4Runner, that girl who was crazy hot in her 20s. She's in her 40s now and not as hot looking as the newest thing on the block. But she's still the same girl, loyal, and reliable. She's a keeper.
@@RaitisRides I just want it to have the 10 speed from the LEXUS LC 500 AND paddle shifters as well as launch control! Thats it! i love everything else about it. UGHH cuz the freaking 5 speed is sooooooo slow and such a gas sucking hog! 4.0L V6 is fine would be nice to have a lil more power thou
@@RaitisRides Oh you know I am a subscriber and I subscribe to every channel that you do so I’m still hanging with you and you know I’m not gonna leave you
RIGHT?! swear no matter the model or make vehicles are all morphing into the same crap. I LIKE knowing by just the sight of one what it is... my dad loves classic cars so i grew up having to name every one we saw lol!
Shopping for a 4-Runner right now. When our 8 year old daughter turns 16 it’ll be hers. When she gets out of college and has a family it’ll go to one of our grandkids when they turn 16. 😂
Pro tip! Use a sticky lint roller to get all the dirt and dust off your headliner. I had a musky smell and I couldn’t figure out where it came from and then I cleaned my headliner and now my runner is brand new😁
After watching this review, I'm finishing the paperwork tomorrow, and will have my Nightshade Edition by Tuesday. You made it happen Joe. Another spectacular shooting from Lori.God bless.
Can't go wrong with the 4Runner! No replacement for displacement. Definitely a familiar place to sit. Thank you Lori for the great views of this black beauty!
As someone who got swayed to a Ford Explorer ST for the nicer interior and better options, I am headed straight back to Toyota. Features and amenities are only great as long as they work, and my 30k mile Ford has not stood the test of time.
Purchased my 2021 nightshade in blizzard pearl back in December. The black chrome is absolutely stunning on the white! It was a big upgrade from my Rav4, totally worth every penny! And the 15 speaker JBL sounds amazing! ♡
@@RaitisRides hope you’re doing okay. I know you help a lot of people through tough days so hopefully the Raiti’s Rides family in the comments can help you get through always
Joe you and Lori have done it again. I live up North in the Tri-State area and you solved what I really need to buy. I love the Old School nostalgic look of the 4Runner Nightshade and with the flooding and snow we get here I now know what I need and like most of all. Love you and Lori to infinity bro, God bless.
Joe, I own a 2000 4Runner 2wd SR5 I purchased new in 1999 with the old school body style. Every time I take it in for service I get several notes from Toyota employees asking me to please sell it to them. Enough said!!
My man Raiti is the man of the people. You convinced me to get a trd pro, currently waiting for my order to come in! Sadly I’ll have to wait till the first week of may :/ keep up the work my friend you’re killing it !
Hi Zonkman, love the videos but I get it, everybody wants beauty and everybody wants everything to be positive but hey, beauty's in the eye of the beholder and every car builder makes mistakes no matter what situation you go through, perfection will never come to fruition. Thanks Lory for these great shots!
Gf's mom has a 2010 4Runner that still purrs like a kitten with 200k on the clock. You can't kill these things. Might buy it off of her so that she can upgrade when the redesign comes out.
great walk around !!I love 4runners, I have a 2003 limited 180,000 miles still going, no engine light on, starts ups like a champ and drives so smooth its crazy. and its a v8 !!! very rare to come by
Love your energy! Like that you said that compromising is almost a must. I have been struggling with trying to compromise. Love EVERYTHING about 4runner except low power. But I am getting one!
Love this SUV. One of my favorite looking vehicles ever. I'd pick this over the Grand Cherokee in a second but for the same money you get so much more in terms of features, power, and safety tech. I guess that's just the tradeoff for guaranteed reliability. As always though, Great Review!
I have watched a bunch of Toyota reviews as I get closer to pulling the trigger on our family's third 4 runner. Handing down the '08 to my daughter and very likely treating myself to a new one. This is by FAR the most entertaining review - who doesn't like a Twinkie reference in an SUV review. Well done!!
These always turn my head at the dealership and my favorite feature is the power rear glass (tailgate). But they always feel super cheap in the interior.
I love the exterior. Even the interior looks still quite good and not overly dated in my opinion. I just think they should’ve updated the engine and that 5 speed auto over time
Awesome video Joe, I bought a 17 Tacoma from there. Joe, I have the 2020 TRD Off Road Premium now, love it!! Joe I can't believe you forgot to show the Dog Window, the Rear Window how it goes down and the Toyota Cruise Control, I love those features. Joe, thank you for your awesome videos. .. PS.. I sent this video to my Niece, she is looking at a 2022 Limited.
We own two 4runners. 5th gen. 2016 TRD PRO with Part-time 4WD, system and a 2015 Limited with the full time 4wd ( comes with center LSD and rear locking diff). They offer the limited with a 4x2, like this model, but really, it defeats the purpose of having a vehicle of this caliber. Make sure you know exactly what drive trains your getting and it's limitations. Two important facts that get overlooked about this vehicle is that 1-it's still made in Japan and 2-XReas Sport Suspension. It's how Toyota is able to control quality control these vehicles. I challenge anyone to find a video showcasing how they make these vehicles in Japan. You won't, you'll only find a picture/video collage by someone. Toyota won't allow anyone to record for fear of trade secrets leaking out lol. seem to always forget to the mention that the limited trim offers the X-Reas Sport Suspension. Why I love X Reas Sport Suspension is that it's got significantly reduced body roll, auto leveling ride height, especially when your towing and incase of an emergency sharp turn on highway to avoid something, those massive 20 inch rims and suspension that stiffens make it very confidence inspiring. 1-when your making turns, you can place your wallet on the dash, and it won't slide. Yes, you heard correct, how it does this wizardry is quite simply, it's got a sealed criss-cross system of pipes and at the center of the 4runner on both sides is a reservoir hydraulic fluid canister, about 10 inch long ( I don't remember off the top of my head), so rather than offering a system that's electronical that forces air or fluid to be adjusted based on what the computer says, it uses simple physics! once one side has added pressure, the 4runner will immediately level out and reduce the pressure because the oil on the side will come to the low side and push it up! genius and simple. added to it the large 20 inch rims and you can make the argument for noise and ride quality. Also the Limited has the option of having a third row, which is what the is on our limited. But Toyota did a magnificent job of tuning the suspension. When your towing it's also the same story, there's very little squat in the tail on the limited vs the TRD Pro But remember running bilstein shocks on the trd pro and imo they're very floaty and I feel that the newer set up from Fox that current TRD has are better. When it comes to traction control for snow and rain. IMO ( I"m no expert here, just a guy who's in love with his runners and talking from experience) with out a shadow of a doubt, the full time 4wd drive. At the end of the day my TRD Pro is very capable. but it's lack of third row seating, full time 4wd, ventilated seats, lack of sun roof, and floaty ride makes it more suitable for the purist, not to take away anything because it's by no means saying it's a bad ride. It just not as easy to drive as the limited on highway speeds if your spouse wants to use it. If it rains, snows, you have family, that's the car you want. it also has DAC and Hill control and despite it not having the crawl control feature, I found that I've been able to replicate exactly what my trd pro does when crawling out of terrain it's stuck in. Where the TRD pro Shines is with a driver who understands who to use 4wd drive selective terrain, crawl control, etc. BTW I daily my 4runner TRD I average 120 miles a day 5 days a week, I've put over 110k. The limited only has 41k. Gas mileage is terrible on both, city driving i'm down to 13-15 on both. Maybe 1 or two gallons more on my TRD because it's a 4wd. So there's that. to consider. Highway long distance, your looking at early to mid 20's. If your not loaded, or going up hills. Towing, I get about low teens to mid teens towing close to 5k which includes car weight, passengers, tongue weight and trailer. if I"m not going up hill. SHockingly though, I've gone up some steep grades at almost full max tow and it never broke a sweat, i was even able to pass slower vehicle and it had more pull at highways speed. So I'm not sure if toyota does some trickery with tuning, but It's not the same animal when it's towing. It's very powerful.
@@RaitisRides of course! Thanks for the dedication, just watched all the videos in your trd series and I know what Im going with now! So now Im subscribed and better off for it!
@@RaitisRides Hey Raiti I gotta personal preference question for you!! So my moms retiring from her executive position at TMC (she's actually with AirFlite if you're familiar) and I wanted to take advantage of her tenure there and get myself a deal on a new car! I was leaning towards 4Runner TRD Pro to get a truck of some sort and while also trying to get the nicest car I can to take full advantage of my discount.. until I started looking at the 2021 IS-F.. totally different cars but very similar in pricing.. and im also going to take a shot at the 22 IS 500 F (although I won't get my hopes up considering the limited production). What would you personally choose out of the Lexus/Toyota classes >50K roughly considering resale value, etc?? I'm expecting 40% off so keeping that in mind!! Thanks brother!! (PS for a 26 year old single male!)
The problem with buying a car that will last forever is will you keep it forever though? The average people only keep their vehicle for 3-6 years. I mean I kept mine for 10 years so far, and no issue beside regular preventive maintenance, but during that time frame many people went through two to three different vehicles.
Leading a segment doesn't imply that people are informed about the reliability of a Toyota. They just go forever until proven otherwise. My son's Camry 2012 has 155k, all he's put in it over the years is a new serpentine belt & new front rotors. Still runs perfect.
Yes they are some outdated features, BUT...this thing is rugged, reliable, and distinctive... it is almost timeless/ classic... nice video JOE and good job with the camera works Lori.
Reserved a Tacoma TRD off road a couple of weeks ago and couldn't shake the feeling of how much better I enjoyed the test drive of a 4runner limited. 4runner limited in Nautical Blue arrives end of August :D can't wait. Thanks for the reviews always enjoy your watching your channel.
I love your videos so much, they’re so informative and you make me laugh so much wit all the junk food places you find in cars 😂😂 Twinkie’s, and when you said “a filet o fish, idk who eats those” 😂😂 thanks for the great vids, keep up the great work! Looking forward to the next one
@@jimmy22334 same. im sure the 4Runner, Taco, and Sequoia will be redesigned here shortly in 2023 after the Tundra comes out! im sure thats Toyotas main focus right now on their suv/truck segment
I own a 2017 limited and I love it. I hope they still bring the new generation from Japan. The only vehicle that would make me walk away from my 4Runner it’s a LandCruiser!!!! Nothing else. Thanks for the video brother.
🎶 Working on my night moves, riding in my NightShade🎶 4Runners are great vehicles. Looks better without the fake hood scoop. Thanks for sharing it Joe! Nice job 👑 Lori! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
This is the one I want so bad. If I wasn't about to start the process of looking for a house, I would buy one now! I should have this 4 Runner by the end of the year if all goes as planned.
I know this is random but PLEASE DO MORE LIFTED TRUCKS IN YOU REVIEWS!!!! i love tour channel and you're LITERALLY the greatest reviewer ever bro 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🔥
The 4Runner has a better looking exterior than the GX460, at least to my eyes. The V6 270 HP engine on the 4Runner actually has more than adequate power and torque, but the 5-speed gearbox is the culprit. The perfect combination is the V6 4Runner mated with the GX460's 6-speed gearbox.
I’ve owned the TRD Off Road trip with the hood scoop and one thing people don’t talk about is the sun glare that occasionally blinds you. The clean hood is the way to go.
I watched your review twice :) as well as other reviews about 4runners, and yesterday, I traded in my 2018 Subaru Forester XT Touring and got 2018 4runner Limited. Could not afford new one Night Shade :) , so had to go with certified one but in super clean condition. It has smaller screen and no tech package, but who cares, it is so comfortable and roomy - love it. and it can tow, this is the main reason why I switched, and I dont miss that stupid lane assist :)
A redesign is coming on the 2023’s (6th gen). There is a drawback though. Toyota is doing away with the N/A 4 liter v6 and switching to a 2.4 turbo charged 4 cylinder which I’m not happy about.
I have had four 4Runners and just sold one of them and picked up the new 2021 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition. The Nightshade is just a dressed up Limited edition, which doesn't have the same off-road capability as the TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro. By the way, the Venture is just a dressed up TRD Off-Road. I prefer the look of the TRD Off-Road. The TRD Off-Road is better than the TRD Pro in my opinion because you can get KDSS on a TRD Off-Road but you can't get it on the TRD Pro. The TRD Pro just adds cheap Fox shocks which aren't even remote reservoir and they don't last past about 20,000 miles. The TRD Pro is a big marketing rip off. If you want the best 4Runner get a TRD Off-Road and I would suggest KDSS so you have greater wheel articulation for rock crawling and greater stability in the corners on the road. You can add remote reservoir shocks for a fraction of the premium that you would get in a TRD Pro and you would have a TRD Pro Pro because it would basically be a TRD Pro that has even better shocks and has KDSS.
Marketing is all about building passion. It's for those boring people that drive boring cars that want to feel like they're living on the edge. If you're driving the TRD Avalon you must be a badass, not like that regular Avalon guy...haha.
Just one question for you Joe: Do you have time to rest at all? You release tons of great review videos (which is good for us) than we have time to view them all!
@@cordinate81 You are missing the point. We all know this and obviously it's common sense. He loves doing his videos. And that's cool. Some times it is a NICE thing to encourage people who are passionate about what they do. I'm sure you have gone thru this in your life.
The 4Runner has had this style for years one thing these things age pretty well reliable, rugged and great for the road. I love this body style so much would buy without waiting for new design to come. I would want the Limited 4X4 when it was refreshed mid-cycle back in 2014 looked better when first came out back in 2010 now this 2021 Nightshade still looks as good in '21.
4Runner, that girl who was crazy hot in her 20s. She's in her 40s now and not as hot looking as the newest thing on the block. But she's still the same girl, loyal, and reliable. She's a keeper.
but does she leak after 20 or so years...
Women age like milk.
@@osuk1 You meant fine wine. Milk doesn't really age well.
@@jedknutson8373 No but jeeps do though. (Those are the Milf's.)
@@kksan It went over your head.
I really like the traditional styling of the 4Runner. It's reliability is top tier.
I totally agree with you!
@@RaitisRides I just want it to have the 10 speed from the LEXUS LC 500 AND paddle shifters as well as launch control! Thats it! i love everything else about it. UGHH cuz the freaking 5 speed is sooooooo slow and such a gas sucking hog! 4.0L V6 is fine would be nice to have a lil more power thou
Ethan King why would a 4Runner need launch control and paddles?
@@RaitisRides Oh you know I am a subscriber and I subscribe to every channel that you do so I’m still hanging with you and you know I’m not gonna leave you
@@S58985 some people are so dumb right?
One of the only “SUVs” that still looks like a real SUV. And reliability is unmatched.
You talking about the land cruiser right?
@@ninjazzrhythm400 The Land Cruiser is great, but also very premium focused, this acts and looks I would say even more like a SUV.
4Runner and Wrangler are the only smaller SUVs left in the market. Everything else is is a CUV.
RIGHT?! swear no matter the model or make vehicles are all morphing into the same crap. I LIKE knowing by just the sight of one what it is... my dad loves classic cars so i grew up having to name every one we saw lol!
@@gs98999 You forgot the Grand Cherokee….
For the record, the cargo space holds 2,442 snicker bars. I counted.
😂
This is the type of information we need to know. But did you calculate for twinkies?
You forgot to measure how many coca-cola bottles it'll hold.
Lol
💀💀💀
Almost 6 months with my 2021 Nightshade. I finally could understand real love!
I am so glad that you are loving yours!
I'm coming into a few bucks in a few months and you just helped me make up my mind
Shopping for a 4-Runner right now. When our 8 year old daughter turns 16 it’ll be hers. When she gets out of college and has a family it’ll go to one of our grandkids when they turn 16. 😂
Very cool!
My uncle was original owner of his 97 4runner. He sold it to me when I was 25. It's now 24 years old and still reliable as ever
Haha thats right!
Wouldn't give a teen driver a vehicle without the latest safety features. They need all the help they can get.
She won’t be able to afford the fuel that thing uses. She will need a mortgage to pay for the fuel.
My favorite feature on the 4runner is putting the back window all the way down... don’t get why no one else does this
A patient
Main reason I want one
I just had mine down today along with the sun roof. Its amazing
Pro tip! Use a sticky lint roller to get all the dirt and dust off your headliner. I had a musky smell and I couldn’t figure out where it came from and then I cleaned my headliner and now my runner is brand new😁
Thats why I want one!! Maybe after my lease is up on my Ford 😊
After watching this review, I'm finishing the paperwork tomorrow, and will have my Nightshade Edition by Tuesday. You made it happen Joe. Another spectacular shooting from Lori.God bless.
At 48K? Don't you think it's a bit overpriced? But congrats!
@@suffixion_6286 this model is going for over 50k used now lol
Can't go wrong with the 4Runner! No replacement for displacement. Definitely a familiar place to sit. Thank you Lori for the great views of this black beauty!
I like the way that you think!
As someone who got swayed to a Ford Explorer ST for the nicer interior and better options, I am headed straight back to Toyota. Features and amenities are only great as long as they work, and my 30k mile Ford has not stood the test of time.
This is literally the question I asked myself, with exact model. Thank you for this review!
“Or a Filet-O-Fish, I don’t know who eats those” 🤣 Joe’s content is the best. Keep it up man! 👍🏼
Been loving your dedication since 16k subscribers, it never gets old!
Purchased my 2021 nightshade in blizzard pearl back in December. The black chrome is absolutely stunning on the white! It was a big upgrade from my Rav4, totally worth every penny! And the 15 speaker JBL sounds amazing! ♡
Is the gas mileage a headache to deal with? I’m looking at getting one!
Car King bringing that daily awesomeness. Thank you for bringing a smile to so many faces and sharing so much knowledge. You create enthusiasts!
That really means a lot! Today was a tough one for me but it is the great support that keeps me going!
@@RaitisRides hope you’re doing okay. I know you help a lot of people through tough days so hopefully the Raiti’s Rides family in the comments can help you get through always
Joe you and Lori have done it again. I live up North in the Tri-State area and you solved what I really need to buy. I love the Old School nostalgic look of the 4Runner Nightshade and with the flooding and snow we get here I now know what I need and like most of all. Love you and Lori to infinity bro, God bless.
The Man, The Myth, The Legend.....Jolt’n Joe hits it out of the park again!
Joe, I own a 2000 4Runner 2wd SR5 I purchased new in 1999 with the old school body style. Every time I take it in for service I get several notes from Toyota employees asking me to please sell it to them. Enough said!!
Wow that suv really looks amazing in ALL BLACK
I totally agree with you!
I love the camera work. As always. And Joe always give a superb review.
My man Raiti is the man of the people. You convinced me to get a trd pro, currently waiting for my order to come in! Sadly I’ll have to wait till the first week of may :/ keep up the work my friend you’re killing it !
I've got a 2019 nightshade and I absolutely love it
@16:38 "8 inches will make a lot of people happy, I can promise you that." - Joe Raiti Aug 2021
You are hilarious man!
Literally just bought a 2021 Nightshade... now seeing all the details I missed while purchasing. Very happy so far.
Hi Zonkman, love the videos but I get it, everybody wants beauty and everybody wants everything to be positive but hey, beauty's in the eye of the beholder and every car builder makes mistakes no matter what situation you go through, perfection will never come to fruition. Thanks Lory for these great shots!
joe as a 4runner owner, i can confirm that we will shank whoever disses the 4runner 😂
I’m calling the cops
Gf's mom has a 2010 4Runner that still purrs like a kitten with 200k on the clock. You can't kill these things. Might buy it off of her so that she can upgrade when the redesign comes out.
Yeah my 03 is at 168k, blind fold me and I couldn’t tell you the difference between it and a brand new 4Runner lol
great walk around !!I love 4runners, I have a 2003 limited 180,000 miles still going, no engine light on, starts ups like a champ and drives so smooth its crazy. and its a v8 !!! very rare to come by
Burns oil though.
I’ve got a 2006 with a v8, so smooth
Love your energy! Like that you said that compromising is almost a must. I have been struggling with trying to compromise. Love EVERYTHING about 4runner except low power. But I am getting one!
One of my favourite SUV 😍 it’s rated so good for reliability and resale value . Great review 👍🏻
Love this SUV. One of my favorite looking vehicles ever. I'd pick this over the Grand Cherokee in a second but for the same money you get so much more in terms of features, power, and safety tech. I guess that's just the tradeoff for guaranteed reliability. As always though, Great Review!
Great review. I been looking at 4runner and jeep wrangler. Who has the best resale value?
@@reginaldjackson7022 4 runner by a country mile
"just like i promised you, more dark chrome front bumper trim" lol. : ) Love the enthusiasm
I have watched a bunch of Toyota reviews as I get closer to pulling the trigger on our family's third 4 runner. Handing down the '08 to my daughter and very likely treating myself to a new one. This is by FAR the most entertaining review - who doesn't like a Twinkie reference in an SUV review. Well done!!
8” will make a lot of people happy 😂 ( speaking of the infotainment screen )
I have a dirty mind and I was instantly intrigued by the 8 inch comment 🤣😎😬 Gotta Love Joe Raiti
At 10:55 "Don't stick your finger in there or anything else". I'm dying 😂
Thanks for letting me share some laughs with you!
@@RaitisRides You're funniest car blogger on RUclips.
I don't get it, please explain.
Another great video Joe, and definitely great camera work by Lori!
I love the way you review its very detailed
I love the 4 runner. Crazy reliability with great styling. I do think the nightshade is overpriced though
These always turn my head at the dealership and my favorite feature is the power rear glass (tailgate). But they always feel super cheap in the interior.
This guy is awesome. Fluid presentation and entertaining throughout. I'll take 10 of them!
Seriously some great camera work!! Oh, and your great too Joe!
I love the exterior. Even the interior looks still quite good and not overly dated in my opinion. I just think they should’ve updated the engine and that 5 speed auto over time
The whole cult following is because of the tried and true reliability of the engine and transmission.
You should give each car a raiti rating. I just think it sounds cool.
I saw one of these nightshade 4Runners driving down the road the other day, and it looks way cooler in person than on video
Awesome video Joe, I bought a 17 Tacoma from there. Joe, I have the 2020 TRD Off Road Premium now, love it!! Joe I can't believe you forgot to show the Dog Window, the Rear Window how it goes down and the Toyota Cruise Control, I love those features. Joe, thank you for your awesome videos. .. PS.. I sent this video to my Niece, she is looking at a 2022 Limited.
Hey man, I'm very pro-Filet O Fish! And.... The double Filet is BACK!!
I loooooovveeeee that all blacked out! I hope the redesign appearance doesn't go the crossover suv route.
agreed!!! the 2022 model of 4Runner is supposed to hit this fall!!!
We own two 4runners. 5th gen. 2016 TRD PRO with Part-time 4WD, system and a 2015 Limited with the full time 4wd ( comes with center LSD and rear locking diff). They offer the limited with a 4x2, like this model, but really, it defeats the purpose of having a vehicle of this caliber. Make sure you know exactly what drive trains your getting and it's limitations. Two important facts that get overlooked about this vehicle is that 1-it's still made in Japan and 2-XReas Sport Suspension. It's how Toyota is able to control quality control these vehicles. I challenge anyone to find a video showcasing how they make these vehicles in Japan. You won't, you'll only find a picture/video collage by someone. Toyota won't allow anyone to record for fear of trade secrets leaking out lol. seem to always forget to the mention that the limited trim offers the X-Reas Sport Suspension. Why I love X Reas Sport Suspension is that it's got significantly reduced body roll, auto leveling ride height, especially when your towing and incase of an emergency sharp turn on highway to avoid something, those massive 20 inch rims and suspension that stiffens make it very confidence inspiring. 1-when your making turns, you can place your wallet on the dash, and it won't slide. Yes, you heard correct, how it does this wizardry is quite simply, it's got a sealed criss-cross system of pipes and at the center of the 4runner on both sides is a reservoir hydraulic fluid canister, about 10 inch long ( I don't remember off the top of my head), so rather than offering a system that's electronical that forces air or fluid to be adjusted based on what the computer says, it uses simple physics! once one side has added pressure, the 4runner will immediately level out and reduce the pressure because the oil on the side will come to the low side and push it up! genius and simple. added to it the large 20 inch rims and you can make the argument for noise and ride quality. Also the Limited has the option of having a third row, which is what the is on our limited. But Toyota did a magnificent job of tuning the suspension. When your towing it's also the same story, there's very little squat in the tail on the limited vs the TRD Pro But remember running bilstein shocks on the trd pro and imo they're very floaty and I feel that the newer set up from Fox that current TRD has are better. When it comes to traction control for snow and rain. IMO ( I"m no expert here, just a guy who's in love with his runners and talking from experience) with out a shadow of a doubt, the full time 4wd drive. At the end of the day my TRD Pro is very capable. but it's lack of third row seating, full time 4wd, ventilated seats, lack of sun roof, and floaty ride makes it more suitable for the purist, not to take away anything because it's by no means saying it's a bad ride. It just not as easy to drive as the limited on highway speeds if your spouse wants to use it. If it rains, snows, you have family, that's the car you want. it also has DAC and Hill control and despite it not having the crawl control feature, I found that I've been able to replicate exactly what my trd pro does when crawling out of terrain it's stuck in. Where the TRD pro Shines is with a driver who understands who to use 4wd drive selective terrain, crawl control, etc. BTW I daily my 4runner TRD I average 120 miles a day 5 days a week, I've put over 110k. The limited only has 41k. Gas mileage is terrible on both, city driving i'm down to 13-15 on both. Maybe 1 or two gallons more on my TRD because it's a 4wd. So there's that. to consider. Highway long distance, your looking at early to mid 20's. If your not loaded, or going up hills. Towing, I get about low teens to mid teens towing close to 5k which includes car weight, passengers, tongue weight and trailer. if I"m not going up hill. SHockingly though, I've gone up some steep grades at almost full max tow and it never broke a sweat, i was even able to pass slower vehicle and it had more pull at highways speed. So I'm not sure if toyota does some trickery with tuning, but It's not the same animal when it's towing. It's very powerful.
Own a 94 runner and still it does not let me down. Keeping this baby
Brooo that chin scratch was so the vibe xD you hit the nail on the head with that one!! LOL
Thanks Vernon! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!
@@RaitisRides of course! Thanks for the dedication, just watched all the videos in your trd series and I know what Im going with now! So now Im subscribed and better off for it!
@@RaitisRides Hey Raiti I gotta personal preference question for you!! So my moms retiring from her executive position at TMC (she's actually with AirFlite if you're familiar) and I wanted to take advantage of her tenure there and get myself a deal on a new car!
I was leaning towards 4Runner TRD Pro to get a truck of some sort and while also trying to get the nicest car I can to take full advantage of my discount.. until I started looking at the 2021 IS-F.. totally different cars but very similar in pricing.. and im also going to take a shot at the 22 IS 500 F (although I won't get my hopes up considering the limited production).
What would you personally choose out of the Lexus/Toyota classes >50K roughly considering resale value, etc?? I'm expecting 40% off so keeping that in mind!! Thanks brother!! (PS for a 26 year old single male!)
You are the best at reviewing cars. :)
Thanks Ryan for saying that!
I remember the 4Runner and love why they never change the boxy styling... really love Toyota
Appreciate you “zonking” on the bright chrome rear taillights👍
Thanks JC!
I bought a 2021 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium RWD. I love the ride!!!!!
Congrats! It is such a great vehicle!
@@RaitisRides Joe...I absolutely love it. Can't wait to slap some BF Goodrich K02s on it...lol!
that exhaust reminds me of my 21st bday 7:57
LOL I see what you did there!
Thanks for showing every detail on this beauty. Iam considering in buying one
What can I say. Best 4RL review ever! Hands down.
Although I like the blacked out look, I’d be much more interested if the interior got the upgrade it needs to match the price point.
I agree Ricky, interior is too way behind for $48
Can't go wrong with any Toyota. Especially a proven model for so many years. You know what your getting and will last forever. Thanks.
yup!! and it still has some decent great technology
Extremely underrated exterior design too. 4runner, Rav4, Camry and the trucks are timeless designs.
The problem with buying a car that will last forever is will you keep it forever though?
The average people only keep their vehicle for 3-6 years. I mean I kept mine for 10 years so far, and no issue beside regular preventive maintenance, but during that time frame many people went through two to three different vehicles.
@@hybridstiger This is very true. People piss away their money without thinking about it on cars.
Leading a segment doesn't imply that people are informed about the reliability of a Toyota. They just go forever until proven otherwise. My son's Camry 2012 has 155k, all he's put in it over the years is a new serpentine belt & new front rotors. Still runs perfect.
Raits and Savage goose the two best car reviews on youtube.. different styles but both great.
Yes they are some outdated features, BUT...this thing is rugged, reliable, and distinctive... it is almost timeless/ classic... nice video JOE and good job with the camera works Lori.
When I see Joe reviewing cars,I press like.
When I see him review cars I get hungry...lol
THIS IS MY TOTAL FAVORITE TOYOTA CAR! THE 4RUNNERS ROCK!
Nie brother!
@@RaitisRides Yeah! What's your favorite Toyota Vehicle?
Reserved a Tacoma TRD off road a couple of weeks ago and couldn't shake the feeling of how much better I enjoyed the test drive of a 4runner limited. 4runner limited in Nautical Blue arrives end of August :D can't wait. Thanks for the reviews always enjoy your watching your channel.
I love your videos so much, they’re so informative and you make me laugh so much wit all the junk food places you find in cars 😂😂 Twinkie’s, and when you said “a filet o fish, idk who eats those” 😂😂 thanks for the great vids, keep up the great work! Looking forward to the next one
Wait for redesign. The sequoia needs it BIG TIME!!
Good call!
I keep forgetting the Sequoia exists. I rarely see them anymore
@@jimmy22334 same. im sure the 4Runner, Taco, and Sequoia will be redesigned here shortly in 2023 after the Tundra comes out! im sure thats Toyotas main focus right now on their suv/truck segment
I LOVE my 2011 Sequoia
They should have the option for the v8 motor. My 2004 has the v8 and it has way more power than the v6 with nearly the same fuel efficiency.
I own a 2017 limited and I love it. I hope they still bring the new generation from Japan. The only vehicle that would make me walk away from my 4Runner it’s a LandCruiser!!!! Nothing else. Thanks for the video brother.
This 4Runner is for frat boys who went to college in the 90s and need a car today but can't get over the good old days of 99.
I was not expecting this I love it
Always expect the unexpected with me!
Lol ok Joe
@@deshawnlovell4872 You got it man!
Can you do a 2021 ct5 v
Cadillac
OHHH, what a feeling to own, TOYOTA!!! 🎶🎶🎶🎶
I freaking love your munchie geometry 😂😂 personal pan pizza in the side door LOL from Twinkie to Mountain Dew to pizza. You know how to live Raiti!
thanks for another great review, love the 4 runner
I work at a Toyota plant and I can't wait to use my employee discount ( T-Drive) to purchase one of these bad boys!!
Very cool Ashley! You will love it!
Hook a brother up with that discount
0:38 which is DESPERATELY NEEDED 😂😂😂😂😂 I'll sit this one out Joe. You can have it!
LOL
Just picked up a 2021. Love it!
🎶 Working on my night moves, riding in my NightShade🎶 4Runners are great vehicles.
Looks better without the fake hood scoop. Thanks for sharing it Joe! Nice job 👑 Lori!
👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
This is the one I want so bad. If I wasn't about to start the process of looking for a house, I would buy one now! I should have this 4 Runner by the end of the year if all goes as planned.
Same here
Buying a house is much more important than buying a car. Make sure you don’t spread your money too thin.
You can always buy a 2014 version of this car to save money. It’s the exact same vehicle.
@@Jowurel Definitely
@@tristenbrown4208 True
This run through was so funny 🤣😂😭
Thanks Luis for letting me share the laughs!
I know this is random but PLEASE DO MORE LIFTED TRUCKS IN YOU REVIEWS!!!! i love tour channel and you're LITERALLY the greatest reviewer ever bro 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🔥
Great review, thank you. Nice bits of humor sprinkled in.
Good day ,
R
"Twinkie Tray"...now that's engineering! 🤣
The real engineering is knowing where you can store all your favourite food snacks! Who cares about the engine!
The 4Runner has a better looking exterior than the GX460, at least to my eyes. The V6 270 HP engine on the 4Runner actually has more than adequate power and torque, but the 5-speed gearbox is the culprit. The perfect combination is the V6 4Runner mated with the GX460's 6-speed gearbox.
Hell yeah!!
My favorite Toyota SUV! Good review Joe.
I’ve owned the TRD Off Road trip with the hood scoop and one thing people don’t talk about is the sun glare that occasionally blinds you. The clean hood is the way to go.
8:01 Did the vehicle just came back from the lake? 😂😂😂😂 all that water from the exhaust
12:50 hi Lorie
She can't hide when filming such a clean black truck - especially when wearing pink. Great job getting all the angles!
“8” will make a lot of people happy”
I see what you did there...
I watched your review twice :) as well as other reviews about 4runners, and yesterday, I traded in my 2018 Subaru Forester XT Touring and got 2018 4runner Limited. Could not afford new one Night Shade :) , so had to go with certified one but in super clean condition. It has smaller screen and no tech package, but who cares, it is so comfortable and roomy - love it. and it can tow, this is the main reason why I switched, and I dont miss that stupid lane assist :)
Such a timeless design!
Now that’s blacked out!🖤
You got that right!
Toyota employees on April Fools Day should go to all the Nightshade painting booths and replace the canisters with white paint.
LOL Now we are talking!
Toyota Lightshade
@@jakerjac I came here to say exactly that!
you are the best presenter on youtube. much appreciated
7:55 FireFlow!🔥🔥🔥
I've been waiting on a redesign of this car for 10+ years now.
that makes me to get a new bronco, can't wait for another 10 years
The inside is half black.. the roof still grey.. should be all black inside
A redesign is coming on the 2023’s (6th gen). There is a drawback though. Toyota is doing away with the N/A 4 liter v6 and switching to a 2.4 turbo charged 4 cylinder which I’m not happy about.
@@lilzacheus where did you get this info from?
@@michaelzheng3129 it’s all over RUclips and they confirmed it at my local dealer.
I have had four 4Runners and just sold one of them and picked up the new 2021 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition. The Nightshade is just a dressed up Limited edition, which doesn't have the same off-road capability as the TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro. By the way, the Venture is just a dressed up TRD Off-Road. I prefer the look of the TRD Off-Road. The TRD Off-Road is better than the TRD Pro in my opinion because you can get KDSS on a TRD Off-Road but you can't get it on the TRD Pro. The TRD Pro just adds cheap Fox shocks which aren't even remote reservoir and they don't last past about 20,000 miles. The TRD Pro is a big marketing rip off. If you want the best 4Runner get a TRD Off-Road and I would suggest KDSS so you have greater wheel articulation for rock crawling and greater stability in the corners on the road. You can add remote reservoir shocks for a fraction of the premium that you would get in a TRD Pro and you would have a TRD Pro Pro because it would basically be a TRD Pro that has even better shocks and has KDSS.
Toyota is a marketing ripoff expert. Why is there a TRD off-road RAV4? Or a TRD Avalon for that matter
Marketing is all about building passion. It's for those boring people that drive boring cars that want to feel like they're living on the edge. If you're driving the TRD Avalon you must be a badass, not like that regular Avalon guy...haha.
I love my blizzard pearl 21 nightshade! Not going to lie, I love the heads turning to look at something that is ONLY made in Japan!
I really love the boxy shape of the 4runner.
I know it’ll never fall apart, but damn is it getting outdated. I hope they redesign it soon!
It’s perfect bro, go get yourself a pansy ass CRV or something
Telluride is the number 1 car now!
@@LakeTahoeGem lol yea right, I’ll take the 4Runner with the insanely high resell value. Hyundai depriciate worse than BMWs. Weak.
@@lpccali I 100% don’t want a CR-V, but I’m just saying that I think the 4Runner is a little outdated. It’s still a great car.
They cut quality on the update for profit but your wish will come true.
Just one question for you Joe: Do you have time to rest at all? You release tons of great review videos (which is good for us) than we have time to view them all!
That's the purpose of this job, the more videos u make the more $$$ u make, common sense.
@@cordinate81 You are missing the point. We all know this and obviously it's common sense. He loves doing his videos. And that's cool. Some times it is a NICE thing to encourage people who are passionate about what they do. I'm sure you have gone thru this in your life.
@@sinbatsiraseranant1241 So if u know all of that than why u asking redundant question lol. Take care.
He doesn't do retakes, B rolls, special effects etc. So a 20 mins video would probably take him an hour to complete.
@@josephm.6453 Yes. Understood.. When we record our classical music pieces, it took us more than 2 hours to record 4 pieces
The 4Runner has had this style for years one thing these things age pretty well reliable, rugged and great for the road. I love this body style so much would buy without waiting for new design to come. I would want the Limited 4X4 when it was refreshed mid-cycle back in 2014 looked better when first came out back in 2010 now this 2021 Nightshade still looks as good in '21.
Personal pan is all about perspective my friend. My ex coworker always says "any size pizza can be a personal if you believe in yourself enough"