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Ladies and gentlemen, there are road tests, and then there's off-road trials. In a typical test drive, the writers use the car on their daily commute, playing with all the features and determine which disturbs and does not. There may be some family activities thrown in, like going on a weekend or driving around the carpool football team. Sometimes they may try to check the manufacturer reported performance numbers and use their smartphone to record 0-60 acceleration and lateral g-forces in the corners. Other times, they could go to the hardware store and fill the trunk with bricks in a load volume and payload capacity. But mostly, the authors use the right car for the day-to-day evaluation of a product in the most ordinary circumstances.
In a test off-road, the writer should set aside a day or two of his time and to plan a trip that does not involve driving on paved roads. Their smartphone probably not work unless they have climbed the hilltop with their vehicle. The only features are using the radio (if we can pick up stations) and the transfer case shift to low range so you can mount the closest mountain to the ultimate picture of your car test off-road. There will be no other people, that the only cars for miles, which means you can avoid loud stereos and conversations of your carpool buddies about how they now have to look at Birdman because he won many Oscars. You will not have people staring at you in the Home Depot parking lot with a pile of bricks that can collapse on you at any time. Nothing around you during the test is normal.
This was the case, I was introduced when I discovered that I would get the 4Runner TRD Pro for a week. Beyond driving on the road, I had to find out how the truck made out of concrete, since that is what most buyers purchase a 4Runner TRD Pro. It was perfect since a) I do not want to go to Home Depot, and b) testing the 4Runner off-road was a good reason to spend the day away from civilization.
First, we will start focusing on the look 4Runner TRD Pro. With black wheels and 31.5 inch tires Nitto Terra Grappler, lettering "TOYOTA" on the grid rather than the emblem and the TRD suspension kit, TRD Pro looks the business. The available exterior colors are solid black, a white solid, and a solid orange-red color called "Inferno" choice of colors that are strangely very similar to what the BMW 1 Series M was offered with. All interiors have black SOFTEX (think a pleasant sensation vinyl material that most people will take for leather) seats and black interior trim with red stitching. Again, very similar to the 1 Series M. You can not get other choice interior color of the plant.
Toyota did not focus too much on performance on the road 4Runner TRD Pro. They stuck with what they knew in automatic combination V-6 and 5-speed 4.0-liter that is found in all new 4Runner. Of course, you may want more power, but I do not deal at ease with a defective turbocharger or the middle of a desert in the world. I'll admit it does not accelerate to 60 miles per hour quickly. Regarding the handling, even with these huge tires Nitto and Bilstein shocks TRD, TRD Pro still rolled. It is not available with the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension system as the model of Trail, so the treatment is not as strong. However, do not expect to turn around to go perfectly. Three points towers will become the norm if you suddenly decide to go the other way. I learned that the hard way.
Regarding the comfort and ergonomics, with the changes off-road, the 4Runner remains a fine vehicle, especially compared to some Jeeps and modified Nissan Xterra the 4Runner was suspended with. Heated front seats are electrically adjustable lumbar support with two lanes, while the rear seats provided plenty of legroom. On the highway the 4Runner is mounted like a normal car. After five hours return of highway driving and off-road, there were no complaints of discomfort or pain of one of the passengers. Unlike the Limited, the TRD Pro can accommodate five people, so it's not for big families. Cargo space is plentiful, and I'm able to fit two bikes with two-thirds of the folded rear seat.
The TRD Pro comes standard with the high-end Entune audio system and navigation. The sound system was good enough for a base unit and I can not imagine what the JBL unit in the Limited looks like. Regarding the operation of the navigation system, the same mannerisms Toyota apply. There is a limited use of the system while driving, so I found myself shifting in the park a few traffic lights; However, using voice control on the road (who understood what I was surprisingly good) eliminates much of the problem. You can install applications on the Entune system and while the screen doubles as a rear view camera screen.
This thing was absolutely outstanding off-road. And all things considered, I was not easy on her. Since driving in the creeks around my house to test the 4Runner off-road capabilities would probably earn me a tour of the local police and contempt looks from my neighborhood, I took the State Vehicular Recreation Area Hollister Hills . Think of it as a skate park, but for people with off-road vehicles rather than wear pads. There are trails and obstacle courses to take your vehicle to 4WD on. When you are there, the views are secondary to driving.
The key off-road characteristics of the 4Runner were the Select Multi-terrain and Crawl Control. These controls were located on the roof console, and were very easy to use in tandem with the driver information display in the gauge cluster. Multi-Terrain Select came in handy plenty of times to go through the mud across the rocks, and making the bumps of obstacles. All I had to do was make sure that the 4Runner has been moved in the low range selected with the correct mode and Multi-Terrain Select managed to find grip on such surfaces, even with one wheel in the air .
Crawl Control can be considered a cruise control system off-road. He worked in engaging the low range by pressing the on / off button on the overhead console, selecting a speed (low, medium, high), then the car would operate both throttle and brakes while I led the 4Runner. driver steering input is a must, but your feet can pedal when the Crawl Control feature. Put one foot on the accelerator or the brakes disengage Crawl Control. The system worked exceptionally well during the ascent and descent of steep roads and rocky dirt, and work without fault when you during the adventure at Hollister Hills.
When it came to 4 × 4 Obstacle Hollister Hills SVRA racing, where the passionate four-wheeled bring their rock crawlers and vehicle production with many upgrades off road, 4Runner held its own very well for a truck that was completely stock. Some obstacles Jeeps could not climb, the 4Runner has managed to do while on the muddy road, the 4Runner was able to continue without asking me to select low range. On particularly steep obstacle, the rear differential lock tremendous help, otherwise, the vehicle would have been more difficult to assemble. Overall, I enjoyed the Pro 4Runner TRD off road and vehicle (without any modification whatsoever) was very, very capable.
On the trail, the 4Runner was delicious. He was able to climb the trail rockiest to get to a beautiful overlook to have lunch, I brought. In descending or ascending some of the trails, all I had to do was engage Crawl Control, point the 4Runner in the right direction, and embedded systems did the rest of the work. The size of the truck was not a problem; there were no bumps on the body of the car and little moments where I liked the size of a Jeep Wrangler. I left Multi-Terrain Select on mostly as an extra line of defense, which was extremely helpful when climbing steep trails in Hollister Hills.
As for the disadvantages with the TRD Pro, there are few. One is the fuel economy, 17 mpg where I am during my time with the 4Runner both on and off-road in 2WD, 4WD and low-range activated. On the other hand, the fuel tank is 23 liters, which means the range is quite good. On the other hand, get used to long solid (both Yaris and a Cavalier filled to the same pump during the time it took me to supply the 4Runner) and $ 60 + gas bills. Another disadvantage is that there is going to be 3400 units of the 4Runner TRD Pro 2015. As such, the only options available on this model are just the accessories installed by the dealer. A sunroof, leather seats, and a high-end sound system installed in the factory are not available.
However, Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro knows is not for everyone if they offer only 3,400 of them. If you need a third seat and / or leather seats, you must choose the Limited ($ 30,000 or spend more for a Land Cruiser). If you must have a sunroof and want the option of more adaptive and dynamic suspension (KDSS), you can go with the track. If you do not want to spend more than $ 40,000, and I do not think the dealerships will lower the price a lot more about TRD Pro, get the SR5. If fuel economy is your thing, get a Highlander. And if you want more power, consider a Tundra TRD Pro with the 5.7-liter V-8 or get the Land Cruiser because it has too many health control and Multi-Terrain Select.
regarding prices, the 4Runner TRD Pro I tested stickered at $ 43,134, with some installed accessories. Curiously, the base price of my test car was $ 0 lower than the base price on the Toyota website, which is $ 41,310 before the $ 885 destination charge. Also, be aware that many pros TRD will be equipped with sliding rear cargo deck for an additional $ 350, so the factor in the final price. Despite the price increases, with an MSRP of around $ 43,000, I think the 4Runner TRD Pro is a bargain. normal 4Runner are generally listed up Kelley Blue Book reports projected resale value, and 4WD TRD Pro is certain to depreciate less because of its low production numbers.
Now, know that obtaining a 4Runner TRD Pro is actually quite difficult at the moment. After the forums, many people have to control their TRD Pros and wait a few months. Some even had to pay on the sticker because of where they live. When I tried looking for a 4Runner TRD Pro in the San Francisco Bay, I had an extremely difficult time finding one. After my research and contact local dealers, it seemed that I need to order the car (and pay the sticker in some cases) to get my hands on a new TRD Pro. If anything, I think that the depreciation will be much less than any of us ever could think of.
Ultimately, I fell in love with the Pro, in particular Toyota 4Runner TRD off-road and even on-road capabilities. If you are considering a Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, Xterra PRO-4X, Land Rover LR4, or a Grand Cherokee with the package off-road, take a good look at 4Runner TRD Pro. It is rare that I write this for any car, but if you manage to get your hands on one for MSRP, you should seriously consider. Whereas it is made in limited quantities, reliable, managed to make some very difficult tracks some highly modified off-road vehicles can not make the air really well, and is always your normal, closed, comfortable 4Runner at the end of day, the TRD Pro is phenomenal.
Toyota has provided the vehicle gas tank full for this review, and insurance. It was important that I came back with a few taps on the base
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