DannyLlama
Elite Member
2015?s Top Five Overland Vehicles for North America | Expedition Portal
"t was just a couple of years ago when we bestowed the 4Runner Trail Edition with our SUV of the year award, and looking back on that decision, feel even more convinced it was a smart choice. For 2015 that platform seems to have improved even more, making it one of our top five picks for this year. Fitted with a 4.0-liter 6-cylinder engine, an electronic locking rear differential and Toyota’s Multi-Terrain Select Control with Crawl Control, the TRD Pro is a formidable off-roading SUV. An aluminum front skid plate is standard as are 17-inch wheels with Nitto Terra Grappler AT tires. If it was designed to compete against the Land Rover LR4, it may have won the contest; at least on some metrics.
The appeal of the 4Runner for many buyers is the harmonious blend of on and off-road performance. As a daily driver it is quiet and comfortable, the highway miles ticking by in complete car-like comfort. Cargo capacity is better than average with a generous 6300 pound GVWR. Driven as-is, the 4Runner with the top tier off-road trim provides more than enough capability for most overlanders. It’s a great vehicle that lives up to its long legacy."
"t was just a couple of years ago when we bestowed the 4Runner Trail Edition with our SUV of the year award, and looking back on that decision, feel even more convinced it was a smart choice. For 2015 that platform seems to have improved even more, making it one of our top five picks for this year. Fitted with a 4.0-liter 6-cylinder engine, an electronic locking rear differential and Toyota’s Multi-Terrain Select Control with Crawl Control, the TRD Pro is a formidable off-roading SUV. An aluminum front skid plate is standard as are 17-inch wheels with Nitto Terra Grappler AT tires. If it was designed to compete against the Land Rover LR4, it may have won the contest; at least on some metrics.
The appeal of the 4Runner for many buyers is the harmonious blend of on and off-road performance. As a daily driver it is quiet and comfortable, the highway miles ticking by in complete car-like comfort. Cargo capacity is better than average with a generous 6300 pound GVWR. Driven as-is, the 4Runner with the top tier off-road trim provides more than enough capability for most overlanders. It’s a great vehicle that lives up to its long legacy."
