2017 Toyota 4Runner

2017 Toyota 4Runner

Review

For 2017, the 4Runner is carried over with minimal changes. The Trail and Trail Premium are renamed TRD Off-Road and TRD Off-Road Premium, and the TRD Pro Series is available in three additional colors.If you're shopping 2017 4Runners, off-road capability is likely a priority or you would be (or should be) shopping station wagons or crossovers. In light of that, the sweet spot in the 4Runner lineup is the TRD Off-Road Premium.Its "Premium" billing, however, adds creature comforts such as heated front seats with easy-clean premium vinyl upholstery, heated power outside mirrors and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Interior

The large cargo hold is quite functional, and the seating area is sufficiently roomy. Easy to climb in and out if you can deal with the step-up height.Overhead off-road controls are a good use of space.

There's plenty of front head- and legroom for tall folks, though we should note the 4Runner we tested did not have a sunroof. The rear seats offer similar headroom. There is a bit less legroom back there, but 6-footers still fit.Rear visibility is surprisingly good straight out the back and is further enhanced by a backup camera, but the rear quarters have the usual SUV blind spots.The new 4Runner has tight gaps outside and an attractive interior. The fabric seats are grippy, easy to clean and good-looking.

Plenty of little nooks in dash plus a decent console bin, glovebox and door pockets.

Exterior

The exterior of the 2017 Toyota 4Runner is marked by black wheels as well as its off-road potential, marking it as a true SUV. The material selection is shifted towards lighter versions, so the new 4Runner will be even lighter and more maneuverable than its predecessors. Between this and the large selection of colors and wheels.

Engine

The 2017 Toyota 4Runner is available in six trim levels: SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro and Limited. All share the same 4.0-liter V6 (270 horsepower, 278 pound-feet of torque) and five-speed automatic transmission and are rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds. SR5 and Limited models are available in 4x2 or 4x4 configurations and offer third-row seating (for seven occupants) as an option.The 4.0-liter V6 gets the 4Runner up to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds, which translates to easy freeway merging and decent climbing power up long grades. It's not the most powerful engine in the class, but it does the job.The 4Runner's brakes have plenty of stopping power, especially in terms of initial bite.The 4Runner has part-time four-wheel drive, crawl control, active traction control and a rear locking differential. The real gem is the optional KDSS technology that automatically disconnects both stabilizer bars when maximum articulation is needed.

Price

It goes without saying that the price of the 2017 Toyota 4Runner depends on the type of trim as well as the additional equipment you have selected.Otherwise, however, the price should not differ much from last year’s prices. That means roughly $37,000 for the base version and if you want all it has to offer, it will cost you at least another $5-6,000 on top of that.

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