Request to Toyota for next gen 4runner

[Sean K.]

Eh, what?

Source: https://www.kbb.com/new-cars/best-resale-value-awards/best-resale-top-10-cars/

Not factoring in the Rubicon package.

Good luck finding a 2012 JKU Rubi for $18K.

 

[Roccoeight]

The next gen 4runner was designed 2-3 years ago. I guess Toyota must have their own high altitude testing area, since I never saw their mules at Pikes Peak, unlike every other manufacturer...

They got together a focus group of representative Toyota owners--i.e. any one of us would have been shown the door.

I am purely speculating, but I'm guessing...

-smaller, higher revving engine with the same or less horsepower with oil consumption issues
-even thinner body panels (I doubt there'll be Aluminium since Toyota has no real track record with putting it in trucks)
-6 or 7 speed transmission that will hunt on flat surfaces like a crackhead for that rock he dropped under the sofa
-plastic fairings, air dams, and other clearance killing shit that adds up to .01 mpg
-probably one drivetrain option (selectable 4WD), full time 4WD kills fleet average economy numbers
-better interiors to match Toyota's goal of de-crapping their vehicle line
-SR5 and Limited at launch, with some "off road" model with minor suspension and body fuggery in a year or two
-ATRAC, hill/crawl control, etc. probably will continue on, since it's Toyota's thing

There will be epic shitposting wars on this site regarding the sheer mediocrity of the changes and people will wonder why Toyota just didn't keep the 5th gen around longer.

*drops mic

Great my 2016 Trail will be even more valuable! I think Toyota will design a bullet proof rig.

 

[geirvmax]

Volt meter

Miss dedicated meters for voltage, oil temperature and oil pressure. A transmission oil temperature gauge would be a bonus.

 

[geirvmax]

I miss having storage for my jumper cables, folding shovel, etc. I don't like having to add a box in the space in the back for my recovery and emergency items.

This is a very good point! We all put accessories in the 4 Runner. There should be a place to store it.

 

[geirvmax]

Spy shot of the '18 4runner TRD Pro = sick new integrated sliders and skids!

Funny

 

[geirvmax]

On the new 4 Runner

Complete wish list:
At least the option of a higher power motor.
Dedicated meters for voltage, oil temperature and oil pressure. A transmission oil temperature gauge would be nice.
More open wheel wells to accommodate slightly larger tires without modifications.
A larger (30 Gallon) fuel tank.
Dedicated storage space for accessories like First aid kit, jumper cables, tow rope, shovel and compressor etc.
Lockable front differential (in addition of the available rear lockable differential.)
Different (outside in the back) location for the spare tire.
The 4Runner TEP is amazing, but I suspect a lot of potential owners would appreciate these improvements. (My previous 4 Runner was a Sport 2005 with the V8)
(In this context, I love the 120v outlet, the windshield wiper de-icer, the 4wd system with crawl control and rear differential locker. The 4Runner for many people need better off road tires, but that is an easy, personal modification.)

 

[Jetboy]

This is a picture of the a new rav4 adventure package. Not the 18 4runner.

Are you sure? I think it looks a lot like a shared platform with the new FJ Cruiser for 2018.