MPG is killing me!

I bought a 4runner since Ive always owned Tacomas. But the mpg is insane. I feel like everytime i look at the fuel gauge, it goes down another ticker. Especially living in LA, gas prices are not great. I barely touch the gas and it just drinks... How do yall do this haha

 

What are you getting for mpgs and what did you expect to get? It’s a big heavy truck. It’s not going to get good gas mileage.

 

I have a 2015 Tacoma Sport 2WD as well as my 2019 4Runner ORP. They both get around 17 MPG most of the time. I choose these trucks and intend to keep them as long as I or they are alive. It is what it is.

 

Before buying a SUV or any vehicle for that matter most do their research so they know approximately what mileage they will be getting, I'm guessing you failed to do this?

 

@AuSeeker I knew itd be worse, but maybe its the more aggressive tires?

 

I guess thats true. longevity beats better gas mileage.

 

My 2nd gen gets about 14-16 MPG. Pretty much stock. A V6 engine and its getting about the same MPG as a V8 Tundra. It is what it is, in my mind.

 

im getting 16, i was hoping to get 18 or 19. not a big difference but definitely adds up. wish gas was cheaper out here haha

 

in that case id rather have a v8 if itll have the same mpg haha

 

16 isn't bad at all, for a 4Runner. Definitely not bad at all. Its not the best fuel milage, but for a 4Runner, pretty darn good

 

Yeah right!?

 

i also think of the lexus gx, they are so nice and get the same mpg with a bigger engine and much nicer interior

 

What size are those tires? They look pretty big and aggressive. 4Runners are shipped with road oriented tires and even then it's only rated for 19 highway I think. Mine can get 21 on the freeway but for mixed driving, 16-17 is a good number.

For commuting I drive a 5 speed manual Toyota corolla, 40mpg highway, 35 combined.

 

Yes, true. But I normally don't think about MPG first when I hear the word 4Runner, lol. Aside from fuel economy, its great at everything else

 

damn. i really wish toyota made a hybrid ford transit and ford maverick competitor.

 

I wouldn't mind a GX though...

 

Corolla Cross hybrid is a terrific vehicle, 42mpg combined.

 

But... I can't see that thing rock crawling, lol

 

very true. i made an instagram page to show off peoples toyota trucks. you seem like a great person. if youre interested, id like to feature your 4runner on the page! just send me your favorite pics in a reply and however i can tag you. pleasure

haha me either.

 

honestly thought of buying one, but i couldnt even lay inside and im small :/

 

Thanks for the offer, but I prefer to keep my 4Runner off social media for privacy reasons. usually pics I share I'll just share a link to my drive that I can control. Sounds like an awesome page though!

 

Simply put, these were never good on gas. 20 isn’t good now. I get high 15s city and rarely touch the highway. I knew this when purchasing.

 

Probably better at offroading than Mavericks and Transits though

 

My other car is a hybrid.

 

My 4Runner happens to be a special edition hybrid model as well. It burns gas and oil.

 

2022 4 Runner Limited short vacation MPG.
Boise, Reno, Sonoma CA, San Francisco, Freemont, San Jose, Reno to Boise.

 

Ownership average is 18.6 MPG, past three months around 20. (calculated)

In my previous car, my worst fuel economy numbers were hit in LA which probably contributes. (not counting towing)

Highway driving out there ranged from stop-and-go to north of 80 MPH (the former is the killer) with flooring it on short on-ramps with no shortage of steep hills. (and so many trails around didn't help)

Now I usually take it easy on the highway (at or below 75 MPH), DFW is pretty flat, coasting some to stops that I can see from a distance, having more following distance at a lower speed in heavy traffic means I can just roll more and save the brakes, etc.

I also don't have any mods or tires that would affect economy much and prefer not to idle if waiting in a lot somewhere if it's not too hot out.

Edit: I will say the Ascent that lives in LA averages worse than me typically despite being more efficient in aggregate.

 

How do you drive? I drive with a light foot and get around 21mpg on summer gas.

 

What’s the size and load range of the tires ?

 

Save gas. Go home. Stay there. Welcome aboard!