2022 Toyota 4Runner VS 2022 Toyota Highlander | Which Reliable SUV Should You Buy?
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2022
- 2022 Toyota 4Runner VS 2022 Toyota Highlander. We review the 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport and 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE to find out which is the best reliable SUV. We also review the updates for the 2023 Toyota Highlander and 2023 Toyota 4Runner lineups. If you are buying a 2023 Toyota 4Runner or 2023 Toyota Highlander, make sure to watch this review.
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There is no "best" here. Both are the best on the road in their class by a long shot. But, they serve far different purposes.
True, but buyers still compare them all the time. This was a highly requested video
Not buu educated Toyota buyers
The 4Runner is nowhere near the best in its class, since most people want good technology, features, and fuel economy. Most people don't keep a car for 20 years.
I love 4Runners because of the old technology and I think they should leave well enough alone
Hi Shari, as always we look forward to your videos in my family. This is another great video about the Highlander and 4Runner. As a 5th gen 4Runner owner, I agree wholeheartedly everything you had mentioned in this video. I just want to add that if anyone considering to buy the 4Runner just make sure you physically see the undercarriage and ladder frame before buying. I suggest Krown rustproof annually and religiously and I don’t see why it will not last at least 2-3 decades. It is a vehicle that you buy for a lifetime. Gas mileage is comparable to any V6. I get city 12.5 litres/100 kms…I drive modestly without a heavy foot. When you drive a 4Runner, you driving habits will change to more a relax type of driving style. It is purpose built for different driving dynamics. It is the opposite of sports sedan.
you wont have rust issues if you washed the underside after Winter & do annual inspections. sand out rust and apply POR15 to spots
I couldn’t decide so I bought both; my wife drives the Highlander. 4Runner has a little more room BUT terrible gas mileage 12-16MPG. However, it is built in Japan and will function long after humanity goes extinct.
I get 17mpg. who cares about gas prices when you drive a 4runner
How do you get 12-16, I get 22 without a problem. With a lift and roof rack
I drove a Highlander, and it felt like a buick/boat. 4Runner (that I ended up getting) was a totally different animal - precise, firm with excellent handling. Not to mention rugged with unsurpassed off-road capabilities. At the time (2004), 4Runner was even almost $4K cheaper. What's here to talk about?!?
Hi Shari,
Both vehicles are great but it’s a unibody.
It’s just not as durable for serious off roading like the 4Runner.
My wife wanted me to buy her a 4Runner for its durability.
But we have a 11 Ford Ranger XLT super cab 4X4 for our off road needs.
The Highlander is too big for our needs.
We looked at the Venza and the Rav hybrid. Then she drove an Outback and fell in love with it.
I know it won’t last as long as a Toyota, but as long as it’ll make it to 200K miles, then we’ll be happy.
My car is a 11 Rav 4WD Limited with a 3.5 V6 and I LOVE it.
I only drive about 5K miles a year, so I’m thinking I can drive it another 15 years.
Thanks for another Great review.
I enjoy everyone that you make !
Thank you! Outbacks are very comfy not surprised she picked that!
As an owner of a 2022 4Runner TRD off road, I love it and wouldn't change a thing.
Amazing video , thanks Shari👍🏻
Thank you 🙏
Easy answer…buy both! I did. Haha. Bought myself a 22 TRD ORP and modded up a bit for light Overlanding adventures and daily driving. And then an RX350L (highlanderish) for the family car/wife. Best of both worlds since you cant really compare them. 2 different animals. Keep up the good work on your content.
You should compare an NA 22 Highlander limited with an RX350L Premium package.
I had mid 80's 4 runner with bullet proof
4 cylinder and mid 2015 highlander which was best design looking and tallest model year. 2 very different type.
I had a 2014 highlander from 2017-2022 and i cant complain at all, i just bought a new 4runner TRD off road and so far its amazing. I think its all of matter of preference. The highlander is just more of a city family car and the 4runner as well but more rugged and outdoor type vehicle thats all.
I bought a 2022 4runner Off Road Premium with kdss. I'm loving it so far.
Yes, my 2018 has KDSS, and it's a huge deal on our rural unpaved roads!
I have the 2022 V6 Toyota Hylander XLE . I absolutely love it.
A lady lost control of her car and hit me on the drivers side front tire. Her car was totaled. Mine was not.
Hylander are built like tanks. I’m so happy I bought one. It gets pretty good gas mileage too. I get 26 in the city- 30 on the highway. -(sometimes more). You can’t go wrong with a Hylander.
Hi Shari,
Is that possible to change the lease contract to finance while the company has not delivered the car to me?
May of this year i purchase a 22 highlander xle. i love it. I depated back and forth over the 4Runner and the highlander. Why did i end up highlander? Price!! 4Runner are just so dam expensive even used and i got more features, comfort and specs on the highlander for less money. I dont have the off road cred, but i am not dissappionted in my decision either
I was looking at a rav4, Tacoma, 4Runner I do want all of them, but the 4Runner is for do all go anywhere more capable suv. But the Highlander is better for everyday life better gas mileage, comfortable driving all around better for daily life. But for what I need is a 4Runner I like to go camping deep in the woods and go further in the woods. I do wish they had a hybrid 4Runner and Tacoma.
how is the 8 speed tranny for reliability. its been in the highlander for 4 or 5 years now right?
I'd like to see your take when it comes to 4Runner vs GX460. I know it would be an apples to apples+ comparison but that's what it's come down to for me. I really don't want to get a Highlander even though it makes a lot more sense in just about every way. I enjoy your work.
I think 4Runner vs GX460 comes down to which features appeal to you, like the V8 engine in the Lexus versus some of the off road stuff on the Off Road or TRD Pro trim packages on the 4Runner. Build quality, fit and finish is going to be pretty much the same as 4Runners are built in the same factory in Japan by the same workers who build Lexuses and the 4Runner is basically a Lexus with a Toyota badge. I had been driving a 2011 Lexus RX350 for the last 4 years and recently bought a 2018 4Runner Limited. The 4Runner is noticeably quieter and more solid than the Lexus, likely in large part because it's a body on frame vehicle that weighs a lot more. The 4Runner I bought had 60K miles and it looks and drives like it's new. If Toyota versus Lexus has been a consideration for you, I wouldn't pay much attention to that. Just get the one that has the features you want. Check out the videos David of the RUclips channel Automotive Press has made on the build quality of the 4Runner. He is an automotive engineer who has been in the factory that builds 4Runners 7 or 8 times and talks about the engineering, materials, and production process.
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As I am 6’4” the 4Runner was much more spacious and its low middle console meant my right knee has room, whereas the highlander felt constricted.
I’m ready to buy a new Toyota but I need your genuine thoughts: 2023 Sequoia for comfort and hauling my dogs for a long drive; 2023 Highlander if it’s available already, also been driving Highlander since 2015; 4Runner 2023 but after watching your video I’m not sure anymore. Do appreciate your input. Thank you so much.
sequoia and 4runner are both body on frame. if you care less about MPG & want a tough vehicle, go with body on frame. highlander is like a minivan inside.
Do yourself a favor and drive the Sequoia. I've heard it rides like garbage
Can you compare the RAV4 vs 4Runner?
Im having a tough time deciding between the two
4runner is awesome. it just cost a bit more than a rav4. rav4 drives like a car. 4runner do have coil suspension in the rear as well
I have both, Rav4 hybrid is a daily driver, 4Runners (yes, I have two) are for heavy duty stuff. I live in rural area so when - like today - there is a foot+ of snow on the ground, Rav4 doesn't cut it. Otherwise, it's just perfect.
still like rear wheel drive base 4x4 wagons
Those are for different purpose. Those who does not even understand the basic concept of 'why do I need that' might be interested in the comparison.
We buy new every 3 years and 2023 4 Runner or Highlander Hybrids look good. We expect to pay $50,000. Once both models are available we will buy one of them. We take lots of road trips but not off road. We want reliability more than anything but comfort comes in second. What would you suggest for two seniors who want lots of storage room in the back? Or would sienna be better fit?
Sienna is best for storage space and comfort, but the Highlander is good too when the third row is folded flat. 4Runner is third place for comfort so I'd probably rule it out
I'm a dad in his 40s and I think we'll always have a van, even after my wife and I become empty nesters. Nothing beats the versatility and comfort of a van. It's a shame so many people can't get past their vanity and prefer the still good but never as good SUVs or crossovers. SUVs have their purpose if you off road but crossovers can't touch a van.
go with sequoia for long trips. I rent large SUVs on long trips like ford and GM. 4runner is great on the highway as well. highlander is a minivan inside.
You probably want a mini
You must be rich to waist money like that. Rich people waist money
Both vehicle good but if you want car ride go with Highlander and truck ride and capable off road go with 4runer
if you want more chance to live during the accident then get 4 runner..
body on frame is strong
Doesn't anyone about surviving a crash?
All the safety features due to electrical.
What's the structural integrity in a collision?
I noticed during your driving sessions the Highlander view out the rear is extremely small and obstructed by the roof and the pillars. The view out the rear window of the 4Runner is much clearer. I’ve noticed with modern SUVs, they tend to have very large pillars that obstruct view out the sides… The glass on the outside conceals these large pillars. I think there is lazy engineering for an incomprehensible safety rating badge…playing on fears of safety is kinda like a shaming of you don’t buy a car with a safety badge….
Don't know what's best 1 but I know witch 1 is cooler the 4runner. I have a 3rd gen and 5th gen.
4Runner isn't just cool, it's a tank with Lexus level build quality which will go for 300K+ miles if you do the regular maintenance.
Toyota is bold to come out with turbo engines, I never thought I would see the day
Yep that's right. Turbos, direct fuel injection, and cvt's.....all the trendy dumb tech that is going to hurt plenty of pockets in repairs.
I’ve owned 3 turbo’s and they simply don’t last as long as a naturally aspirated engine.
I’ll never own another turbo.
It’s too bad that Toyota doesn’t increase the horsepower and torque in their naturally aspirated 4 cylinder Tacoma.
Heck even the Camry has more horsepower than the Tacoma in their 4 cylinder
You will own a turbo engine again or simply switch to electric. New naturally aspirated engines will be extinct in the next 5-10 years . However you are absolutely correct. Just averaged 16.5 mpg in my 4 runner for a 12 hour trip…..terrible lol( roof rack loaded + drive faster than most). However it is the last of its kind. Get these dinosaurs while you can .
@@fahler14 I’ve only got 103K miles on my Rav 4WD Limited with a 3.5 V6.
I only drive about 5-6 miles a year since retirement. If I keep it another 15 years, I’ll still have less than 200K miles on it
@@Doc1855 Congrats on your retirement. That engine 3.5 v6 is pretty much bullet proof, so definitely a good plan. I am in my 30s ….. I will be driving the 4 runner in 15 years too. However at some point I will probably have to surrender to the new era of cars.
I just bought a cop car. Here in Honolulu the police department will subsidize an officer's private vehicle after they have been on the force for a while and it's almost always a 4 Runner. It cuts down on maintaining a large fleet. Consider that these SUVs will be on the road in heavy, hot city traffic 5 days a week or more if they work overtime. My 4 Runner is white because I think it's more durable and easier to keep clean but the cops favor the dark colors. I guess it makes them look more menacing.
Two Topguns ✅
4Runner fuel economy awful. ⛽️ 😢
I think the fuel economy (rated 17/20) is pretty reasonable for a 4500 pound vehicle that is built like a tank for off road driving and has a 5000 pound towing capacity. It's not the vehicle to buy if you're never going to drive off road and want good fuel economy. I've just replaced a 2011 Lexus RX350 that is nowhere near as heavy or capable off road or towing (2000 pound capacity) or in snow with a 2018 4Runner Limited. The Lexus is only rated at 19/23 and it takes premium fuel (which makes no difference in gas mileage or performance, so I put regular in it). For all the extras I get with the 4Runner, I'll accept the loss of 2 or 3 miles per gallon.
Great vehicle if your fighting right wing Nazis or Russians in Ukraine that’s for sure! Not so much if you’re getting groceries at Walmart
These 2 vehicles are from different universes.
This question is a no brainer for me, Its always been Toyota 4 Runner. The 4Runner is a well, better built on a truck platform, and its engine is a true straight V6 and back in da day it came out with that powerful V8, and it has that ability to jump to a rear wheel drive to that badass 4 wheel drive with a punch of a button. No disrespect to the Toyota Highlander, because its a very capable all around vehicle for the city no matter what she can dish out from a human perspective to what some of what nature can dish out.
Or get a 4Runner Limited and you have full time 4 wheel drive with a locking center differential that makes it terrific in snow and ice.
Toyota is redoing the 4Runner with the 2024 model? That's a bummer! Hopefully they offer 2 versions and one of them will be the current iteration.
Think it’s delayed again. Rumor has it, the success of The Bronco has sent Toyota back to the drawing board on the 6th Gen which is great news for us.
Toyota 4runner limited 4wd 👍2022 buy
i want a 7 seater Toyota Highlander
I recently bought a 2017 SR5 4Runner 4x4 and I love it! I think the 4Runner and Highlander are just for two different types of people and shoppers. When I was looking for my next vehicle, I was comparing the 4Runner, Jeep, and Tacoma--not a Highlander. If you're in the market for a Highlander, I feel you'd look at other unibody midsize SUVs, not a 4Runner.
The Highlander is a great vehicle and a good fit for those wanting a smoother ride and better fuel economy, but the styling is so bland. It's basically a modern take on the minivan (I know Highlander owners will disagree, but it's true). For most families, the Highlander is the more practical choice, but it has no soul. I'll take a 4Runner or GX460 over a Highlander all day, every day, no comparison. Body on frame, sits higher, built like a tank and both made in Japan. Can't say that about the newer generation Highlanders for the North American market. If you decide on a Highlander, just realize that there is limited historical data related to the life expectancy of the batteries and related generator on the hybrid model. Many "experts" say expect to get 200k on some hybrids, but that is simply their educated hypothesis, the reality is only time will tell how long these newer hybrids will last. Remember the old Nissan 300z twin turbos? Every teen wanted one, until they realized the cost to replace the turbos was higher than what they could resale the car. If you trade your car in every 4 years or so no problem, but if you keep for 20 years then you might stay clear of high mileage hybrids. Don't be left holding the bag having to replace hybrid batteries/ generator. Really enjoy your videos and you taking the time to give a fair analysis.
IMO many Gen X'ers don't care for all that new tech. We want reliability and proven tech that works.
I dont want to buy a 4 Runner now and be stuck with the horrible gas mileage for the next 5-10 years. Newer productions SUV's and trucks are drinking half of what 4 Runner drinks. And modern cars go 3 times more per galloon. I like 4 Runners but I will get a Highlander. I would change my Highlander for a used 2024 4 Runner in about 5 years.
I would disagree about highlandert being better family suv. Rugged 4runner can stand up to both off road and your kids.
Give us 7 -8 passengers with the option to take it out.
Toyotas are great if you live where there is no snow or road salt.
Cannot beat the Highlander hybrid. Superior in all measures.
Easy! Take it on the trail and it will get stuck right away.
Hybrid should last 12 years and 200k vs 20 years and 350k 3.5 V6, and hybrid has more long term maintenance cost
I agree. I have a 2020 hybrid highlander and I love it. With Driving kids every day all day long, I need something reliable and fuel for efficient. My highlander has it all. Love it.
Hybrids don’t last as long they’re more expensive to work on and they have more problems
@@masta839 Or in the snow.
Where is 4 Runner called mid class? That SUV is bulky
4Runner All The Way!
4Runner is city n off road car
Highlander most city
Why are there so many car ads? Is the car shortage over?
It’s stabilizing
Safety, pfft. I don't want my vehicle doing anything for me. Adaptive cruise control on the 4runner is barely tolerable
Different customer base.
Buyers compare them all the time
4runner for me, it looks bully on the road
Brain-Highlander
Heart-4Runner
The vast majority of these owners will be faced by by the arduous tasks of driving kids to school, football or volleyball practices, trips to visit Grammy and Grandpa...all which demand more attention to space, comfort, MPG"s and SAFETY.
Thats why my choice would be the Highlander. For back country, a pre-Fiat Wrangler would be #1. If I'm rock climbing in Cripple Creek, it has ALWAYS been a Jeep Wrangler.
And if you need a vehicle that is good doing a blend of all that (except for the gas mileage) and has great long term reliability, it's a 4Runner.
How can you compare these? The 4 Runner drives like a truck, the Highlander feels like a car. They are built on completely different platforms with different engines! Lol
when you comparing a truck to a car.
Yet buyers compare them all the time
Sounds like he is Highlander biased
Do you go off road? yes: 4Runner No: Highlander
The difference is easy. The 4Runner is a male SUV and the Highlander is a Female SUV. We have both. The Highlander gets better mileage, more room and is unibody construction. The 4Runner is a small truck. Extremely reliable and a good off road capable vehicle. A guys SUV!
more money less of n engine
What?? Come on..
How many people take their shiny new vehicle into the bush, rocky roads, mud? Suddenly it is a dirty, scratched, not so pretty, not so proud to drive.
apples / oranges. hybred vs reg. gas engine, better to compare gas /gas
4 runner ....dont touch it toyota