2027 Toyota 4Runner TRD Specs, MSRP, Redesign

2027 Toyota 4Runner TRD Specs, MSRP, Redesign – The Toyota 4Runner TRD is now your best option if you’re looking for a four-wheeled time machine. With a well-earned reputation as one of the toughest, most resilient, and longest-lasting cars on the road or trail, the fifth iteration of Toyota’s iconic body-on-frame SUV, which was first offered more than 15 years ago, is the oldest car now available for purchase in Canada.

The 2027 Toyota 4Runner TRD shows that the if-it-ain’t-broken mentality can be applied to the automobile industry, even though that will soon change with a new version scheduled to launch next year. But in the end, everything comes down to execution. 2027 Toyota 4Runner TRD Specs

2027 Toyota 4Runner TRD Redesign and Update Plan

Exterior and Interior

Old-fashioned hydraulic steering has always appealed to us since it feels nicer on the road than the electrically-boosted systems seen in contemporary machinery. In the case of our tester and its TRD Off Road package, the slower ratio and mushy sidewall tires filter out the additional sensation that the 4Runner TRD’s hydraulic rack may provide. The 4Runner TRD keeled over nautically in corners and threatened to kiss the tarmac with a big nose-dive under braking, making it intimidating to drive at speeds beyond the statutory limit on twisty, undulating mountain roads.

Reactions always feel a half-beat behind driver input at speed, which may first make this behavior startling to those used to modern SUVs. Even so, the 4Runner TRD tracks straight and true at highway speed, eliminating the need for the frequent steering adjustments a Wrangler needs. This makes it a more comfortable cruiser and an improved road trip vehicle.

Naturally, judging the 4Runner TRD’s driving experience only by how it behaves on pavement is only half the story. When attempting to keep grip on uneven trail terrain, the driver benefits from the slow on-road reaction. Even while tackling the steep inclines on loose, rocky ground, the 4Runner TRD tested here never threatened to lose its grip on terra firma, even though it was equipped with winter tires rather than all-terrain rubber.

2027 Toyota 4Runner TRD Specs

Engine and Performance

The TRD Off Road package, which adds several essential elements to help it succeed on trails, was an option for this 4Runner TRD. Despite producing a lot of annoying noises, the so-called crawl control system does a good job of keeping the 4Runner TRD going steadily and smoothly without the need for pedal input, whether it is ascending over uneven terrain or on very steep inclines and falls. An unexpectedly contemporary element that helps a driver notice impediments on the path is the terrain view monitor, which makes use of a number of on-board cameras. Our trail time never justified the usage of the readily accessible recovery points in front and back, or the locking rear differential.

Toyota’s kinetic dynamic suspension system (KDSS), which includes a pair of powerful stabilizers that offer roll resistance on the road while allowing for substantial flexibility off it, is one of the better features installed on the TRD Off Road. It functions without requiring any driver input, however it resembles a detaching sway bar configuration. The TRD Off Road package is ill-equipped for any appropriate off-road activities and skimps on tires, providing a basic configuration. Similarly, the front skid plate is a pitifully insufficient piece of thin steel that is unlikely to perform well even after a little collision with an obstruction. On the plus side, these are easily replaceable things.

The 4Runner TRD’s powertrain transports a driver back in time more than anything else. Instead of being enhanced by turbochargers or tiny electric motors, the 4.0L V6 needs some revs—5,600 of them, to be exact—in order to produce its maximum output of 270 horsepower. In comparison to the boosted engines utilized by competitors, the 4Runner TRD might feel a touch wheezy and long-winded since it requires 4,400 rpm to produce its maximum torque of 278 lb-ft.

At highway speed, the 4Runner TRD still has enough power to make a pass without needing to be scheduled too far in advance, and it performs admirably in town. The 4Runner TRD would be able to stay in the center of its power if the standard automatic transmission had more than five speeds. However, at least the gear changes are seamless, and it downshifts naturally to use the engine’s compression for braking, which is useful on mountain declines on the way home from the trail. Furthermore, switching the 4Runner TRD’s transfer case between high- and low-range gearing is always a precise procedure, in contrast to the Jeep Wrangler’s often picky system.

2027 Toyota 4Runner TRD Fuel Economy

Fuel efficiency is another drawback of the 4Runner TRD’s five-gear setup. This test week’s total average was in the mid 12s, thanks to a combination of highway driving from Nanaimo, British Columbia, to Tofino and back, as well as a few hours spent exploring some logging roads. That’s not very good, but it’s comparable to other significant off-road vehicles, like as the Ford Bronco Badlands. 2027 Toyota 4Runner TRD Specs

2027 Toyota 4Runner TRD Safety Features

The 4Runner TRD transports us back to a time when drivers were in charge of their own driving by lacking some of the most modern safety features, such as lane keeping. Even so, this vehicle has modern amenities like automated high-beam control, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure and blind spot alerts. Toyota has made the sensible decision to forgo parking sensors in the bumpers for a car that is anticipated to spend a significant amount of time off-road.

The 4Runner TRD really embraces the usefulness of being an SUV, even beyond an interior that provides respectable room for five passengers (or seven in the Limited version). With almost 1,300 L of cargo space behind the second-row seats and 2,540 L when folded, the cargo capacity is superb.

Along with the capacity to tow up to 2,268 kg (5,000 lb), the 4Runner TRD was also equipped with a Class IV hitch receiver and standard trailer sway control. That surpasses both the Bronco and the Wrangler. Many 4Runner TRD owners on Vancouver Island appear to be making excellent use of the basic roof rails, as seen by the numerous racks for bikes, tents, and kayaks that were observed during this test.

2027 Toyota 4Runner TRD Price and Release Date

The base trim 4Runner TRD is a fairly basic vehicle for $55,000 before taxes, but for owners who want to use their 4Runner TRD as intended, the $60,000 truck is a better deal with the TRD Off Road package added. Still, if those customers want to avoid bouncing the chin and tail off the rocks when pursuing Wranglers and Broncos down the path, they might budget a few extra dollars for stronger tires and skid plates, as well as perhaps a little lift.

Although the TRD Pro comes better equipped, it costs a lot more, and a customer could equip this vehicle similarly for less money in the aftermarket. With this 4Runner TRD, comparable four-door Bronco Big Bend and Jeep Wrangler Willys models are reasonably priced. 2027 Toyota 4Runner TRD Specs