Stopped by the Toyota dealer in Honolulu because they advertised that the 2010 would be on their lot starting this weekend. They had about 5 SR5s, all 2WD, all equipped the same with the exception of one having the 3rd row. Some were supposedly already sold. Their test-drivable demo unit hadn't yet arrived.
I liked the way it looked. There are a lot of photos already out there, so it wasn't any big surprise. The 5th Gen appears more muscular than the 4th Gen. The standard 17" wheels/tires look surprisingly well-proportioned (unlike the 4th Gen's 16" original steel wheels, later replaced by standard 16" aluminum wheels).
I liked the chrome accents on the roof rack and below the door. I'm not as pleased with the skirt under the rear bumper -- it looks like something that would be on Camry SE or Corolla XRS, not a truck. The lack of running boards didn't bug me like they do when I see a 4th Gen without them.
They had one on display in the main showroom. You can't judge interior quality just from a photo, so that's where my interest really resided. Unfortunately, I confirmed what I had assumed. Lots of hard plastic including the entire dashboard and the door panels (at least on the SR5; the photos of the Limited look like the door panels are covered in vinyl to match the leather seats).
This was disappointing. I had the same initial fear when I first saw the photos of the Venza, as the press photos revealed a strange patterned texture on the dash and door panels. I was pleased when I actually sat in one and found that the textured material was padded and rubbery and not hard plastic. No such luck with the 2010 4Runner.
Lots of silver plastic on the center stack. Manual AC knobs are large and turn easily, but they look cheap. They don't feel that way. It's just the way they look. The center console has a small tray next to the cupholder on 2WD models. I'm not a big fan of open bins because they either become cluttered with junk or are dust catchers if left empty.
Seating position was fine and I found a comfortable position pretty quickly. The side mirrors seem smaller than the 4th Gen. I wish Toyota would use the fabric on the sun visors for the entire headliner, like GM, Nissan, and others do. It is much nicer looking than the mouse fur currently used.
The SR5 I looked at had the optional backup camera in the rear-view mirror. It also had the standard rear park-assist. This is why I find it strange that Trail and Limited have a standard backup camera in lieu of the rear park-assist. Why not both if the SR5 can have both? The sensors are not color-matched to the bumper.
I noticed that the spare was a steel wheel on the SR5 (I think the 20" on the Limited comes with a matching spare).
I'll revisit the dealer when they receive a Limited.
I liked the way it looked. There are a lot of photos already out there, so it wasn't any big surprise. The 5th Gen appears more muscular than the 4th Gen. The standard 17" wheels/tires look surprisingly well-proportioned (unlike the 4th Gen's 16" original steel wheels, later replaced by standard 16" aluminum wheels).
I liked the chrome accents on the roof rack and below the door. I'm not as pleased with the skirt under the rear bumper -- it looks like something that would be on Camry SE or Corolla XRS, not a truck. The lack of running boards didn't bug me like they do when I see a 4th Gen without them.
They had one on display in the main showroom. You can't judge interior quality just from a photo, so that's where my interest really resided. Unfortunately, I confirmed what I had assumed. Lots of hard plastic including the entire dashboard and the door panels (at least on the SR5; the photos of the Limited look like the door panels are covered in vinyl to match the leather seats).
This was disappointing. I had the same initial fear when I first saw the photos of the Venza, as the press photos revealed a strange patterned texture on the dash and door panels. I was pleased when I actually sat in one and found that the textured material was padded and rubbery and not hard plastic. No such luck with the 2010 4Runner.
Lots of silver plastic on the center stack. Manual AC knobs are large and turn easily, but they look cheap. They don't feel that way. It's just the way they look. The center console has a small tray next to the cupholder on 2WD models. I'm not a big fan of open bins because they either become cluttered with junk or are dust catchers if left empty.
Seating position was fine and I found a comfortable position pretty quickly. The side mirrors seem smaller than the 4th Gen. I wish Toyota would use the fabric on the sun visors for the entire headliner, like GM, Nissan, and others do. It is much nicer looking than the mouse fur currently used.
The SR5 I looked at had the optional backup camera in the rear-view mirror. It also had the standard rear park-assist. This is why I find it strange that Trail and Limited have a standard backup camera in lieu of the rear park-assist. Why not both if the SR5 can have both? The sensors are not color-matched to the bumper.
I noticed that the spare was a steel wheel on the SR5 (I think the 20" on the Limited comes with a matching spare).
I'll revisit the dealer when they receive a Limited.
