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New owner of a TRD Off Road

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by kkqewl, Mar 29, 2021.

  1. Mar 29, 2021 at 6:05 PM
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    kkqewl

    kkqewl [OP] New Member

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    Okay, just picked up my new TRD Off Road today, first impressions after a short drive are very positive.

    I had never driven one before, not even for a test drive, I purchased just on the basis of reviews and information I gathered from this forum, thanks to everyone here for that.

    Having never driven one I really did not know what to expect.

    My daily driver for the past two years has been a GENESIS G70 sports sedan with over 370hp so I was kind of a little concerned that I would take a serious step back in acceleration and overall responsiveness. Previous to my G70 I had been a diehard Forester user, having owned 3 of them over the past 12 years. I did look at Subaru again but the latest version of this SUV has now dropped the XT (turbo version) and honestly I was really disappointed after my test drive, underpowered and something felt awkward with the suspension as well, a definite step back from my older XT Foresters.

    The 4Runner on the other hand surprised me, okay I was not expecting that pinned to the back of the seat response that a high powered sports sedan is capable of. However the acceleration response was more than adequate for me and I was actually better than expected, I have Sprint Booster on the way and I am not sure I really need it now?

    Another area of concern that was brought up by some on the forum was engine and road noise, in my case I find it to be quite low and totally acceptable, so not an issue for me.

    A few negative comments, actually more of a mild gripe about what I miss compared to my G70

    - No blind spot monitor/ alert, this should be mandatory on all vehicles in my opinion.

    - No front camera or proximity alert and rear camera resolution is poor and distorted.

    - Low intensity interior lighting, easily fixed by switching to LED bulbs of course.

    - No heated steering wheel

    - A little too much gloss black trim on the interior.



    Future planned mods include a mild lift, upgraded suspension, AT tires and a sleeping platform of some type.

    Can’t wait to take it off road and on a long road trip.

    kk 4Runner.jpg
     
  2. Mar 29, 2021 at 6:07 PM
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    kbp810

    kbp810 rebmem wen

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    Congrats and welcome to the forum
     
  3. Mar 29, 2021 at 6:25 PM
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    McSpazatron

    McSpazatron New Member

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    Congrats!!! I love how comfy mine is. Totally surprised how smooth the ride is, and I feel a little bad that Im gonna have to buy AT tires for it, and eventually a lift suspension. Oh well, I wasnt expecting to be riding a Caddy anyway.
     
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  4. Mar 29, 2021 at 7:41 PM
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    brownersd

    brownersd You are the weakest link, buh-bye!

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    Congrats, and nice colour choice... ;)

    Cheers,

    Sean
     
  5. Mar 30, 2021 at 2:12 AM
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    Toy4X4

    Toy4X4 New Member

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    Welcome from Wisconsin!
     
  6. Mar 30, 2021 at 3:52 AM
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    MedicineMan4040

    MedicineMan4040 New Member

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    Looks good! I did the 4R as an impulse buy and pulled a stump out of the ground yesterday my 1997 Nissan Hardbody pickup couldn't deal with.
    Works for me :)
     
  7. Mar 30, 2021 at 3:57 AM
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    Dabigono

    Dabigono Just Joined

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    Congrats on the new ride! Excellent choice on trim level
     
  8. Mar 30, 2021 at 4:33 AM
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    brownbear

    brownbear Relax

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    Welcome from FL.
     
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  10. Mar 30, 2021 at 7:02 AM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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  11. Mar 30, 2021 at 7:33 AM
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    Ironguy

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    Welcome from Arizona!
     
  12. Mar 30, 2021 at 9:23 AM
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    DC_7222

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    Nice! The lack of a heated steering wheel is kind of odd. Seems like an easy add for Toyota that would be an even easier sell.
     
  13. Mar 30, 2021 at 9:49 AM
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    kmeeg

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    Congratz...!!!:yes:

    May be I can share some of my experience for your negative points. I bet there are members have far better solutions than mine..:)

    - No heated steering wheel

    I use this thick steering wheel cover from Amazon to keep it warm
    upload_2021-3-30_10-41-16.jpg

    upload_2021-3-30_10-49-15.jpg


    - Low intensity interior lighting

    My cheap interior light upgrade
    https://youtu.be/C6vfykTlq68

    - No front camera

    I have Beat sonic front camera
    https://youtu.be/g7fwDo1XCTg
     
  14. Mar 30, 2021 at 1:03 PM
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    Toyofan87

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    Congrats and welcome from the Battlefields of Gettysburg...Love the color scheme.
     
  15. Oct 21, 2022 at 12:54 PM
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    Seasurfer67

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  16. Oct 21, 2022 at 12:56 PM
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    Seasurfer67 New Member

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    Just purchased a TRD Off Road Premium......Have owned 4Runners every year since 1985......Hard to find a more reliable vehicle....will probably do the interior upgrade with LED lighting......
     
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  17. Oct 21, 2022 at 1:35 PM
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    Lockdown

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    Congrats!
     
  18. Oct 21, 2022 at 2:39 PM
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    Welcome! Great color choice!side new tires pic 2 2022.jpg
     
  19. Oct 22, 2022 at 10:01 AM
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    4runGirl88

    4runGirl88 Get a little mud on the tires!

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    Welcome to the forum and to the 4runner! The MGM is my fav color on this rig. But don't tell my 4runner that :p
     
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  20. Oct 22, 2022 at 11:58 AM
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    Steely123

    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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  21. Oct 22, 2022 at 12:41 PM
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    Welcome !!! Much agree with your choice of color and trim level. LOL
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