Minivan vs 4runner

[Hogger]

Maybe he got one of the few that'll go 60k with no problems! Haha, just kiddin OP...enjoy your new ride!

It’s ok, been bugged before about Chrysler products but besides my last vans transmission issue, I’ve had many with great luck

But this 7 year warranty covers basically everything besides tires and brakes. So fingers crossed, it gets a lot of great reviews

 

[SwayzeExpress]

Minivan with tow package, tent on top and side by side on a trailer lol

We have two kids and pull an aluminum pop up. If we have another everything will be too small

 

[cb1111]

Maybe he got one of the few that'll go 60 miles with no problems! Haha, just kiddin OP...enjoy your new ride!

Fixed it for you

Just kidding. The Durango is one of the more reliable FCA products - so he'll probably go at least 1000 miles between breakdowns.

 

[cb1111]

It’s ok, been bugged before about Chrysler products but besides my last vans transmission issue, I’ve had many with great luck

But this 7 year warranty covers basically everything besides tires and brakes. So fingers crossed, it gets a lot of great reviews

You'll be fine, we're just pulling your chain.

Too bad they phased out the lifetime warranty last year.

 

[Hogger]

You'll be fine, we're just pulling your chain.

Too bad they phased out the lifetime warranty last year.

It’s ok, I expect it about a dodge on a Toyota forum lol. I’m not giving up on the 4runner yet! Still want another vehicle in the next couple years

 

[SwayzeExpress]

Congrats and have fun with it!!!

 

[yvr4runner]

The 4Runner is also the least safe. It has no driver aids, unlike almost any new vehicle, especially those designed to haul around the family. It doesn’t event have blind spot monitoring. The crash protection doesn’t compare to a modern van/most crossovers either. If I was hauling around 3 kids it would definitely be in one of the nice van options or the Ascent.

I currenly drive 2022 Ascent but considering switching to 2024 4runner as it's been one of my favourite cars.

I also have 3 kids (all girls age 5, 8, 10) and when we go camping, they all sit in 2nd row and all our cargo fits behind the 2nd row without needing (yet) to roof rack box or carriers. Based on specs I see on internet, 4runner, at least on paper, offers more cargo capacity behind the 2nd row (47.2 cu ft) compared to Ascent (43.5 cu ft).

Also, in Canada, all 2024 4runner offers pretty much same safefy features found to Subaru Ascent (blind spot, auto-break, rear collison sensors, etc).

Do you think I would reget if I switch to 4runner? What other things should I double check/consider before switching? My wife is against switching but I really want to give the last V6 4runner a try.

BTW, Ascent is an excellent value 3row SUV if you compare all the features it offers compared to Pilot/Highlander/etc... usually $5~10k CAD cheaper and Subaru in Canada offers much lower interest rates even though all financing is offered by Toyota Financing...

 

[Humble Leader]

I currenly drive 2022 Ascent but considering switching to 2024 4runner as it's been one of my favourite cars.

I also have 3 kids (all girls age 5, 8, 10) and when we go camping, they all sit in 2nd row and all our cargo fits behind the 2nd row without needing (yet) to roof rack box or carriers. Based on specs I see on internet, 4runner, at least on paper, offers more cargo capacity behind the 2nd row (47.2 cu ft) compared to Ascent (43.5 cu ft).

Also, in Canada, all 2024 4runner offers pretty much same safefy features found to Subaru Ascent (blind spot, auto-break, rear collison sensors, etc).

Do you think I would reget if I switch to 4runner? What other things should I double check/consider before switching? My wife is against switching but I really want to give the last V6 4runner a try.

BTW, Ascent is an excellent value 3row SUV if you compare all the features it offers compared to Pilot/Highlander/etc... usually $5~10k CAD cheaper and Subaru in Canada offers much lower interest rates even though all financing is offered by Toyota Financing...

so I'm going to have a bit of an unpopular opinion here... the 4runner is not a great family vehicle for large families (3+ kids). the second row ingress egress is a bit awkward (and you can only access third row really from passenger side) and that's probably because of the body on frame style of the vehicle. the third row in three row 4runners is useless for anyone over 10 years old. if you are hauling a family of more than 2 kids, they only have limited time in that third row. when the third row is up there is hardly any cargo space behind the third row. so for trips with gear, a roof box is required

the 4runner is fantastic at being simple yet reliable, amazing off road on all trim levels. not too difficult to work on or modify with plenty of aftermarket set ups. throw some cross bars on the roof and you can put a nice size box up there. the cargo space behind the second row is also very respectable and the second row does have good leg room, especially for kids. I've sat in the middle seat of the second row many times and I was surprised how roomy it was (I'm 5'10" for reference). it is not made to be a family hauler. 2 kids ya no problem, but I would really think about going for a 4runner as the family vehicle when you have three growing kids because you are paying a premium for the 4runner / toyota name. they will not all want to sit in the second row and no one will want to sit in the third after the age of 10

we love our 4runner, but we only have 1 child and 1 dog. so we fit just fine without a third row. I would look at a used sequoia because those are just as reliable , perhaps not as offroad capable as a 4runner due to dimensions but are much better at hauling people with a better third row. also being body on frame, ride quality will be worse in the 4runner on long trips than your subaru, but that is to be expect and no fault of the 4runner

 

[jdm-v35]

I currenly drive 2022 Ascent but considering switching to 2024 4runner as it's been one of my favourite cars.

I also have 3 kids (all girls age 5, 8, 10) and when we go camping, they all sit in 2nd row and all our cargo fits behind the 2nd row without needing (yet) to roof rack box or carriers. Based on specs I see on internet, 4runner, at least on paper, offers more cargo capacity behind the 2nd row (47.2 cu ft) compared to Ascent (43.5 cu ft).

Also, in Canada, all 2024 4runner offers pretty much same safefy features found to Subaru Ascent (blind spot, auto-break, rear collison sensors, etc).

Do you think I would reget if I switch to 4runner? What other things should I double check/consider before switching? My wife is against switching but I really want to give the last V6 4runner a try.

BTW, Ascent is an excellent value 3row SUV if you compare all the features it offers compared to Pilot/Highlander/etc... usually $5~10k CAD cheaper and Subaru in Canada offers much lower interest rates even though all financing is offered by Toyota Financing...

I love the 4runner, but imo unless you need the 4runner to go offroad its not worth the tradeoff compared to what you have. Its slower, lower mpg and would gain you nothing unless you need the capability to go offroading in more places.

 

[AZ Craig]

I love the 4runner, but imo unless you need the 4runner to go offroad its not worth the tradeoff compared to what you have. Its slower, lower mpg and would gain you nothing unless you need the capability to go offroading in more places.

100% agree. 4Runner with kids who are headed towards being teenagers will not work very well for moving 5 people around. The middle seat is meh.

Honestly, one of the larger 3 row vehicles out there like a Telluride/Palisade or a Grand Highlander/Lexus TX would probably do the original poster a lot better.

Additionally, the powertrain of the 5th generation is a dog at this point and fuel is only going to get more expensive with the current trajectory of this country...

 

[MN_Pat]

I love the 4runner, but imo unless you need the 4runner to go offroad its not worth the tradeoff compared to what you have. Its slower, lower mpg and would gain you nothing unless you need the capability to go offroading in more places.

I'm also going to be sacrilegious and agree with this comment. Unless you're looking at the Limited version the 4Runner then there is a drive system loss as well. for driving snowy roads or more importantly mixed traction winter roads having full time awd wins, hands down.

I love my 4Runner and it does some amazing things, a couple times a year. Daily driving around town or winter highways I spend most of it in rear wheel drive. Not near as ideal as Subaru's awd system, which is amazing! My wife is in an Audi now and came from an Impreza. I still say for snowy roads that Impreza was about the best I've ever used.