Thinking of buying a 2021 Runner

Hope everyone is doing well. It has been quite a while since I have been on this forum, but I may be in the market for a 2021 4Runner to replace my 2015 Audi Q7 TDI. I am trying to decide between the TRD Pro and the Limited. Two completely different rigs, I am well aware. One is AWD and the other is a driver selected transfer case. I do not think I will be doing much wheeling in this one, I had plenty of time wheeling in my old 2nd Gen Tacoma (BUILD THEAD). I

This will be my daily, and I have a 60 mile round trip commute back and forth to work everyday. I am curious as to the real MPG this truck gets (not the dash mounted, but a calculated fuel/miles). I am also curious as to the performance differences between the AWD and 4x4.

As always, thank you all for your help....

 

not a 4runner owner but you may wish to wait for the next gen if MPG is your main concern. the current gen is a beast of reliability, think buying one now would only make sense to an off-roader, thats just my opinion.
https://ussuvsnation.com/2023-toyota-4runner/ <- you may find this useful.
No wrong decision !

 

That will be the end of the 4Runner, and it also seems, the land cruiser. A turbo 4???? that’ll be fun to wheel…

 

That link is (dangerous?) blogbot nonsense, designed to get easy clicks and possibly infect computers. There is no redesigned 2023 4Runner, but an all-new Sequoia this February.

 

I averaged right around 20 MPG with the 2018 4Runner TRD Off Road that I had. This was over 20,000 miles with a ~50 mile one-way commute of 75% hilly highway. Respectable MPG considering its brick-like shape and ancient drivetrain.

The TRD Pro should fare similarly, perhaps slightly worse given its extra weight and roof rack. I can’t vouch for the Limited, but if you’re not going to wheel much, I’d stick to the SR5 Premium or Limited.

 

I get between 18 to 19 mpg depending how I drive. I drive mainly backroads to work. It’s comparable to my 2017 Tacoma

 

i too am a dangerous bot, hence the promotion

 

I had a 2010 SR5 4x4 and very easily got 20-21 highway and while commuting 18-19 (had longer stretches of road, not much stop-and-go). That was stock - lifted ~3" and 33" KMs dropped me ~2-3mpg. At the time, buddies running Limited models were running pretty consistently 1-2 mpg less (closer to 2 mpg) than what I was seeing - running them stock.

What I would emphasize is that you're buying a rig meant to spend more time off the road than on. As well, it is "stupid reliable and practically bullet proof" (within understanding of that statement) - so that is part of the purchase. I do know a few people (and have seen through forums) that got themselves limiteds and then ended up selling them and getting into something more road oriented. I'd totally recommend anyone to a 4R from my own perspective, but just know what you're buying (which goes without saying and I'm sure you know)

gl with the purchase!

 

Thinking of trading in or selling my 2019 dcsb off road 6mt for a 4runner due to a growing family. Anyone think i could potentially walk out of a dealer with an even trade or do you think ill owe a lot more if i take on a 2021 4runner

 

Just running quick numbers: KBB says truck is 33-35.7k (avg 34k) vs a off road 2021 4R (stock equipment) is 41,850. So yeah, def wouldn't say it's a straight trade.

As well - are you planning on going for a 3rd row? Cause the DC taco has rear leg room of 32.6" vs a 4R that has 32.9" - so it's really not bigger. Plus you loose the utility of the truck bed, and better mileage (Taco 18/22 vs 4R 16/19). 3rd row 4R has no cargo as well - just keep that in mind. If you're looking for more space I'd go with a highlander or sequoia. The sequoia has as much rear leg room on the 3rd row as the 2nd row of a 4R plus 2x cargo room with 3rd row up (granted it's still abysmal 4R cargo with 3rd row is 9 cu.ft vs seqouia 3rd cargo of 18.9 cu.ft).

M2C - keep the taco

 

And that is why i come to toyota world ha. Thanks for clearing that up for me. I was in for service today and saw the 4r and was thinking it would be better for when we have our second. I guess im gunna keep the taco and give it to my first born in 16 years

 

hahaha - I did my best . Now take that 10k I just saved ya and lift you taco, throw some beefy tires on it, and throw some mud under it's skirts

On a more serious not - I've owned both vehicles (2 tacos and 1 4R) and ABSOLUTELY loved my 4R, but haven't looked back since I got Taco #2. For me, in the end, it was the greater utility of having the bed that landed me back in the seat of a Taco.