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For sure? you're saying a 2021 model so released about this time next year? Because the 2020's are just about released now (late august)??
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08-15-2019, 07:33 PM
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I'm a Sales Manager at a Toyota dealership. 2021 = New 4runner
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Sorry to say this but sales managers at car dealerships know nothing about corporate manufacturer decisions.
I could fill a book with all the bs sales managers told me over the years...from regular brands up to high end brands.
Nothing personal - and I wish you are right but it’s very unlikely.
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08-15-2019, 07:44 PM
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08-15-2019, 10:06 PM
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It would make sense for Toyota to announce the next gen runner at the Japan 2020 Olympics. Tourists are coming around the world to see the olympics and i wouldn't be surprised is Toyota is sponsoring it. There is a city named after Toyota ffs... lol
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08-16-2019, 09:45 AM
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It would make sense for Toyota to announce the next gen runner at the Japan 2020 Olympics. Tourists are coming around the world to see the olympics and i wouldn't be surprised is Toyota is sponsoring it. There is a city named after Toyota ffs... lol
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The 4Runner is not even sold in Japan, so it certainly will not be any part of the olympics. Expect fuel cells to be the focus for the Tokyo games.
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08-16-2019, 12:53 PM
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As others have said, the 5th gen 4.0L is not bad at all.
Compared to the V8 4.7L, the compression ratio is a little higher, at 10.4, compared to 10.1, and some light internals. It's just a revver for acceleration, which the throttle mapping makes hard to do unless you push your gas pedal further than older drivers are used to.
On 91 octane the 5th gen makes something like 289tq, at a pretty decently low/midrange RPM, and gets 3-4mpg better than the V8. So it's really just perception and maybe the sound of the V8 that people hear and think its so much more powerful. Hell, it might even accelerate slower than the V6 due to the V8s lower horsepower.
My guess is the 6th gen will be an either/or choice, too. Standard 3.5L which will be good on gas but weaksauce on torque and towing, or a 3.5L Turbo (or hybrid) which is the best of both power and economy.... but costs like $5k+ more, so it will take some time to recover the savings in gas.
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08-16-2019, 01:21 PM
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Hopefully this forum remained crowded until 2022
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08-16-2019, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Big_Cuss
As others have said, the 5th gen 4.0L is not bad at all.
Compared to the V8 4.7L, the compression ratio is a little higher, at 10.4, compared to 10.1, and some light internals. It's just a revver for acceleration, which the throttle mapping makes hard to do unless you push your gas pedal further than older drivers are used to.
On 91 octane the 5th gen makes something like 289tq, at a pretty decently low/midrange RPM, and gets 3-4mpg better than the V8. So it's really just perception and maybe the sound of the V8 that people hear and think its so much more powerful. Hell, it might even accelerate slower than the V6 due to the V8s lower horsepower.
My guess is the 6th gen will be an either/or choice, too. Standard 3.5L which will be good on gas but weaksauce on torque and towing, or a 3.5L Turbo (or hybrid) which is the best of both power and economy.... but costs like $5k+ more, so it will take some time to recover the savings in gas.
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With all due respect, no way
Having driven all three over thousands of miles, if you lined them up in a drag race, I think the results would be:
1) 4th gen V8
2) 4th gen v6
3) 5th gen
4th gen V8 = 4,255lbs, 270hp, 306lb-ft = 15.76lbs/hp
4th gen V6 = 4,045lbs, 236hp, 266lb-ft = 17.13 lbs/hp
5th gen = 4,525lbs, 270hp, 278lb-ft = 16.76 lbs/hp
The numbers don't tell the whole story and you also have to consider gearing and torque. The UZ V8 was well regarded as being fairly underrated, and it delivered a lot of torque down low, which made it quick off the line. In my experience, the transmission in the 4th gens was less laggy than that in the 5th gens, I'm sure in an effort to conserve gas.
Toyota thought that by slightly revising the GR V6 for the 5th gen, they could appease both V6 and V8 buyers with a "big V6," but as the saying goes, there is just no replacement for displacement, and the 4th gen V8 had that in spades. In addition, the 4th gen V6 was a good bit lighter than the 5th gen, and if I recall correctly, had snappier transmission gearing.
5th gen 4.0L is certainly adequate, but combined with a 4,500+lb curb weight and a soft 5AT that likes nap before switching gears, I'm pretty certain both 4th gens would smoke a 5th gen.
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08-17-2019, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Gecko
With all due respect, no way
Having driven all three over thousands of miles, if you lined them up in a drag race, I think the results would be:
1) 4th gen V8
2) 4th gen v6
3) 5th gen
4th gen V8 = 4,255lbs, 270hp, 306lb-ft = 15.76lbs/hp
4th gen V6 = 4,045lbs, 236hp, 266lb-ft = 17.13 lbs/hp
5th gen = 4,525lbs, 270hp, 278lb-ft = 16.76 lbs/hp
The numbers don't tell the whole story and you also have to consider gearing and torque. The UZ V8 was well regarded as being fairly underrated, and it delivered a lot of torque down low, which made it quick off the line. In my experience, the transmission in the 4th gens was less laggy than that in the 5th gens, I'm sure in an effort to conserve gas.
Toyota thought that by slightly revising the GR V6 for the 5th gen, they could appease both V6 and V8 buyers with a "big V6," but as the saying goes, there is just no replacement for displacement, and the 4th gen V8 had that in spades. In addition, the 4th gen V6 was a good bit lighter than the 5th gen, and if I recall correctly, had snappier transmission gearing.
5th gen 4.0L is certainly adequate, but combined with a 4,500+lb curb weight and a soft 5AT that likes nap before switching gears, I'm pretty certain both 4th gens would smoke a 5th gen.
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Unfortunately you're just wrong. Your weight quotes are off for the 4th gen too 4x4. The fastests 2wd 4th gen V8 was like 7.2 0-60 and most places have seen 7.1-7.5 for the 5th gen. Its a sweet V6 compared to the 4th gen esp if you floor it.
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08-18-2019, 08:15 PM
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I have seen that people think their current 5th gens are 6th gens.
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08-19-2019, 11:15 PM
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Confirmed at the dealership (I work at) last week that the 2023 model year will be Gen 6.
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08-20-2019, 08:49 AM
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Glad you have it figured out over my 15 years with Toyota
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Originally Posted by Baystate4Runner
Sorry to say this but sales managers at car dealerships know nothing about corporate manufacturer decisions.
I could fill a book with all the bs sales managers told me over the years...from regular brands up to high end brands.
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Its not like they check with us to get our OK on the matter but YES they do keep us informed.... lol, it would be dumb if the manufacturer didn't keep their dealers informed. Trust me we have all been looking for updates on the Tundra and the 4Runner with great anticipation because both of those platforms are in serious need of updating. I just hope that the 4runner keeps the 4.0 liter, the 3.5 leaves a lot to desire in the Tacoma.
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08-20-2019, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Yotatn
Its not like they check with us to get our OK on the matter but YES they do keep us informed.... lol, it would be dumb if the manufacturer didn't keep their dealers informed. Trust me we have all been looking for updates on the Tundra and the 4Runner with great anticipation because both of those platforms are in serious need of updating. I just hope that the 4runner keeps the 4.0 liter, the 3.5 leaves a lot to desire in the Tacoma.
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I think they've taken the 4.0 about as far as they can. It's behind in power and efficiency in its class. Also, the 5 speed transmission's day is done and I can't see Toyota developing a new trans for a 20 year old motor.
I don't see the 4.0 making its way to the next generation shared platform. I do agree with you about the 3.5 though, and I think that rather likely transition would turn many traditional T4R buyers away. I stayed away for a while after they deleted the 4.7 I had in my 03 and reluctantly came back to a 4Runner with the only choice being the 4.0
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08-20-2019, 01:11 PM
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Confirmed at the dealership (I work at) last week that the 2023 model year will be Gen 6.
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You two should compare notes.
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08-20-2019, 05:58 PM
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Hey guys,
I work for Toyota Corporate and the 6th gen 4Runner is definitely confirmed for 2022.
See how easy it is to bullshit everyone
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