2020 TRD Pro Updates - Army Green & Push Button Start

qs933 said:
The Canadian specs are different from the U.S. For example, no 2WD models.

Even the color choices are different - note that Magnetic Grey is a new Nightshade package color in Canada for 2020. It is available on the Nightshade in 2019 in the U.S.

Ironically, I remember the same thing happening before the 5th Gen officially launched 10 years ago. Canadian specs were leaked first and people jumped to conclusions that were debunked when the U.S. specs were released.
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Sure, but some information is better than no information for all of us waiting. Like I said, speculation about new trims was able to be confirmed, even if they're different configurations regionally.

Honestly, what I'm more surprised about is, with all the hardcore US users we have on this forum, not a single person is able to get the order sheet from their dealer before some random guy in Canada?!
 
baysta said:
Sure, but some information is better than no information for all of us waiting. Like I said, speculation about new trims was able to be confirmed, even if they're different configurations regionally.

Honestly, what I'm more surprised about is, with all the hardcore US users we have on this forum, not a single person is able to get the order sheet from their dealer before some random guy in Canada?!
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Americans are like the millennials of the rest of the world.

We let other people do all the work and then criticize their work on the internet.
 
baysta said:
Sure, but some information is better than no information for all of us waiting. Like I said, speculation about new trims was able to be confirmed, even if they're different configurations regionally.

Honestly, what I'm more surprised about is, with all the hardcore US users we have on this forum, not a single person is able to get the order sheet from their dealer before some random guy in Canada?!
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Just to clarify: I’m not downplaying having the Canadian info and am appreciative that it was shared. I just wanted to point out that there have been differences between the Canadian and U.S. specs in the past, so things like the removal of the 2-row Limited trim should not be assumed in the U.S. specs.
 
qs933 said:
Given that it’s pretty clear any other unannounced enhancements are unlikely, if they made LED fog lights standard, I’d be happy. I didn’t even realize they had added them as an OEM accessory this year.



I’m also hoping there will be additional enhancements to the Limited now that some of its features have spread throughout the lineup (Smart Key, auto dual a/c, JBL).
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I put the OEM fogs on my LE. You got to take the entire front end off to get them on (at least for the LE) but it’s worth it. Nice upgrade.


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I'm buying a 2020 as soon as possible, trading in my 2012 F150 that is starting to make a timing chain rattle again at 124K miles (dealer originally did the TSB for the fix at 91K miles, so I'm not going to put another $3K into fixing it).

I'm really excited about the minor changes in the 2020, especially the Android Auto on the 8" screen along with the push-button start. I generally walk with a cane these days so not having to grab my keys out of my pocket will be a nice change.

I'll be getting an Off-Road Premium. Can't wait!
 
2020 Toyota 4Runner first drive review: Same as it ever was -- mostly - Roadshow

2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Review: More Tech, Same Powertrain - MotorTrend

Edmunds

The first link is a repost of the link two posts above. Anyway, it looks like these people were part of the press crew that was testing the vehicles out with TFL the other day. They were all posted around the same time this morning, so I assume that it was a coordinated release.

Also, a new video from TFL that's kinda relevant to the topic, but unsurprisingly useless:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSK-oEF_vy8
 
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baysta said:
2020 Toyota 4Runner first drive review: Same as it ever was -- mostly - Roadshow

2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Review: More Tech, Same Powertrain - MotorTrend

Edmunds

The first link is a repost of the link two posts above. Anyway, it looks like these people were part of the press crew that was testing the vehicles out with TFL the other day. They were all posted around the same time this morning, so I assume that it was a coordinated release.

Also, a new video from TFL that's kinda relevant to the topic, but unsurprisingly useless:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSK-oEF_vy8
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MotorTrend with clear shots of the new Off Road Grill

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And some from the TFL video

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The fact that the media reviews are out without an official press release from Toyota is laughable.

I also find it odd that there has been no image or mention of the SR5 or Limited models.
 
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Gecko said:
The fact that the media reviews are out without an official press release from Toyota is laughable.

I also find it odd that there has been no image or mention of the SR5 or Limited models.
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Agreed. If indeed there are new special edition trims like the alleged "Venture" and "Overland" models, when would the right time to make an announcement be? Just thinking about when the "Midnight" edition was announced before MY2019.
 
baysta said:
Agreed. If indeed there are new special edition trims like the alleged "Venture" and "Overland" models, when would the right time to make an announcement be? Just thinking about when the "Midnight" edition was announced before MY2019.
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Like you and I have discussed, this whole 2020 4Runner release seems botched.
  • February "teaser" with TRD Pro Release in Chicago
  • Mention of TRD Pro Dual Exhaust - it seems we are getting a single exhaust now
  • No further interior pics or information from February to July
  • TFL breaks the 2020 4Runner head unit and at that time, we find out the media is doing first drives (last week) under an embargo
  • KBB video pops up, also without driving impressions
  • July 23: The embargo drops and all information is shared for TRD Pro and Off Road models, as well as some equipment changes across models: 8" screen, CarPlay, etc
  • The omission of information on Limited and SR5 models during a media release is a huge oversight
  • ALL THE WHILE, TOYOTA HAS NOT RELEASED ANYTHING SINCE THE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW

I mean... realllllly Toyota? When you issue the press release first, you get to control the message. It seems very uncoordinated.
 
Gecko said:
Like you and I have discussed, this whole 2020 4Runner release seems botched.
  • February "teaser" with TRD Pro Release in Chicago
  • Mention of TRD Pro Dual Exhaust - it seems we are getting a single exhaust now
  • No further interior pics or information from February to July
  • TFL breaks the 2020 4Runner head unit and at that time, we find out the media is doing first drives (last week) under an embargo
  • KBB video pops up, also without driving impressions
  • July 23: The embargo drops and all information is shared for TRD Pro and Off Road models, as well as some equipment changes across models: 8" screen, CarPlay, etc
  • The omission of information on Limited and SR5 models during a media release is a huge oversight
  • ALL THE WHILE, TOYOTA HAS NOT RELEASED ANYTHING SINCE THE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW

I mean... realllllly Toyota? When you issue the press release first, you get to control the message. It seems very uncoordinated.
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Agreed, however they are following a pattern similar to last year, which means we may not see an official press release until Mid October.

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