2020 TRD Pro Updates - Army Green & Push Button Start

It's super fun when it fails and the car cannot detect the key. Or when your swapping drivers to go in a store and the other person has the keys!

If you check Toyota's Facebook or Instagram posts its filled with people, mostly 20 something's that cant even afford a car but demand more tech. Some posts imply they trade cars because entune isn't any good or that another make has more tech.

I'm tech savvy, I had iPhone at launch and my wife had the first android but in the car I could care less and we drive 600 miles a week each. Reality is people want this tech but they never use it.

So true!! Lol haha. Millennials complaining not enough tech on the Toyotas but can’t even afford a brand new car. *♂️
 
I didn't read anything about the 4r getting TSS and the updated infotainment, just the Sequoia and Tacoma did I miss something?

And I'm not surprised the 4r didn't get any love on the LED headlights, they're going to save it for the 6th gen me thinks.


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I didn't read anything about the 4r getting TSS and the updated infotainment, just the Sequoia and Tacoma did I miss something?

Yes, you did - it's in their press release (which centers on the Sequoia TRD Pro but mentions some details about all models):

"The 2020 4Runner TRD Pro is distinguished by a new grille design, as the lower section houses the radar sensor for Toyota Safety Sense-P (TSS-P), which is standard for all 4Runner grades for the 2020 model year."

2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Opens Path to Family Adventures, Leads Charge for Updates on all TRD Pro Models | Toyota USA Newsroom

It also says the 4R TRD Pro will get updated infotainment with an 8 inch screen but doesn't specify the screen size for the other trims.
 
The Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner TRD Pros will all rely on an 8-inch touchscreen, while the Sequoia TRD Pro will feature a 7-inch touchscreen. In addition, all grades of 2020 Sequoia, Tundra, 4Runner and Tacoma will utilize this updated audio system, though screen size may vary between models.
 
Many of us with other vehicles have completely dropped the habit of EVER taking the key out of our pocket or purse. It’s ones of those once you have it you’ll never go back things.

Agree to disagree on this. I had Push Button Start and Smart Entry on my 2016 Honda HR-V (Yes, I should've known better from the start) and HATED it. My first day owning it, I unlocked the car from the passenger side, put my purse in the seat, and walked around to the driver's side and the car had locked itself. Had to have my husband come home from work to let me in my freaking car, because it'd locked everything but my cell phone in it.. and wouldn't sense the key.. sitting inside the vehicle.

When I was searching for the "perfect" car, a keyed ignition was a MUST. I love the simplicity of the 4runner, and even safety sense is a big no-no to me. Again, driving a Honda with Safety Sense, I went to get off the highway but because I didn't turn my turn signal on to get off the highway, it sensed me departing the roadway and jerked me BACK onto the highway.

Give me my archaic 4runner any day :)
 
Agree to disagree on this. I had Push Button Start and Smart Entry on my 2016 Honda HR-V (Yes, I should've known better from the start) and HATED it. My first day owning it, I unlocked the car from the passenger side, put my purse in the seat, and walked around to the driver's side and the car had locked itself. Had to have my husband come home from work to let me in my freaking car, because it'd locked everything but my cell phone in it.. and wouldn't sense the key.. sitting inside the vehicle.

When I was searching for the "perfect" car, a keyed ignition was a MUST. I love the simplicity of the 4runner, and even safety sense is a big no-no to me. Again, driving a Honda with Safety Sense, I went to get off the highway but because I didn't turn my turn signal on to get off the highway, it sensed me departing the roadway and jerked me BACK onto the highway.

Give me my archaic 4runner any day :)

That’s interesting (and unfortunate) that you had that experience. Any modern luxury car we have had won’t allow you to lock the key in the car like that. I don’t believe the current 4Runner does either.
 
That’s interesting (and unfortunate) that you had that experience. Any modern luxury car we have had won’t allow you to lock the key in the car like that. I don’t believe the current 4Runner does either.

According to Honda it's not supposed to be able to do that either, but the Hr-V (for me, at least) was riddled with problems from the word go. Shortest period I've ever owned a car. In my opinion, though, I learned a valuable lesson. Reliability is FAR more important than fancy tech, especially on a vehicle you want to keep forever.
 
Army Green is pretty cool looking.

I don't get radar cruise. Had it on my Mazda 6 and turned it off. Maybe it's just an Ohio thing, but people here love to go around you on the 4 lane then slow down. With it turned on you end up going 3-10 MPH slower than you want when all you'd need to do is pass the jerk again.

What do all you guys do that need more tech? I get in my vehicle turn on AM radio or stream Tidal from my phone and drive from point A to point B. The only thing I do is turn the volume up or down and answer the occasional phone call. Occasionally use the nav, which is pretty good.

Lmao what
 
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Now for my personal conundrum.

I’m retired Army.

Do I continue the trend of black? (2008, 2012, 2016)

Or do I get a specialty color in 2020?

...Umm...Haven't you had enough of OD yet?...:noidea:

...( I mean, I retired after only 2 years, and I was sick of that color by then! )...
 
It's super fun when it fails and the car cannot detect the key. Or when your swapping drivers to go in a store and the other person has the keys!

Not a problem for each scenario

If you check Toyota's Facebook or Instagram posts its filled with people, mostly 20 something's that cant even afford a car but demand more tech. Some posts imply they trade cars because entune isn't any good or that another make has more tech.

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This forum is littered with posts on how bad Entune is

I'm tech savvy, I had iPhone at launch and my wife had the first android but in the car I could care less and we drive 600 miles a week each. Reality is people want this tech but they never use it.

Use this tech everyday. Progress can be difficult for some people I guess
 
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Not trying to be mean-spirited here... can someone explain the fanatical preoccupation with push button start? Does this feature do something more than just make it so you don’t have to turn a key? What am I missing?
Agreed. It seems the potential problems outweigh the convenience.
 
So true!! Lol haha. Millennials complaining not enough tech on the Toyotas but can’t even afford a brand new car. *♂️

The term “Millennials” is getting over used a bit. I’m 37, born in in 1982, and am considered a millennial. I believe the “millennial” generation is 82 - 94.
 
You keep the keys/fob in your pocket the whole time, no fumbling with keys. Walk up grab handle and door locks or unlocks, get in push a button to go.
I like my PTS. All manufacturers are slowly going away from traditional keys. Soon the vehicle will just recognize its you.

I thought all of them did already. I was dumbfounded when i test drove my 4runner. I was like did i just step back in time to 1998.
 
The term “Millennials” is getting over used a bit. I’m 37, born in in 1982, and am considered a millennial. I believe the “millennial” generation is 82 - 94.

I read an article awhile back we are actually generation X but on the cusp of it. They changed it after time and when you google it says we are millinaials which they didn't come with that word till way later. When I think of Mililanials I think of people born late 80s into the 90s beyond.
 

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