Toyota 4Runner – Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

There will be no off-roading in this SUV comparison.

Yes, the Toyota 4Runner and, to a lesser extent, the Honda Passport, are both known for their rugged nature. But what we have here are the on-road-oriented versions of these two mid-sized SUVs. Beyond a couple dirt roads and gravel parking lots, that’s precisely where we kept them—and that’s likely to be the case for a lot of owners.

The Passport had a rhinoplasty this year, with a snout like the Ridgeline and a soft-roading Trailsport trim. What we have here is a little different: a top-level Elite (Touring in Canada) with the new HPD package. Meanwhile, the 4Runner has been running around with minimal changes for the best part of a decade. This TRD Sport model is new for 2022 however, hanging some big wheels off the axles, in addition to a few other choice aesthetic changes. Managing editor Mike Schlee and I spent a week with these two brutes to see which we preferred.

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If you want a capable off-roader that also doubles up as a daily driver, the Jeep Wrangler is the only choice, right?

However, there exists another low-key capable daily off-roader that few consider. While it might not outperform the Wrangler off the road, it has advantages that can worry even the most venerable of off-roaders and is of the Japanese variety. If you haven’t guessed it already, it’s the Toyota 4Runner. It’s honestly no wonder that its owners swear by their 4Runners. The Toyota shares its platform with the Tacoma which in turn is heavily inspired by the Hilux, the pickup truck that famously refuses to die. Most of the off-road adventure automotive content you see on the ‘tube (YouTube), usually has a Toyota as the backup vehicle carrying spares, equipment, and crews whilst still traversing the same challenging driving conditions.

While the Jeep Wrangler is the go-to icon in the off-roading community, the 4Runner has a rather dedicated following of its own. But do you really need to compromise on road manners to have an SUV with go-anywhere ability or is there a middle road that exists? Only one way to find out.

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If you’re looking for an extra dash of off-road ability in your mid-sized SUV, chances are you’re looking at these two.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota 4Runner are both heartier than the typical modern crossover when the road runs out. The Grand Cherokee was one of the first of its kind, blending the better on-road dynamics of a unibody construction with the brand’s reputation for off-roading.

Meanwhile the 4Runner has stayed firmly in SUV territory, a body-on-frame veteran that still appeals to those who want a simpler, truck-like experience.

Which of these two is better suited to your particular set of needs, though? Let’s find out.

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In the world of four-wheel-drive vehicles, the Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner are two of the most sought after.

The Tacoma has been the bestselling mid-size pickup since the segment has existed while the 4Runner is the most popular 4×4 (off-road) SUV to come from any non-American automaker.

While these two Toyota utility vehicles don’t compete with each other, they are both mid-sized vehicles that can haul, tow, and attack rough terrains. If you are shopping for a mid-sizer that will go anywhere in any weather condition and refuses to break down, there is a good chance that the Tacoma and 4Runner are on your shortlist. While their physical shape is the most obvious difference between the two, they each have some key advantages that might sway you to purchase one over the other.

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