Just curious about what improvements people would like to see on the next gen runners. I know for me top on the list has to be the infotainment screen. Decent system overall, but I personally think the screen needs to be improved. Better "touch-ability" and bigger screen (the size of the screen in the lexus rx360 is a good size) could both help. I'm an audiophile so I'd like a premium sound system, but I understand this isn't a Lexus. I'd like to see a limited trim that has a bit better, more sleek design. I like the limited now and think it gets a little too much hate, but I understand the dislike of the design (the chrome bar wasn't the greatest idea ever). What do you guys want to see in the new 4runners?
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Trail Wonka
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Definitely 7.5" or 8" wheels [emoji12]
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Couldn't agree more.
Yeah, it'd be cool if they made the TRD Pro a hardcore offroad truck. Not saying it's not capable now, but it'd be sweet to see what they could come up with for a factory-designed almost after-market type mod for the 4runner.
PWD4R
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Yeah. Just something to really spice it up. Or even just take 400 pounds off the sucker. That'd be nice (but with today's tech in vehicles idk where they'd even lose 400 pounds and get people to buy it)
What would also be cool is if it had a flat roof rack already so everyone would quit having to spend $1,000 on those suckers.
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Yep. If they're going to make the TRD Pro, they might as well do what a good majority of people would do anyways.
5ontheFloor
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How about turbocharged diesel motor? Too much?
so we're on the same wave length there 
Gecko
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- ~300+ horsepower
- 8 Speed Automatic
- 8"+ Media screen
- Some amount of weight loss, even if 200lbs
- Newer technology, like Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, etc.
- More comfortable front seats
- Smaller wheels for the Limited
- JBL sound offered on SR5 Premium and Trail Premium
- LED exterior lighting
Storm Runner
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I'd like trim specific features to be available as options across all models. Like a TRD Pro with a sunroof and third row seats or a TEP with push button start and cooled seats or a Limited with a rear locker and crawl control. If they can be installed in one, why not all?
jwkilgore
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Toyota will never put a factory front locker on an IFS. Way too much stress on the CV joints. Yes, it can be done, but Toyota won't do it. A rear locker with A-TRAC is about the best we'll get.
Sway bar disconnects: Toyota went a different direction with their KDSS system, so they'll never do a factory disco setup like what Jeep has. Your best bet would be allowing the KDSS system on more trim versions. Optimally what would work would be a setup such that you can install easy aftermarket discos without tearing your CV boots.
Diesel: Never happen in North America. Toyota has officially stated that passenger-car small diesel is just to expensive with our emissions. We used to be able to point to Volkswagen and scream "They can do it, why can't you??!!??"... but you know how that worked out.
