2015 Toyota 4Runner review

1. Full of features 

Five standard trims and one special trim means there will be a 4Runner for you. The base SR5 trim has projector beam headlights, a tow hitch, air conditioning, a rearview camera, and cruise control. The SR5 Premium trim adds a power sunroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and heated front seats. Over the SR5 trim’s features, the 4WD-only Trail trim adds off-road controls, while the Trail Premium trim adds the features of the SR5 Premium. The Limited trim features keyless entry, adaptive suspension, and dual-zone climate control. 

2. Ready for adventure 

The 2015 Toyota 4Runner has a 4.0L V6 gas engine with 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque, delivering good on and off-road performance when you need it. Choose the Trail or Trail Premium trims with standard part-time 4WD to tackle rougher ground. Available as an option on the SR5 and SR5 Premium trims, the larger approach angles, electronically controlled locking rear differential, and Multi-terrain Select and Crawl Control drive programs give you extra reassurance when plugging trails. The Limited trim’s available full-time 4WD and locking center differential inspire even more confidence. 

3. Tough off-road trim 

If the Toyota 4Runner’s standard 4x4 set-up doesn’t take you far enough into the wilderness, the TRD Pro trim’s extra off-road features could. Built to tackle the roughest of terrains, the Bilstein^® high-performance shocks with rear remote reservoirs, TRD-tuned front springs, and locking rear differential optimize off-road performance. The TRD-stamped front skid plate protects the engine from damage, and the unique Inferno paint color and TRD-styled exterior features mean you’ll turn heads in the trail park.  

4. Room to maneuver 

The Toyota 4Runner is a roomy midsize five-seat SUV with 47.2 cu-ft of practical luggage space behind the second-row seats. That’s ample for camping trips, but an available sliding cargo deck and standard power rear liftgate glass add extra convenience. Should you need to take an extended crew to the great outdoors, the available third-row seats on SR5, SR5 Premium, and Limited trims increase people-carrying capacity to seven. When you have to take all the gear, the 4Runner can tow an estimated 4,700 lbs with the V6, when properly equipped.

5. A little bit of luxury 

Sturdy rather than swanky, the cabin of the 2015 4Runner is ideally suited for outdoor life. The design is simple, with the center stack and 6.1-inch touchscreen taking center stage. Clear physical buttons make driving easy, and the Entune^™ integrated audio system with Bluetooth^® connectivity means you can play music or call your friends. SofTex^® imitation leather on SR5 Premium and Trail Premium, and perforated leather seats on the Limited trim add a welcome luxury touch.