![]() ![]() Our data says stability control helps this thing turn. Steering is pretty slow and requires quite a bit of lock, and it's on the heavy side for a modern SUV. Soft suspension, moderate amounts of roll - also not surprising. The stability control is pretty transparent except for the fact that it sounds like a game of Operation at the brake pedal when the brakes intervene. Handling: Pretty much as expected: a little trucky, no steering feel and low amounts of grip. Moderate amount of nosedive, some steering wheel wiggle and lots of noise with antilock braking. Who tunes these things? Braking experience feels pretty abrupt and not exceptionally good, but this is also more off-road-oriented so that's not too much of a shock. The brake pedal is soft at the top and then gets abruptly grabby at the end. Braking: Squishy brake pedal and it has a little bit of swishing noise that many other Toyota truck products do. The transmission shifts OK, doesn't feel slow at all, but I think the engine is just older and ultimately lacks power. There is a little bit of wheelspin off of one of the rear wheels (woohoo), but it's quicker than leaving the traction control system on. Our quickest run was achieved in Sport shift mode with traction and stability off and powerbraking till about 2,200 rpm. Off-road focused suspension with Fox dampersĭriver’s Comments Acceleration: Engine sounds pretty saucy, but the reality is it's just not as fast as a lot of other V6s.It has the TRD Off-Road Premium's standard features plus the sunroof, navigation system and JBL sound system. The most expensive 4Runner, the TRD Pro is meant for serious off-roaders. It uses a different 4WD system and suspension setup that aims to make it more comfortable. Optional Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) that can improve wheel articulation when off-roading.Locking rear differential (helps with maximizing traction off-road).Additional drive settings for off-roading.These trims are similar to their respective SR5 trims but have: ![]()
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