2014 4Runner

Your expectations are way too high. Study the history of Japanese OEM's and it quickly becomes apparent what the pattern is for a mid model refresh. Right or wrong it works.

Maybe... it looks like the interior is getting some changes. I will be interested to get more information on the other models. I guess I should be happy having just purchased a 2013, as stated I will get a few more years before temptation strikes.
 
For us Limited owners, looks like they're possibly keeping with our same 20" wheel, but now in BLACK!? This I want to see.

From Toyota Pressroom:

"Both the SR5 and Trail grades will ride on 17-inch alloy wheels with a new wheel-design for both, while the Limited continues to ride on 20-inch alloy wheels, which are now painted black prior to machining to add contrast. All grades continue to come standard with a full-size spare."
 
Coil-Over shocks at all 4 corners? Does that make sense or do you think they let the intern type up the press release or am I completely reading that out of context?

"Coil springs over gas shocks are used at all four wheels for a comfortable ride and controlled handling."
 
Glad they didn't upgrade the transmission or engine. That is IMO one reason why "big 3" branded cars lose value so fast, it's because they keep changing and upgrading their drivetrain.

If the engine or drivetrain woud have been updated, the 2010-2013 4runners would officially already be outdated.
 
For us Limited owners, looks like they're possibly keeping with our same 20" wheel, but now in BLACK!? This I want to see.

From Toyota Pressroom:

"Both the SR5 and Trail grades will ride on 17-inch alloy wheels with a new wheel-design for both, while the Limited continues to ride on 20-inch alloy wheels, which are now painted black prior to machining to add contrast. All grades continue to come standard with a full-size spare."

They aren't all black. The wheel is painted black initially but then it goes back through a machining process where you get a nice machined face but black accents. This is the effect:

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As far as the Limited, it sounds like it gets the same bumpers but some chrome splashed around and different side skirts (hopefully not the current ones with the new bumper).

The SR5 sounds like it will be what is pictured minus the gray faux skids on the bumper and minus a hood scoop. That would effectively make the TE more of a hardware package instead of interior/exterior and hardware. Interesting to note that the TE and SR5 come standard with cloth (no more waterproof cloth?) and can be upgraded to leather. Leather steering wheel is standard (thank god!). Gray interior is still available apparently.

Super white TE with all black leather interior is what I'd have bought first time around.
 
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Looks great! The head lights makes it look meaner in my opinion. I wonder if the old nav unit in my 2011 can be swapped with what looks like a much improved looking unit in the 2014. I do not think I want to change anything else.
 
After seeing that disappointment, I think I want to go out and tell my truck I love her...maybe take her out to dinner and a movie.
 
Interesting to note that the TE and SR5 come standard with cloth (no more waterproof cloth?) and can be upgraded to leather. . . .

Super white TE with all black leather interior is what I'd have bought first time around.


Wrong. Unfortunately, the TE and SR5 can be upgraded only to pleather, aka SofTex, while the Limited comes with ventilated real leather seats and memory settings.



Toyota | New 2014 4Runner Features Rugged Exterior Design to Match Its Authentic Off-Road Heritage
 
Jury is still out for me- but, anyone see a resemblance here?


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The new look may have just killed the chances of getting my wife to trade in her 7 year-old CX-9 for the new 4Runner later this year. She just saw the photos and wasn't thrilled. Maybe we'll just get a 2013.
 
I do like some of the changes, but that front end just does not do it for me, that alien pic nailed it, lol. I know there was a 'manly' change from the 4th to the 5th, but it was done about as much as one would want or find appealing, this is just pushing it too far, IMO. I'm sure they will still sell, but I have a feeling the sales would be higher if they found a middle ground with the front end.
 
I dont own a 4R but Im tempted to get the 2014 4R. Just waiting to see what the Limited looks like. I dont like the rims on the pictures.
 

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