2022 Toyota 4Runner Review | BIG Changes for 2022! 

I'm the original owner of a 2004 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition with the 4.7-liter V8. I've been driving it every day for 17 years, and I still love it. My best advice to anyone thinking of getting a 4Runner: Be sure to get all the options and the color you want because you're likely to be driving it for decades.

My 2009 has 390000k not one problem! Never been in shop ! Oil changes reg maintenance -and changed shocks . That’s it !

There will be a redesign possibly for 2023, but truthfully, they do not need one to sell this vehicle. As it is now, every 4Runner is sold before it gets to the lot. For all the complainers about this "old" design and technology, they need to remember who is buying this vehicle. White males between the ages of 40 and 65 are the primary purchasers of new 4Runners. In that demographic, reliability is the #1 factor in choosing a vehicle. Bells, whistles and redesigns are secondary or even a non issue. This age group also considers resale value, but likely drives cars into the ground before they trade or sell. For this demographic, the 4Runner is a gift from God. They get their leather, sun roof (they refuse to call it a moon roof), and a lot of storage space. They get an off road vehicle, but are unlikely to drive it off road. They prefer the "tried and true" design, technology, engine and suspension, rather than the newest, latest, and greatest "UNTESTED" things. The only disappointment to them is the gas mileage, but they will live with it. If we were in the 1960's or 1970's, this would be a discussion about Cadillacs.

Great review - I've had two 4Runners in the last 22 years - my current one is a 2006 Limited with 286,000 miles. Still runs like a champ... I only wish Toyota would upgrade the fuel efficiency...

Best car review! I am looking for a new car and have watched approx 65 youtube reviews and this, by far was the most informative and helpful video for making my decision. You covered everything I wanted to know about this vehicle and then some!

2022 could be your last chance to get a true old school naturally aspirated body on frame SUV from the best off road manufacturer in the world. Snap it up if you can!

Great video! I have a 2020 RDX but miss having a 4Runner. They are so awesome to drive especially for going on longer drives. Nothing has compared for me to that.

Thank you for your review! We just bought one (same color too!) and are so excited to get it after watching your video and reading the comments.

Loving my new black on black 2022 Limited! Had to drive 500 miles to get it but I love it.

My favorite thing about the 4Runner is the tailgate window. I had a 1995 Ford Bronco and those old Broncos had the same feature. I loved cruising with it down and it was great for quick access to the rear.

The '22 Toyota Safety Sense upgrades with panoramic view are a GAME CHANGER for the 4R. LED beams and extreme LED fog lights also truly light up the road compared to previous models. Limited trim SmartKey fob has REMOTE START already programmed in - no subscription service needed thru Toyota. Limited models have real leather-trimmed seats and not SofTex synthetics. Great review, GP!!

Excellent review. Thanks for giving the prices and fuel economy up front. Much appreciated.

Love this trim limited look more sophisticated that others trims like trd , sr5 and all others great review bro💪

Just ordered a 2022 trd pro, black on black, 3-7 month wait for shipping to Canada. Can't wait!!

I just got my 2022 limited Black inside and out and i’m IN LOVE WITH IT 😍

Your reviews and videos are awesome 👏

It's a nice SUV but not worth paying dealer markup right now. I'm making a list of all my local dealers that sells at a markup right now to screw customers. When the market returns to normal I will not be buying from them.

The 4Runner Limited is an outstanding SUV. It is timeless and very sharp. You can dress it up or dress it down. It has arguably the best resale value of any vehicle on the market. They are expensive, however, very good investments for a vehicle.

Great review thank you

I am blown away by your review. Absolutely excellent. Thank you so much. You made a subscriber out of me. :)

Thanks for great review! I got a question about the touch screen in 2022 4runners sr5 base model. Is that touch screen in central control a standard touch screen in Toyota vehicles, like RAV4?

Beautiful SUV, that brown leather looks beautiful and comfortable!

I love that Army Green!!!! I want one! The Limited Edition!

2015 LTD, Nautical Blue Metallic, 155k miles. Drives as he described and just the same as it did when I drove it off the lot. Surprisingly quiet on the highway, tight steering, and the JBL system is pretty stout for being stock. Only issues have been the doorlock actuators (on my 3rd driver side, and my second passenger side. Passenger side hasnt worked in a while and driver side is intermittent.) I also replaced the A/C fan motor, but that was an easy DIY. And it would be tough to find any blemishes on the leather seats. Fully plan on getting to at least 300k.

I had a 1984 or 86 I can't remember the exact year. That was back when it was 2 door, 4 cylinder, I did not have turbo, roo, bar in the back. Drove it for 12 years. Had to put a rebuilt engine in it at 161,000 miles, it got hot and cracked the block I was told. Transmission had to be rebuilt twice. Finally got rid of it at just over 300,000 miles. Now I have a 2014 4Runner, I think it's a trail edition with 4wd, crawl control, rear locker, ATrac. Have just over 113,000 miles on it. I love 4Runners but not sure about the changes that I have read about with the 2023 year model.

Love it in army green color!

I bought this one. Loveeeee it

nice fade dude😁

Ugh I had a Army Green 2022 4Runner Limited in my hands and decided to wait until the weekend because I was not sure it was a good vehicle. Of course it was sold after I checked tons of reviews saying the same: solid, reliable and capable SUV. Now I’m looking for a 22 AWD 4RUNNER Limited and I can’t find one.

You seem to be doing a lot of reviews down in Hagerstown! Did you move down there??

Good luck finding a brand new 4runner anywhere and if you do, good luck finding one for $41,000.

👍👍👍👍👍⛄🎄🎅🤶🎄excellent!thanks! Review! I subscribe! FELIZ NAVIDAD!

I have a’14 4Runner limited. Interesting that you praise the x-reas system. I too love the performance. But my shocks leaked at 50k. And that’s with no off roading or abuse. Fortunately I had the platinum extended warranty. The cost to replace the struts was over $4000. Maybe my situation was a fluke. But it’s something to consider. Ie, if you have the x-reas system, the extended warranty might be an attractive option.

Dated interior and outside! Can’t wait for the redesign!

My 2016 4runner limited with 117k miles trade in value in Vancouver Wa was 30k! but i bought it for 42.5k. This is my 4th and i am getting a 4th. A 2022 is coming next week but i am keeping my old 2016. My old 2012 4runner limited nearly paid my 2016 off. They are good investment and reliable. Get one if you can. My might trade in my 2016 limited for a TRD pro just for fun.

13:45 how thoughtful, a tissue box holder. Odd but very practical.

👍I love your Toyota 4runner truck limited ❤️

i love my 21 limited

are mud guards compatible with the automatic running boards?

I want a newer 4runner for the upgraded looking interior but my 2016 just doesn’t want to break down. living in the southwest desert going cross country through the mountains vigorously every year I just love it too much. Oh yes its hitting 200kmiles.😅😅😅😅😅

Maybe it’s time for an upgrade, got my ol’ 2003 4Runner LTD and it’s still running strong, over 300k miles on it 😉

7:35 turn signal on side mirrors isn’t available on the pro! I was just looking at the specs from Toyota!!

6:38 are you sure about the skid plate on all trim levels?

That green With Brown interior reminds me of the bmw dark green back.in the Day

Traded my 2016 limited 4runner for a 2022 limited 4runner. Love the SUVs, this is my 3rd one to purchase. My only complaint is the birds eye view of the backup camera.....its blurry. The 2015 and 2016 cameras were very clear. Taken to service department and even reported to the Toyota Representatives at Toyota Motor Company. It appears that this is something that I will have to be content with. My only question is why was the 2015 and 2016 backup cameras excellent in clarity but the 2022 is blurry. Any others have the same problem?

Toyota- Please, please put the new Tundra 3.5 turbo V6 in this car. Much more power combined with significantly better fuel economy. It's a no-brainer. This SUV is already a legend. That engine would get so many more people to buy it. And it would be even more fun to drive.

Is Carplay and Android Auto wireless?

Hahaha Hagerstown! I used to live there.

My rental car agent put me in a 4 runner for the day. I currently own and drive a Lexus GX daily and the 4 Runner was a generous C- at best. The suspension was all over the place, noisy interior, Green ECO light glaring at me with no way to turn it off, goofy button\control layout ,etc.... I can go on & on ! I never felt comfortable in that 4 runner. I'd rather take a 2019 Lex GX over a 2022 4 runner any day.

Great work, Great Review thanks for sharing 👍 👍👍🗽🇺🇸 For me TRD off Road package!! The Vermonter

what is P indicator light meana on the dashboard?

wish there was a CD and cassette player combo unit that is plugged into console if you market a car for seniors keep the generations stuff like CDs and also cassette players

Is it a hybrid or is there one that is a hybrid

13:32 what’s those two switch blanks there for? I guess you can add your own switches such as for controlling a winch and fog lights? They should have just built-in AUX switches like the new Bronco has.

charge over MSRP? LMAOOO, we’re in a recession.. those crooked salesmen are lucky if they are not laid off by end of year

More of the same, when does the next model come out?

Whoever can afford a $40,000+ vehicle can afford to pay the 20mpg fuel range. If you can't, get a corolla. Awsome efficiency, reliability and price tag. 4runner buyers that I know of are well off, restaurant owner (limited edition), doctor (TRD Pro) , used car salesman and owner (SR5).

Big changes but not big enough for me, Engine and transmission combo is ancient, need them to update that combo in my opinion.

Is there any suv that is sporty and rough on the outside, and luxurious on the inside? Somebody needs to make a "tomboy" SUV. PLEASE!

nice truck, but the mpg… come on Toyota, it’s 2022 outside!

Can’t believe how many idiots in this comment section. You want a company that’s world renowned for reliability to scrap the tried and true, and sell you “NEW” untested garbage…. Buy Kia! Buy Hyundai! Stay away from Toyota.

Big changes? Where? 🤣 The price is the main change 🤣

What a great vehicle, Im looking forward for a promotion to buy this reliable and awesome machine.

Does the base SR5 have a 3rd row?

When will they redesign this?

The gas prices these days are the only downside to this beast

first comment! awesome video

Yeah its reliable, but 16 city and 19 hwy mpg , with gas prices now

Renting one right now...SR 5 version

Thanks, but it’s still the same old design to me; waiting for the redesign for 2024. The model needs a refresh, with higher transmission gears to improve the MPG.

Green, why green?

old old old truck. hasn't been updated in forever.

It’s nice that Toyota screwed all of the AG TRD Pro owners that payed a premium and giving every other model the option of the TRD Pro colors. Toyota has lost our support for numerous reasons, but this is especially annoying.

truth is 4runner cabin is smaller then honda crv , if u nit buying off road don't waste money on other trim

Honda Passport or 4Runner?

19 MPH highway? Dinosaur!

Big Trunk

12.4 mpg! Ouch!

Not fun to watch car reviews when you can’t find one or you don’t want to pay well over msrp. Also the cockyness of dealers. Just saying 😂

Wish the 2022 had a power assist tailgate and a heated steering wheel. I can’t honestly say I like my 2020 4Runner more than the Jeep’s I’ve had. I might end up going back to my tried and true Jeep.

I’ll wait for 2023 maybe the look will change. 2022 looks the same as the previous one since 2010 I think. Don’t buy your car right now they will rip you off. I’ll wait until everything return to normal.

bought a 2010 limited change the lights with a bumper mod only cost me $350, the trucks cost me $11k spent another $1700 4 a stage 2 and new wheels and rim set up look practiclly brand new with a shit ton of after market mods for less than $2500 total only 110k mi. barley even broken in avg 20 mpg. this 2022 is waste of money for the same amount of mpg. not worth it thats how dated these newer trucks r

Naaaah! Bigger changes coming in 2023. Do yourself a favor and skip this one.

#Wait4Redesign

Those Wheels have to go....

Nope not for me. Like the rugged look better. I’d be afraid to take this off road

Always the same comment with the Tacoma and the 4Runner, this is not meant for speed, yes it is slow. That is not what it is made for. That is the part that just makes me cringe, you drive another vehicle and wow. These, not really, not mean’t for that. It has a governor transmission that doesn’t let you zoom. That sucks!

This or Ford Expedition

No changes , shame with now days tech.

OLD OLD OLD! Very few updates BIG DEAL! Needs Badly a FULLY REFRESH ALL NEW BODY AND MORE!

I'm sorry man but you take way too fast for me to catch whst you're saying. I had to pause too many times.

Offer a better engine and panoramic sunroof

Really need a new engine. Gas mileage sucks.

Who fucking cares- when does the 6th Gen come out

I hope this thing doesn't have the start-stop junk on it.

No power lift gate👎

It’s trash bronco is king

Weak horsepower

You speak WAY too fast

with that 5 speed vintage engine, 2022 4 runner is shit.