Continuing on our car hunt, the next vehicle in line is the 2017 Toyota 4Runner. If you have missed out on my last posts go here and here to catch up. Once again, here are the items on my list of must haves. I’m looking for a comfy bench 2nd row or a third row with captains chair, leather seats, and a reverse camera.
The Toyota 4Runner is no foe to the SUV market as they’ve been on the market for many years. The 4Runner comes in a variety of models but the best part is they all pack 270hp with a v6 engine. With 2017 being the first year Toyota introduced the TRD Pro model, the 4Runner is one of the few body-on-frame midsize SUVs available in the U.S. market.
The 2017 Toyota 4Runner
I’ve always been a fan of how 4Runners look on the outside, however, I have never ridden or driven one before so I was pretty excited to get this baby out of the road. Newsflash. I totally thought the 4Runner was going to have more of an SUV vibe to it when I took it for a spin so I was surprised when it felt more like a truck.
I wasn’t comfortable taking a loaner vehicle off-roading for obvious reasons but feeling how well the 4Runner handled daily bumps and humps in the road, I’m confident this baby could handle the Arizona mountain ranges with ease.
At first, it seemed as though the options contradicted what you would expect in this vehicle. For instance, it had leather seats but cloth floor mats. Simple knobs on the dash but a nice digital interface. These turned out to be features that I didn’t care about in the long run but they did stick out initially.
The main feature that was a huge selling point for me was the space in the backseat. You could fit any size car seat comfortably front to back or side by side. Though I was more set on having a third row, the spaciousness of the second-row bench really won me over.
Would I Buy the 2017 Toyota 4Runner?
To be honest, I didn’t like it at all the first day I drove it. Then slowly but surely, the more I drove it, the more it grew on me until I fell in love. I have loved all of the cars I’ve driven thus far but the Toyota 4Runner has stolen my heart and has ranked up there with the Toyota Highlander. I would opt for a third row versus the cargo space that this model had, snag some all weather floor mats, and I would be a happy camper.
Looks like you got a suitable car for your family. Will be looking into this model for my own car needs.
Toyota 4Runners are such great cars!! We had one that ran FOREVER. Now we have a Prius, but overall Toyota is a great choice.
I really like this car. Toyota has great products. I used to own a Camry. Loved that car.
I’m also falling in love with toyota 4Runners.. I love gray colors but I prefer white If I have to choose mine. Thank you for waking up my curiousity!
Great review of this vehicle. Sounds like a very reliable car.
Toyota is a good brand when it comes to the Car. You have a great choice, it is very spacious from inside I like the color of this car, looks very elegant.
THE 2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNER looks like a winner! I would like to test drive it soon!
I’ve always been a fan of Toyota! Great cars, for sure. I agree, that baby could definitely handle some off-roading!
I’m a huge fan of Toyota. 4Runner seems like a great car, I’m sure my husband would love to give this article a read.
It’s such a nice car! I can totally see why you are in love.
My friend actually just got this and made me REALLY want it. It is sooo much more spacious than my cars.
This is a really nice car. I have always admired them when I was back home in Jamaica
The car looks huge with your baby next to it! I’m glad you found something that works for your family’s lifestyle.
Toyota has been around for a reason 🙂
I have always loved the styling of this vehicle. For an SUV it looks like it has everything I would need!