The 2023 Toyota 4Runner comes in eight trims, although they all have the same engine under the hood. That motor is a 4.0-liter V6 with 270 hp and 278 lb-ft, paired with an old-school five-speed automatic across the range. 2WD is the standard configuration on all but the TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, and TRD Pro, which are all AWD-only. All-wheel drive is optional on the rest of the range.
Standard features across the lineup include all-LED exterior lighting, heated exterior mirrors, a rearview camera, optional third-row seating, and Toyota's Safety Sense system. This includes pre-collision with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert, automatic high beams, and dynamic radar cruise control.
The base model has cloth seating and manual air conditioning, but moving up through the range adds SofTex simulated leather or real leather, dual-zone climate control, a blind-spot monitor, and front and rear parking assist. All models share an eight-inch infotainment display, with lower-tier variants fitted with a standard eight-speaker sound system. A JBL setup with 15 speakers is available on top-end trims.
The 4Runner isn't the cheapest option in this class. The entry-level SR5 2WD will set you back $39,555, excluding tax, registration, and a destination fee of $1,335. TRD Sport models start at $42,415, while the SR5 Premium has a sticker price of $42,615. Adding AWD to either of these will up the total price by $1,875 and $1,675, respectively.
The Limited closes in on the $50k mark with an asking price of $48,790 in 2WD configuration, with 4WD asking for $2,035 more. The 4WD-only TRD Off-Road costs $43,400, and the TRD Off-Road Premium hikes that price to $45,980. Set apart for its unique look, the 40th Anniversary Special Edition will require a $47,120 outlay. Finally, the off-road-ready TRD Pro will set you back $54,020.
A variety of packages that bundle certain features together are available, ranging in price. For example, on the base model SR5, new owners can opt for packages such as third-row seating from $805 to $1,150 (the latter includes running boards) or the Premium Audio packages that start at $1,585 and top out at $2,735. These are available in some form or other on all trims.
The TRD Sport can also be equipped with automatic running boards for $1,500, or the Technology package for $1,310, which adds a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert. The SR5 Premium is offered with a $600 premium package that includes SofTex seats and a panoramic view monitor. A moonroof can be optioned on from this trim, starting at $630 without options.
The TRD Off-Road is available with a kinetic dynamic suspension system, starting at $1,750 and topping out at $3,335 with other goodies thrown in.
With such a massive range of options on the table, buyers can pick and choose at their leisure. If it's a basic family commuter and weekend adventure machine you're looking for, then the entry-level SR5 in AWD configuration will be perfect. This entry-level model still gets most of the driver assistance features and shares its infotainment system with the rest of the lineup. If you're after something with a bit more refinement, the SR5 Premium is an attractive option, and the Limited offers the most luxury features of all. The TRD Off-Road is a solid choice for the off-Road fans, but if you want to go all out, the TRD Pro fitted with standard Fox shocks is the only way to go.
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