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Even though it’s seven years old, the fifth generation of the Toyota 4Runner is still selling well in the United States. To keep things nice and shiny, the Japanese manufacturer updated it with two new trim levels: TRD Off-Road and TRD Off-Road Premium.
The Toyota 4Runner is already pretty good off the beaten path thanks to its body-on-frame construction. After adding the off-road goodies from Toyota Racing Development, the 4Runner is able to traverse more challenging terrain.
“The 4Runner has a large and loyal following, with dependability being a key factor. Of all the 4Runners purchased in the last ten years, 90 percent are still on the road,” said John Myers, national manager of trucks and SUVs at Toyota Vehicle Marketing and Communications. “4Runner owners often take their SUVs off the beaten path, so these new TRD Off-Road grades will be a popular recognition of TRD’s history in the off-road arena.”
What Mr. Myers actually wants to tell you is that the TRD Off-Road bridges the gap between the regular 4Runner and the TRD Pro. Both TRD Off-Road trim levels benefit from Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control as standard.
Multi-Terrain Select is another way of saying the driver can select a driving mode which adjusts wheel slip according to the terrain. Crawl Control, on the other hand, is a feature that regulates speed and braking to maintain a constant speed over challenging terrain. And yes, the 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road comes with an electronic-locking rear differential.
Other than the all-terrain credentials of these models, the 4Runner TRD Off-Road boasts black-painted wheels, unique badging on the C-pillar, and faux carbon fiber on the center console. If you want TRD red lettering on the headrests, go for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium.
Suggested retail pricing hasn’t been announced at the time of writing. However, potential customers could be interested in an optional extra. It’s called Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System and its sole purpose is to facilitate extended wheel travel at slow speeds in off-road situations.
“The 4Runner has a large and loyal following, with dependability being a key factor. Of all the 4Runners purchased in the last ten years, 90 percent are still on the road,” said John Myers, national manager of trucks and SUVs at Toyota Vehicle Marketing and Communications. “4Runner owners often take their SUVs off the beaten path, so these new TRD Off-Road grades will be a popular recognition of TRD’s history in the off-road arena.”
What Mr. Myers actually wants to tell you is that the TRD Off-Road bridges the gap between the regular 4Runner and the TRD Pro. Both TRD Off-Road trim levels benefit from Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control as standard.
Multi-Terrain Select is another way of saying the driver can select a driving mode which adjusts wheel slip according to the terrain. Crawl Control, on the other hand, is a feature that regulates speed and braking to maintain a constant speed over challenging terrain. And yes, the 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road comes with an electronic-locking rear differential.
Other than the all-terrain credentials of these models, the 4Runner TRD Off-Road boasts black-painted wheels, unique badging on the C-pillar, and faux carbon fiber on the center console. If you want TRD red lettering on the headrests, go for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium.
Suggested retail pricing hasn’t been announced at the time of writing. However, potential customers could be interested in an optional extra. It’s called Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System and its sole purpose is to facilitate extended wheel travel at slow speeds in off-road situations.
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