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Originally Posted by Offroad Alliance
Nice upgrade going from the 10 to 24! Way to let the 6th gen come out before making that decision, the 24 model has had 13+ years of trial and error so you have that in your pocket vs being the guinea pig being first to the new platform.
The 21+ models have alot more electronics than the >20 models did, so you have alot of perks for those aspects of things. New trucks have some better sound deadening in the doors and floors which helps quiet the ride drastically over the 10-13 models. The XREAS system is fairly old (was used in the 4th gen models and other platforms in Toyota) but is amazing with what it can do. Linking all 4 shocks allows the vehicle to really absorb and offer you some of the best ride quality compared to the other suspension options. XREAS does however make adding a lift a little more difficult and once lifted the shocks usually arent super happy if they arent replaced and tend to start leaking pretty quickly after the lift goes on. So try to maximize tire size/fitment without lifting is my $0.02 unless youre ripping the XREAS out entirely and replacing with a conventional system.
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In theory I was a guinea pig with my last vehicle being one of the first 1,000 off the line of the 5th Generation. There were some TSB issued back then, transmission slipping between 1st & 2nd, required an update, and the yellowing/fading of the top of the headlights. Other than that I lucked out.
I like the exterior of the '25, but not so much the interior. I feel the '24 is more refined and a bit more on the 'luxury' side than the '25. I know the 4R is not a 'luxury' vehicle, but I still do like it to look nice inside. The new '25, IMO, is geared towards younger buyers and males a lot more than the '24 model. My wife loves the '24 inside but, from the videos and photos, does not like the '25 inside...and I have to agree.
I'm loving all the new electronics so far, of course always something more that can fail or break.
I have to get used to the 'radar cruise control' though. Driving home from the dealership I felt it reduce speed as I approached a vehicle in the left lane, which was interesting to see how it all worked. Then later I was following a sedan in the right lane as we were going the same speed, then noticed traffic was catching me again to realize the sedan has slowly slowed down....and so did I...without even knowing as it was very gradual that time.
I did not lift my prior one and have not plans for a lift for this one.
Given the little to no changes to the 5th gen layout I do not expect much if any changes to the 6th either, not for a long while.
I'm sure the 6th will be a great vehicle, just not the one for me currently.
I am about 1/3 way through the owners manual, after I finish then to the infotainment manual!