Alright, let's be honest; who here is considering a 6th gen?

Definitely considering one but with time.

 

I've modernized my 2015 4Runner Trail Premium so not planning on upgrading anytime soon. I'm not a hardcore off roader and honestly I'm more tempted by the Honda Passport Transport Elite as time goes on. V6 engine, 10 speed automatic, nicer interior, etc...Also the reviews are extremely positive.

https://youtu.be/p9rwDuvrsDo?feature=shared

 

Yeah, I'd rather daily this than a 4R. It's a shame the mileage isn't a little better though.

I saw one in person recently and the interior looks so much nicer than the 6G.

 

They look pretty nice and are about $10K less than a new 4Runner.

 

Yeah that seems like a heck of a vehicle and I love the V6. I think that V6 is the same one used in Ridgeline, Pilot, Odyssey and now Passport.

When they punched the engine the sound so much more traditional and no where near as “whiney” as the turbo 4 cylinder. The grunt of the V6 makes the 4 cylinder sound like a child’s toy. I also noticed where Andrea commented that at the moment they think the V6 naturally aspirated is more for longevity and towing as well.

I agree with the push button trans though that seems gimicky. Even though they all are electronic shifts I still prefer an old school gear lever

 

This definitely seems like a good alternative for folks who don't really do any serious off-roading. I'm honestly not even sure why people are cross shopping the two. If I wasn't going to off-road, I'd be in a Highlander or RX.

I assume by "grunt" you're referring to the sound. The turbo 4 makes way more usable torque than that little V6.

I'm not sure who Andrea is, but, if towing is a consideration, the 4Runner is going to perform better than the Honda.

 

She’s the lady in the video.
I doubt many passport owners will do much serious towing.

 

I agree.

 

I doubt many 4Runner owners do ANY towing at all, and of those who do tow it appears >70% of them live near thatbassguy in SE Wisconsin.

 

Lol.

Maybe look around the forum beyond the 6th gen sub forum and you will see that some people actually with 4Runners.

 

True story.

 

Heck, it seems every couple days I see a semi-“novel” tow vehicle.

Saw an Ascent towing something that seemed way too large for its capacity the other day.

Today was a first-gen Traverse with a U-Haul box trailer.

For how much less the trailer rental costs compared to the box truck, I bet folks are willing to try.

 

My Dad used to tow a fishing boat with a Corolla, loaded with camping gear and 3 kids.

I don't get the mentality that folks need a full size truck for towing. Many midsize SUV's and crossovers tow just fine for the average person's needs.

Sure, if you want to haul a 10,000# 5th wheel, you'll need a full size truck. But, for towing a small travel trailer, or fishing boat a few times a year, a 4Runner is fine.

For grins, here's a picture of my Dad's old Corolla I ran across while going through old pictures last year. SR5, stick!



Edit: between this car, and his '94 4Runner, which he sold to me around 2002, my Dad is probably the biggest reason I got into Toyotas.

 

Wish my dad raised me on Toyota’s. Unfortunately he was a Ford man, but I broke that tradition back in the 90’s.

 

Funny; my Grandpa was a Ford man. I believe he gave my dad some grief about buying a Toyota.