I was out looking at the Trail Editions today although I wanted the Pro but cant accept the markup.

While doing the test drive this afternoon, it seems somewhat sluggish in comparison to the 06 Tundra double-cab I currently have. I was a bit surprised as the Tundra is a bit heavier. I am in the Denver area, so we do take a hit due to altitude.

I don't know if I am just being too picky in coming from another vehicle, but curious as to what others think. We also have an 02 4runner and 13 Mustang GT 5.0 so we are spanning the performance spectrum.

Lots of threads. Have fun.

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...%2F%20sluggish
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...n-t4rs%2F+slow

Thanks...will read through

i mean, it's not quick by any means, but a lot of that is the programming. if you need the power though and kick it there is enough power there


i'm also coming from owning quicker cars but i don't really even notice it because trucks aren't supposed to be driven fast.

Definitely sluggish, I stuck with 8 bangers here on out.

Good luck OP!

I don't have a problem in pushing the go pedal when needed....just need to get used to the different method of driving it.

Your 06 Tundra has the same 4.7 V8 engine I had in my 03 4runner. They are silky smooth and have instant strong low end torque not to mention a very nice sound. It just moved effortlessly with very little throttle applied. The 4.0 4runner can never equal this but runs about the same once the engine gets to 3000 rpm or so. I still miss the old V8. The new 4runner will never match it no matter how hard everyone will tell you to push on the gas pedal farther. If you can not get used to the sluggish low end power then the new 4runner will never satisfy you. It is one of my few grips with my 14 4runner and I miss the V8 every time I drive it. Since you live in Denver if you try to accelerate from a stop on a steep road in the mountains the new 4runner will almost act like it does not want to move and wishes you would stop asking it to try so hard. Just learn to know when it is safe to pull out onto the road and do not expect to much.

I drove a 16 and it felt more sluggish than my 11. I just figure they take a while to loosen up and run better.

Once you get about 5000-10,000 miles on it, two things happen. 1. You sort of get used to it. 2. It does seem to wake up a little bit. It's no V8 and it's not fast but they do seem to run better after some miles are put on.

Remember the Tundra has a 6 speed transmission, which will make a difference. Hopefully Toyota will put a 6 speed in their 4Runners like the new Tacoma has. I definelty found that my '14 4Runner performs a lot better now that it is broken in than when I first bought it. It will keep up to my 14' F150 with the 5.0 Liter (don't judge, it's a company truck) which to me is quick enough. IMO, we buy these 4Runners for 'where' they can go, not how fast they can get there, and they can definitely go where most vehicles can't!!

Power is adequate, but once you start modding the hills here start to create a drag for sure.

It's not sluggish, it's "Economical" and "Fuel Efficient." Basically that's how Toyota thinks a vehicle should drive to maximize fuel economy vs. performance... ALL our vehicles seem to follow that "dead pedal from a stop" ideology, except for the 5.7L V8 equipped vehicles. In those cases the accelerator pedal seems to be a bit sensitive.

It's not that the engine isn't powerful, it's that the throttle sensitivity and transmission shifting is just that retarded.

There is a little thing called a Sprint Booster Power Converter - www.SprintBoosterSales.com that helps rid this bottom end sluggish feel.
YMMV

not fast or quick by any means (my background is more performance oriented cars, M3's Yvette's ext) but it is perfectly adequate for DD duties even with lift and larger tires. My only gripe is the programming for the shifts of the trans. I know they do it to attempt to increase the efficiency but it shifts way to early. Other than that no gripes. You can solve the shifting thing by getting into the skinny pedal a little harder.

Sprint Booster Power Converter. Assuming this is on your 2014 -do you just leave it in sport mode? Is the racing mode not really a program that you would use for a 4runner? Did your mileage drop simply to to a more fun drive and happy pedal response? Any other observations?