusjames]

Pretty stable, coming from a guy who owned a 03 2WD and now a 16 4WD V6, feels like a sedan.

[@Shane23Armada]

@@gorgeusjames wow I did test drove one it felt so nice over rough road, my 2013 armada rides rough

[@AhmadSaedi-x5k]

Please test Toyota 4runner 2008

[@alexcanoa26]

i came from the future 2050 and they still producing the same truck different wheels 😁

[@claudiacanales2662]

Lol! And Toyota is still selling them like crazy 😂 some things just don’t change (pun intended)!

[@michaelpalm2210]

Love it are they electric models yet? the 4 runner E model

[@bobbyzee3581]

Nice SUV but it's under power very slow it's a heavy car it needs the V8 engine back and 6 speed

[@243wayne1]

+Bobby Zee Enter the Lexus GX470. 301 HP V8.

[@Antares_451]

Exactly the reason I don't wanna get rid of my 2005 v8 limited xreas

[@zeuth_Sengsou]

Should've kept V8 as an option model, I've 2k3 v8 lots torque.

[@markreynolds3850]

👍👍👍

[@AAYMF]

👍

[@KickoStocks]

The engine is just terribly slow. Such a great SUV too. I had a 2012 which I had to get rid of for a Lexus GX

[@smokefast90606]

So you traded it for the same thing with a different badge on it

[@wwp1977]

My 2010 was flat quick. I had an SR-5 with leather. I think the Limited must be slower. I've owned many sports cars and was always shocked at hard well the 2010 accelerated when you got on it. ECO mode makes it feel slow but smash the throttle and she will scoot!

[@KickoStocks]

M4A1GUY ECO mode is just a light. It makes zero changes to the throttle response at all, it is just a training light that shows you when you're flooring it too hard to be economical

[@243wayne1]

+humpty .... AND 301 HP V8 with far more luxury.

[@KickoStocks]

kill4me a truck with poor transmission mapping and too little power for the price. I had one and it was amazing but a total dog. Very frustrating and towing was a disaster.

[@jfsiiiautomotivereviews8343]

Get the fuel mileage of a V8 and the power of many 4 cylinder turbos... at least the thing looks cool

[@robitaill3]

The ultimate Karen-mobile

[@AW-xv7dq]

this thing is a bus... Check out how much faster an FJ is. 4 wheel yes but you have to hwy drive to get to the offroad spots. This 4 runner is grossly underpowered

[@phillipgrasso2085]

I bought a limited edition 2014 - The car is a lemon, toyota support is crap, the dealer network is useless. Toyota's ain't what they use to be. Don't buy this SUV, the fuel efficiency is a lot worse and the thing is a terrible drive. Toyota - feel free to contact me with specifics.

[@penvon]

Give me the vin number of the lemon you bought...I will check in the data base if you actually bought any lemon 4Runner.

[@vadimnesen8060]

Yea Philip your full of crap

[@nihontoman]

can't afford these overpriced 4runners, so i'm going with the xterra pro4x instead

[@gorgeusjames]

You'll have a broken Nissan somewhere below 200K miles, on the other hand, you'll have a 500K as new Toyota...

[@nihontoman]

@@gorgeusjames I'll take that statements as under/overestimation of true reliabilities of certaon brands.

[@dhjhi]

This Toyota 4Runner sucks!! My 1994 Dodge Ram 4x4 2500 Cummins is almost 6000 lbs and gets and average 21.5 mpg.

[@jtthompsonjr6443]

dhjhi your profile picture sucks

[@jtthompsonjr6443]

dhjhi your cummins sucks too

[@gorgeusjames]

In which of your dreams? LOL, your 94 Crapm would only get like 10 MPG on the best day..If not broken yet.

[@senseicorey9979]

Things rusted or by now and on its 5th engine

[@LVang152]

I hate toyota 4.0 engine with 5 speed auto

[@kylera9932]

Why because it went 0-60 in 8.5 seconds?