2024 Toyota 4Runner – Which to Buy

The 2019 Toyota 4Runner is a vehicle that has been updated and refined to make it even more capable off-road, while still maintaining its comfort and features on paved roads.

The base model 4Runner SR5 trim starts at $44,900 for two-wheel drive or $46,785 for four-wheel drive. At the time of recording, there was a $750 discount available on these models. The SR5 premium trim adds on some nice upgrades such as heated side mirrors, an accessory cargo net to keep groceries in check, and auto dimming rearview mirror. Additionally, navigation is now standard on this trim level.

Moving up to the TRD off-road trim, things get even more serious with four-wheel drive only available on this model. The side mirrors are still heated but lose their integrated turn signal feature. A set of TRD off-road badges are applied and the lower trim in the fascia is silver instead of body-colored. Inside, the trim returns to fabric and the front passenger loses power adjustability. Toyota includes a set of TRD off-road floor mats, but more importantly, you now get multi-terrain select and crawl control switches on the overhead console. This gives you a more useful vehicle off-road with active traction control and a locking rear differential.

The approach and departure angles are improved, and the ground clearance rises from 9 inches to 9.6 inches. There's also more protection underneath with the addition of a skid plate for the transfer case. Perhaps most importantly, you now have the option to add Toyota's kinetic Dynamic suspension system (KDSS), which is an excellent setup for hitting the trails.

Moving up to the TRD off-road premium trim essentially does the same thing as the non-premium TRD off-road did to the SR5 premium. This means you get soft-touch trim, heated seats and steering wheel, and the added navigation system. KDSS is still an optional extra but it's a really good one. The starting price of the 4Runner off-road premium is $48,200 including a $750 discount.

The fanciest 4Runner is up next with the Limited trim. This model gets a reworked front fascia compared to all other versions. The headlights are Auto-on, and the wheels are back up to 20 inches. The door handles have a touch sensor for lock and unlocking, but you lose the mud guards. However, the power moonroof is now included inside. You get dual-zone climate control, perforated leather trim on the heated seats, and the premium JBL audio system. You ditch the off-road goodies and are back to the sport-tuned suspension like on the TRD Sport.

Finally, there's the King of the Hill for the 4Runner: the TRD Pro Model. It's expensive but also wickedly capable too. You get the skid plate protection but with an aluminum skid plate stamped onto it. The wheels are matte black 17-inch TRD Alloys wearing all-terrain tires, and there's a TRD roof rack up top. The TRD Pro badges are blacked out, and of course, you have a multi-terrain monitor system so you can see what's going on to the front sides or rear of the truck when you're off-road. You get the top-tier audio system, soft-touch trim, and heated seats. However, like the TRD Pro before it, this model does not come with KDSS either.

In conclusion, the 2019 Toyota 4Runner offers a range of options for buyers looking for an off-road-capable vehicle. From the base SR5 trim to the top-of-the-line Limited trim, each model has its unique features and upgrades that cater to different needs and preferences.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enif you're considering a 2024 Toyota 4Runner which is most likely why you clicked play on this video I urge you to wait until the 2025 model year shows up that's supposed to be the one that brings us a new generation of 4Runner and it should be pretty great that said there could be deals to be found as 2024 4Runners sitting on dealer Lots need to be cleared out to make way for the newer version to come so if you want to go that route let's take a walk through the 2024 4Runner lineup and see what it's all about and which one you should buy the Toyota 4Runner is a bit of a dinosaur by now but it's still quite a capable and compelling machine all models feature a 4 L V6 engine that produces 270 horsepower and 278 lbet of torque that's paired with a 5-speed automatic gearbox and you can spec a rear wheeel drive or four-wheel drive Drive setup for your 4Runner the base model of the 4Runner is the SR5 it features LED lighting skid plate protection for the front end 17-in alloy wheels heated side mirrors and a set of roof rails up top you get a set of mud guards body color door handles and a chrome SR5 badge also the rear glass and the liftgate is powered with an auto up down feature inside the flrunner gets push button start fabric trim on the seats power adjustability for the driver's seat leather on the steering wheel a pair of 12volt outlets three USB ports and a 120 volt Outlet in the back in the center you'll find an 8in touchscreen that's compatible with Apple carplay and Android auto and there's an eight- speaker system for the audio as well the starting price of a 2024 Toyota 4Runner with two wheel drive is $41,800 if you prefer four-wheel drive you're starting at $43,750 Toyota is including a $500 discount on these models at the moment which is probably to help get them off the Lots next up is the TRD sport this one gets a bit more onroad style so the wheels climb to 20-in Alloys there's a bit of TRD sport badging and the mud guards go away but a hood scoop is added on in the cabin the trim is now softex you have carpeted floor mats and a TRD shift knob further the suspension is slightly retuned for a sportier feel on road the starting price of the 2024 4Runner TRD Sports is $447 for rear wheeel drive or 46585 for four-wheel drive these also receive a $500 discount right now here we move on to the SR5 premium which is exactly what it sounds like a slightly upgraded version of the Bas SR5 model we're back to 17-in alloy wheels and we've add the mud guards back on while we lose the hood scoop the side mirrors get integrated turn signals and you now have the option to add a power moonroof if you prefer inside the steering wheel is heated as are the front seats and the front passenger seat now has power adjustability you get an accessory cargo net to keep your groceries in check in the back the rearview mirror is now Auto dimming and the home link garage opener is included for the infotainment this trim also adds on navigation that you can already handle that on the lower tiers thanks to carplay and Android auto the starting price of the 20124 4Runner SR5 premium is $44,900 for two wheel drive or 46785 for four-wheel drive these models are being given a $750 discount at the time we recorded this video from here we climb up to the TRD off-road trim this one is four-wheel drive only it wears a 17-in alloy but one that's a different design from the SR5 model these side mirrors are still heated but you lose the integrated turn signal a set of TRD off-road badges are applied and the lower Trim in the fascia is silver instead of body colored the trim inside is back to fabric and the front passenger loses the Power adjustability Toyota includes a set of TRD off-road floor mats but more importantly you now add the multi-terrain select and crawl control switches on the overhead console this gives you a more useful vehicle off-road that's because you also get active traction control and a locking rear differential Meanwhile your approach and departure angles are improved and the ground clearance rises from 9 in to 9.6 in and there's more protection underneath with the addition of a skid plate for the transfer case finally you now have the option of adding on Toyota's kinetic Dynamic suspension system or kdss which is an excellent setup to have if you're hitting the trails the starting price of the 4Runner TRD off-road is $4,695 with a current $500 discount next is the 4Runner TRD off-road premium this does essentially the same thing to the non-premium TRD off-road that SR5 premium did to SR5 that means soft text trim heated seats and steering wheel and the added navigation system kdss is still an optional extra though but it's a really good one the starting price of the 4Runner off-road premium is $ 48,2 something5 including a $750 discount the fanciest 4Runner is up next with the limited trim this model gets a reworked front fascia compared to all other versions the headlights are Auto onof the wheels are back up to 20s the door handles have a touch sensor for lock and unlocking you lose the mud guards but the power moonroof is now included inside you get dual zone climate control perforated leather trim on the heated seats and the premium JBL audio system you ditch the off-road goodies and are back to the sport tune suspension like on the TRD sport the starting price of the 4Runner Limited is $51,500 for four-wheel drive and Toyota is tossing on a $1,000 discount on these models at the moment finally the King of the Hill for the 4Runner is the TRD Pro Model it's expensive but it's also wickedly capable too you get the skid plate protection but the front is an aluminum skid plate with TRD Pro stamped onto it the wheels are matte black 17in TRD Alloys wearing allterrain tires there's a TRD roof rack up top the TRD prob badging is blacked out and of course the mud guards are back inside you have a multi-terrain monitor system so you can see what's going on to the front sides or rear of the truck when you're off-road you get the top tier audio system soft text trim and heated seats now this one doesn't come with kdss either and it's not an option that's because the TRD Pro gets Fox shocks and TRD Springs and that's a great setup for this model year and for the TRD Pro only there's a color available called Terra that's a no cost option and your starting price for the 4Runner TRD Pro is $ 56,3 15 there are no discounts listed by Toyota for this one which is not shocking so which one should you buy well the TRD Pro is the star of the show I think the TRD off-road represents a tremendous value for 4Runner Shoppers it starts more than $10,000 cheaper and even once you add some great options like the kdss I keep mentioning and perhaps the optional gunmetal Wheels stamped skid plate and TRD exhaust you're still just at $50,000 and you're driving away in a truck that can handle everything the TRD Pro can take on that is until the 2025 version comes outif you're considering a 2024 Toyota 4Runner which is most likely why you clicked play on this video I urge you to wait until the 2025 model year shows up that's supposed to be the one that brings us a new generation of 4Runner and it should be pretty great that said there could be deals to be found as 2024 4Runners sitting on dealer Lots need to be cleared out to make way for the newer version to come so if you want to go that route let's take a walk through the 2024 4Runner lineup and see what it's all about and which one you should buy the Toyota 4Runner is a bit of a dinosaur by now but it's still quite a capable and compelling machine all models feature a 4 L V6 engine that produces 270 horsepower and 278 lbet of torque that's paired with a 5-speed automatic gearbox and you can spec a rear wheeel drive or four-wheel drive Drive setup for your 4Runner the base model of the 4Runner is the SR5 it features LED lighting skid plate protection for the front end 17-in alloy wheels heated side mirrors and a set of roof rails up top you get a set of mud guards body color door handles and a chrome SR5 badge also the rear glass and the liftgate is powered with an auto up down feature inside the flrunner gets push button start fabric trim on the seats power adjustability for the driver's seat leather on the steering wheel a pair of 12volt outlets three USB ports and a 120 volt Outlet in the back in the center you'll find an 8in touchscreen that's compatible with Apple carplay and Android auto and there's an eight- speaker system for the audio as well the starting price of a 2024 Toyota 4Runner with two wheel drive is $41,800 if you prefer four-wheel drive you're starting at $43,750 Toyota is including a $500 discount on these models at the moment which is probably to help get them off the Lots next up is the TRD sport this one gets a bit more onroad style so the wheels climb to 20-in Alloys there's a bit of TRD sport badging and the mud guards go away but a hood scoop is added on in the cabin the trim is now softex you have carpeted floor mats and a TRD shift knob further the suspension is slightly retuned for a sportier feel on road the starting price of the 2024 4Runner TRD Sports is $447 for rear wheeel drive or 46585 for four-wheel drive these also receive a $500 discount right now here we move on to the SR5 premium which is exactly what it sounds like a slightly upgraded version of the Bas SR5 model we're back to 17-in alloy wheels and we've add the mud guards back on while we lose the hood scoop the side mirrors get integrated turn signals and you now have the option to add a power moonroof if you prefer inside the steering wheel is heated as are the front seats and the front passenger seat now has power adjustability you get an accessory cargo net to keep your groceries in check in the back the rearview mirror is now Auto dimming and the home link garage opener is included for the infotainment this trim also adds on navigation that you can already handle that on the lower tiers thanks to carplay and Android auto the starting price of the 20124 4Runner SR5 premium is $44,900 for two wheel drive or 46785 for four-wheel drive these models are being given a $750 discount at the time we recorded this video from here we climb up to the TRD off-road trim this one is four-wheel drive only it wears a 17-in alloy but one that's a different design from the SR5 model these side mirrors are still heated but you lose the integrated turn signal a set of TRD off-road badges are applied and the lower Trim in the fascia is silver instead of body colored the trim inside is back to fabric and the front passenger loses the Power adjustability Toyota includes a set of TRD off-road floor mats but more importantly you now add the multi-terrain select and crawl control switches on the overhead console this gives you a more useful vehicle off-road that's because you also get active traction control and a locking rear differential Meanwhile your approach and departure angles are improved and the ground clearance rises from 9 in to 9.6 in and there's more protection underneath with the addition of a skid plate for the transfer case finally you now have the option of adding on Toyota's kinetic Dynamic suspension system or kdss which is an excellent setup to have if you're hitting the trails the starting price of the 4Runner TRD off-road is $4,695 with a current $500 discount next is the 4Runner TRD off-road premium this does essentially the same thing to the non-premium TRD off-road that SR5 premium did to SR5 that means soft text trim heated seats and steering wheel and the added navigation system kdss is still an optional extra though but it's a really good one the starting price of the 4Runner off-road premium is $ 48,2 something5 including a $750 discount the fanciest 4Runner is up next with the limited trim this model gets a reworked front fascia compared to all other versions the headlights are Auto onof the wheels are back up to 20s the door handles have a touch sensor for lock and unlocking you lose the mud guards but the power moonroof is now included inside you get dual zone climate control perforated leather trim on the heated seats and the premium JBL audio system you ditch the off-road goodies and are back to the sport tune suspension like on the TRD sport the starting price of the 4Runner Limited is $51,500 for four-wheel drive and Toyota is tossing on a $1,000 discount on these models at the moment finally the King of the Hill for the 4Runner is the TRD Pro Model it's expensive but it's also wickedly capable too you get the skid plate protection but the front is an aluminum skid plate with TRD Pro stamped onto it the wheels are matte black 17in TRD Alloys wearing allterrain tires there's a TRD roof rack up top the TRD prob badging is blacked out and of course the mud guards are back inside you have a multi-terrain monitor system so you can see what's going on to the front sides or rear of the truck when you're off-road you get the top tier audio system soft text trim and heated seats now this one doesn't come with kdss either and it's not an option that's because the TRD Pro gets Fox shocks and TRD Springs and that's a great setup for this model year and for the TRD Pro only there's a color available called Terra that's a no cost option and your starting price for the 4Runner TRD Pro is $ 56,3 15 there are no discounts listed by Toyota for this one which is not shocking so which one should you buy well the TRD Pro is the star of the show I think the TRD off-road represents a tremendous value for 4Runner Shoppers it starts more than $10,000 cheaper and even once you add some great options like the kdss I keep mentioning and perhaps the optional gunmetal Wheels stamped skid plate and TRD exhaust you're still just at $50,000 and you're driving away in a truck that can handle everything the TRD Pro can take on that is until the 2025 version comes out\n"