There’s no way around it; The 2023 4Runner is expensive. Starting at $40,390 for the and topping $55,355 (before options) for the , the 4Runner is simply an expensive SUV, especially when you consider the fact that the 4Runner is built on a pickup truck chassis that hasn’t changed significantly in more than a decade. The 4Runner isn’t just expensive; it is also old. The 4Runner’s price almost seems like a joke. Almost, but not quite. So, is it still worth buying a Toyota 4Runner?
Is the 2023 Toyota 4Runner Worth the Price?
Damn. It’s hard to say (type) out loud, even as a fan of both 4Runners and Toyota in general, but even with the of him, the 2023 Toyota 4Runner is still worth the money. Let me explain.
chassis and beefy 270hp 4.0-litre V6. That engine mounts to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The 4Runner is available in rear-wheel drive, part-time 4wd and full-time 4wd. Every component, from the engine and transmission to the body and chassis, is considered rugged equipment ready for heavy off-road travel.
Gas mileage for 2023 Toyota 4Runner
The 2023 Toyota 4Runner is rated poorly at 16 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway. According to , the V6 Wrangler also beats the 4Runner in fuel efficiency, getting 19 mpg in the city and 24 on the highway.
The was not designed to be gentle on the pump. Gas mileage on large body SUVs is downright bad. That’s a big part of why SUVs like this aren’t very common anymore. That said, C&D testing revealed the Toyota’s fuel economy exceeded the expected 19 mpg on the highway.
Does the 2023 Toyota 4Runner interior look good?
Toyota is not known for its upscale interior design. That’s not to say Toyota interiors are bad, per se, but that’s only very rarely the brand’s goal. The 2023 4Runner follows suit. Car & Driver calls the interior less than “avant-garde” and comments on the framework that seems to come from the 90s.
However, the 4Runner still manages to be roomy and relatively comfortable. IT also has an optional third option, but it doesn’t seem to be suitable for anyone other than children.
Is the 2023 Toyota 4Runner a good car?
Ultimately, Toyota’s newest 4runner is still a great truck because the 10 year olds are still great and haven’t changed much.
The real question is whether the juice is worth the $40,000 squeeze. It’s hard to answer. Objectively, you’d be hard-pressed to find another SUV as tough and capable as the 4Runner. The hard part will be convincing you to spend the money on what is basically a ten-year-old brand new truck. You probably won’t regret buying a new 4Runner, as long as you can change the payments.
