Name A More Reliable Off-Roader // 2023 4Runner TRD Pro

[@ericclancy9748]

Worth Mentioning the 4Runner is one of the few Toyota vehicles still made 100% in Japan.

[@THX5000]

This is the main reason why I would buy one over a pickup. My 98 T100 was made in Japan. Workers who value excellence... Not laziness, entitlement, and corner-cutting like USA.

[@JohnSandovalesq]

Damn, I didn't know that. Now I really want one!

[@raullasvegas]

along with the Lexus GX

[@lawrence5039]

Yep, Toyota is probably the best car made no matter where.

[@RagingBad]

In the US lineup that is

[@randalbloomquist7812]

Sarah, the brake lines have a qwinkie tube configuration. Qwinkie tubes reduce excessive vibration in hydraulic systems by smoothing out the pulses of positive displacement pumps. This helps with wear and tear and helps prevent cracks in the steel lines. The traction control system is probably main reason for incorporating this in the design of the brake system. Qwinkie tubes are usually used in the hydraulic systems of aircraft. I appreciate your wit and humor!!

[@RagingBad]

Thank you for spreading the knowledge

[@JohnCho_RE]

Dang someone is an expert! I learned something today!

[@shirolee]

I was always wondering why they did this, and now I know. Thanks!

[@kyle8851]

Thanks for that! I was coming in here to find the answer. Thanks!

[@markreams3192]

Not only is it made in Japan, it’s made in the same factory as Lexus. Toyota’s flagship factory. It may be old tech but it’s perfected old tech. It may be the most reliable vehicle on the market. Chickens have small wishbones.

[@sixfootfourmike]

The people working at the factory are all long term employees Toyota considers masters at their craft. They value quality in their product coming of the line. I love my 4Runner. It's nice having absolutely zero worries about your vehicle.

[@cbsmithyt]

Yes, made next to a Lexus says something.

[@RogueDemagogue]

@@sixfootfourmike I would worry about thieves stealing it with a scan tool. Turn your fob off, it transmits 24/7, they can get your codes even when your fobs are in your house.

[@josephmatuszak3855]

Beans = Forward thrust w/ loud pedal Cookie = Value Wrench = Difficulty level of maintainence Meatball = How much can it traverse Penguin = How much Sarah likey!

[@Gobi-Wan]

is it now out of 10? a video a year ago was out of 5

[@petermoller8337]

@@Gobi-Wan from 10 give a little

[@raullasvegas]

We needed more meetballs.

[@hamburgerstake8780]

I hate that you had to type this out.

[@timprivett7015]

Aluminium??

[@steveb591]

The drone footage is getting awesome 👌. It improves every time you use it

[@throttlewatch4614]

I think Charlie or Angel food cake are helping more which boosts the quality of content. Loved it when Sara did it solo too though

[@duckyjp17]

I have just never found enough value or upgrades to the trd pro models. No extra power. Not enough tire. Not enough lift. Too few lockers. Too few gears. Perhaps why I just bought a Black diamond bronco Sasquatch with the 2.7 ecoboost. Even with the markup it’s still a way better value.

[@throttlewatch4614]

@@duckyjp17 the Toyota has proven itself, extremely reliable and plenty capable. Get back to after 100,000 or 200,000 trouble free miles on the Bronco.

[@RazoE]

All birds except ratites, such as emus, ostriches, cassowaries, etc. have a wishbone.

[@mikefoehr235]

Football teams have a wishbone

[@vincef7487]

Hmmm. Birdoligist.😏

[@judih.8754]

Chickens do! There is one drying on my counter from the roasted bird the other day. Yummy 😋

[@tomheringer2047]

Had to Google it and found out that some species of dinosaurs have wishbones.

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

A wishbone isn't necessary on a flightless animal. And a broken wishbone makes for a flightless animal.

[@dbltrub98]

Give it the beans! I’ve been looking at 4Runners lately

[@SarahnTuned]

I love that is so simple and old school still, feels like its from another era in a good way.

[@ArunSudama-ur2cd]

I’m floored at your ability to give us the tech specs in one take…awesome sauce

[@atticstattic]

The magic of video!

[@llwellyn1]

I watch this channel so much; I now frequently proclaim "Oh Jeez!" in my best New Hampshire accent.

[@CatchingDinosaurs]

i have a 2017 trd offroad, i do some crazy off-roading in it have not been stopped yet by anything i have thrown at it including 100 mile trips driving on the beach

[@myytchannel6632]

You have not thrown anything real at it. What is the toughest trail you have done?

[@CatchingDinosaurs]

@@myytchannel6632 i have hundreds of acres of off-roading trails 5 minutes from my house and spend all my time going as remote as i can go in Texas, its a big place.

[@myytchannel6632]

@CatchingDinosaurs I live in Houston, TX. I have been to almost all the trails near and far. All in Texas in Big Bend National Park. Gone to Colorado on Black Bear Pass and Imogene Pass. Google then if you do not know. I have been to Utah and done a ton of trails also. I used my Armada and my QX to do all of that. Check out my KZbin videos to see my offroading trips. All what you have thrown at your 4Runner has been all easy trails. So, it has to have done excellent. Go on some hard-core trails and report back how you did. I will be waiting.

[@CatchingDinosaurs]

​@@myytchannel6632 should we like get out the measuring tape to compare our wieners? i was just stating my 4runner has been amazing i was not asking to be compared to a random person in the comments. ✌ peace.

[@myytchannel6632]

@CatchingDinosaurs Yes. 4Runners are awesome. I look forward to seeing the next generation, which will be a hybrid.

[@ejesoriginal]

I guess I'm old. I hated the cat-back exhaust on my 2023 TRD PRO. So did my wife after a 600 mile road trip. The drone was unbearable to us. I swapped it for a MagnaFlow Overland exhaust and we are much happier. Love the 4Runner though with all it's old schoolness and reliability. One of the best purchases we've ever made.

[@Paulinthewyld]

If you only buy 1 vehicle for a life long partner, the 4Runner or Tacoma are the best choice.

[@bsmirnov]

Finally, TRD Pro! 😃What I love about your off-road reviews is that you have actual readily available testing ground for such tests that other car journalists lack, because they live in urban areas (even Doug tests off-roaders on a highway). Plus driving skills, passion, presentation, production quality - you're a real pro, a TRD pro 😉 P.S. drone shots kicked arse, kudos to Angel

[@server1ok]

a permission to take exhibit cars off road

[@MrMakto]

If they updated it, they would have to meet new EPA standards on a new build. So I can say I am glad they have not updated it. Last piece of old world glory.

[@garytate8284]

Reviews are getting better and better! The drone shots add a great perspective to the hill climbs too! Outstanding.

[@vr4787]

That transmission and engine is the epitome of if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.

[@KendrasEdge757]

IGR-FE perfection. Sadly though I’m fairly certain the 6th gen won’t have it and it’ll be a forced induction 4 or 6. Which is why I got my 2021 TRD ORP 4Runner and didn’t wait for the 6th gen. Would be nice to have it as an option or on a specific model or package, but doubtful they’ll do that.

[@Metoxetron]

@@KendrasEdge757Yeah, it’s getting the same turbo/hybrid turbo 4 banger as the new Taco and Land Cruiser. Hopefully since the Taco is still getting a manual, maybe they’ll bring it to the 4R. But no manual for the hybrid as of yet :/

[@KendrasEdge757]

@@Metoxetron yeah that’s the rumor, doubtful it’ll get a manual with it though, although that would be nice on the current models.

[@sixfootfourmike]

Coworker has that exact same spec 4Runner. That color is goddamn gorgeous in person.

[@goldensaucer5116]

You are one of a few people on youtube. That I look forward to watching. Jay Leno, Truck Master, Redline, Motormouth, TFL few others. Thank you for being who you are on KZbin. I always look forward to your content no matter what it is. Such a very Smart woman! We all do dumb things. Thank you Sarah!

[@mikewright2858]

I have a '21 Pro, and I don't think the interior feels cheap at all. There could be a few more soft-touch materials, but everything is solid, nothing rattles after 28k miles, and the seats are comfortable and easy to take care of.

[@RagingBad]

They're high quality plastic

[@quentinberg3755]

I have 73k on my 2016 and the interior looks and feels brand new. I'm actually a little sad to see it go since it has been such a great vehicle. I'm sure my sadness will wane a little when I get into my orange 4Runner Pro in a few weeks, though.

[@christianbolt5761]

I really want to paint an 01 on the side and call it the General Lee

[@k31rifleman]

Love love love my 2021 4Runner TRD ORP💪🏼

[@louiep9862]

First time starting up the 4Runner in my garage when I purchased it was magical.The roar was incredible and I just sat there revving it with a big smile on my face.The wife came out to the garage and noted it was much louder than our last vehicle.The braking on this thing is awesome,front end rake compared to rear end that ppl talk about is to assist in emergency braking.Thank you Toyota engineers for making one of the worlds best vehicle on the planet 👏🏾

[@chrissanders541]

I took your advice and got the last of an old generation vs waiting for the next one , I went with the SR5 4x4 3rd row seating & it goes anywhere I want to go , don't regret the decision, thanks for the review. or I wouldn't have got it

[@niklaswejedal463]

Your terrible jokes are fire! Never stop! 😂 And yes, chickens do have wishbones - but not wishbone suspension... Loving that drone photage - your videos are really above top notch now. Beside, I have stopped watching other reviewers doing 4x4s, because they never do your type of extensive off road testing. Testdriving a truck like this on the road only simply does not cut it. Thank you for constantly improving your car reviews even when there seems to be nothing more to improve and Stay Awesome!

[@RichWork]

This was the first video I watched of yours, I just bought a new 2024 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium.I am humbled by your mechanical and off road knowledge! I'm Subscribed!

[@honda116969]

If you want to have the most fun you take the bronco or raptor or even the TRX but if you want to make it home from the longest adventures you take the 4Runner 🤷🛻💨💯👍👍

[@kickicker6058]

Just installed A complete rear axle assembly from a junk yard in my 2007 Toyota 4 runner. 205k It's nice and quiet again!

[@Thedaleb1]

My 4Runner has 303k and runs great and looks great only the seat is worn

[@Raver_S_Thompson]

I’ve had almost that exact truck, less the cargo slider for 9 months. Only 3.5k miles on it and I love it. I am not into rock crawling but I do like some trail time. This thing is everything I wanted and more

[@pepetwelvetwelve]

Im thinking about getting one. They look bad ass

[@Raver_S_Thompson]

If I’m being honest don’t get a pro unless you want the flex, off road is more than enough

[@thelastminuteman7513]

That is the exact best advice I give everyone. No matter what vehicle you want do not buy the first year of that generation. There will always be issues that need to be worked out.

[@zackdenardis]

Another great review! Thanks for all the hard work

[@blurglide]

The brake lines are probably like that to facilitate changes in length due to pressure, temperature and frame flex

[@rlets]

And ability to compress when disconnecting those fittings.

[@FissionChips1983]

Great point about the tradeoff for the interior. If you want the extra luxury, you should be looking at the Lexus line anyway. I just wish Lexus would fix the approach angle on the GX460.

[@victoryengineer]

It is a shame Toyota quit offering the Magnuson blower. That's why I just got an Off Road Premium. Took the money I saved and used to to install a Magnuson supercharger.

[@TimLaw-jf7ef]

I really enjoy the videos that Sarah uploads to this channel. I especially appreciate how she is so genuine and sincere. There is no hype, or exaggeration - just her honest opinions. I am not sure whether I like the project build videos the most, or the car review videos the most. That means that I will need to keep watching them all! Thank you, Sarah! You are the best!

[@calvinvesco9883]

Love my Runner. Best vehicle I’ve owned

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

I REALLY like the color! Even though I'm not a huge fan of orange, it looks fantastic on this vehicle. In my experience, the 4Runner is a heavy beast, so the fuel economy seems quite reasonable. Nice review @Sarah -n- Tuned.

[@medrifter7884]

The S curves and coils in metal lines are for flex, the master is on the body which flexes on the frame, they spring instead of run out of length or bend side to side and weaken the line.

[@VikingsGarage]

Simple,honest and straight forward review, to all you need to know about what is most likely the best do all off-road SUV ever made! 👏🏻👏🏻🧡

[@jetsons101]

Love the ET joke. Your humor really makes the video.....

[@cbsmithyt]

I could not agree more in buying a 5th gen before the 6th comes out, since all the kinks have been worked out and you can personally own a tank

[@chrislampe6397]

+1 for the drone shots.

[@debraadams5221]

I just LOVE YOUR PERSONALITY.

[@tinnedanger]

That dual exhaust input to the muffler has a J-Pipe. The smaller one is the j-pipe. It deletes the "droning" of the exhaust . Google J-pipes in exhausts.

[@throttlewatch4614]

We love our 2022 TRD OFF ROAD

[@ohjeep76]

Favorite vehicle I’ve owned. Bought offroad premium instead of pro because I knew I would add a lift, wheels, tires, skids, bumper and winch. So for the same price I now have a trd extra pro

[@Jim-s6i3b]

Have a 2024 off-road premium. Didn’t want the Pro. Installed a much better roof rack, put on rock rails, wanted WildPeak tires, not Nitto, and wanted KDSS. Installing a minor lift with a better Fox suspension tan the PRO soon.

[@scottlp2323]

Superb drone footage, Sarah. 👍Really gives the best impression of the challenging terrain we've all come to know and love you driving on. 🙂

[@Garbox80]

Yeah, that really gave some perspective.

[@pkt1213]

I miss my 4runner. V6, 4x4, manual. That thing was awesome. I will probably 1st in line if they bring the manual back.

[@davidr6865]

Manual with the right engine .the 3.5 is so weak

[@marcpikas2859]

@@davidr6865Or the truck is too heavy. More aluminium clading might help. Or better yet a cr-mo steel frame.

[@jerseattle0722]

Such a great vid! Love my 4Runner!

[@jerseattle0722]

Got the 2023 4Runner trd off road premium and will ride it out for hopefully 20 years +

[@TjBruce817]

I picked one up last year and i love it. Saved a few thousand by just getting the TRD Off Road. I will probably be building it up over the years and most of those TRD Pro goodies will by switched out any way. These TRD Pro colors are pretty sick though and for some people maybe worth the extra, if even just to get it in a super cool color.

[@RagingBad]

The TRD off road is the best choice

[@robertmcdonald1419]

4 Runners are not rocket ships. Thanks to your video I will trade in my Tundra for a 4 runner! Thankyou for this excellent video. FJ Cruiser was my ride before the Tundra.....Miss it terribly😢

[@simd510]

Nope they are slow and boring

[@chrisc2431]

Thanks for the fantastic review. I just bought one in that Solar Octane color! I freakin love it!!!!

[@appleztooranges]

Took your advice. Went with last model year of the 23 Tacoma. Went with the trd pro in magnetic gray metal. Love it

[@christianbolt5761]

I think she just likes to tear around in the 4Runner. It hasn’t changed since the last review. But I’m still watching it LOL 😘

[@crisstone2000]

Okay, you are my official car guru from now on, not even going to check the others out. Love your work!

[@HP-mx6jb]

I wish they would put the 6 spd manual from the taco in there. It would make the best alarm system out there.🤭 The drone footage makes the review more exciting.

[@theluminary5324]

Most of the reviews say the taco's 6spd is awful as it hunts gears...they recommend the manual in that

[@davidr6865]

The manual in the Tacoma sucks as well, I traded mine in

[@SarahnTuned]

@@davidr6865 said no enthusiast ever

[@VideoArchiveGuy]

Pity, can't consider a 4-Runner, as I won't buy an automatic, ever.

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Sunday Sarah!!! Stay excellent!!!😎 Shitballs!!! Earliest I've ever been! Keep on doing what you do!!

[@Weatherby406]

I find people say Toyota interiors feel cheap but they will look exactly the same in 15 years. No holes in the steering wheel, dash ext. luxury and plush wears out fast.

[@blackackcl]

Love my 5th Gen 4Runner, always love when you give Toyotas some love on your channel

[@FrankChevyGmc_from_BE]

Those unused holes in the transmission are often actually there to mount dealer purpose workshop brackets to fix the transmission on a transmission jack 😉

[@WaddupBoi]

That drone footage was sick!!

[@sinan_3384]

Just came across this channel. I’ve reserved a 2023 TRD pro and just been watching all kinds of reviews, impressions etc and this one was by far the most informative and fun to watch.

[@JohnSandovalesq]

Drone shots were next level. I always like the camera views in your vehicle reviews but the drone shots were nicely placed in the final edit. Also, I had no idea that this had the older V6 engine in it, now I want one. The lack of cajones was the main reason I sold my 2018 Tacoma.

[@antlogan5200]

that was a fun ride, especially w the multi-cameras .

[@roymurray6374]

That hill is deceiving, I have taken my lifted JK up and down it, for some reason, even when straddling the crack, at that one point the suspension goes full flex, kinda fun actually.😁

[@SarahnTuned]

Yeah, it doesn’t look like much on camera

[@DaneParksDoghouse1]

I just bought a used SR5. Gotta say that I love it so far.

[@Dilomski]

I am very happy to see so much similarities between my 2nd gen 4runner and this one - supspension wise, the rear window sliding inside the back door, the placement of the rear windshield wiper, the 4wd stick, etc. This is just awesome!

[@jojoecr7626]

AMAZING PRODUCTION VALUE.

[@SarahnTuned]

Thanks, I like to torture myself with trying to edit these in time.

[@rydirban]

Power - Economy - Reliability Pick two 🥰

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Sarah. Usually I'm not interested respectively I don't watch reviews of new cars because I simply don't have the money to buy a new car. I nevertheless can't resist to watch some that you do because of your personality (and your penguins of course). 😁 ;-) Seriously: Your reviews are spot on = really professional, funny and very well filmed/edited. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.

[@dantodez]

I am so glad Sarah gave the love the 4Runner deserves. Rumor is we get a new one this 2024.

[@JoelOuelletteGuitar]

I will forevermore refer to torque in Fig Newton Meters. Thank you!

[@avj314]

I enjoy Sarah's videos and anticipate and enjoy the much more satisfying pronunciation of aluminium.

[@boguschinchilla3079]

I like the addition of drone footage. Your camera work and music are top notch and your repartee is in a class of its own.

[@cakesteak]

This is one of the best reviews I've seen yet for this. Undercar and offroad footage was very cool.

[@Shaggy0f138]

More Fig Newtons! Thanks for the review Sarah. This truck is pretty darn nice. Love the colour.

[@Primus54]

Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@MrFahrenheit99]

I appreciate the tech specs. Most other channels don't get that deep

[@shanefagan9642]

Squiggly bracklines are for vibration absorbing to prevent cracks

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

A small turbo diesel would make so much sense. The "robots" would take care of torque management; diesel mileage would be a huge pro point.

[@sgraham9511]

Go to Central America, more TD's than gas everything, I've really been thinking about importing a Hilux from down there, but damn, a 3 YO truck is $60K US (plus shipping and import fees). I don't know why they don't offer them (TD's) here in the states. EPA maybe?

[@jamesparks6137]

​@@sgraham9511I think epa is a big reason, but they'd also have to train techs at every dealership to work on a completely different type of engine. I suspect that the dealerships would pitch a fit.

[@petermoller8337]

Thanks

[@tonycosta3302]

I believe the bendy brake line is to give it flexibility so the other end can move around a bit without breaking.

[@gamby16a]

The drone shot of that descent was rad!!! I appreciate that bump in production value! Made for a fantastic shot. 🤘🤘

[@ElmotypeSwag]

I know very little about cars, but I love listening to you explain all the parts! Especially the “huh that’s weird” 😂😂

[@quentinberg3755]

Great video and awesome footage of doing what a 4Runner does best. It's a jack of all trades but still manages to have a lot of character. I'm pumped to be taking delivery of my '23 Pro in Solar Octane in a few weeks.

[@SilvoTheMindShifter]

I love the way you review cars/trucks. The jokes are pretty great too 😆👌🏽

[@tangledline]

I'd say my Jeep TJ. 240k miles and climbing with my 4th gen 4runner V8 a very close 2nd. (the ABS/Timing belt and power everything put her there)

[@awesomearizona-dino]

The bump in brake line gives a more flexible position for assembly.

[@007diego2]

Hey Sarah, have you ever considered doing a video devoted to Off Roading for beginners? You have a great way of explaining things and your sense of humor is on point🤙

[@ashman0071]

Princess of the double entendre - within the first minute. New record for you Ms. P. Keep up the great work ; P

[@peterrosenberg8716]

Had a '16 4runner up until this year. It was great off road, always felt in control and solidly planted, but it was an absolute dog on the highway, so slow and with so much gear hunting. It was terrible climbing up into the mountains, felt like a liability at times. Swapped it out for a Colorado Bison, no regrets.

[@Jim-s6i3b]

Have a 2024 Off-Road Premium, just finished Idaho, Utah and Colorado trip. Handled the Altitude and Mountains. The KDSS was great on the highways. Going 80mph on highway for hours was easy.

[@richardgleason5953]

Love my 2022. Wish that orange was available back then. Love it.

[@betweenthepines4000]

The ONLY vehicle I would trade my Jeep in for. Toyota builds it right, it may be lacking in just about every category but you know it will work!

[@SarahnTuned]

I’m weird, I prefer less tech options.

[@hissingoose]

@@SarahnTuned bought a 2022 tacoma based on the 'less tech' no stop start, NA V6, old transmission, physical dials, and a touchscreen that doesn't stick out in the dash. it's slow, but don't care.

[@BradWilson1969]

@@SarahnTuned For off-road I can totally see that. Sadly I haven't done any since moving from Tahoe to Florida more than a decade ago. Since I've always been a tech geek anyway, the more tech the better for my daily driver/road trip car. 😁

[@erich7863]

I just don't know about the need for the "off road cruise control modes." I prefer less tech options as well. I have been all over off roading with an SR5 with Atrac and have never needed the different modes or a locker. However I am not rock crawling or going places that the odds aren't in my favor that I am not making it out or I am likely going to break something (hopefully I haven't just jinxed myself my making that comment :) ).

[@Jim-s6i3b]

A few modifications on a Off-Road Premium and it would be better than that PRO. Other than some severe off-Roading it would be much better overall off-roader and overlander than a Jeep, including not braking down.

[@ianprice2298]

A full-size spare is always a very nice thing to see.

[@michaelkhair5846]

Hey Sarah, I believe the bends in the brake lines are for flexibility.

[@kieranjamieson]

Specifically flexibility between the separate body and frame which is why it's required on this vehicle.

[@ogopogohunter69]

One of the few vehicles that hasn't been updated in a dozen years where that is what makes it great. You should buy an older 4Runner and restore it, a third gen restore would make a very popular video series.

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

I love the 4Runner. Price is not bad at all for the TRD

[@hotrodderrecycler3202]

Squiggly and coiled brake lines reduces vibration fractures and leaks. Little spring action. Engine and road vibrations. Near master cylinder reoccurring foot to pedal stomping flexing the mounting area .

[@Gene1969]

"Can't name a more reliable off-road rig."I nominate that Ranger sitting behind it. It's been Sarah N Tuned. The Fig Newton joke was awesome! (You want bad, say it's this many Issacs next time.)

[@betteheadbettehead4800]

I'd buy a Ranger like that in a heartbeat

[@KP-rz3gk]

Thanks for spending so much time under the vehicle. Best undercarriage details I’ve seen on it.