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2024 Toyota 4Runner Redesign Canada

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Naila Ache
2024 Toyota 4Runner Redesign Canada

Despite being the senior statesman of the midsize SUV segment, the 2024 Toyota 4Runner is one of the few left that's as rugged as advertised. He may look basically the same as he did 10 years ago, but his boxy fenders and high waistline still look tough. This look is paired with its sturdy ladder frame and rugged V-6 engine, which are great for tackling trails, especially with the various off-road-ready models in the line, but not so great for refinement and fuel economy. The tall and boxy shape of the 4Runner contributes to a spacious cabin and cargo space, but the materials inside look and feel cheap. Toyota is making up for the popular SUV's aging with a suite of standard driver aids, including adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist. Still, it's not enough to make the 2024 4Runner as modern or desirable as the latest Jeep Wrangler.


2024 Toyota 4Runner Redesign


For 2024, the 4Runner family welcomes the new TRD Sport model, which has long been offered only on its Toyota Tacoma pickup. The 4Runner TRD Sport isn't as sporty as its 20-inch wheels, hood and Sport badges suggest, but unlike most other models, with the exception of the more luxurious Limited, it features adaptive dampers that are designed to improve body control. Inside, the TRD Sport has faux leather upholstery instead of fabric. All 2024 4Runners now light the way with LED high beams.



Toyota hasn't released pricing for the 2024 4Runner, but that will likely be announced before it goes on sale later this summer. Since we expect only a marginal increase in how much each trim will cost, we can still recommend the TRD Off-Road model. It's not as capable off-road as the uplifted TRD Pro, but its significantly lower price makes it a better value. Along with standard all-wheel drive and some TRD-specific exterior and interior details, the TRD Off-Road gets the equipment to help live up to its name.


This includes an electronically locking rear differential for maximum traction in slippery or muddy conditions. It also has selectable drive modes (called Multi Terrain Select and Crawl Control) that can change the off-road drivetrain's behavior to accommodate different driving scenarios. We would opt for the optional Kinetic Dynamic Suspension, which allows for better wheel articulation during off-road activities. We would also opt for a sliding rear cargo deck that makes it easier to move heavy cargo and even allows for tailgate landing.


Engine, transmission and performance


Each 4Runner is powered by a 270-horsepower 4.0-liter V-6 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Available with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive or semi-all-wheel drive systems, the legacy powertrain delivers unremarkable acceleration, with the latest version we tested taking 7.7 seconds to reach 60 mph. The automatic's lethargic reactions certainly don't optimize the engine's erratic behavior, and downshifts often require heavy right-foot inputs to propel the 4Runner forward.


However, the Toyota feels more composed on the pavement than the bulkier Wrangler. Our time behind the wheel of an off-road Venture model showed off the SUV's noticeable ground clearance, and its body-on-frame design was supported by a soft suspension that absorbed varied terrain. The 4Runner's steering is light and inaccurate, and while those traits betray any sense of sportiness, they're good for trail crawling and around parking lots. While Toyota feels like it's in action, its performance is in tandem with its more modern rivals, including the V-6 Dodge Durango. And Toyota's solid frame and torquey engine give it a towing advantage; its 5,000-pound capacity surpasses the Ford Edge and Wrangler while falling short of the Durango's more powerful 8,700-pound limit.

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