Model Year Differences for 5th Gen

[WannaBe77]

Hey all!

I searched around but can’t seem to find what I’m looking for.

I realize that the 5th Gen was facelifted for the 2014 model year. And I realize that the 5th Gen has few differences year to year.

What I can’t find are what are the actual differences in the 5th Gen model years? Which years have which “upgrades”.

Does anyone know? Or have a link somewhere that explains this?

I’m essentially asking because I’m really close to buying one and wouldn’t mind buying let’s say a 2016 over a 2019 if I can save money without losing key features that I might prefer.

Thanks all!


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[mailbox]

just read the wiki Toyota 4Runner - Wikipedia

 

[Hans Moleman]

2010-2013: Same

2014-2019: Face lifted model

2020: New Entune multimedia systems with Carplay and new dash gauges

2021: New Toyota Safety Sense and LED headlights standard on all models

 

[Whippersnapper02]

The gauge cluster changed 3 times since 2010.

 

[Axix23]

2010-2013: Same

2014-2019: Face lifted model

2020: New Entune multimedia systems with Carplay and new dash gauges

2021: New Toyota Safety Sense and LED headlights standard on all models

I believe the toyota safety sense was added in 2020.
in 2019 or 2020, the roof rails came in all black in certain trims..
2021, oem led fog lights are standard too. trd pro and limited gets the bi-led headlights...

 

[hoobhoob]

Hey all!

I searched around but can’t seem to find what I’m looking for.

I realize that the 5th Gen was facelifted for the 2014 model year. And I realize that the 5th Gen has few differences year to year.

What I can’t find are what are the actual differences in the 5th Gen model years? Which years have which “upgrades”.

I haevn't found such a detailed list anywhere either, and it's almost too specific for Wikipedia.

e.g. the things that I know about, that are deeper than just the marketing trim name changes:

2015 version replaced cluster gauge LED display with simple clock
2016 version slightly upgraded/changed front brake calipers

 

[97BlackAckCL]

The biggest difference is 2020 and 2021, the rest are all pretty much are identical and come down to trim level from 2014-2019

 

[Grape Ape]

The only actual "upgrades" are in the last two years and are overpriced tech. You can easily buy a much better entertainment system or suspension aftermarket and spend less than the ridiculous upcharge on the '19-'21.

For reference, my 2010 TE was $35K OTD, my '18 TRDP $44k OTD...compare that to an MSRP of $54k now and you'll see that there is not $10k worth of upgrades over the '18. It's the same truck as 10 years ago.

 

[MAD 69]

I'm glad I waited for the '21, I'm happy to pay the extra $10K not to have the ugly front end the earlier 5th Gens came with.

 

[perf0rmance]

I haevn't found such a detailed list anywhere either, and it's almost too specific for Wikipedia.

e.g. the things that I know about, that are deeper than just the marketing trim name changes:

2015 version replaced cluster gauge LED display with simple clock
2016 version slightly upgraded/changed front brake calipers

Good point!!!

2014 TE's (trail editions) are the only year with the blue multi-display gauge.
2012-2013 TE's had orange.

I wish OldRed were still around for his dope upgrade - this was by FAR the most unique upgrade I've done.

 

[Grape Ape]

I'm glad I waited for the '21, I'm happy to pay the extra $10K not to have the ugly front end the earlier 5th Gens came with.

It's the same as they came 7 years ago

 

[Kamalani Mahie]

I'm glad I waited for the '21, I'm happy to pay the extra $10K not to have the ugly front end the earlier 5th Gens came with.

You could buy a 2014-2021 and get the same front end...

 

[Kamalani Mahie]

Good point!!!

2014 TE's (trail editions) are the only year with the blue multi-display gauge.
2012-2013 TE's had orange.

I wish OldRed were still around for his dope upgrade - this was by FAR the most unique upgrade I've done.

LOVE this mod. Wasn't easy, or cheap, to source a 2014 trail edition blue accessory display though.

 

[perf0rmance]

LOVE this mod. Wasn't easy, or cheap, to source a 2014 trail edition blue accessory display though.

I bit the bullet and bought a new one LOL

 

[Kamalani Mahie]

I bit the bullet and bought a new one LOL

I ended up doing the same thing. But by the time I decided to just buy a new one, dealerships were saying the item was backordered. But I eventually found one.

 

[nglayton]

Hey all!

I searched around but can’t seem to find what I’m looking for.

I realize that the 5th Gen was facelifted for the 2014 model year. And I realize that the 5th Gen has few differences year to year.

What I can’t find are what are the actual differences in the 5th Gen model years? Which years have which “upgrades”.

Does anyone know? Or have a link somewhere that explains this?

I’m essentially asking because I’m really close to buying one and wouldn’t mind buying let’s say a 2016 over a 2019 if I can save money without losing key features that I might prefer.

This site has a pretty good list of the minor changes from year to year.

Quote from the website, "The most extensive and detailed Toyota 4Runner historical chronological archives on the web. Year by year changes, specifications, information, photographs, color charts and more."

 

[RobS10]

Just ran across this thread as I'm in the market for a used 5th Gen. How is this, for anyone else still wondering? This breaks down the differences from year to year, as well as trim packages...
Toyota 4Runner Models, Generations & Redesigns | Cars.com

 

[Christianciro413]

Engine tweak

2010-2013: Same

2014-2019: Face lifted model

2020: New Entune multimedia systems with Carplay and new dash gauges

2021: New Toyota Safety Sense and LED headlights standard on all models

Old Post but may help someone else so..

In 2012 they made a small engine/horsepower tweak, which added ~15HP I believe and it also effected the MPGs, the highway mileage went from 22 to 20 city remained undefeated.

With the 2014 facelift came a whole new face for the SR5 and trail models (which would carry over to all otherlater models except the Limited and the newer TRD Sport). The new face came with a front bumper that was 2 inches higher allowing more ground clearance for offroading. With that they also went and removed the side skirts which also gave the side 2 more inches of clearance and the rear bumper was also replaced with a 2 inch shorter one. The door handles were also replaced except not the Limited and later introduced TRD Sport remain with the old handles that came on the 2010-2013 models. The outside side mirror assembly was replaced with ones that could accommodate the mirrors from the Rav4 and Tacoma of similar year. Limited models remained with the same height bumpers as the 2010-2013 models. The only difference that came for the facelifted 2014+ Limited models was they got a newer face still with all the chrome features the earlier models had and the new headlight assembly too.