Toyota 4Runner Change Vehicle

"Excellent on and off road vehicle. I wish that it came in standard shift."

"Some hesitation when trying to accelerate rapidly from complete stop. Toyota claims it is part of the eco-computer which overrides the accelerator."

"Toyota made a mistake when they discontinued the V8 in the 4Runners. I had a 2007 model that I loved, and a 2002 before that. I do a lot of highway driving and the 6 cylinder's acceleration is inadequate."

"Handles like a truck."

"We bought it to pull our 17 foot fiberglass travel trailer. We are very pleased with the job it does."

"Toyota needs to offer larger engine. The 4Runner is great vehicle but is underpowered"

"V6 has slow pick up and lots of noise. I had a 2005 with a small V8 that was much better."

"It is a little underpowered. It is the best handling SUV I have ever owned. It is the best snow vehicle I have ever owned."

"It's about what I would expect from a 4 wheel drive truck. A bit sluggish and ride is ok."

"Underpowered."

"The 4Runnner is a rugged vehicle but provides the comforts of a luxury vehicle. After 4 years and 60k+ miles, my 4Runner performs as well as the day I drove it off the lot"

"Needs more power"

"it has to much body roll, both front to back and side to side."

"Fun ride and nice interior accommodations."

"The 2014 model seems slightly wider than any other year which makes it a challenge in parking lots and especially on ferries. However, the handling is amazing and its wide stance allows me to take corners faster than I will ever need to. Acceleration is satisfactory. I would not say this is necessarily a "peppy" vehicle, but there is plenty of power and acceleration for highway/freeway driving. I live in rural area with one main road, which is a 55 mph hwy. The 4Runner is able to pull out onto the highway safely and quickly, but it always seems to be straining as I accelerate."

"acceleration is poor."

"I really wish they still had a V8 version of the 4Runner. It seems a little slow when getting up to speed."

"Handles very well, acceleration especially when passing is exceptional"

"A very secure feeling on all driving conditions."

"Acceleration is adequate. Would like to see the 8-cylinder engine re-introduced as an option so payload could be increased. I like the size of the 4Runner but the 6 cylinder prevents me from hauling a travel trailer that I’d like to own."

"4runner is especially good off road but really sloppy on the road. On the road at higher speeds, the 4runner seems on the verge of becoming unstable. I'd not like to have to brake or steer hard at speed. At speed, breaking hard causes the front to dive severely and the truck feels like it might slide sideways at which point I think it might roll. Comfort, driving, handling, acceleration, etc is otherwise excellent. I love my 4runner."

"Always dependable. Very consistent and has not failed ever."

"Don't like the slow to respond acceleration at highway speeds, you have to push accelerator to floor to get it to downshift. It has a surprisingly smooth ride for a big SUV."

"All wheel drive, sits high for good visibility and view. Good acceleration and handling. All controls are easily accessible while driving."

"Not really designed for urban driving where acceleration and handling are important. Best handling on rougher roads."

"We use the 4Runner to tow our 3500 lb. trailer. It has adequate power, even on steep grades. Handling is good. We generally get over 15mpg when towing."

"It drives and handles as I expected and Toyota stands behind their cars."

"Handling is excellent. It is a tall vehicle with high center of gravity which is important to remember. But it takes tight turns or high speed maneuvers readily and safely. It had a six cylinder engine so acceleration is acceptable but not drag strip worthy."

"Driving experience is satisfactory Turning radius is quite poor Engine noise is problematic Visibility is problematic—windows are too small No other issues"

"not very peppy"

"Folded down 3rd seat takes up storage room and it cannot be taken out. A wheel chair cannot be stood up but has to be laid down taking yp all of the space. The 2nd seat doe does not allow maxim extra space."

"Needs more power and better ride"

"I absolutely love the big knobs for the climate control and radio functions. They make no look adjustments as easy to make as i can imagine. I also drive fleet vehicles 8 to 10k per year (Chevy, Ford, etc) and find the buttons for these functions very unpleasant and difficult to use at best. The big knobs got knocked badly in most reviews for the 4Runner as being stupid macho styling exercises, but they're one of the things I like best about the vehicle. The thing I like best about the seat"

"Seats are very comfortable and the ride soaks up most bumps"

"Good seats"

"Very comfortable large SUV with towing, carrying and off road capability."

"Nothing stands out, The seats are just conformable"

"The seats are hard and the leather not as plush as I expected. My Tahoe had very comfortable seats but I wanted the reliability and agility of the 4 Runner. Ride could be a bit more smooth."

"Cooling no longer works. Memory has never worked correctly."

"To much wind noise, motor no smooth and ride stiff."

"I am short, (5’ 2‿) and the seats are extremely comfortable for me while driving."

"I bought my 4Runner to be used like a truck - hauling cargo and toys (boats and ATVs) and it does a great job. It’s a quiet ride, though it handles like a truck. The suspension is stiff, great for towing and off-roading. It’s a comfortable ride unless the road is washboard-y and then it jiggles me around. It’s responsive and handles well. The interior looks and feels more luxurious than other similar models. I picked this vehicle because it’s one of the few SUVs built on a truck frame, and it has an impressive reliability rating."

"great inside. Very comfortable smooth ride."

"Purchased it three months ago. Love the seats- especially the heating and cooling feature. The road noise isn't the same as a luxury model, but it is minimal. Ride is slightly rougher/bumpier than my wife would prefer, but we need to remember this is a body on chassis 4x4. I do wish the stock wheels weren't so large, but the rims are great. I think the large wheels and lower profile tires cause the ride to be rougher than necessary. The seats are extremely supportive and comfortable, second only to true luxury vehicle seats. Very satisfied with what I paid for."

"After 4 years and 60k miles, this vehicle rides as well as the day I rolled it off the lot."

"Driver seat need more mid and lower back support."

"Great dependability on all components except electronic controld"

"I have owned four 4Runners since 2004. The resale value is off the charts. The vehicle is by far the best SUV in its class and has zero limitations when compared to the competition. I have put nearly 200k on them prior to replacing and have never had a major repair."

"Solid reliable vehicle that maintains decent value. Would like to see improved mileage?"

"great vehicle, reliable"

"I have owned 33 vehicles in my lifetime (I am 65). The most trouble-free were Toyota. I have never had an unscheduled repair with this Toyota 4Runner in the nearly 119,000 miles I have owned it in 4 yrs. 4 months. All of my Toyota 4Runners have been trouble-free. I have owned 9. The last one, a 2007, I put 190,000 miles on before selling it to my closest friends: it only needed one repair, a starter, at 151,000 miles. I expect to get at least 300,000 miles out of this vehicle."

"When purchased it was very good value for what we paid"

"Extremely reliable"

"Outstanding. A great daily driver and a terrific off road machine at a relatively bargain price. It is highly reliable and should last 200,000 miles or about 18 years of driving. Maintenance costs are trivial."

"I love my Toyota"

"It looks very stylish"