Is The Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Worth The Price? 

To me the 4Runner is the only legitimate SUV left. Personal opinion ofc.

Great review. I own a 22 sr5 premium 4x4. Gotta say I kind of disagree with the engine transmission not going together well. I think they feel perfectly connected and the shifts are about perfect. I guess if you compare it too todays 8 and 10 speeds then yeah it’s weird. But for this old driving design it’s one of the best.

'18 TRD Off Road and absolutely happy.

The 15 speaker JBL sound and Dual zone auto climate control are also standard on the PRO (like limited trim) compared to the trd off road.

Just bought the 2022 TRD off road with pro wheels black paint which looks amazing. Ordered some Toyota running boards and going to leave it at that for now. Think this will get me pretty much anywhere I want to go. Very happy with my choice.

Great review. Something else worth mentioning is that the TRD pro comes with automatic & dual climate control while it is not even an option on the TRD off Road packages. I know it’s a small thing but for me it’s weighing on my decision.

Nice job with the review of the TRD's.

what you said was spot on.. The pro is probably good enough and resale will be better on pro

I currently have a 20 Trd Pro and a 16 trail Ed. with kdss. I/we use the pro mostly for our travels and off road excursions. I like the fact that it’s old school and a very tough vehicle. So much that today I ordered another pro to replace my 20. I put on 20-30k miles per year. I did spec out a loaded 22 trd off road premium and it was just over $50k. The 22 Trd pro was $53,335 so NO it’s not a $10k difference. I like the pro suspension and a lot of other goodies you can’t get on the off road premium. The best bang for your buck is the regular off road. I do plan on some minor mods but nothing crazy. To me ….. I like the uniqueness of the pro. These are great off pavement vehicles for exploring. The SR5’s are very capable great value 4wd vehicles too. If you want a built tough road vehicle suv then you might want the limited. Thanks for the great vid and the effort you put in. 👍🏻

I am very pleased with my 2019 TRd off road , the gas mileage is not that bad ...more pros then cons

My wife has a 2020 AG TRD Pro. I believe if you are going to mod a Pro, which I have seen people do, you are wasting you money. If you are going to mod, then the TRD Off-road is the way to go. It has the KDSS suspension which I was surprised that the pro didn’t. I have to say though, those Fox Shocks are killer. The main thing that I hate and really pisses me off is the fact is there are no exclusive TRD colors anymore. You can get Army Green or Lunar Rock on anything you want, so ya, they pretty much pissed off every TRD Pro owner with that.

I like your explanation! Very clear and easy to understand. New sub!

Pro is better resale guaranteed. But after living with several versions of the 4Runner and the GX460 in the house... I would say that if you are gonna spend PRO money, pay a bit more for the GX460 for the V8 and 6-speed. The limited is actually the best all around for daily driving (not sure about the under powered statement as I don't see the need for more unless you are towing a lot of stuff) with a great price tag. You can do most trails on street tires on the limited, no need to overspend.

Really great review on all the additional features that you get with the trd pro versus the other models

Always wonder why nobody mentions the upgraded speakers that you get in the TRD Pro. Of the original equipment in my 2019 TRD Pro, I've only replaced the radio, the roof rack, the springs, and the headlights, tail lights and fog lights. My Fox shocks, tires, rims, and upgraded speakers are all staying. At the $45K that I paid for it brand new, I can't complain at all. It's a great truck.

Why do these reviewers keep saying ONLY TRDs can go off road? Me and plenty of SR5 owners go off rd with ease. Engine/trans/4wd system/transfer case are all the same. Suspension is a little different but still very capable. Do more then just take what T4R they give you and spout what’s in the brochure ppl. Would u also say a jeep sport can’t go off rd as the lower level jeep trim? Smh

Should talk more about how to modify a TRD off road and make it better than pro for less money

Hello Hansen, thank you very much for a really good video, I know this car does not come up with KDSS, what do you think it is less capable without the system?

Excellent review, Hansen! Very nice work as usual! =]

So is the trd pro inferior to the limited or nightshade because it’s part time 4wd compared to the full time in the limited???

The answer is yes. Always yes

Heck where I live it's hard to find the higher end vehicles. My local dealership had one Tundra SR5. I can't even order

Got a 2021 TRD Pro for MSRP last February and am very happy with it. No plans to do extensive mods. I put an aftermarket bumper and winch on the front. Love the suspension on road and even more off road. One other nice thing about the 4Runners is that the spare tire is under rather than behind the car, so makes it easier to use bicycle and motorcycle hitch racks.

Dealer mark up on trd pro is killing me.

I don't know. I think it's hard to justify. Yeah you pay the premium for reliability, but a 5 speed transmission in 2021 should be a felony. The 4Runner cultists are also exceptionally happy that this platform finally got LED headlights, an updated head unit and Blindspot monitoring... Features that have been on other SUVs for 10 years now. I think it's hard to justify the full MSRP of a TRD Pro right now.

Yes I believe its worth it, but not a penny over MSRP! Some of these dealers have lots their minds with their asking prices on these things...

Worth it to me .... I love mine, BUT like stated in the review, I'm keeping the suspension that comes on the Pro. The OR Premium is a much better deal if you're going to gut the suspension anyway - and you could get KDSS if you wanted it. Not available on the Pro. This is my daily driver and my only vehicle, and I learned from modding vehicles-past that whenever you mod, you ALWAYS take a risk that you could be left with nothing to drive for a while. I don't care how good you are.

Many people buy Pro and modify by replacing shocks etc which is totally none sense .

I love 4runner and i like the exterior style but its way too old interior to drive…so im planing to get all new tundra truck….

Got a SR5P two week ago and I should have gotten a TRD Off road.

love my 2016 trail with KDSS, I personly think the whole trd thing started with the trail addition with the KDSS. i dont think the trail ( trd off road ) get's the credit it deserves. the pro is an incredable truck, but saying that, most 4runner's are a capable vehical, Now if the pro had KDSS, i could understand the hype and cost and value of it, but it doesn't, wich is why i would keep mine or get the off road.

Paying 15k more for suspension.. u have alot more option with an SR5 😂 or TRD Off-Road

Whats the highest inch circumference tire that can be installed on a T4R?

I bought a 2022 TRD sucks having a 6 cylinder, they should have left an 8 cylinder in the higher priced ones.

I just want a 4RUNNER! Because I want to go to The ❄ SNOW in Southern California...

The KDSS in TRD Off Road format has fantastic handling on the road. Fyi

Trd pro if ur paying mrsp price. Got mines last year couldn’t be happier

He is correct if your going to lift it etc it's not worth it. If you're going to run it as is then yeah . Wheels tires shocks springs, upgraded stereo and the roof rack.

You didn’t say the price?

Why isn’t the TRD Pro offered with a third row of seats like the regular 4Runner?

I was thinking to get a Limited but now I am having second thoughts.

Does this guy have anything good to say about 4Runner’s in this video?

I feel your information on part-time 4 wheel drive is a bit misleading. sorry.

Funny these reviews still happen on this relic - havnt changed in any real way since 2009 and engine is from 2002. Toyota are geniuses for selling a $35k SUV at $55k+, negating the need to a remodel.. oh check out the crash test videos.. whatever you do don’t hit someone you will be pinned between the dash and your seat lol

I have the Lunar Rock, it’s dope… I drive my 2020 raptor more

Went to a dealership to look at a 22' Trail Edition and they wanted 51K for it. These prices are insane. I asked about the Lime Rush TRD PRO just for shits and giggles and they said 73K! Like are you kidding me??

Way over priced, used market is insane 57k for a used one. Might as well get a lexus gx460.

It’s worth the price if shit dealerships don’t try to add “market adjustments” on top of MSRP. The 2022 is sweet! But I won’t pay a penny over MSRP! They act like Toyota doesn’t understand the market when they established MSRP for model year 2022. And the worst part is, suckers keep falling for it.

Looking to get my first ‘22 4R TRD Sport/ Off-road for a year until the new model is available. TRD PROS in SoCal are so ridiculously overpriced.

man those cheap headlights… smh. otherwise she’s a beast

i think the TRD pro is a waste of money unless your trying to brag or your buying to flip. instead buy a 3 year old TRD off road and spend the money on up grades if your keeping it for longer. my .02

Quick answer; nah fam

No different than buying jewelry. Is it worth it to you? Depends. 👍🤪🏳️‍🌈

Lets get the basics right if you want to convince people you know something about autos. First a crossover is a suv as well. You mean “truck” not suv. A truck has a body on frame where a crossover or unibody is frameless. Also the term you are looking for is trim not grade. The TRD Pro is a trim level. Who knows what else you missed. I tuned out mid way.

TRD PRO or go home