What would you like to see in a 6th gen?

[Snypr18]

I want a cheap entry level 4x4 model with a MT, I think MT sucks for just about everything out there, but I love driving them.

Cloth interior. Manual seats. No tint. Factory center and rear lockers.

Nothing else.

Kinda like the SR Taco.

This is exactly why I am looking for a 2nd or 3rd gen 4Runner. Manuals are so much more fun to drive than an auto.

 

[Kutanks]

There is only 1 Feature I need

Besides 4WD of course.

Bring back the manual! It makes no sense that the Tacoma offers it and the 4Runner doesn't.

 

[Bumbo]

Less technology.

Factory front/rear lockers.

Option for Torsen TC on trims other than just the Limited

 

[Teamdonde]

Bring back the V8 option and give it a faster steering ratio. Would definitely trade in for one of those.

 

[finacoles2]

Gen 6 4runner

With the suv market being so crazy, and the gen 5 4runner being kind of long in the tooth, is it fair to expect gen 6 revealed in 2020?

The new blazer RS looks nice.. I want to go look at one in person

I wish the next 4runner to have a little better mpg and maybe less weight IMO. But still have v6

 

[Alpha Autos]

I know this has been discussed elsewhere, but since there's a 6th gen forum now, I figured why not share what you'd like to see from the 6th gen. Here's my miscellaneous thoughts:

Engine: More HP and more torque than the current 4.0 with an updated transmission. I'm no expert in what Toyota has that they can put in there but as long as it's not the pretty-much-universally-reviled 3.5 V6/6AT from the Tacoma I'd be happy, maybe a 3.5V6/8AT. A V8 option would be cool but seems unlikely.

Transfer case: I'd like to see an option for an AWD type mode, like in the current Limiteds, but with a RWD option as well. A selector for 2Hi/4Hi/4lo plus a center locker would be great. I think this might be similar to the old multi-mode t-cases?

Body/Frame:

• More aluminum! Less weight and less rust is always a win in my book. I think there's places they could swap in aluminum, like the hood and rear hatch, to save weight without sacrificing anything. More high-strength steel in the frame would be good for weight reduction too. Anything to get the MPGs up a bit.
• Keep the roll-down rear window. I also really like the two-piece tailgate like on the Land Cruiser, but I don't think there'd be a way to do that and keep the window.
• Steel bumpers. I don't like body-colored plastic bumper covers that tend to get scratched up. A steel bumper with a straight profile (like on the new Ford Ranger) would be more durable and would let people upgrade to a heavy duty bumper without having to chop body parts.

TRD Pro: It seems like they don't do enough to differentiate the TRD Pro from the Off-road trims. So maybe add:

• Front locker
• Front camera (or 360° camera?)
• Pre-wired switches for accessories, ready for you to wire in relays for your lights/winches/whatnot without tearing your brand new dash apart

Miscellaneous

• Power folding mirrors. It's not exactly a narrow vehicle, so whether you're parking on the street or in the garage this should help prevent smashed mirrors and give more space around the parked truck
• Better tires. I know nobody will ever agree on a what the best tire is, but shipping these with highway tires on anything but the Limited is a terrible idea
• LED lights. There's no reason that every lamp in or on this vehicle shouldn't be LED
• Display that shows steer angle and vehicle pitch/roll.
• More storage spaces. Under rear seats, in the rear wheel wells, etc.

What do you guys think?

I need the led lights and power folding mirror.

 

[blacklucas1]

6th Gen News??

Does anyone have any new information about the 6th gen 4R such as drivetrain or release timeframe? Last I heard were rumors saying 2023.

Feel free to drop your rumors in too, I love reading speculation about the elusive 6th gen!whatsapp web 192.168.0.1 routerlogin

 

[Keithtjr]

Diesel

Diesel
MT
Front Locker
UTE body

 

[Gamma Ray]

I hope it's nothing. Just keep making the amazingly reliable 5th generation. Add some stuff to it if you have to like 2020's TSS and Android Auto stuff, but it would be a shame if the 4Runner turned into unreliable trash.

 

[clinthulk2]

2021 4Runner

I beleive 2021 is the year we will see new generation announced. Whenever toyota has added little things like safety sense to current model, they have announced new generation within two year of it. What do you think? I am debating if I should wait till they announce in chicago show or just go get army green this year. I have a dealership selling it to me for MSRP.

 

[NorthT4R]

I beleive 2021 is the year we will see new generation announced. Whenever toyota has added little things like safety sense to current model, they have announced new generation within two year of it. What do you think? I am debating if I should wait till they announce in chicago show or just go get army green this year. I have a dealership selling it to me for MSRP.

I am in a similar situation (though with an ORP). A quick search on these forums show ppl have had this debate for the past 6 years (and still no 6th gen). For me, other than the potential for slightly improved gas mileage with the 6th gen (but really, who knows), the 5th gen checks all of my boxes. I hope to pick one up as soon as my job resumes in a stable fashion. As many have also said, worst case you sell it in a few years and maybe lose a few thousand dollars as the resale value is so high.

 

[blackyman7]

2021 4Runner

I beleive 2021 is the year we will see new generation announced. Whenever toyota has added little things like safety sense to current model, they have announced new generation within two year of it. What do you think? I am debating if I should wait till they announce in chicago show or just go get army green this year. I have a dealership selling it to me for MSRP.solitaire.onl/ 9apps.ooo/

 

[Az4runnin]

When it comes to Redesigns of Tacoma and Tundra its Chicago Auto Show for Yota. When it comes to 4 Runner Redesign its the Texas State Fair. Maybe they will change it up for 6th Gen

 

[thorcaption5]

Gen 6 4runner release..

With the suv market being so crazy, and the gen 5 4runner being kind of long in the tooth, is it fair to expect gen 6 revealed in 2020?

The new blazer RS looks nice.. I want to go look at one in person

I wish the next 4runner to have a little better mpg and maybe less weight IMO. But still have v610.0.0.0.1 192.168.1.254 hotmail.com

 

[2chains]

I'm in the market and feeling similar. Should I wait for 6th gen? Looking to buy now as love the TRD Offroad interior just not the new grille...

Waiting to see what 2021 brings for options and colors...anyone know when the details are typically released?

All I've seen is the special trail edition but I'm not a fan of that particular package they 've put together.

 

[calcrc]

I would really like to see a 6th gen release date.....

 

[JustATallDude]

My guess is we will have a confirmed release date and design by summer 2022. Hopefully sooner.

 

[blairracd]

bruh i live in louisiana and run my heated seats and heated wheel about 11 months of the year. :biggrin1:

wtf?

 

[Nobody Special]

Factory rustproofing would be awesome.
I have a 99 Rover Discovery that is my snow vehicle and had Waxoyl applied from the factory, and the salt isn't kind obviously, but there is minimal rust after 21 years on the chassis.
I only "had" to retouch some areas but that was to satisfy my OCD.
The body panels are aluminum which is nice for certain people.

 

[Nobody Special]

An inline 6 w/ manual 6 speed option across all trims.

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