When people reflect on Toyota’s reputation for dependability and longevity, the 4Runner is probably one of the vehicles they have in mind. Introduced in 1984, the 4Runner line is renowned for its rugged versatility. Being essentially a Tacoma pickup with an SUV body, it can easily handle the most challenging off-road terrain and clock hundreds of thousands of miles on the pavement over its lifetime. With the 2024 Toyota 4Runner soon to hit the market, let’s examine how the latest iteration in the storied model line upholds the reputation.
Trim Levels
The 2024 Toyota 4Runner will be available in seven trims. Choosing a trim takes knowing how they all measure against one another, so here are the broad characteristics that each has to offer.
SR5 (Two-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive)
The base trim offers the most affordable gateway into the rugged territory of the 4Runner. The standard features include 17-inch six-spoke alloy wheels, LED headlights with integrated LED fog lights, LED taillights, skid plates, front and rear mudguards, privacy glass for the rear side and liftgate windows, and a smart key with push-button start.
TRD Sport (Two-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive)
The TRD Sport is for those looking for street-tuned performance. It improves on the SR5 with the addition of Dark Gray Metallic machined-face 20-inch wheels, a hood scoop, TRD sport badging, black roof rails, and X-REAS suspension.
SR5 Premium (Two-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive)
The SR5 Premium trim is a better-outfitted version of the SR5. It improves on or adds to the base trim with SofTex synthetic leather upholstery, heated outside mirrors integrated with turn signals, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
TRD Off-Road (Four-Wheel Drive)
The four-wheel-drive-only TRD Off-Road trim is designed, as you might guess, for off-road enthusiasts. Some of the standard features that’ll help you traverse the unpredictable bumps of the unpaved world are 17-inch alloy wheels, a protective skid plate, a locking rear differential, 9.6 inches of ground clearance, and Crawl Control, a low-speed cruise control setting that helps the 4Runner overcome tricky terrain.
TRD Off-Road Premium (Four-Wheel Drive)
With the Premium, you get a few comfort and design upgrades compared to the ordinary TRD Off-Road trim, including a hood scoop, a rear spoiler, a power moonroof, turn signal indicators integrated into the side mirrors, and SofTex synthetic leather upholstery.
Limited (Two-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive)
The Limited trim ups the ante on luxury. Here, you have 20-inch split six-spoke alloy wheels, heated and ventilated leather seats, a power moonroof, and dual-zone automatic climate control. It also has standard driver-assist enhancements, including downhill assist, active traction control, and a Torsen limited-slip center differential.
TRD Pro (Four-Wheel Drive)
The TRD Pro is for the hardcore off-roader. To get through even the toughest terrain, it features 17-inch matte black flow-formed TRD alloy wheels, FOX high-performance shock absorbers, and TRD-tuned front springs. It also offers all of the features you’d get with the TRD Off-Road Premium, or else it enhances them with higher-end alternatives.
Exterior and Interior Dimensions
Some of the 4Runner’s exterior dimensions vary depending on your choice of trim or drivetrain. Regarding length, the SR5 and SR5 Premium measure 190.2 inches, the three TRD trims are 191.3 inches, and Limited comes in at 190.7 inches. All trims stand 71.5 inches tall without roof rails, except for the 72-inch TRD Pro. The standard ground clearance is 9 inches for the two-wheel-drive varieties, but upgrading to four-wheel drive adds 0.6 inches.
Inside, the 2024 Toyota 4Runner offers two-row seating as standard but with an optional third row. The two-row interior provides 97.3 cubic feet of passenger volume, which seats five people and offers a legroom split of 41.7 and 32.9 inches of legroom in the front and second rows, respectively. The default cargo volume is generous at 47.2 cubic feet behind the second row (or 46.3 cubic feet with the optional slide deck). This expands up to 89.7 cubic feet with the second row folded down.
Should you opt for the three-row 4Runner, you get 128 cubic feet of passenger volume with 29.3 inches of legroom in the third row. The cargo volume behind the third row measures 9 cubic feet. Folding down the third and second rows gets you the same cargo accommodations as the two-row model.
Powertrain and Performance
Under the hood of every 4Runner trim is a 4.0-liter V-6 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. With this engine capable of generating 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque, the 2024 Toyota 4Runner can go from zero to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds, which is quite good considering the vehicle’s size.
Given the rugged body and the torque generated by the engine, it should be no surprise that the 2024 Toyota 4Runner is also a capable towing machine. No matter your choice of trim, you’ll find yourself capable of pulling up to 5,000 pounds — good for just about any recreational item you need to haul behind you toward the trail.
If you opt for the TRD Pro or one of the Off-Road trims, you can be confident that your 4Runner will be able to handle a tremendous variety of terrain. The suspension is a champ at absorbing the erratic bumps and shocks of unpaved surfaces, and the lightly weighted steering facilitates control on trails.
Driver-Assist and Safety Technology
Every 2024 Toyota 4Runner is rich in technology. Here’s just a sample of the driver-assist and safety features you’ll get:
- Toyota Safety Sense P, is a suite of features that includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert, automatic high beams, and dynamic radar cruise control.
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
- Daytime running lights with manual on/off functionality.
- An antitheft alarm system with engine immobilizer.
- Hill-start assist.
Some driver-assist features are trim-specific. With the Limited trim, you get front and rear parking assist sonar, which alerts you to objects around your vehicle as you’re parking. The SR5 and Limited trims in four-wheel drive also feature downhill-assist control, which helps maintain stability on steep inclines at low speeds.
Pricing
According to Toyota, the starting MSRPs for the 2024 Toyota 4Runner are:
- SR5: $40,455.
- TRD Sport: $43,315.
- SR5 Premium: $43,515.
- TRD Off-Road: $44,300.
- TRD Off-Road Premium: $46,880.
- Limited: $49,690.
- TRD Pro: $54,920.
See the 2024 Toyota 4Runner for Yourself in Prosper, Texas
When the 2024 Toyota 4Runner hits the market, make sure to schedule your test drive with us at Longo Toyota of Prosper. If you have any questions about the upcoming 4Runner or any of the other models in our inventory, feel free to reach out to us online or by calling 972-347-4952.
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