10 REASONS TO BUY THE CURRENT, 5th GEN TOYOTA 4RUNNER BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE 

Had Mercedes Land Rover ford jeep and now I just like my 4Runner. Reliability! No more 10 speed transmission problem dealer can’t fix no more axle leak no more recalls after recall.

Good Morning David, I just traded in my 17' Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 for a used 2020 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium with 28,000 miles, in White, I absolutely love my 4Runner, the best vehicle I'v ever owned. I love watching your videos, very informative.

Own a 2018 sr5 with a 3 inch lift and 33s on it and it’s more than capable for everything I’ve thrown at it. Taken it cross country and back numerous times and never had any issues. Wouldn’t trade my runner for anything.

It took me about 10 years to finally be able to get the 4Runner I wanted, but she's been so worth the wait. I truly hope the next one will be a proper follow-up (I'll be keeping mine forever, though lol).

It look just fantastic. +10 good reasons to buy…. Simply perfect! Thank you for yet another great video 🙏

Thanks David, thanks for sharing this video, tremendous information.

I just bought a 2021 SR5 4Runner. I’m in love with it! Thanks for making these videos! Your knowledge and insight is so helpful!

I love the 4Runners! My first was a 1991, then 1997, 2000, and currently 2007. The 2007 is a Sport Edition with a V8 with 323,000 miles. I have been enticed with the 2022 4Runner Trail Edition with all the updates, but I still love the V8. Thanks for your video's.

Did my research for a looong time. Watched plenty of videos like this and continue to do so. I see how excited and amped folks are to own 4runners. There are mechanics channels talking about fixing them up and customizing them all these guys are so excited about this rig. Too bad my dealership that I got mine from just doesn't share this excitement or interest in the product they're selling along with the entire workforce there. It has been a true letdown, but I remain stoked.

Great review. Thanks

100% agree with you David, just bought my second 4Runner, 2022 TRD sport back in January, I been working on engines the past 18-years, I had a 2014 Toyota 4runner which unfortunately never got to work on it, they are built that good, I sold the 2014 to buy a 2022 4Runner before Toyota redesign 6th Gen , in my experience the 4Runner is the best built in quality and reliable SUV on the market today

Hi! David, You're video vlog is the main reason why I decided to buy my Toyota 4 Runner TRD Sport and I love driving it 😊

Awesome video that makes great points. I love my ‘21 Nightshade!

This is helpful and timely for me. Thank you.

Thanks David, really interesting and informative review.

I love my 2017 4Runner, about to hit 60k. It's still low miles. I have taken it to Moab and other places, it's awesome. I put an ARB Air Locker and winch on it. 2 1/2 lift with 285/70R17 tires. This SUV easily takes everything I throw at it.

I drive a 2021 trail for my construction work, everyday 300kms minimum, heat cold blizzard snowstorm ice rain etc , never let me down, safe and good cruiser , love this thing

Great summary, David! Thanks

Thank you brother for this amazing videos 🙏

Great video. Just bought mine!! Love it

Great review! I have a TRD Premium Off Road coming in mid June of 2022!! We live in the Northwest USA and will use the 4X4.

My brother had a 2014 4Runner and he absolutely loved it. He needed a truck eventually and he loves his 2021 Tacoma but he said he prefers the 4.0 over the 3.5, it feels more torquey to him. I’m thinkin about getting a 4Runner since I’m moving up north soon

David my thoughts exactly. Got my '22 TRD Off Road ORP late last year for those reasons. Love bulletproof old school. You can't go wrong. What you spend in gas will be offset by repair costs long term. I never buy the first 3 years of any model run anyways just on principle. As a retired dealer tech I've seen all the T.S.B.s that come out for the first 3 model years before the teething problems are sorted by the big 3 in North America. Hell I worked for one of them for 20 years retired and bought a 4runner. As a fellow Canadian though I wonder what's up with the all the option differences between US and Canadian versions. Not complaining but most US customers seem to complain about not having the options that our Canadian versions come standard with and consequently consider them outdated because of the lack there of.

I have a 2004 4Runner Sport 4.7 V8 in silver. I bought it new and have put nearly 200,000 miles on it without any problems. Toyota needs to hit another home run with the 6th gen. version.

Glad to see this since I just ordered my new 2023 one to replace my 2019 4Runner. Both are Limited trim.

David, I agree with you 100%. I'll be keeping my 2019 SR5 Premium.

I owned a 1984 4Runner and loved it. Am planning on purchasing a 2022 model. Can’t wait!

Love my ‘21 Nightshade, plan on keeping it for a very long time.

Biggest reason I'm keeping my 2016 Toyota 4runner SR5 Premium I just paid it off and it's got 58k miles on it. Got it used a few years ago and we absolutely love it. Great family vehicle especially when you like go camping and enjoy the Colorado Rockie mountains. I'm going to keep my 4runner for a long time

YES, I'm a huge Toyota fan whose owned at least 7 to 8 Toyotas. I currently drive a 2007 Highlander, and my wife drives a 2019 Highlander XLE. I'm looking for a new 2022 4 Runner, preferably a TRD Off Road. And I"m patiently waiting for one in silver, or grey! Nice video!

I'm very happy with my 2019 4runner, it's a solid reliable take me anywhere vehicle

I currently own a 2021 Nissan Titan Pro-4x which I need for towing my 5.5k lb tractor to the shop for the intense maintenance intervals. I've owned both mid-size and full-size trucks to include a 2003 Tacoma Ext cab 4x4. I absolutely loved that Taco and I could never get it stuck in the NJ mud or snow. I'd never actually considered an SUV as I felt they were all too car-like with the current models. That is, until this past October when I took a work trip to Anchorage, AK and through chance and great fortune was given a 21 4Runner TRD as a rental. That 4Runner fit me like a glove and it reminded me of all the great qualities of my 03 Taco. It was fun to drive, felt so sure-footed and was just the right size. It truly is the vehicle for the apocalypse as I feel that it will get you anywhere. I'm pricing between a TRD and TRD premium and I agree that it's a great value. As crazy as it sounds, I'm actually considering trading in that 21 Titan on a 23 4Runner and then just looking for an older used 1/2 ton truck for my towing needs. Thank you for the very detailed and helpful video.

wow......this is a very well made video and your 10 reasons are very solid. I was waiting for the 6th gen but after watching this video, I'm not so sure now.......maybe 5th gen would be a great buy too. :)

4Runners are the best vehicles! Also they share the same transmission as a first gen tundra/sequoia A750E 2WD & A750F 4WD! Over 20+ years of production in different platforms! 👍🏼

Just bought a 2022 4runner limited and love it. I still own a 2000 4runner limited which has been the best vehicle l've ever owned.

Fantastic video and really enjoyed learning more about my new 22 TRD Off Road

This is the major reason I switched from a 21 Tacoma trd off road to a 22 4Runner SR5 was that the 4Runner was built in Japan. Mexico made Tacoma had issues with body no aligning. On top of the I used 4Lo more than anything and didn’t use crawl control as much if hardly ever and I still was out in some crazy off-road spots in the Rockies. Put bigger tires your fine

I own a 2013 Limited and that vehicle hasn't missed a beat. It is aesthetically pleasing still, and it works every day. Reason #11: Don't switch to the newer platform because you don't know what you'll get. You might end up in the same predicament as the new Tundra owners.

I feel great about my purchase of a 2021 TRD Pro and man do I love the Lunar Rock paint

bought a 2024 yesterday. love it.

Feel very fortunate for being able to get my hands on a 2022 TRD Sport. Love it!

I just purchased a 2022. The final assembly point: Tahara, Aichi, Japan. I'm very impressed with it. Drives like a luxury vehicle.

I drove a 2021 sr5 premium through Nevadas snow storm and it was perfect 👍🏽 overall great car 🚙

You're not lying my dude I love the look of this thing especially the limited I like the features Especially seems like a more updated version of my 04 trailblazer I'm seriously tempted to get one. Every time a 4 runner comes in the shop For new tires 2016 or higher IAlways demand to work on it because I want to ride in it🤣 You are specially right about the hydraulic steering I like being able to feel the road The one I drove yesterday felt absolutely smooth and it felt quite peppy for a vehicle with only 5 gears

One of the best suv I have ever had I have been having since 2002 with over 250k still runs like new thinking about getting the new one 2022.

I was scared last year that it was going to change. I got my 2021 trail in cement. Amazing value. I absolutely love it . I’ve never had a fuel efficient vehicle so I don’t really notice the fuel .

Yep, totally agree.. When I heard the change was coming, I ordered my 2022 TRD Off Road - took possession in December. Sitting out in the garage with 458 miles on it - the Tacoma gets driven more often. Want nothing to do with the 4cyl. turbos in the new generation of either vehicle.

2012 here. I completely agree with everything you said. People don’t realize how well these things are built. They’re too caught up complaining about MPGs like automotive journalists do. It’s old school.

I just bought a brand new Toyota 4Runner TRD sport loaded., It's super cool and beautiful....so so happy!!! ❤️

My wife has a 2022 SR5 Premium 2WD and it’s her first 4 Runner. She loves it!

I ordered my 21 in December of 20 and it came in April of 21. I love it for all the reasons that you discussed! My first new Car was a 1992 Camry and this 4Runner reminds me of that era of Toyota. Solid, yet it has been nicely updated. I can’t wait for the 6th Generation, but I will never sell my 21.

I'm so glad I bought my 5th gen off road last year before they became super expensive and hard to find. I like that it's old technology in a new truck. I don't need wizbangs and gadgets I need my truck to start and run!

Awesome video :) I tried a Jeep and man I came running back to my 4 Runners

David, your videos helped us make the decision to buy the current model 4Runner and not wait for the new one. Just put a deposit down tonight! We also watched your video about the buying decision matrix and decided if we do really like the new one, we will wait a couple years for the bugs to be ironed out and we probably won’t lose much on this 4Runner when we upgrade. Thanks for all the helpful info!

I have a 2019 SR5 Premium . I put a Bilstein 3" lift with 6112 coilover adjustable on front. and reservoir shocks 5160's on back and ICON springs to lift it 2". Its level and the handling is flawless. I also put a 2" front DIF drop kit on front. to help pinion angle. I love this vehicle because its on frame construction and its a "Tank". . I put it in a large puddle and the water came up to the bottom of the doors. Hit the A Track button and 4low. Walked out no problem. I put ICON wheels 17 x 8.5. I plan to put 285 x70 General tires when the stock tires are worn out. The wider wheels make the stock tires look a lot wider. Don't hessitate to get these vehicles.

Solid list...agree 100%

My daily driver is a 06 sport 4runner. Been driving it for 5yrs. It's been great.

I cannot wait for the day when I can purchase a brand new 4Runner. It’s been my dream car for years.

This 2021 4 Runner TRD off Rd is our 6 th new 4Runner .Best Truck to own ,excellent buy.Adding to that we just purchased a Tundra 2022 6.5 bed Platinum ,again excellent truck .Toyota has always been our choice ,I truly believe they are best disciplined company in the world.

I love my 4Runner Limited, but I wish they came with retractable mirrors, that would be a great feature to have when driving offroad in a wooded area.

Just bought a 22' sr5 premium, and it's fantastic. Only issue I have is mpg, but I think it's worth it!

David: I drove Honda’s for most of my life and never had a problem. After the entire world changed in 2020, I decided to bite the bullet and get a 2018 4Runner Limited… O my gosh!!! I LOVE THIS VEHICLE!!! I will never drive anything else… 😁

I’m approaching 100,000 miles on my 2018 TRD Off-Road Premium ‘Runner. Lots of off-roading. No issues whatsoever! 💯 🇯🇵💪🏼

I have a 2020 TRD pro and I love it 💪🏼

man, you explained this very well, eloquent.

I got a 04 4runner v8. Love it. With 458k miles. My next vehicle gx460. V8 with AWD. One and done

I have a 4th gen V8...normal gas mileage is 15 to 17 range...it warmed up last week and I got 23 on the Highway.

Hey David I love 4 runners, right now I’m driving a 2004 while I’m waiting for my new tundra. My question to you is, did your dealership tell you if production started for the TRD pro that you have placed a deposit on?

Tahara plant / workers implement the Kaizen and Jidoka methods when manufacturing their vehicles. That's why they're the best.

Have you done a video on the Corolla Cross? I currently drive a '15 Crosstrek and still love it. Mostly cause I'm short 😆 and it's driveable w/ fantastic gas mileage.

I still have my 1st Gen 4 Runner all original only ever replaced wear and tear items. Original engine, trans, power steering pump, and all hoses. With 300k it still runs like new. I only buy Toyota's made in Japan. You are correct the quality is much better. I love my FJ Cruiser, and the new 5th gen TRD 4 Runner. All other vehicles are endless money pits and of poor quality. Great 👍 video. I'd love to go to see the manufacturing plant in Japan. Thanks 😊

Love USA made products but I own a 2015 Tacoma made in San Antonio and I have a friend that owns a 5th gen 4Runner, the build quality in the 4Runner is better. Just the window up and down buttons and the instrument controls seems a lot tighter in the 4Runner, my Tacoma the buttons feel loose and just the quality feels not as responsive.

Swapped my 2017 TRD for 2020 Nightshade that I intend to keep, for keeps!

I bought the 2021 trd off road used with 15,000 miles 😊 I'm so glad I did

11th reason- with the exception of the limited trim, you can put it in 2WD. It’s also a longitudinal engine making it rear wheel drive. No other suv in this segment does that

I can’t decide if I want to wait for 2023. Not sure I want to wait another year! But I would love some of the upgrades. I want them both lol

This video was fantastic, we are taking delivery of a 2022 Off Road Premium very soon in Lunar Rock. You were completely spot on. Only thing we would have added was the 4.0 V6 uses port injection, and will not have the issues direct injected engines have heads gunking up etc. and those big repair bills. Down the road, we will add Fox Shocks, a TRD cat back exhaust. We pray Toyota does not go the Turbo four route. Almost all 1st Gen, many second gen Ford eco boost motors have terrible reputations.

Thank you for this video David. I'm really struggling with the idea of a 4cyl turbo in the new 4Runner. I think you just solidified my decision to get the current generation rather than wait for the 6th Gen.

I am really hoping I can pick one up new before they get away from natural aspiration. Found the perfect 2018 tundra a two years ago after hearing the new one was going to be twin turbo. Couldn't be happier. There is something to be said for long production drive trains.

I own 2! Hands down best overall vehicle I've owned or even driven in general

Definitely would love to get a 4Runner as my go to work/everyday vehicle to complement when I get the Z or GR86.

I noticed the t10 headunit , I love my 2016 4Runner trail

Please comment on the availability of the rear slide out tray. Also some taller campers have removed the tilt forward seat cushions for car camping. Can it be done on the 2022 as well?

Cashed out my 2017 full time 4wheel drive limited 4runner for one reason, because it's 100% made in japan , not regret a bit till today, handles amazing with full time 4wheel drive, only thing i notice is the front bumper doesn't line up . will never buy any cars made from mexico, this is just my personal experience, they all turn to lemon , had to hire an attorney.

Love my second 4R. Wish I hadn't sold my Pro. I'm leasing this one because I want to see what the 6th Gen has to offer, but I will buy when lease is up if I'm not impressed with new model. Gas prices are making it tough to keep, but I don't want to drive a hybrid yet.

should i get one in the current market? i have like 7k equity in my camry im close to just going for it. I want this 4 runner!

Sold my 2015 for nearly as much as I bought it for. I miss the rugged, simplistic, high quality feel of it!

I feel so lucky to have gotten on my hands on a new 2022 TRD off road. I have a KDSS model and the handling is amazing and it has the feel of a luxury SUV thanks to the fit and finish.

Here in Alberta I have 2017 limited with Magnuson supercharger. Was recently offered 65K CAD for it. They will only go up in value especially if the 6th gen will be 4 cyl. Great videos David.

I own a lunar rock trd pro 4Runner love it .

I own a 2009 4th gen 4Runner and I love it.

Went ahead and bought the 23 4runner 40th anniversary edition in midnight black with heritage sripes for the same exact reasons you listed. Didn't want to take chances with the 6th gen whenever it comes out.

My TRD Off Road Premium should be here in 2 weeks - looking forward to joining the 4Runner family!!

Good Morning David! Thank you for your videos. I wanted to ask: I have more weight on my 4runner, due steel bumpers, rock sliders and underbody armor. I often run the truck with a hard shell roof top tent as well and have 35s size tires. With all of these modifications, would re gearing be recommended? I am also contemplating on a supercharger to improve overpower. Thank you!

HI David, I have a '21 TRD pro and love it... except for the exhaust sound! The droning drives me CRAZY. Is there a simple, not too expensive, fix for this? Can I simply replace the muffler with a non-pro muffler but keep the TRD tail pipe? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Love your Channel!

I love your Toyota 4runner limited truck 👍

I ordered one (a TRD Pro) back in September and I'm still waiting. Aghhh!

Finally, an objective review of the 5th Gen that doesn't trot out the same old tired narrative about "old school", "gas hog" , "outdated", and my favorite, no power lift gate. Are we kidding? This is not why you get a 4Runner. Yes, gas mileage can be improved. But the V6 is a legendary engine. I am waiting for my TRD ORP to come in the next couple of weeks and can't wait. I was also conflicted about the Gen 6 but decided against waiting especially with the risk of a new engine not being vetted and the possibility of being made in Mexico or elsewhere. I think the values of the 5th gen will go up even more.

Love my 2018 4Runner, but the paint is the thinnest of any car I have owned! I also have a paint drip on the back. Only other thing is my timing cover leaked!!! Under warranty, but they had to drop my rack, front half shafts, oil pan, remove the valve covers and intake manifold!!!!! And, I do not like other people turning wrenches on my cars. :(

Absolutely great vehicle that really holds value.