Compared To Its Competitors, The Toyota 4Runner Is Either Archaic Or Civilized
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The Toyota 4Runner's reputation depends entirely on what you're comparing it to. Park it next to a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and it reads like a relic — a body-on-frame truck with fuel economy that struggles to crack 20 mpg highway. Park it next to a Jeep Wrangler and suddenly it feels like a luxury vehicle. There's a similar contrast between the 4Runner and its Japanese rivals, too. The Nissan Pathfinder and Honda Pilot both embrace basic unibody construction and a family-sized crossover ethos that makes a side-by-side comparison with the 4Runner feel unfair. Though, Nissan has apparently taken notice, with reports indicating a body-on-frame Pathfinder variant could arrive as early as 2029 to run alongside the existing unibody model. The 4Runner is simply a machine designed for a specific purpose, and the degree to which that purpose aligns with what you're shopping for can make the 4Runner's architecture a strength or an embarrassing oversight.
The similarly sized Jeep Grand Cherokee has moved firmly into near-luxury crossover territory.
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