Anyone go from Tundra to 4Runner?

I'm also 6'3". Like others have stated I wish the 4runner had more headroom but its fine in the drivers seat. But its not very comfortable in the passenger seat since the seat doesn't move down.

 

correction to this. With third row option, second row both reclines and slides(60/40)!!

 

I'd recommend it. I'm 6'2 and at times my head scrapes the roof where the edge of the sunroof bulge is. I can't wear hats either. If I could have gotten an ORP with no sunroof I would have paid extra for it.

 

I have a 21 tundra crewmax and had a few 5th gen 4Runner off road premium

both get bad fuel economy with my 4Runner I got combined 16pmg with my tundra I get about 15 combined mpg both tundras and 4Runners have 2.5 inch lift on 10 ply wildpeaks

my tundra is the limited I think the seat is night and day comfortable over the 4Runner seat the tundra has real leather or at least parts of real leather opposed to softtext and to me it feels noticeably more plush

the tundra is obviously freaking huge but you’re a big dude, if your family is big it will feel real freaking tiny in that 4Runner real quick.
For off roading obviously 4Runner blows the tundra out of the water the trd gets rear locker way more nimble shorter wheel base etc

for road trips or even just general commuting the tundra is a billion times better than the 4Runner, the 1gr is an amazing motor but highly underpowered for the heavy 4Runner body. I mean you’ll get used to it but after driving the tundra it feels like a snail especially at elevation and on hills.

if you think you’re family will all be around 6ft or taller no question stick with the tundra, if you guys prioritize camping and off roading than the 4runner
I’ve done the same 900 mile trip from SoCal to Wyoming in both my tundra and 4runner, tundra felt like a caddie super smooth engine super comfy seat just a very pleasant drive. 4Runner was ok, definitely felt it struggle on the hills outside of Vegas and on the mountains it wasn’t bad to the point of this is unpleasant but it quickly pointed out how bad the 4Runner is underpowered

another option I would seriously consider since you have a big family is the Lexus gx

 

I brought my new 4runner home the other day. Not knocking the tundra because it was nice but I new going back was the right choice after driving it home.

 

Congrats on the 4Runner I love solar octane, I had a 2022 lunar rock trd premium was my dream truck unfortunately must have been a Covid build had so many rattles (from headliner and behind the ac unit on passanger side) they tore it completely apart and put felt, it went away but came back so I had to get rid of it. I absolutely love 4Runners but man after driving my 5.7 I don’t think I can do the 4.0 as much as I’m a huge fan of the 1gr. If the 5th gen 4Runner came with the 5.7 or even the 4.6 I would buy two or 3 of them lol

 

Thanks! I loved my 21 Tundra LunaRock Pro with that V8 no doubt about it. Biggest reason I did not need that full size truck after having it 2 and half years. I’m fine with the V6 and did not want the new redesigned when it comes out. I wont buy the first three years. Plus I have a fast sports cars that takes care of the need for speed. Lol. And honestly comparing my 23 Pro to my 20 Pro AG driving it home and it’s not even broke in felt much quicker and faster off the line. And that’s from coming from driving the tundra. I have never had a complaint how slow the 4runner is. It’s all about reliability to me. Thanks again for the compliment.

 

you’re welcome man imagine if you could have kept both lol. Legit question do you think the 4Runner is more reliable than the tundra? Obviously built in Japan and fully boxed frame opposed to tundra c channel and Texas built has advantages there (although my tahara lunar rock 4Runner had issues which I don’t blame tahara factory but outside parts vendors Toyota uses) I’ve done plenty of searches for high mileage 1grs on 4Runner and 2nd gen Tacomas, the highest mileage 1gr that I found was a guy with a Tacoma with over 600k miles on it who lives in Bakersfield and he sold it but said he still saw it in town as of a few years ago, my buddy has an 05 which is one of the “bad” year Tacoma 1gr to buy and he just hit 300k with meh maintenance

the current 1gr really doesn’t have any known issues so I’m suprised there aren’t more half million mile ones documented (I’m sure there’s a bunch out there but not everyone is on a forum obviously)

the 1gr and the 3ur are overbuilt and both highly reliable (at least one documented million mile 3ur driven by Blaine Johnson) lots of guys on the forums with 300 to 400k on their 3urs 3ur does have the cam tower issue though

that being all said the new v6 turbo tundra motors are proven to be not as reliable as the 1gr and 3ur and I think the next gen taco 4Runner 4cylinder will be even more unreliable

 

Sold my 21 Tundra Trail with PRO fox shocks, trans cooler and lots of other mods a month ago for a 2023 1794. That new one ended up being such a huge steaming pile of crap that I'm now in a 4Runner, wife had one and I'm very familiar with them, it's the only old old vehicle Toyota is still making. My 21 had already been sold otherwise I would have gotten it back. I didn't use the bed super often but I need to tow 3-4k once in a blue moon. The 23 was fast and fancy but stuff was literally falling off of it inside and out, not to mention the weird throttle delay that begs to get you t-boned when you least expect it.

To me, my 21 Tundra was the best vehicle I've ever owned. The 4Runner does handle better due to it's size and has better off road capability. Seats are almost as good and it feels just as solid. Inside is a fish bowl for visibility. Power wise it feels the same as my 21 but the 21 had E-rated tires and armor. Stopping feels about the same, radio the same. Overall I feel like I got as close to my 21 Tundra as I could without having it back.

 

Pavo, Since I buy all Pro’s and comparing them. Only owned one 1 tundra and had 16,000 miles on it before I sold it on the tundra forum to a great guy who is very happy with it. I think my tundra pro was built as good as my 17, 20 4runner Pro’s. I won’t know with my 23 till I put some miles on it but driving it home felt good and solid like all my others. I’m only 5’5 and the wife is a hair taller so now you know why I think the 4runner fits me better because if the seats comparing them to the tundra. I felt like the tundra seats were way to big for my comfort. Don’t even want to discuss the driving part. Lol. Anyone can get a bad built vehicle. Roll off the dice. Before the 4Runners it was all Tacoma’s for years.

 

second row height is quite low, I went with no roof on my orp and quite happy with it. I am not as tall as you are but it still bothered me.

 

My experience with the 4Runner is the same. I've been a 4Runner owner less than a year and to me this is the one most glaring difference between driving my 2016 F150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost engine and the 4Runner. The 4Runner, especially driving in the mountains, feels lethargic and is always shifting down whenever there is a grade. In contrast, driving the F150 over those same mountains makes it feel effortless - like the engine is just loafing; no shifting down and it will easily gain speed if asked. Plus - the F150 is quieter. Especially on dirt roads the pinging of gravel off the bottom of the 4Runner is much louder than in the F150. A lot less road noise in the truck. Speed limit is 80 mph here in Nevada (and in Utah and Wyoming); at those speeds the F150 gets a bit better fuel mileage, probably because the engine is just loafing along. So yes, for long road trips where I'll be cruising 80+ mph for miles the F150 is my preferred vehicle. It's a more relaxing experience.

But I didn't buy the 4Runner to do long highway road trips. Not many paved roads where I live. Off pavement the 4Runner is superior to the F150. Much better ground clearance, much more confidence inspiring when traveling washed-out dirt roads. I've put over 5,000 miles on it so far this summer, mainly in the dirt. And just poking along on dirt roads the 4Runner gets excellent fuel mileage. I've recorded 24-25 mpg on a tank of gas a few times when driving mainly dirt roads.


And for those of you who will tell me how much more dependable the 4Runner is than a Ford, all I can say is I bought my F150 new 7-1/2 years ago. It has never been in the shop for any reason - all I've done to it is change oil/filters and rotate the tires. I hope the 4Runner does as well. I've often stated to my friends that the 4Runner would be my ideal vehicle...if I could have that Ecoboost engine under the hood.

 

Sold my 2014 Tundra SR5 DC 2WD and got a 2011 4Runner 4WD Limited. 6'2". I loved the seat space in the Tundra, that being said, the 4Runner has plenty of space in the driver seat for me, does not feel cramped. I love the maneuverability of the 4runner. Other than the bed, I don't miss the Tundra at all.

 

I'm thinking of making this switch. Have a '21 Tundra Pro lunar rock. Thinking of an ORP in solar octane. Thanks for all the info guys

 

They’re two different vehicles make sure you buy the 4Runner because you need it otherwise you’ll regret it. Solar octane will be in the cheaper trd off road and off road premium for 2024. I saw the underground grey and terra and they did nothing for me personally. Solar octane pops shame they’re getting rid of mgm it looks a million times better than underground grey to me

 

I have 3 kids, had a 2008 Tundra Crewmax for 13 years, and now drive a 22 4R ORP. That Tundra was absolutely awesome with tons of room for car seats, booster seats, tall people, etc. You know this since you own one! The width of the Tundra made it perfect for road trips with kids sitting 3 across. It was super easy to reach back and give them something (or to stop fights lol). As long as you have a tonneau cover or canopy to store stuff in the bed, your gtg. With the 4R, since you can only get two car seats in the back, you'd have to have a kid in the 3rd row. At one time, I did have a GX460 which had virtually the same 3 row setup as the 4R. Let me tell you, that kid in the 3rd row will be hard to get to on the road. Also, I hope you and your wife have strong backs as it is a stretch to get kids and car seats in and out of that 3rd row. We wound up using the Tundra most of the time, at least when the kids were small. IMO after using the Tundra with kids for many years it was the perfect rig for 5 people to drive around in comfortably and not have to own a minivan. My Tundra also had the Steering wheel stalk shifter, so I had an extra seat in front for up to 6 people. It was only good for short trips, like carpools to soccer practice.

Mileage-wise, my stock Tundra got around 13-14 mpg in the city and 16-18 mpg on the highway at 70mph or under. My 22 4R does about 4 mpg better across the board.

Hope this helps.

 

Funny you mention reaching back to hand a kid something. Our newborn is now three weeks old today and honestly, her in the middle seat in the back is working out better than expected. My wife can reach around (ha! Don’t laugh) and give the baby a bottle when needed and our 5 year old helps too. I’m at the point now with how stupid the car market is I may just stick with what I have. Have 91,000 on my Tundra and feel confident it can go another 91,000 with the way I’ve maintained it and the history this powertrain has.