2021 Trail Editions
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dukesilver
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Wonder what this means for the Pro line. Can’t believe they brought cement back fro 4Runner.
Ripper238
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UrbanRunner651
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OOooOO, AwwWWW
Black badging, a color-matched cooler AND Yakima cargo!?
I am sure it is worth the extra 5k they'll charge. No mention of a locker or suspension upgrade.
Now just to confuse everyone we have the Off Road, ORP, TRD Pro, Venture Edition, and Trail Edition which should all just be compiled into two variants;
TRD-Pro
& Off Road
No sense in continually adding sub-models without any REAL changes..
Black badging, a color-matched cooler AND Yakima cargo!?
I am sure it is worth the extra 5k they'll charge. No mention of a locker or suspension upgrade.
Now just to confuse everyone we have the Off Road, ORP, TRD Pro, Venture Edition, and Trail Edition which should all just be compiled into two variants;
TRD-Pro
& Off Road
No sense in continually adding sub-models without any REAL changes..
JayceeP
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Pretty brutal... I can’t believe this was a staged reveal for 3 very important vehicle segments. Ford is coming out with a new F150 later this year and all of the other competitors are bringing out new redesigns.
I am actually quite annoyed that I have an 8 model year old vehicle that was already in its 3rd model year when I bought it new... and I can only trade it in for the exact same truck today. Infotainment upgrades and lipstick don’t cut it. I would half consider it if they at least upgraded the power train.
At this point I am actually strongly considering a Highlander or perhaps do the unthinkable and go to GM for the new Yukon/Tahoe. The V8 is a pig but the diesel could be an option.
The social media comments on this reveal says it all. Toyota made hay with the 4Runner but too many of these buyers will be lured away by more modern options... sounds like the same goes for the Tundra too.
I am actually quite annoyed that I have an 8 model year old vehicle that was already in its 3rd model year when I bought it new... and I can only trade it in for the exact same truck today. Infotainment upgrades and lipstick don’t cut it. I would half consider it if they at least upgraded the power train.
At this point I am actually strongly considering a Highlander or perhaps do the unthinkable and go to GM for the new Yukon/Tahoe. The V8 is a pig but the diesel could be an option.
The social media comments on this reveal says it all. Toyota made hay with the 4Runner but too many of these buyers will be lured away by more modern options... sounds like the same goes for the Tundra too.
Here’s the link to the Toyota page 2021 Toyota Trail Special Editions
rob_dixon
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You 'aint kidding. The entire truck industry is up for a shake up in 2021. Tesla, Bollinger, Rivian, and soon.......the Ford F150 electric. Tons of modern goodies, fantastic specs on road and off, (e.g 4 second 0-60 times), and significantly reduction in cost to own. Mileage being the biggest drawback but quickly receding. Even (gag) the hummer now.
Even purists must give attention to these, and I would hesitate to drop $45-60+ on a new truck/suv given what is coming out in just a year or two.
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Baystate4Runner
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Even more important for potential 4Runner buyers - Ford is coming out with the new Bronco this year!
Baystate4Runner
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I don’t think this affects resale value of those colored PROs.
It would if these colors were now offered with TRD Off Road Models but they come with SR5 models wo miss a lot of off-road features the TRD OR and PROs have.
Ripper238
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That's the other half of the reason i bought now. I don't want any of the fancy mistakes that's to come in the next few years.
Electric off road vehicle? Blasphemy!
Maybe in 10+ years ill take a serous look.
rob_dixon
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Maybe. I think it will a bit. Of course in the "enthusiast" community we know model by model, options and capabilities. But the future soccer mom or joe public searching on CL or cars.com will pass on a pro over a "look sweety, i LOVE this color and its $XK less!"
And you know what? More power to them, as most do not go off road anyway. And they are great colors. But certainly supply and demand factor goes in when you throw a bunch more Army Greens and Cements in the mix.
But who knows really, maybe more of them on the road means demand might be CREATED. I think I will try to think like that. ;-)
Muzzle of Bees
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My hunch is that most of the models that are being redesigned will be riddled with problems. I will stick with the current bullet proof 4 runner design.
SHagood
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I love Toyota more than the next guy, but man is this frustrating...
When I read the specs on the 2021 "Trail" I was genuinely mad. How is Toyota going to make a "Trail" edition 4Runner with: the same SR5 suspension since 2010, street tires, no hood scoop, some piece of crap Yakima basket, no mention of a locker? Jeep is catching Toyota with their pants down. Out the factory they have 285 AT's, lockers, FOX suspension, everything that Toyota doesn't. Why spend +$45k on a car that we all would remove the OEM parts and put aftermarket stuff on since Toyota can't get it right out the factory.
I'll stick to my 4th gen!
When I read the specs on the 2021 "Trail" I was genuinely mad. How is Toyota going to make a "Trail" edition 4Runner with: the same SR5 suspension since 2010, street tires, no hood scoop, some piece of crap Yakima basket, no mention of a locker? Jeep is catching Toyota with their pants down. Out the factory they have 285 AT's, lockers, FOX suspension, everything that Toyota doesn't. Why spend +$45k on a car that we all would remove the OEM parts and put aftermarket stuff on since Toyota can't get it right out the factory.
I'll stick to my 4th gen!
LandCruiser
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I was okay until I scrolled down and saw Pelosi and threw up on my computer.
You owe me a new Macbook.
You owe me a new Macbook.
