The latter functions are activated by controls mounted on the on the ceiling console. The system is activated via a floor-mounted shifter and features a rear-locking differential and a Multi-Terrain Select 4-Wheel Crawl Control. This is far from a fatal flaw as we adjust quickly enough.įinally, and for the last time, the 4Runner’s 4×4 system is very real.
#4runner venture driver#
Once more, as a dedicated off-roader, the Toyota’s steering is heavy-ish and slow to respond, It’s not much of an issue in town but on the highway, the driver will need to be alert, more so than in a Jeep Wrangler. This is increases the level of compliancy to a point where, depending on the road’s surface, the 4Runner almost seems to float. Designed for serious off-roading, the suspension and its dampers are engineered for maximum wheel travel. This is further demonstrated by the extremely plush ride. The 4Runner’s vibe does not promote aggressive driving in the least. Rushing it however is recipe for abysmal fuel consumption which, even under reasonable driving, will never drop below that of 15L/100km. Short on gearing, it manages to get the 4Runner up to speed smoothly if left to do its job. The V6 on its own is more than capable but it’s the standard 5-speed automatic transmission that fails it. A more robust workhorse you’re unlikely to ever find again like the 15+ year old 270-horsepower and 278 lb.-ft. The 4.0-litre V6 burst to life with a familiar roar and engine fan noise. Putting it in Driveĭriving the 2020, or 2010, Toyota 4Runner is fun, period. Unfortunately, and despite the sticker price, you won’t find a heated steering wheel, wireless charging or a power hatch. Within the gauge cluster, my tester also had a useful 4.2-inch info display. Apple carplay, Androit Auto, satellite radio and more are included and accessible from the standard 8-inch touchscreen display. Also making up for whatever is the power rear glass! It’s nearly useless but incredibly cool!Īs for tech, the 2020 Toyota 4Runner finally has all the modern comfort and amenities typical in a vehicle from 2016 – I’m almost kidding. The capacious 1,300-litre boot is not quite deep but the roof height and overall width makes up for it. Room for passengers, all five, is very good. Power back glass!Ĭabin-wise, there’s little to say. Even the regular TRD Off-Road has better options with red, blue and silver.
#4runner venture pro#
Relatedly, Army Green is only offered with the TRD Pro trim. My only complaints in relations to the Venture are that colour options are crap (grey, white or black!) and that the side-steps are pointless. Basically, the Venture is short on the Fox shocks and skid plates in order to make a real TRD Pro (never mind the audio system and LED fog-lamps.) To this is added 17-inch TRD Pro wheels, TRD-inspired front bumper, Predator side steps, black mirrors, door handles, Yakima roof rack, roof spoiler, shark fin antenna, wheel arches and badging. It gets numerous TRD bits such as Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), locking rear differential and Crawl Control + Multi-Terrain Select not to mention the hood scoop and TRD Off Road badging. The Venture edition slots in between the TRD Off-Road and the TRD Pro versions. VentureĢ020 Toyota 4RUNNER Venture | Photo: Matt St-Pierre Toyota did facelift the truck in 2013 but otherwise, like a new suit or t-shirt on old Brad, the 4Runner’s kept its cool. And like George Clooney, or Brad Pitt if you prefer, the 4Runner has aged gracefully with minimal work. The Toyota 4Runner, as we know it today, dates back to 2009.
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