Thinking of upgrading a 2015 Trail Premium to a 2024 TRD Off Road Premium

[MN_Pat]

Depends on what's important to you. The one word I wouldn't use to describe the 4Runner is modern. Had a '19, traded in for a '21 that has the push button and bigger infotainment. Just got to drive a '15 with KDSS.

Just an opinion but they're pretty much six of one and a half dozen of the other to me. Some people like the post 2020 updates but most don't really change my life. One exception, tire pressure. I love this and use it regularly.

Miles, condition, and what do I want to drive over the next 3-5 years? 2024 old school 4runner, trade in now. 2024-newer Tacoma, Landcruiser, 2025-newer 4runner then hold to see if these new generations are for you.

Hybrid, hold what you have now. if you don't like the new generation Toyotas then trade for a used 2024 4Runner. since you have a low mile reliable vehicle there's no immediate pressure to act.

 

[UtahSooner]

I’ve read on here that the intangible improvements of the newest 4Runners make them feel like a different vehicle to the older ones.

I have a 2015 Trail Premium that I’m steadily updating, but just wondering if it might be a better idea to just buy a new one. The creature comforts being a major factor. The push button start, blind spot monitoring, heated steering wheel (I live in Chicago and it’s cold!). I know the 6th gen is coming out soon but I wouldn’t want to buy a first year car since there are usually production issues to work out.

Upgrade! Do it!!!

I went from a 2010 Trail Edition to a 2023 ORP last fall. Creature comforts are definitely worth it imo! Push button start, keyless door handle/tailgate touch unlocking, heated seats, heated steering wheel… might be getting old & a little soft, but creature comforts are more than just nice to have (esp when it’s cold)!

Do it!!!

 

[alextop]

Since it's been 10 years I'd say either way you'll enjoy being in a new car. If it were me, I'd wait for the 6th gen to come out, not because I want it but because that's when you'll likely find some really great deals on the current model year. Plus, if it turns out you really like the 6th gen you can go that route too.

 

[Durango Dave]

I'd say go for it! I sold my 2015 Trail Premium with KDSS and moonroof and only 60,000 miles on it to my daughter and bought a 2023 ORP with KDSS and moonroof. It drives exactly the same except it has all the cool new technology features as you describe including Apple CarPlay and I couldn't be happier!

 

[arouth]

Thank you for all the advice.

I have mixed feelings on the 2025 4Runner bc it's longer, lower, and wider than the current 4Runner. It also does not have KDSS which is something that for my usage is very important.

As of now I'm continuing to update my 2015 4Runner and with the next mod being a push button start from Vais, so we'll see how that goes. Here is a picture of the Sony stereo with wireless CarPlay I had installed, so my current 2015 is starting to feel pretty modern.

Below is a list of things I've updated:

Vivid Racing Tune
VRP Cold Air Intake
Magnaflow Exhaust
Kicker Plug & Play 8 Speakers
Viper Remote Start
CarTrimHome Heated Steering Wheel
Pathfinde HT Tires
Blisten 5100 Shocks
Trail Running Boards
XAV-9500ES Sony Stereo w/ Wireless CarPlay
CarTrimHome Front Valance