daytonaviolet
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Isn’t is same as limited ?
It’ll slot in just over the SR5 base model in the 4Runner's lineup, and it's available with either rear- or four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case just like the Limited.
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Isn’t is same as limited ?
It’ll slot in just over the SR5 base model in the 4Runner's lineup, and it's available with either rear- or four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case just like the Limited.
This article says : "The TRD Sport is available as either two-wheel drive or part-time four-wheel drive with a two-speed, manually shifted transfer case -"
Toyota debuts the new road-focused 2022 4Runner TRD Sport - Roadshow
So basically an SR5 with X-REAS, Limited external "appearance package" (20" wheels, front bumper, and rocker panels), and hood scoop .
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They're smart. The hood scoops pulls chicks like no other.
Jernik
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I think they missed the mark and a huge opportunity... IMO they should have taken the Limited, color matched all the chrome, slapped on a better looking 20" wheel, maybe a hood scoop and called it the "Limited Sport". It would also be nice to have a second trim level option with real leather (and ventilated) seats.
I can't count the number of people I've come across (myself included) that bought a "lower" trim just because they don't like the look of the Limited and all the chrome. The Nightshade made it better, but black chrome is still chrome, just to a lesser degree.
I can't count the number of people I've come across (myself included) that bought a "lower" trim just because they don't like the look of the Limited and all the chrome. The Nightshade made it better, but black chrome is still chrome, just to a lesser degree.
Nick Nostril
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I'll never understand the allure of making an SUV a sports car, especially one meant for the dirt. To each their own I guess. 
Jernik
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I'll never understand the allure of making an SUV a sports car, especially one meant for the dirt. To each their own I guess.
Agree. You'd think it would go the other way too... why hasn't Toyota released a lifted 4x4 Supra? lol
Relentlesskaizen
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Exactly. They could have made it a limited sport! Make it look like an SR5 but real leather, dual climate, limited wheels and forget about the chrome or add some subtle chrome accents. Add the AWD ability and forget the XREAS garbage. Or just make a new SR5 premium with the mentioned touches. Personally the TRD sport I think of “One Piece at a Time” by Johnny Cash. I mean am I wrong?
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Jernik
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"One Piece at a Time", lol. That's about right! Seems they're trying everything they can with swapping pieces around the current parts bin to create "new" models. The bad thing is they just haven't put them together in the best package yet - at least IMO.
Nuke
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I have a garage queen Mustang GT. My wife creams the passenger seat from the Stang's V8 Borla exhaust more than any hood scoop could do. :bounce:
aggrobot
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Not quite. The limited, in its 4wd trim is full-time 4wheel drive - the only 4runner with this config. Limited doesnt have a two speed transfer case, you just lock the center differential to engage 4lo. This TRD sport more an sr5 with xreas and kitchen sink to make it look more sporty. A stripped limited in terms of physical appearance is accurate.
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thennen
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That’s not a bad idea.
RichinRidgewood
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These Toyota models are like Mexican food. It’s the same stuff only arranged and rearranged differently on the plate.
That's totally wrong. You can lock the center diff in the limited, yes, which puts it in 4 high, as opposed to AWD mode. You can then switch to 4lo from there.
This is what the transfer case switch in a 5th gen limited looks like:
This is the exact same way the 4WD system worked on certain 4th gen 4runners like the limited and sport edition for example. I had a 4th gen you could put into 2wd, AWD (center diff unlocked), 4WD hi (center diff locked) and 4lo (center diff locked, low range in the transfer case).
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2021TrailAG
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Like some others have said, I think this would make more sense if it also offered the AWD Torsen center diff. I would have been a bit more interested in that option if offered on something other than the much more expensive limited. I don't "need" it, but it would have been nice especially when others drive the truck.
Muzzle of Bees
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Really, 20 inch wheels, who the hell makes these decisions? It was decent until I saw that.
I was hoping a "Sport" version would come with a supercharger or different gear ratios. Nope.
Poseurs that will never leave pavement or engage 4wd and want to brag about what they drive, all while visually customizing with useless junk is the target market.
Toyota will sell a bunch.
I'll never understand the allure of making an SUV a sports car, especially one meant for the dirt. To each their own I guess.
Poseurs that will never leave pavement or engage 4wd and want to brag about what they drive, all while visually customizing with useless junk is the target market.
Toyota will sell a bunch.
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2021nightshade4x4
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Sgranelli11
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Kinda seems like they're trying to drum up excitement and move old models before the 6th Gen comes out.
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