2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO Snow and Ice Off-Road Test 

I like the fact that you didn't edit all the failed attempts up the hill, helps me see and learn from what you have done differently on each attempt. Great video!

Great review! Just a side note: MTS can be used in 4Hi (that’s why it did not turn off automatically when switching from 4lo to 4Hi). The only mode it can be used in 4Hi is “mud, sand, dirt”. Everything else is 4lo only. Source: I have the same truck

Your videos and content is underrated. The information you provide while actually doing the off-roading is unlike any other content creator. Thank you

As a trd pro owner myself, I was screaming in joy when you made it up the hill

When it comes to snow, it really doesn’t matter too much what rig as long as it’s 4x4, but definitly tires is the most important factor along with clearance if you are dealing with super deep snow. These traction aids are great if you have good actual snow tires or at least 3 peak snow rated AT’s.

Anytime that I see your reviews on your off-road test Hill, it's an immediate pause on my work. Fine journalism done by one person. You should get far more credit for what you do.

Appreciate you giving the runner a chance. Other reviewers would have thrown in the towel. That is why I like your off road videos. You keep trying. Keep it up!

I picked up a 2023 TRD off road premium with KDSS…… it’s my pre retirement vehicle most likely the last vehicle I will buy. Plan to drive it until I can’t drive anymore. Love the truck….did two quick oil changes to get all the wear metal out of the engine at 700km and 1300 km respectively…..glad I did. Lots of metal… hopefully by the next change it will have resolved itself and the break in is complete. I will plan to do the same with all the other fluids…. Transmission transfer case and diffs. Just to make sure everything is wearing as it should and get all the grit out of there.

The real hero here is your camera operator, props to you both for killer content 🤙🏽

Respect to this man for showing the limits of the car. I gain nothing from watching a review of a vehicle that sugarcoats everything and does not show what you can and can't get away with. RU-vid could use more authentic car content like this. Thanks

Showing LOVE for the channel thank you for another great video once again man especially the Great Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro. Can't wait to get mine. Thanks again and have a blessed day everyone

“This year, Toyota updated the 4Runner by giving us a slightly larger volume knob.” I’m kidding, that’s not a direct quote. The thought was running through my head as the video was starting.

man i love your videos. You just keep nitpicking these 4x's cars apart with a fine comb. Cant have enough of it. Keep it up! Good show, GOOOD SHOW!!

I regularly watch your videos. That intro music is just fantastic....I wait for that to start playing.

What an amazing shot of the 4 runner at the start of the video! Great staging !

Beautiful videography on this one! The red/solar 4Runner, the dramatic light etc - it's stunning. Nice work!

This was a very good video. Loved thst you went through all the options available for the different situations

I watch your videos from Canada. Great Videos!!! Thank YOU 👍❤👏 Last month, I placed an order for 2023 4Runner TRD PRO (metallic grey) and I was told that it may take 6-7months.

enjoyed really enjoyable. No more words. Yota bravo!!! thanks for your driving sport!

I have 2022 4Runner TRD off road and it drives awesome in 4Hi with nokian studded tires when on highway in this crazy ice and snow, never slips

6:25 you can actually turn on the first stage of MTS in 4Hi. The more aggressive stages require 4Lo.

Thanks for the video yours are always short and sweet ... appreciate it

YESSSSS GET SOME!!!!!! Love the 4Runner.

Great video! Your explanations are extremely helpful.

Fantastic video, our TRD Offroad arrives this week. After watching, were amazed at what these can do on ice at a major angle.

For anyone wondering, no you don’t want to be in low range on snow. Increasing the torque on slippery surfaces isn’t helpful. -long time Colorado resident

What a nice, enjoyable video. And very true statement about 4runner. This car is not as fancy as many others. Not even close. But if you have adventure, old school spirit, 4runner, enough gas and good comradery is all you need to hit the road.

I was screaming at the TV saying you were giving it too much throttle. I’m glad you heard me and made it up 😂 13:14

As dated as this platform is, I just can’t help but watch every one of your T4R videos. 🤘

That is an awesome Toy! Love that color! Thanks Ryan 😊

Just what I needed tj get through my bio break at work. Love the 4Runner and absolutely your videos. You are doing Buddha's work, sir! Cheers! Do you miss your ORP??

Yes, I'm having a blast. I have a 2014 4runner Trail with a few mods (proper lift, 33 MT's, TRD Pro grill for an extra HP and ego boost) and love seeing this car so often on your channel.

Excellent review!

Great video!

That new color is rad! I love the crazy TRD color choices they come up with.

Thanks for the videos love the 4runner solar octane

Awesome video, thank you

I never understood the settings. Thank you, and what a fun job!

Really good video.

At 11:30 you touch on my favorite part of vehicles like this. The mechanical nature of their four-wheel drive systems, where you can just sit there, gunning it and spinning the tires, and it won't complain. No clutches to heat up, no CVT to overheat, no warning messages and cut power. It'll just let you hammer on it all you want to your heart's delight. Sometimes you just need that. As capable of some of the Subarus and things like the Honda Passport are, they just don't give you that mechanical nature and robustness. Also, in this particular model, there's just something so satisfying about slipping that four-wheel drive shifter into four low. The manual tcase shifter is one of my favorite features of my 4Runner.

Great video thank you!

Awesome video, thanks

Great video demonstration

Omg I love that colour 🤤

I have a sr5 and o drove it over 4 inches of snow no issues. Never been stuck

Great video, great rig. Love Toyota.

Thanks for another informative and entertaining video! I'm currently seeking a 2023 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium in Barcelona Red. THAT should take awhile! 🙂

@Drivint Sports TV We picked up our new 2023 Subaru Ascent last week. Swapped the wheels/tires for 18" with Wildpeak A/T Trail and headed up to snoqualmie pass. First tried to make it to Gold Creek Pond, but too many unprepared drivers got stuck and were blocking Lake Mardee Rd. So decided to hunt for the old offroad trail you use to use for testing, but took the wrong exit (Tinkham Rd). Didn't realize it was the wrong one, but the fun part of the road was closed already anyway. Ended up finding a fun forest service road out near north bend (NF-5600) and had a blast in the snow. Still hope to find your offroad trail. The Ascent did awesome in the snow! We encountered 18" of snow at the deepest. Already have the full 3 piece skid plate here, installed the rear diff plate, installing the last 2 plates (transmission and oil pan + front lip) this weekend when I can get the car on some ramps, then headed back up to the mountains this weekend. Your channel and videos have been a huge inspiration for exploring more 'off' roads in the area. Also really enjoy the 4runner. My Wife really wanted one, but lack of room in the 3rd row plus storage was a deal breaker for us. I'm looking forward to the redesign Toyota has for it soon and hoping they give more room for the 3rd row (we are a family of 6).

I bought the 2020 Venture edition - has everything the pro has but with KDSS. So far, it is an excellent off road vehicle.

Excellent video and very true about the 4Runner it’s excellent vehicle.

Beautiful ride !!! I can’t wait to get mine !

My TRD off road prime came with the same skid plate and wheels. I didn’t want the rack due to air noise. Mine is a 2022 in black paint with blue flake. Very happy with my choice.

Nice ! I know it's steeper incline than the cameras would lead us to believe. Snow and ice just adds to the sketchy. I changed the lousy all season's tires on my ORP and made sure I picked some with the 3 peak snow rating. I guess they would wear down quick in the southern states so I do understand Toyota's thinking not using such tires from the factory. Love your videos !

That was fun!

Very VERY well Pt and articulated 🤘🏽🇺🇸🤘🏽🇺🇸🤘🏽🇺🇸

Awesome vid. If you can compare the Bronco Sasquatch package on this course with the same conditions as the 4Runner her, I think it’ll be a pretty good comparison

I like this video. I'm buying one this fall. And getting my son a Tacoma. These are the trucks to get!

Solid drive 👍

For MTS, the "Mud Sand & Dirt" Mode does work in 4H (the other options are 4L only). I've found generally you have to be

Two of my favorite things.. Well Okay 3, if you count Snow lol 1) Ryan/Driving sports TV 2) The mighty 4Runner 3) Snow Awesome video, Ryan..

Love that 4runner

Looks fun!

Love your Off-Road tests!

Absolutely hated the Nittos on my Pro. Switched to Wildpeaks and immediately noticed the difference. The handling in the snow and rain is so much better!

So fun!

As a Director of Technology, I approve the old school aspect of this tank. Less is more in many cases.

13:21 Not me screaming and cheering at the screen the way a normal person would, for say, a Super Bowl game. 😂😂😂 Glad that was a success.

Awesome video man!! Next vehicle to take on your course is gonna be a Power Wagon right? 🤔

This is such an excellent beginner vehicle for those new to offroading, great work at displaying the tools available in this vehicle to the newbies out there.

I'm almost positive you can use the 1st option on MTS while on 4h. Thanks for the video!

I love The PNW. Eastern and western Washington vibes are totally different but equally gorgeous. I always love the background landscapes on this channel lol.

Love your videos. The best courses! Something that would be really cool and helpful, would be to run different vehicles on the same course on the same day. It would be cool to see a 4Runner and Forester Wilderness, for example, do the courses with the same conditions.

Those tires were not meant for that. Thats for sure. Great video. Great fun!!

That’s a nice review hope you can do same with the new sequoia Trd pro

I really like Toyota Trucks man 💙

Of course it's going to make it up! It's got new tires, which are good-enough for heading right to an off road condition, and it's got a mature operator behind the wheel! If those tires were 2 years old, there would have been even more struggle in that snow/ice scenario.

The BEST, most articulate review I have watched in years, Since Chris Harris made a DB11 review into a work of art. Having driving a no frills FJ Cruiser for 10 years, I have already regretted not getting the 4runner then. Today, the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk has priced itself out of contention, the RAV4 is great for a toy, the Cayenne gives me the towing I want (for a great deal of money for a used one). But this 4runner impressed me hugely. Loading up a TRD 4runner today, it looks like exactly where SUV's should be. The only question for me now - do I wait & see what the updated 2024 is going to look like or not. I think I would love this before the update though.

what an excellent demonstration. very useful information

2023 4Runner’s looks kill!

You can turn on the first setting of MTS in 4-hi. I think its the mud/sand mode. Everything else requires 4lo.

Great video! Are the tires stock size (265/70r17)?

This is one sexy ass car! Great content as always. Trying my absolute hardest to find a dealer that will do MSRP on one of these in Orange as it will be our next family National Park road trip car.

Great course

Neat. A snow and ice test should be a regular thing.

Hey, your van is cool. Does ford transit AWD has different locker?

Still loving mine! I’m not thrilled by the terra grapplers. With less that 700mi on my ODO, I may be making a rubber switch soon. Is this a public area in WA? I’m there!

Good driving, that was difficult stuff.

Hi there, thanks for the video, You owned an off road ready 4Runner why did you sell it? Just curious thanks

Really making me look forward to the next gen 4Runner.

I have a 2021 and my only complaint with the vehicle is the tires it comes with. At a minimum I'm going to get a set of Blizzaks for the snow because the stock tires are bad in the snow. I may go to BFG KO2 for summer. But I love it and have no regrets buying it.

Good one...Now, would be interesting if you do a Jeep Wrangler under the same conditions (without and with lockers)

Toyota 4runner snow awsome 👍

Now I need to know if the Tremor can make it up that incline with the snow on it.

I just wish they would get a more reliable set of coil overs and shocks. I finally got rid of my Heep of a Jeep after two years but I have had three of the four fox shocks replaced on the four runner within 10k miles of ownership. Besides that, I do enjoy it a lot more and not having a radio that shorts out like the Heep is a wonderful feeling.

Yeah my sticker price was a bit higher and because of difficulty to get in stock they tacked on 2k but I do like it

I watched a guy from California do the TFL course in his Bronco. Andre asked about problems in one year of ownership. He replied new engine at 8 months. The 4Runner may be slightly less off road worthy vs the Bronco BUT it is leaps and bounds more reliable. Isn't the 4 Runner still Made in Japan. BTW..I love your reviews. They are so well done.

The very best Toyota 4 🏃‍♂️ runner

wow. super capable

I am here as a new owner of a 2022 Off Road Premium and we just had a very bad ice storm in Idaho on Christmas Eve and the dealership didn't really give me any tutorial on all of the fancy 4x4 electronic stuff. What I need to know is on a very Icey road in 4 Hi it looks like there is one option to use MTS in 4Hi and it's the mud/sand. My question is should we use that while driving on the ice covered black top down to the store in town??

The best ifs around