Gladiator if you need a bed, but don't underestimate an enclosed cargo space. What if you need to bring a brand new TV home in the rain?
Solid front axle is great off road but are you really wheeling a brand new rig that hard? A lot of people will run out of skill earlier than a lightly modded 4runner runs out of capability. It's also almost 2 and a half feet longer so it'll be pain to park anywhere that might be tight, and that turning radius will be a pain on some trails.
Not to mention FCA's track record for reliability isn't exactly great.
My take? Pre-facelift GX460
V8 and a helluva plush interior! Then you'll get to match your other Lexus!
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