2024 4Runner: Addressing The Dinosaur In The Room | Powertrain Overview | Driving Impressions 

Last of the good Breed, With all the New Garbage Toyota is now making This is one of the last of the Best. I got 214K on my 4.0 and its been amazing.

I just traded my 2022 tundra limited for a 2024 4Runner pro. I agree with your video. Very happy with my new 4Runner. The interior is more quality than the tundra.

My dad had a 90 4Runner when I was younger so I always liked them. Fast forward to this year, got myself a 2023 ORP before the 2025 “change”. Absolutely love it.

Everyone wants 30 mile to the gallon and 400 hp. It better handle like a sports car. It better be able to climb a mountain. Most of all, it better be dependable and cheap. If you drive like a normal person and not a douche the 4Runner is fine on power. Extremely reliable. I wouldn't trade mine for anything.

Thanks for the ridealong ❤ Glad you don't have to suffer through that Tundra anxiety anymore... you are free now 🕊

Congratulations. You are driving the best vehicle that will ever exist. Don’t ever sell it but if you do you’ll probably get close to what you paid for it.

I just bought a 24 SR5 4runner and i am 66 and retired, This vehicle in all my years in other vehicles, hands down the best of the best, no nonsense engine and trans and the feel when driving is solid. I wanted this as the last year of the 6 cylinder and solid 5 speed trans, This is a keeper my friends. I owned 3 tacos , my last being a 4 banger 2.7. another great engine . But I wanted this so bad I traded my loved 4 banger for the 4runner, Rides like a Cadillac to me going fron the 4 banger to this lol All I will leave you with is if you want the last of one if not the most reliable SUV s than do it ! No rattles no nothing, SOLID

The best vehicle on the road by far. Timeless design. Bulletproof

My son just picked up 2024 Pro last night. He had a ‘21 and had to sell it due to unforeseen circumstances last year. His situation improved dramatically in recent months and with his purchase of the new Pro he is a happy man! These are the most reliable vehicles on the market today. He agrees with everything you say about this “old” platform.

I still drive a 03 4runner. I still drive like a maniac sometimes. It has plenty of power.

I have ‘22 4Runner trail edition (essentially an SR5 in Army Green) and I’ve owned some other modern vehicles with more pep, more gears, etc etc. and I love my Runner most of all. I call it a “honest truck”. It is simple, refined, and true. Doesn’t pretend to be something is not. Everyone in my family loves it. They all like riding in it, like looking at it, and everyone argues over who am I gonna pass it down to when the time comes to move on to another vehicle. Don’t let the haters distract you from the amazing reputation these little trucks have. You got your self a great tool box on wheels

Got my 2024 4Runner Limited about a month ago. To me, it does not feel like a dinosaur, it feels solid, smooth and I love driving it. I came from a 2007 Frontier but also own a 2020 RAV 4 Hybrid. The 4Runner has most of the modern stuff I wanted. Adaptive cruise, blind spot monitor, memory power seats, backup camera, Apple Car Play. Didn't want lane keep assist although the 4Runner has a lane departure warning. Didn't want a power lift gate either. So far in about 800 miles I'm still averaging about 21 mpg combined, but I probably drive more conservative than most. For me, it's the perfect balance of old school reliability and new technology.

Nice video, thanks for the real world review- Im thinking of getting one this year

In a very similar scenario as you, had a 23 Tundra and traded it in for a 24 4runner sr5 premium. Pretty sure I live around the same area as you too lol. Im loving mine so far and have zero regrets at all about parting ways with the Tundra.

Thanks for your videos 3000 miles already on my SR5 I did the first oil change at 1k, engine breaking period and would recommend it to everyone out there I do have question What is the sound that comes from under the steering wheel every time you start up and put it on drive

You have a great vehicle that will last you a long time. Don’t listen to the naysayers. They don’t know what they’re talking about. I also have a Trd off-road forerunner one of the best vehicles ever made.

I think with all the Boeing- I mean Toyota- news lately, those of us with the 5th Gen 4R are celebrating!!! We should all carry tow ropes so we can assist the new Tacoma and tundra owners. 😉

Don't feel you have to justify your 4runner, as I've said before, she's proven herself time and time again. I to get tired of people putting it down because of the age and lack of technology. These people really don't have a clue on what they're talking about, because if they did,then they would know exactly what the 4runner is all about. If you ever think she could do with a bit more get up and go as most of us did, try putting in the pedal commander as I did. It doesn't improve horsepower but it really wakes her up. I keep mine on the second city setting just enough to take up that lag. Good luck with her and enjoy a vehicle that is truly a dying breed.

Great video! Nice to hear someone not parrot the negativity about these ancient vehicles. Currently own a 2003 4Runner with the 4.0 V6. First year for it. (Yes the 4.0 received an update in 2010) but still the 1GR-FE. Ours has the even more ancient 4 speed automatic and it feels quite peppy and sufficient even now at 21 years old and with 289k miles on it. My in laws have a 2011 4Runner and we've driven it several times. I will say, on take off, the fifth gen feels much quicker. But for general cruising and stuff, our 4th gen feels like it's geared better overall. Granted, I haven't driven the fifth gen on the interstate to compare, but our old 4th gen, never seems at a loss for power. It happily cruises at 70-80 mph without issue, even with minor hills. I really believe the 4th and fifth gen 4Runners are the best Toyotas in general. I will say the fifth gen is much more attractive looking. My wife and I are saving up to buy a fifth gen in the next few years. It will likely be a 2010-2014 SR5 4WD. Unless I can find a great deal on a Trail Edition or a TRD Off Road. 😂 Great vehicles, and if you're in the market, and find the prices out of reach, don't over look an older 4th gen, same reliability, minus one gear and not as pretty. 😂

Great topic. I own a 4th Gen 4runner going on 9 years. Today I'm in a rental Ford escape while i get some work done on her. My impression of the "new" tech and characteristics of these modern cars. Brakes: grabby Engine: peppy but actually weak hidden behind low end jumpiness. Definitely feels more modern. Cabin: nothing special. Functional. Road manners: nice handling. Steering tight but "video game" like no feedback. Road noise: much higher than old 4runner. In fact, 4runner noise is pretty much limited to wind noise over 50mph. This thing you can hear tire, a drone. Just sounds tin like. Overall: 4runner hold it's own against new cars. I would definitely prefer the 4runner on a long trip.

I recognize the streets! Also in San Antonio :) waiting for my 24 TRD ORP Solar Octane to arrive from Japan.

I had a 2013 and 2016 Tacoma. And after about a couple of years of having the 2016 Tacoma, I sold it because the engine/transmission combo was a no no for me. I liked the 2013 much better.

I’ve never noticed the brake buzzing sound in mine. When I hit the brakes, it sounds like air being released would sound. I’ve often wondered if it’s just mine, or if they all do that. I have a 2021 SR5 Premium.

Best vehicle currently for sale in the US, bar none.

The Toyota 4Runner has been my dream truck since I was a kid finally bought a 2019 TRDOR brand new and absolutely loved it. I thought I was going to keep that truck forever and never buy another vehicle. This February a drunk driver came into my lane and hit me head on at 55 mph. My dream 4Runner took the impact like a Boulder crushing my front end all the way to the fire wall. My passengers and I walked away with just bumps n bruises. The 4Runner is solid in every since of the word. I actually cried at the scene while my wife watched knowing how much I loved my truck. Insurance totaled it out and I went straight to Toyota where I had to wait 3 weeks for my brand new 2024 Solar Octane TRDORP to arrive from Japan.. hopefully this will be my last purchase.. the 2024 will be the last real 4Runner get ‘em while you can

I will take my 23 4runner all day!

New subscriber enjoying your content. That makes me sick you had such problems with a new truck. Hopefully they did not rip you off to much on your trade in . I got lucky traded my 2023 toyota sienna in on 2024 trd off road in underground. Because in such high demand here in Canada they gave me 6000 more than I paid for it.Paid 5000 and got the 4 runner. The sienna had quality issues to,poor body panels,black rims all peeled in first 4000 kilometers. Going to get small tear drop interested in your towing experiences

I’ve had pedal commanders on my last three 4runners, two 5ths and a 4th. No acceleration issues, but I wasn’t looking for sports car performance. It does exactly what I wanted, and I’ve never had freeway problems. Hopefully people understand what they’re buying. Nice vid. 👍🤪🏳️‍🌈

I’m renting a 24 Limited right now and the brake pedal does the same electronic buzz noise. Seems to be by design.

I also have the 5th gen 4Runner, the seating is definitely much more comfortable than the taco (which I also had before). One thing to watch out for - is the timing chain cover oil leak at the front of this engine. I don’t see much content about it so it’s probably not as widespread of an issue but it does exist and a proper repair requires pulling the engine out to redo the FIPG. I have this leak and not sure what to do about it yet despite the truck being under warrantee.

I think of it like this. The current year 4runner has had 15 years of improvements. Its near perfect for what it was designed to do. Its not the fastest, it cant tow the most… but it’ll get you from point A to B for 200,000+ miles.

I'm really appreciative of your videos. I was getting ready to pull the trigger on a Tundra right before the recall dropped, but I was already on the fence between risking the Tundra or downgrading (in amenities) to the "old trusty" 4Runner since I really only need the truck bed once or twice a year. I'm scared I'm really going to regret the loss of modern technology (currently in a MDX - long story...), but I love the sound of the drivetrain in your videos so I'm hoping that offsets it. I also had a 3rd gen Tacoma previously - do you notice the same slight lag those had when taking off sometimes? Looks like that is gone in your video but I can't tell for sure.

Tbh if you want speed/acceleration + reliability, gotta go with the 2nd gen tundra with that v8. Thing just picks up

Agreed that the 5th gen 4runner is WAY more comfortable to drive than the third gen Tacoma. Similar to you, I’ve owned the Tacoma, third gen tundra, and the 4runner. The tundra power was crazy, but man that truck is a cheap pos.

Toyota, for the love put a truck bed behind the second row bench seat of the current 4.0 5 speed 4runner, add a solid front axle with front and rear lockers and call it a tacoma. And never change it again...

If you want more HP, Magnussen Supercharger. Same reliability.

What’s up with the towel on the rear seat?

Whats mpg getting

I don't get it my 24 Pro 4Runner is great I didn't think it was a race car when I bought it

Wait…. what was the dinosaur again?

Got a 24 TRD off road premium recently specifically for the simplicity, reliability & quality of this generation of vehicle. To me, it has plenty of power for what I'm gonna use it for, I do wish it got better mileage, but it doesn't. I'm still ok with it, cause I know I will get my money's worth out of this vehicle, unlike most of the new way over technoligized garbage that's being made. I really can't imagine a 4-cylinder with an 8 speed transmission. To me, that will be about as worthless as our current government administration!!!!!

Keep that Dino 🦖 they’re going extinct again.

New 24 tacoma is junk new tundra junk new 25 4 runner will be junk also