The 2024 Toyota 4Runner continues to be one of the most impressive SUVs, capable of tackling every terrain as it’s done for the past five generations.

As you would expect of an SUV from the Toyota brand, you’ll find impressive reliability scores and amazing off-road qualities. The 4Runner is legendary on most trails, making it one of the top choices for anyone looking for a great SUV to take out on the trails. In addition to the trail-riding capabilities, the 2024 model gives you some excellent new qualities and features. Let’s take a look.

The 4Runner tackles every terrain

Whether you have paved roads to drive or want to venture to an area where the roads have stopped and the trails begin, this Toyota SUV is a great choice. This impressive SUV brings some excellent off-road qualities in the TRD Pro trim, including:

• Approach Angle – 33 degrees
• Departure Angle – 26 degrees
• Ground Clearance – 9.6 inches

Across various trims, this impressive off-road SUV also brings several great features to the market. Some of these items are:

• Full-time/Part-time 4WD
• Crawl Control
• Electronic Locking Rear Differential
• Multi-Terrain Monitor
• Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System
• Multi-Terrain Select

An old-school powertrain with good power

We expect upgrades and changes to the powertrain lineup for the new-generation 2025 model, but for now, the Toyota 4Runner has the same old-school powertrain we’ve loved for years. This powertrain gives you a 4.0-liter V6 engine mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. This system delivers 270 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque for the drive. The 4Runner boasts a higher tip speed than the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler, which might not be important on the trails but could be fun to talk about over drinks.

The 4Runner is still a tough-looking SUV

The tough appearance and style of this Toyota SUV scream off-road prowess and dominance. This incredible SUV can head out for some fun on the trails and make onlookers wonder about your adventures when you return to the streets. The body-on-frame build makes this SUV one of the most capable wherever you go. The high-profile all-terrain tires present an air of capability and adventure, making it easy to head out for some fun.

A new color that’s limited to one trim

As you would expect, some features and qualities are only offered for the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro trim. In addition to some of the amazing off-road items, this trim is also where you find one new color that’s exclusive to this off-road model. The new Terra Orange color is available, but only for this trim, giving the 4Runner an amazing look wherever you take it. If you want the world to know what trim you drive from afar, choose this color.

Take more stuff with you when you drive the 4Runner

If you want a rugged SUV that pulls a heavy load, this Toyota SUV is a great option. The towing figures are better for the 4Runner than for the base models of the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco, which can only tow up to 3,500 pounds. This Toyota SUV is rated to pull as much as 5,000 pounds. In addition to this towing power, the 4Runner can carry up to 1,700 pounds of payload, making it the most capable SUV of the trio.

This SUV has the tech you need

Toyota might not have upgraded the 4Runner’s powertrain in several years, but the modern version of this rugged SUV has a full package of impressive safety features for your drive. The Toyota Safety Sense package includes:

• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alerts
• Rearview camera
• Star Safety System
• Pre-collision system
• Pedestrian detection
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Lane departure alert
• Automatic high beams
• ToyotaCare

This rugged off-road SUV boats an incredible four-star rating from the NHTSA, making it one of the safest choices you can make in the off-road SUV class.

Take the tech beyond safety in the 4Runner

The 4Runner has evolved over the years to become a modern SUV with the desired tech to give you an excellent package of features that are useful during every drive. Some of the features you can find across the 4Runner trims are:

• 8.0-inch touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Dual-zone automatic climate controls
• Smart key system with push-button starting
• 15-speaker JBL premium audio system
• SiriusXM satellite radio
• Panoramic View Monitor

The 2024 Toyota 4Runner is likely one of the last of a dying breed. The next model should begin a new generation and bring hybrid powertrains to the mix. Will you choose the 2024 model to be the Toyota SUV you love to drive every day?