i moved up from a '93 3rd gen (to a '95 FJ80) to a '00 3rd gen... moving up to a '16 5th gen... it's fancier, but still has it's roots in 4runner heritage.
i'd wager you like the switch from a functional standpoint, though it is not as "basic and simple."
here's a video laying out the 5th gen line... all basically the same.
Should you get a Toyota 4Runner Now? Or Wait for the New One? - YouTube