Fixed that for you.
2019 4Runner not that slow
- Thread starter Ripper238
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Fixed that for you.
This is pretty much how I feel about it. I've had relatively quick cars prior to 4Runner ('02 WRX, '05STi, still have '10Legacy 3.6). I find myself a bit calmer/less stressed driving the 4Runner ... w/ the other rides I seem to find myself racing around (95-100 on interstate)/always in the far left lane, watching for the police. W/ the 4Runner, I'll get to the destination 5-10 minutes later, but not so wound up w/ rage (fewer "altercations" w/ other drivers, no flashing red/blue lights behind me on side of the road, etc.). Now I just need make it to retirement and get the F out of Dodge (Denver).
jmickle11
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I have a 2019 SR5 Premium just coming from a 2010 Infiniti FX35. The FX was a blast to drive and could keep up with a lot of 'sport' cars. Now, the 4Runner is a completely different animal and does have decent acceleration for what it is. The bottom line for me is that I went from performance to functionality and couldn't be happier.
Totally agree. I came from a very fast sports sedan and the 4Runner is so powerful yet calm to drive. Not quick, powerful and calm. I just roll into work.
Colt
adrummingdude
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^^this. Put a TRD exhaust on it and you'll think it might actually blow up before it gets to redline.
The thing's a dog, and the 'makes a lot of noise but doesn't go any faster' nature of it's engine at high RPM gives away how old this V6 is. Modern engines have flatter curves. My Tahoe, though much heavier, I have no doubt can get out on the 4Runner at any speed.
thennen
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Curious how much a 2019 Tahoe costs, and how well it does off road compared to the 4Runner. The vehicles have different strengths and weaknesses because they were designed to appeal to different buyers.
adrummingdude
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You'll get no argument from me there. In fact, I'll go one step further and say every model of car/truck ever made has strengths and weaknesses compared to the others, but underpowered is underpowered. I'm not looking to win any drag races here, but going up a mild grade without downshifting would be nice.
Don't worry though, because I just bought a 2020 4Runner, which means the whole thing will be redesigned next year, make 50 more horsepower, get 50% better mileage, have higher ground clearance and cost 5 grand less.:ybrick:
johnbt
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"Anyway the highways had incredibly short on ramps. Trying to accelerate to highway speed is no fun in a weak car with traffic hauling butt. "
I learned to drive in DC and spend a good amount of time using I-95 in Richmond as a shortcut between various neighborhoods. Two things I've learned: he who hesitates loses the right of way and pick a shiny new car to cut off. The people driving beaters are probably looking for a free paint job or to hit the insurance lottery.
I haven't had any problems merging, passing, or even towing my boat. Kick it down a gear or two and go. That's what you'd do driving a stick shift. I miss stick shifts.
Is my wife's '16 Avalon Touring faster? Sure. Big deal.
I learned to drive in DC and spend a good amount of time using I-95 in Richmond as a shortcut between various neighborhoods. Two things I've learned: he who hesitates loses the right of way and pick a shiny new car to cut off. The people driving beaters are probably looking for a free paint job or to hit the insurance lottery.
I haven't had any problems merging, passing, or even towing my boat. Kick it down a gear or two and go. That's what you'd do driving a stick shift. I miss stick shifts.
Is my wife's '16 Avalon Touring faster? Sure. Big deal.
jkd4141
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I have felt like my 4runner was terribly unresponsive,,,,and I realize that its a heavy vehicle too, and I have probably added 600 lb of weight to it, so I got a Sprint Booster......and it made ALL the difference in the way it feels......it makes it feel like it should have from the factory!.....I pulled a Military offroad trailer last week about 400 miles 1 way fully loaded with camp gear, probably pushing 3000 lb, and sure it downshifted to 4th gear thru the mountains, and the motor screamed about 4200 rpm, but it did everything it was asked to do......and I have a new respect for the 4.0 motor now.....its a great proven reliable motor/transmission..... and I would take that any day over some of the less reliable motor/transmission setups that other companies are offering!....I know Toyota can do better....but they are very methodical and conservative in their builds.....that's not a bad thing in todays world!...just my opinion!!!!!
GG5thGen
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It does sound like you are driving a considerably larger/more powerful machine than you really are. I like it too.
I had a 4th gen, then a current gen Tundra and now a 5th gen 4Runner. The 5th feels like the 4th, slow but steady. The Tundra was perhaps faster but it was also a ginormous beast that was a pain in the ass to park, to fuel and generally to deal with.
The 4Runner does the job it was made for and I know it won't leave me stranded while doing so. Something comforting about that.
My other car is a C63 so I've got the HP bug covered; not looking for that out of the 4R.
The 4Runner does the job it was made for and I know it won't leave me stranded while doing so. Something comforting about that.
My other car is a C63 so I've got the HP bug covered; not looking for that out of the 4R.
BillyBoost
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I have a 2016 TRD Pro 4Runner and I live at 8,200 ft above sea level. It is painfully slow at many points, I am not looking for a race car. It could use another 40-60 whp the supercharger is why to expensive and is going to dramatically decrease the life of the engine. The size, on and off-road capabilities are perfect for my needs. Just would like that little increase in power.
Bill
Bill
I would prefer a slightly more linear pedal feel. But no complaints on the overall power.
I had my current work truck custom tuned ( 2012 Silverado 2500hd) and one of the things the tuner did was "sharpen" or adjust the throttle mapping to more of a 1:1 ratio among other things.
Is this possible on a 4runner?
I had my current work truck custom tuned ( 2012 Silverado 2500hd) and one of the things the tuner did was "sharpen" or adjust the throttle mapping to more of a 1:1 ratio among other things.
Is this possible on a 4runner?
