2014 4Runner

ok I did some cheap analysis and will need to some to verify I got this right.

1. scroll down to # 12 and click the hr-res version

Toyota | 2014 Toyota 4Runner

please note that the limited gets a DIFFERENT COLOR SHIFT KNOB. also note that the H4 and L4 knob selector is still there but from this angle you cant tell what indents it stops at.

2. now based on the shift knob color I found another picture with the same color knob and from a different angle. this actually shows the labels on the selector for H4 and L4

Picture 23 - First Drive: 2014 Toyota 4Runner [Review]

so this would confirm that the rumor of no low gear is false?

can someone verify what I found.

edit : after looking at these pics with more time, the only problem I see is that both pictures are missing the heated seat dials which I know come standard on the limited.

that is throwing me off and make me suspect the pictures.

edit 2 : the really bad part, the first link for pics is actually from Toyota.
The pics look fine to me - they have the seat temp control knobs in the new location. They are now located at the bottom of the center stack instead of at the base of the armrest console. Picture 23 shows it fairly clearly I think.
 
Here a few pics starting with the BP with brown leather LE....
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Hopefully the lack of low range on the limited is just a typo. You can see the same old 4wd switch in the first picture and can just make out the little unlock tab.
 
According the following DAC is standard on SR5 and LE:

 Downhill Assist Control (DAC) – (4x4 models) (SR5 and Limited only)

DAC requires Lo so it lends more credence that it is a simple mistake.


ok I did some cheap analysis and will need to some to verify I got this right.

1. scroll down to # 12 and click the hr-res version

Toyota | 2014 Toyota 4Runner

please note that the limited gets a DIFFERENT COLOR SHIFT KNOB. also note that the H4 and L4 knob selector is still there but from this angle you cant tell what indents it stops at.

2. now based on the shift knob color I found another picture with the same color knob and from a different angle. this actually shows the labels on the selector for H4 and L4

Picture 23 - First Drive: 2014 Toyota 4Runner [Review]

so this would confirm that the rumor of no low gear is false?

can someone verify what I found.

edit : after looking at these pics with more time, the only problem I see is that both pictures are missing the heated seat dials which I know come standard on the limited.

that is throwing me off and make me suspect the pictures.

edit 2 : the really bad part, the first link for pics is actually from Toyota.
 
Ok, the '14 4Runner is on the TIS. The '14 4WD Limited does have low range. There are 3 transfer cases. TE gets the VF2A (shift lever, part time), SR5 gets VF2BM (dial, part time), Limited gets VF4BM (dial, full time). All have low range.

The audio screens are all 6.1". There is a base unit, a similar unit with nav, and the same unit with nav and JBL. You can pinch and swipe on this unit, apparently. Pioneer makes the base unit; Panasonic makes the nav units.
 
Ok, the '14 4Runner is on the TIS. The '14 4WD Limited does have low range. There are 3 transfer cases. TE gets the VF2A (shift lever, part time), SR5 gets VF2BM (dial, part time), Limited gets VF4BM (dial, full time). All have low range.

Apologies to the Kid for being so harsh earlier but come on guys - just a little common sense would have made this a non issue from the start.
 
I understand what you are saying. But while the average buyer of a supercar is looking for a sports car (with all that entails), I think that the average buyer of a 4Runner is looking for a tall station wagon to use while ferrying Muffy to school, the mall, dance classes, etc. Those of us who take our 4Runner offroad are by far the minority, IMO.

I'm that average guy. FML.......
 
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I guess the new seat cooling/heat switch location is ok, but sure wish Toyota would STOP ADDING SWITCH BLANKS all over the place. Reminds me of a 1990 VW Jetta I had that had a full row of blanks. Add the vacated seat heat locations to the few to the left of the wheel and it too many.

It's a LTD, what else is supposed to go there?

The Trail has the seat heating knobs there: 2014 Toyota 4Runner Trail Shifter Photo 19
 
I guess the new seat cooling/heat switch location is ok, but sure wish Toyota would STOP ADDING SWITCH BLANKS all over the place. Reminds me of a 1990 VW Jetta I had that had a full row of blanks. Add the vacated seat heat locations to the few to the left of the wheel and it too many.

It's a LTD, what else is supposed to go there?

i wish they just had left them where they were.

now you have to push them in/out and then adjust them instead of using a rolling dial to adjust them that naturally fell under your hand when resting on the center armrest.

and if its dark out, even harder to find them while driving.

edit : not to mention the cords hanging out in the same location from the usb/power adapter plug.
 
i wish they just had left them where they were.

now you have to push them in/out and then adjust them instead of using a rolling dial to adjust them that naturally fell under your hand when resting on the center armrest.

and if its dark out, even harder to find them while driving.

Guess it has to do with the cooling setting now. The new switches are more intuitive with cooling to the left, off center, heat to right. Better than an F150KR I test drove. Only way to turn on the seat ventilation was with the touch screen HVAC controls. Not real switches at all. Had to search for it as well.
 
How may we access that? Are prices up? I traveled to West Virginia often for several months in the late 1980s. How is it in Eleanor, WV? I remember some very nice scenery in WV.

I don't think the average person can access TIS.
[MENTION=44268]Quint[/MENTION]in won't know what the scenery looks like because he has his head down and is pedaling like crazy lol!
 
I typed too soon. I found it is the service and repair shop information system, with three levels of subscriptions.

The 2014 Durango is actually in production, and they still do not have the vehicle prices published. Oddly, the option prices are not, but not the vehicle prices. I wonder if Toyota will publish the prices before production starts in three weeks?
 
Prices aren't up yet. Give it a few weeks. Usually available about a month before they hit the lots.

TIS is subscription based, but I'm not sure if that is the whole shebang or if I get early access. I imagine that it is available for everyone now that the cat is out of the bag. I saw the 2010 4Runner prior to the actual release on the TIS, but those days are past. I think they are a little more aware of when they might release info early.

Eleanor is alright. It isn't the real WV mountains that I love and miss, but it has good job opportunities and is near my wife's family.
[MENTION=96008]Engineer[/MENTION]1 I wrecked so badly 2 days ago that I'll be off the bike for a few weeks. Missing skin on my back, elbows, knee, and some pretty bad bruising on my hand and back. 15mph crash on a slight downhill grade that runs along a steep bank left me and my ego bruised. The bike ended up 15 yards below me past the return trail of the switchback I was heading toward. No obvious damage other than a really out-of-true rear wheel. We'll see if my LBS finds any cracks on the Scalpel's checkup today.

I'm below average in height, weight, and hair on my noggin. I like to think the contents of my noggin are better than average. :)
 
Prices aren't up yet. Give it a few weeks. Usually available about a month before they hit the lots.

TIS is subscription based, but I'm not sure if that is the whole shebang or if I get early access. I imagine that it is available for everyone now that the cat is out of the bag. I saw the 2010 4Runner prior to the actual release on the TIS, but those days are past. I think they are a little more aware of when they might release info early.

Eleanor is alright. It isn't the real WV mountains that I love and miss, but it has good job opportunities and is near my wife's family.
[MENTION=96008]Engineer[/MENTION]1 I wrecked so badly 2 days ago that I'll be off the bike for a few weeks. Missing skin on my back, elbows, knee, and some pretty bad bruising on my hand and back. 15mph crash on a slight downhill grade that runs along a steep bank left me and my ego bruised. The bike ended up 15 yards below me past the return trail of the switchback I was heading toward. No obvious damage other than a really out-of-true rear wheel. We'll see if my LBS finds any cracks on the Scalpel's checkup today.

I'm below average in height, weight, and hair on my noggin. I like to think the contents of my noggin are better than average. :)

Oh [MENTION=44268]Quint[/MENTION]in! No broken bones or carbon fiber is a good day I suppose. A few years ago I had a similar wreck except my bike stayed on the trail and I was 15 yards down the cliff.
If your nurse is like mine she just shook her head and walked away lol. You will be back on the bike soon if LBS finds no cracks. Did you ride out?
 
Did ride out. Didn't notice anything broken on the bike, but I was in no state to pay attention to details. Nurse wife shook her head and said I can't ride alone anymore. Strava is going to kill me. Haha
 
Did ride out. Didn't notice anything broken on the bike, but I was in no state to pay attention to details. Nurse wife shook her head and said I can't ride alone anymore. Strava is going to kill me. Haha

I understand. My nurse is from Greenbrier County. The "Can't ride alone" goes away after a few weeks lol. Glad you are OK though! We still need to ride Arrowhead. Alright, back on topic. Who wants a 2014 4Runner?
 

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