There is probably some truth to that, but I really think what they'd have to sacrifice to make the 4Runner Hybrid gain anywhere near the gas mileage that would really satisfy us would ruin it.
Or, it would just make it entirely too expensive. Battery technology is probably part of the reason...
You're comparing an eco hybrid in a unibody SUV to a performance hybrid in a body-on-frame SUV. They really are two VERY different vehicles, and the hybrid systems are entirely different.
My wife has a Rav4 Hybrid, and it could not be more different in driving dynamics and implementation.
Honestly, I've never seen a vehicle on scales anywhere near curb weight. This actually is pretty close, considering the larger wheels/tires.
Their curb weight measurement is definitely going to be based on the weeny highway tires. These ridge grapplers and 18" wheels probably weigh at least...
Did this at work last week just for the sake of doing it. Here's the actual scale weight of a 6th gen 4runner. Specifically, this is a Hybrid TRD ORP with a full tank of gas, 18" TRD Wheels and Nitto Ridge Grappler upgrade. (Whatever size Toyota is installing).
Here's what the inside of the fuse box looks like. The red circles are over the AUX circuit relays, blue circles are over AUX circuit fuses. All are missing the wiring in the fuse box.
That second picture, is that inside the front or rear? I don't think that's what we're looking for, unfortunately, but I'd like to investigate more.
Every AUX connector I've seen on the Tacoma is a male connector with a blank plugged into it, and that's the opposite. The Toyota accessory...
No, it won't and you don't need it. I'm not sure why this topic keeps coming up everywhere, possibly driven by people who don't understand turbos.
This engine is a very modern twin-scroll turbo, very different than the archaic old-style journal bearing turbos of the 90's. It, and the modern...
Anyone know what the difference (other than color) is between TRD Pro and Trailhunter control arms?
I need arms to go with my future suspension, and both of these seem to be very economical options. I can't find any clear pictures of each from the 6th gen. I'm curious if arms shape (for...
Late to the party here, but to add context to the post;
1: Prewired Aux is a factory installed option.
2: It looks like all ORP's are pre-wired to the switch blanks, but NONE of the extra wiring is present.
3: From what I gathered, the dash harness is the same regardless whether the aux option...
I've owned many vehicles with start-stop, including a 2020 X3M Comp and a Rav4 Hybrid (wife's daily) and none of them have ever had issues. Honestly, no one I've ever known has had issues with start/stop on any vehicle.