However, it’s not for nothing.
The Toyota 4Runner doesn’t want to go anywhere, just like a bear in hibernation. Why would it? With nearly 140,000 units sold last ye, the aging Toyota 4Runner was one of the top 10 most-sold vehicles in America.
Toyota will update the 4Runner lightly in 2020 to keep it on track. Standard features include an 8.0 inch touchscreen infotainment screen that is compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and two additional USB ports. Safety items such as forward-collision warning and adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert, lane departure warning, lane departure warning, and automatic headlights are all included under the Toyota Safety Sense P.
As expected, the extra kit increases the SUV’s bottom line. CarsDirect reports that the 2020 4Runner’s starting price of $37,140, including destination, represents an increase of less than $800. We think it’s quite reasonable. The delta increases as you move up to the SUV’s higher trims. TRD Off-Road Premium, SR5 Premium and TRD Off-Road Premium have reported price increases of $2100, $1280 and $2,100 respectively. The Premium trims now include a standard proximity key that can be used to push-button start.
The 2020 4Runner TRD Pro is the one that sees the biggest price increase. Its $50,885 price tag includes destination. This represents an approximate $3,000 more than the 2019 model. The 4Runner’s new infotainment system and safety features are included in the TRD Pro. This includes a proximity key with push button start and automatic climate control.
We are Apple CarPlay enthusiasts and big fans of active safety features so we feel the additional cost of the 2020 4Runner is worth it. If you are willing to look at Toyota’s infotainment system, and miss a few advanced safety features, you should get a 2019 Toyota 4Runner.