The only person who I've heard say it's 2021 is that one guy from Youtube that's been linked here a couple days ago. Everyone else has said MY2023, how are you so sure?
2020 TRD Pro Updates - Army Green & Push Button Start
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The only person who I've heard say it's 2021 is that one guy from Youtube that's been linked here a couple days ago. Everyone else has said MY2023, how are you so sure?
I think you are supposed to make sarcasm green.
Some of these things are long overdue. I figured they would wait for the 6th gen, so I wonder what these changes mean for timing of that (is this a way to delay even more).
Definitely a lot of cool features between all the different model lines. I really wanted TSS (love the features on my wifes car), but not sure about that big grill sensor (although its probably better in case of lift), it will be in the way of many mods.
It felt like green had to be next, this is going to be sexy, especially after that rough voodoo. Wish they would have learned about the rack though.
4runr4eva
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I really hope the 7" Sequoia infotainment system is plug n play with our 4Runners. That would be epic. Fingers crossed.
ray:Brockman82
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I’m just hoping I’ll be able to somehow retrofit the new car play setup into my ‘19. Not the biggest fan of the way the aftermarket ones look without the buttons and all that space on the sides.
I wonder if the inclusion of TSS means the screen in the instrument cluster has been updated too or if they reprogrammed the existing one to display any information needed. Even the standard screen Toyota has been including in their other models for years would be a huge upgrade.
SCMountaineer
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Does TSS include blind spot monitoring? That's the only safety feature I would be interested in.
TRDORP4Runner
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Does not appear to.
"Sequoia gets even more safety with Standard Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert."
JP421
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I hope we can. I really really really hope we can...
Gecko
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I just emailed the Toyota PR team and asked if there would be a broader release for the 2020 4Runner with images of the new interior. I work in the industry so I expect I'll get some type of response - I'll share it when I do.
2021 is not the 6th gen.
Otherwise, I was really hoping for a little more. There are little things they could do, like LED headlights, that would make it more appealing... and they chose not to. Adding Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Alexa and TSS-P are nice features, but I'm not sure they are enough to carry this thing into 2020 and beyond.
If I am not mistaken, the reason that the 4Runner and GX have gone without TSS-P for so long is that the system requires electronic power steering while the twins still have hydraulic. One of the reasons I asked Toyota if there would be a broader release is that I'm curious if they had to re-engineer the power steering system to accommodate TSS-P or if they found some other work around.
If there was a powertrain update, I would have already contacted my dealer this morning. However, without that, I don't see much reason to change just for infotainment and driving aids. I originally bought the Limited because I wanted JBL audio, sunroof, push button start and ventilated seats... now you can get 3 of those 4 things on the Pro. Figures.
...There's still 5% of me that's thinking about trading mine in and doing an Army Green TRD Pro build...
2021 is not the 6th gen.
Otherwise, I was really hoping for a little more. There are little things they could do, like LED headlights, that would make it more appealing... and they chose not to. Adding Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Alexa and TSS-P are nice features, but I'm not sure they are enough to carry this thing into 2020 and beyond.
If I am not mistaken, the reason that the 4Runner and GX have gone without TSS-P for so long is that the system requires electronic power steering while the twins still have hydraulic. One of the reasons I asked Toyota if there would be a broader release is that I'm curious if they had to re-engineer the power steering system to accommodate TSS-P or if they found some other work around.
If there was a powertrain update, I would have already contacted my dealer this morning. However, without that, I don't see much reason to change just for infotainment and driving aids. I originally bought the Limited because I wanted JBL audio, sunroof, push button start and ventilated seats... now you can get 3 of those 4 things on the Pro. Figures.
...There's still 5% of me that's thinking about trading mine in and doing an Army Green TRD Pro build...
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JP421
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I would do this except I hate the way the dash looks without the giant buttons. Way too much empty space around the receiver.
Yup, I can’t stand losing the big, functional knobs and buttons.
These changes really cover the things I would like to see on my existing 4Runner. I’m fine with the drivetrain as is until they make a huge step (some sort of huge efficiency gain with hybrid electric or much more power with the same efficiency).
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JAXJeremy
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I guess it's personal preference..Personally I'd happily sacrifice those large buttons to have more functionality and a better entertainment system. tech is all shifting to being screen driven anyway, so the buttons are pretty much dated from the get go.
JP421
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I came from a Ford with fantastic tech inside so I really miss it. Its not so much the functionality of the buttons that I would miss, its the looks of that empty space.
Brockman82
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Hate the look of the empty space. I’m just hoping it’s a fairly simple swap to put the car play system in and the dash isn’t completely different in the 2020 which I highly doubt it will be.
Gecko
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Thanks for this link.
If the 4Runner receives Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, it will have to have electronic power steering. So there would have been revisions to at least the power steering rack.
I doubt they will do that as it says steering assist is only available on vehicles with electric power steering, so that means not all vehicles with TSS have it.
Jbellah
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Does the 4Runner have more units sold over Tacoma? If so they must be putting on all this cool stuff on the Tacoma to get the numbers up. Don’t know why they can’t add this stuff to the 4Runner. It’s the best in the lineup!! Love my 19 but also kinda hate the outdated stuff. I’ll be waiting on others putting in the new stereo if it can be done to see the results.
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