Nine trims make up the 2021 Toyota 4Runner lineup, although some are just reskinned special editions. The lineup includes the SR5, Trail Special Edition, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, Venture Special Edition, Limited, Nightshade Edition, and TRD Pro. The same 4.0L V6 engine does duty for each, along with a five-speed automatic gearbox. Four-wheel-drive is available to every model, and comes standard on the off-road-focused ones.
The most basic trim is the SR5, which rides on 17-inch wheels and comes equipped with LED headlights, taillights, and fog lights. The cabin presents five seats upholstered in cloth, with an eight-way power driver’s seat. Features comprise air conditioning, a rearview camera, keyless entry, an eight-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi, and an eight-speaker sound system. The Toyota Safety Sense P suite includes collision avoidance tech, lane departure warning, and dynamic cruise control
The Trail Special Edition changes nothing in terms of mechanics or features, but 17-inch dark gray alloys replace the standard fare, and it adds a Yakima LoadWarrior cargo basket, black exterior emblems, black fabric seating, and all-weather floor mats. Buyers also receive a 40-quart premium cooler with tie-down straps for the cargo area.
On SR5 Premium trims, more noticeable changes are made with leatherette-trimmed seats, heated front seats, and an upgraded infotainment suite with navigation, HD Radio, and more premium speakers. Updated conveniences include heated power-folding side mirrors and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
The first TRD trim, the Off-Road, gets purposed features like hill-start assist, crawl control, and multi-terrain select. Like the rest of the off-road models, it is restricted to the 4×4 drivetrain. A few changes to the exterior also make it stand out, such as unique bashing and color-keyed bumpers.
Premium variants of the TRD get the same SofTex upholstery and heated front seats as the SR5 Premium, but sport red lettering to set themselves apart. The Venture Special Edition builds on this with matte-black alloy wheels, blacked-out exterior accents on door handles, the rear spoiler, and external emblems, as well as a Yakima MegaWarrior cargo tray. It also gets all-weather floor liners.
The Limited upgrades to 20-inch alloy wheels, chrome exterior accents, keyless entry and push-button start, and genuine leather upholstery. It also installs a tilt-and-slide sunroof, as well and front and rear parking assist, and the premium JBL sound system. The Nightshade Edition blacks out the wheels and other aesthetic elements, both inside and out.
The most expensive trim, the TRD Pro, has the most focused off-roading specs. Fox internal bypass shocks and a locking rear differential mean that it never loses control. The front fascia is dominated by a Toyota heritage grille, while the wheel arches house 17-inch TRD alloy wheels.
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