2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Review

The 2023 Toyota 4runner is in its 14th year in its current iteration, yet it continues to sell better and better than when it was new and contemporary. The 4runner does have solid off-road chops, especially in TRD Pro trim, but what is it like to live with this SUV that in some respects is obsolete?

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[sultanniazi]

I ❤ my solar octane. No gimmicks. Gets to the point and will last forever. Just rust proof it. And old diehards love the old engine and transmission. Will never fail us.

[theflyingbrompton]

The best SUV ever! If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.

[carpentertrim]

There’s probably not a longer lasting drive train on the road than this dated 4 L with a five speed!

[christianbolt]

We just bought a 2023 TRD PRO. It is high tech for us. First car with a smart screen, cameras, radar, and satellite radio. Do miss not having a CD player.

[snafumagu]

These 4runners are still awesome. They smoke Jeep in off road and reliability. Look great for 14 years!

[kerplunk]

You are incorrect, sir. It is not “unfortunate” the 4.0L hasn’t been updated. It is quite FORTUNATE for the smart people who would like a reliable vehicle.

[canalesivany]

4}runner is the best vehicle on the road. Not even Toyota have a better vehicle than the 4runner

[jonse]

If you were picking a vehicle for the zombie apocalypse, this is what you'd be choosing. Not twin turbos, and certainly not electric. Will Toyota sell a "classic" model in pro or a rock climber edition without turbos in 2025, or will this be the end of tried and true? I expect the last years of this gen 5 to hold its value like no other vehicle.

[freddysart]

Love the outdated v6 No problems. I have a 07 230000 miles

[lsfd]

Looking at getting a 2023 or 2024. I love them but will spring for a Magnuson Supercharger to get some respectable power. That's my only grip with them stock. If it's low MPG at least give me good acceleration and power.

[countschad]

Base models are not 2 wheel drive only. I have a 2023 4 wheel drive base model....

[triple]

I know what everything is when I look under the hood.

[ggolds]

I've had full time 4wd on all my vehicles including 2 Jeep Wranglers. I'm thinking of buying a 24 before the new design comes out. If I DONT get the Limited that has the full time 4wd, am I going to miss or regret not getting full time, or is the rear drive with 4L 4H going to be just as good?.

[jonaustin]

This is a point that those who buy it will know it will last
I would say if you compare to a 4 door wrangler both new I would like to see the cost of ownership just on matinece alone and see who is winning here

As I bought for something to last for atleast 15 years

[mclendonordeniza]

This thing is pretty expensive. In my area they are 10k over msrp which is crazy.

[florindagonzalez]

Why don't they offer this color in the base model?

[LetsdoIndo]

Inclinomometer... cant make that stuff up 😂

[kerplunk]

Two suggestions. If I took a drink every time you said, “That being said, ” in this video I’d be drunk.

Lastly, the TRD Pro has a TRD Pro exhaust installed by default. It is loud and obnoxious. Replace it with the standard 4Runner exhaust and it is extremely quiet. You should really learn more before you review these vehicles.

[axetrops]

tooo expensive. Even the base trims are way up.