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2020 Toyota 4Runner consumer reviews

$36,120–$37,995 MSRP range
side view of 2020 4Runner Toyota
(86 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.9
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My 3rd 4Runner. And I had to wait for a new batch

I traded in my 4rh Gen Limited with 185,000miles. Loved it although little things were starting to need replacement. I like all the new bling on the 2020, especially the rear backup camera. I don't like the idea of having to replace any of the electronics. All electronics go bad sometime. BUT - I love this 4R. I handles very well. Stiffer than a car frame SUV but I like that, on the highway or offroad. The turning radius is great. It steers well. I got the TRD Offroad Premium and the mind is on overload. It is complicated to say the least. The manuals are huge with a separate big one just for the infortainment system. The seats are very comfortable and I can adjust them to my liking. The materials are very good although not as high-end as some. I know It will be reliable and it came with a 2 year no cost maintenance package. I put almost 2k miles on it the first two weeks just driving around, some on some mild off-road. I want to take it on some more serious backcountry roads soon. They are fantastic in the snow. I know from experience how good the anti-skid works. I would have liked a Pro version but hard to find and expensive. I had to get on a waiting list to get this one. They are extremely popular around here. You see them all the time. The controls are complicated for the off-road features. The infotainment system has more features than I will ever learned. Setting up Apple Play and Bluetooth were super easy though. I am not a big fan of Sirius XM because of the limited channels and the cost so I may let it expire. The outer trim is very nice and I am proud to tool around with it. I pretty much love it and, obviously, thought it was worth the premium price (and the wait). I worked with the dealer through their internet sales person. My first test drive was when I picked it up at the dealer just before signing the sales contract. I knew I would like it. No disappointments. I do miss the alarm system on my 2001 Limited though. And I saw from one review that a screw driver is all it takes to open the door and defeat the alarm. That bothers me. I also don't like not needing a key to open and start the 4R. It's a matter of time before someone hacks the system or copies the codes from walking by with the fob in my pocket. The tires will be expensive to replace due to their size but he stock ones are quality with good 4 season tread. It would need more aggressive mud/snow tires if you are in that a lot, or for serious off-roading. I don't need the moon roof but it is impossible to find one without it so you pay several hundred more for something I will never (ever) use. I never used the one on my previous one. I love my new 4R.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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LOVE LOVE my 4 runner!

I love my 4 runner, I just have a few things I wish were different 1 The back gate needs to automatic or push button to open, kind of heavy for a short person. I also wished I would have upgrade to just a little better like automatic lights. Again I still love my 4runner

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Easily Broken into too

Found out the hard way that using a flat head screwdriver someone can break into the car by breaking door handle and popping up actuator thus deactivating alarm. Toyota head office won’t investigate until they reach critical mass so until then hope your car doesn’t get broken into !!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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We love it

Our 4 runner is what we expected from toyota and more. It is a very quiet comfortable ride also we thought by this being a lo bigger vehicle than we are use to driving that it would use a lot more gas but it does not

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my new 4Runner

Perfect replacement for my 2005 4Runner which I handed down to my son so he can have it for another 15 years. Very easy maintenance. the only thing that I miss is the V8.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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3rd 4RUNNER

It’s a quality SUV not overly flashy but dependable. Every Toyota I’ve had in 30 years I have roll 180K -230K miles with very few issues.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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SUV I always wanted

It's a great truck so far. The ride is nice and performs well in our early snow this year. The interior is comfortable with gages that are easy to read and intuitive to find

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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good vehicle

Not a great truck, but a xxxx good one. I own a 2002 Tundra V8, and a 2013 RX 350. I am a toyota person. My 2020 4runner is under powered. I knew this before buying. I drove 6000 miles across country this summer and if I got to any incline I had to down shift to 4th gear to keep up with traffic. On flat land it preformed beautifully. Great visibility, better than advertised gas MPG. 19-22 hwy. The premium gave me a very good info system and excellent radio.( No CD player ??). I do wish I had better blind spot monitoring and other safety features. All in all, I like this truck. I love my 2002 Tundra and 2013 RX 350. PS, They are not for sale...LOL!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great larger-sized SUV

An all around great SUV . I like sitting up higher, controls are easy to use, comfortable and looks great. I bought it for the upgraded safety features from my 2011. Need to improve - the rear lift up back door doesn't have a push button to open on it's own. You have to lift up and close manually which is sometimes difficult when your arms are filled with items.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Super handling, comfort and style

I wasn’t expecting to like this vehicle as much as I do. From the handling, to the comfort and features, I would expect this to be a higher priced luxury model. Not at all! The roominess and quiet interior is superb! So happy I bought it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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