Coming from a GX460, one of my fav 4R perks: 2WD Option

On my 2nd ORP and having owned a GX460 in between - One thing I love that is rarely mentioned in the forums as a perk, is having the option of 2WD/RWD.

The mechanics of hopping the front up on a curb, are much different when pushing from the rear only, vs 4WD pulling all the wheels all the time. A driver who has experienced both, will recognize this quickly.

When parking curbside, I almost exclusively drive up on the curb with the front with the wheel at a 30deg angle, then drive off once I've found the curb. This allows me to park nice and tight, without risking a rim rub, and without shifting into reverse.

Yes the GX460 had a lot more weight up front, but being able to pivot weight to the rear with RWD, is an awesome feature of the ORP I very much enjoy.

Yes, the fuel perk of 2WD must be mentioned, but the above is one I have not seen mentioned that I personally overlooked until coming back to a 4R from a GX460.

Just wanted to share!

 

I would have preferred a full time 4wd option in my TRDP.

 

2WD vs full time 4WD in something with the aerodynamics of a brick is negligible in regards to fuel consumption

 

4th Gen V6 system would be nice.
2wd -> 4wd center diff free/ locked.

BTW, my 4runner Limited is pretty good in mpg dept. But I absolutely love full-time 4wd in winter. But on dry pavement I love the fun on curves. In rwd giving gas when you enter and the thrill of maintaining the apex. Sometimes I turn off the music to listen to the tires, lol.