Like a Timex Watch, the 2022 Toyota 4Runner Is an SUV That “Takes a Licking and Keeps on Ticking”
Previous generations were privy to commercials showing a Timex watch beaten, submerged, and damaged. These watches were so tough they kept on working after the abuse. The same is true of the 2022 Toyota 4Runner. This impressive midsize SUV keeps on going long after others have given up. The 4Runner is unique with the old-school body-on-frame build that makes it feel more like a truck and less like one of the pack of crossovers. Maybe that’s because it’s not a crossover, but an SUV brought to you from the old world of driving excellence that you desire.
The 2022 Toyota 4Runner shines where the pavement ends
You won’t have the smoothest ride on the road when you drive the 4Runner. This is one of the drawbacks of a body-on-frame SUV. What you do have with this SUV is a vehicle that takes on the wilderness with ease. Turn off the paved roads that try to control your drive and explore the untamed paths awaiting you. This SUV can handle some of the toughest trails in existence, especially if you have the TRD Pro version.
Speaking of the TRD Pro model of this SUV
The specific off-road trim of the Toyota 4Runner, the TRD Pro trim, is the version Car and Driver took out for a test run. During that time, they learned this incredible SUV has qualities that feel like it dates back farther than most body-on-frame SUVs. Even in 2022, this vehicle has a roll-down rear window, front skid plate, powerful V6 engine, and an amazing suspension. The package of items that allow this SUV to handle the trails includes:
- Fox branded dampers
- Nitto Terra Grappler All-Terrain tires
- Upgraded exhaust system
- 9.6 inches of ground clearance
- Hill-descent control
- Standard 4WD system
What else does the Toyota 4Runner offer?
You might not want to drive the off-road-ready TRD Pro model every day. Several trims for the 4Runner could make this the right SUV for you to drive. These trims and features include:
SR5 (base model)
- RWD
- Toyota Safety Sense P safety suite
- 8-inch infotainment system
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Amazon Alexa
- LED headlights
- Automatic high beams
- Fog lights
- Power rear window
SR5 Premium
- Push-button start
- SofTex faux leather seats
- Navigation system
- Heated front seats
- Heated mirrors
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
TRD Sport
- X-REAS sport suspension
- Sporty appearance package with a hood scoop
- Color-keyed exterior accents
- Front spoiler
- Black roof rails
- 20-inch wheels
- Heated front seats covered in SofTex upholstery
- Gray contrast stitching
- TRD embroidery
- TRD shift knobs
- Floor mats with TRD emblems
TRD Off-Road
- Standard 4WD
- 17-inch wheels
- Crawl Control
- Locking rear differential
- Multi-Terrain Select
- TRD Off-Road floor mats
TRD Off-Road Premium
- Similar to the SR5 Premium with the off-road upgrades of the TRD Off-Road
Limited
- 20-inch wheels
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Perforated leather seats
- Power moonroof
- JBL 15-speaker premium audio
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- X-REAS sport suspension
- Front and rear parking sensors
TRD Pro
- 4WD
- Crawl Control
- Multi-Terrain Select
- TRD Fox high-performance off-road suspension
- Unique TOYOTA grille and skid plate
- 17-inch TRD wheels
- TRD roof rack
Add a few options to the Toyota 4Runner
Trims without 4WD can add this feature to the mix to give you the power to all four wheels. The off-road models of the 4Runner are eligible for the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS). This system brings you detachable sway bars for extreme off-roading situations, maximizing the suspension travel so you can keep on going.
The Toyota reliability factor is present in this SUV
The Toyota 4Runner is one of the longest-lasting, most reliable SUVs in the market today. If you want a rugged, tough, and off-road-ready SUV to drive, the 4Runner is an excellent choice. Make sure you stick to the scheduled maintenance and take care of this vehicle and it won’t let you down.
Are you going to drive the 2022 Toyota 4Runner?
If you want a smooth, comfortable, refined ride on the road, you’ll want to stay away from the 4Runner. This SUV is rugged, tough, and made to take a beating. It’s not comfortable on the road, but it’s extremely capable when you leave the paved areas behind. When you want an ideal SUV for your adventurous spirit, you can’t go wrong with this Toyota SUV.
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This article was updated on 8/18/2022.
