The 4Runner's hatch may hit the garage door if your not careful but I love the advantages the design brings.

I can carry long objects with the hatch closed by having them stick out the rear OPENING window. Works great when I have to pick up some 8' fluorescent light bubs or a couple 2x4s.

I have an SUV type tent enclosure that expands the rear cargo area and connects with the hatch open. My wife and I freqentlly sleep in the 4Runner when on a short 1 - 2 night backcountry/forest camping trip. Sometimes I just power down the rear window and use a mesh screen that I have attached via velcro. A 6' x 8' tarp attached tpo the roof rack makes a nice covered area for a couple of chairs and small table.

We also pull a small (A-frame) camper and I can't imagine opening the GX's rear door while connected. Anyone tow with their GX?

All great points. Thanks for sharing. I need to go camping in the GX sometime too.

CV

CV, i eventually thought the same way as you, after experiecing it with the 4R. it would be worse, because the 4R's door already hits the garage door, and it's shorter (at least a couple inches) than my GX! :bugeye: