Jerry Robbin

 

2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

Overview

The 2015 4Runner TRD Pro comes with the Trail Premium equipment, which is highlighted with special off-road tires, automatic headlights, a TRD-stamped aluminum front skid plate, Bilstein shocks, upgraded front springs, a higher ride height, a unique black front grille and TRD upgrades.

Safety Features

Standard safety features on the 2015 Toyota 4Runner include antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, front knee airbags and active front head restraints. Highlighting the safety equipment on the TRD is an off-road traction control system known as A-Trac that helps keep you moving on slippery terrain by redirecting engine torque to the wheel(s) that have traction and a rearview camera.

Safety Features

4-wheel ABS Front and rear head airbags Dual front side-mounted airbags Child seat anchors Remote anti-theft alarm system Emergency braking assist Front and rear ventilated disc brakes Rear door child safety locks Daytime running lights Engine immobilizer Front fog/driving lights Auto delay off headlamps Dusk sensing headlamps 2 front headrests 3 rear headrests Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation Rear center 3-point belt Turn signal mirrors Stability control Traction control Rear height adjustable headrests Tire pressure monitoring

First Aid Kit Emergency Assistance Kit TOYOGUARD Elite TOYOGUARD Select TOYOGUARD Select TOYOGUARD Elite TOYOGUARD Plus
Driving Impression

The Toyota 4Runner is a true off road vehicle, which can also serve as a daily driver. The rugged suspension and big tires create a hard ride and you can still maneuver on the road and off road. The 4Runner’s steering is very responsive in any driving condition.

The 4Runner’s V6 engine is adequate and the automatic transmission is smooth shifting. The 4Runner is fun and exhilarating to drive. 

Under the Hood

The Toyota 4Runner has a 4.0-liter V6 engine that produces 270 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a five-speed automatic. My test drive TRD Pro had 4WD.

Mileage was acceptable at 18mpg (17 city/21 highway)

 

• Engine & Performance

BASE ENGINE SIZE4.0 L	CAM TYPEDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
CYLINDERSV6	VALVES24
VALVE TIMINGVariable	TORQUE278 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm
HORSEPOWER270 hp @ 5600 rpm	TURNING CIRCLE37.4 ft.

Inside

The interior of the 2015 Toyota 4Runner instruments and controls are well laid out and easy to use. The quality of the 4Runner’s interior is good using durable materials giving it a rugged appearance.

The 4Runners come with a touchscreen audio interface using Toyota’s Entune. suite,

The 4Runner accommodates 5 passengers comfortably. The seating is supportive and comfortable. The rear seat is reclining 40/20/40-split- configuration.

The 4Runner has excellent cargo space with 47 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second-row seats, and 89.7 cubic feet with all the rear seats folded down.

Below is a list of the many features found on my test drive: 

Multi-level heating driver seat Multi-level heating passenger seat 8 way power driver seat Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support Height adjustable driver seat Leatherette Bucket front seats Split-folding rear seatback Reclining rear seats Folding with storage center armrest Rear ventilation ducts Remote keyless power door locks 4 one-touch power windows Clock Tachometer Trip computer External temperature display Compass Cruise control Front and rear cupholders Front and rear door pockets Power steering Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.) Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel Rear view camera Interior air filtration Air conditioning Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel Turn signal in mirrors Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror Dual illuminating vanity mirrors Element antenna 8 total speakers AM/FM stereo Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control 3 Months of provided satellite radio service USB connection Navigation with voice activation navigation system Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone Real time traffic Comfort

Outside

The 4Runner had a styling update for 2015, with new angles. My test drive was black-on-black TRD Pro model, which had no chrome. My test drive was highlighted with black wheels. The 4Runner has a new front, a higher stance, aggressive off-road tires and flat-black wheels,

Summary

If you are in the market for a large SUV then go to your local Toyota dealer for a test drive of the Toyota 4Runner.

Specifications

Exterior Measurements

WIDTH6 ft. 3.8 in. (75.8 in.)	LENGTH15 ft. 11.3 in. (191.3 in.)
WHEEL BASE9 ft. 1.8 in. (109.8 in.)

Interior Measurements

FRONT HEAD ROOM38.6 in.	FRONT HIP ROOM56.5 in.
FRONT LEG ROOM41.7 in.	FRONT SHOULDER ROOM57.8 in.
REAR HIP ROOM55.7 in.	REAR HEAD ROOM38.6 in.
REAR LEG ROOM32.9 in.	REAR SHOULDER ROOM57.8 in.