6G TRD Pro, 1 Week In nOOb Review

[voodooblues]

I've had my 2026 4Runner TRD Pro for a week now and I gotta say I absolutely love it!

Little background, this is my first 4Runner and I'm not an off-roader. This is my first SUV in about 15 years. Started with a 2004 Xterra, then a 2009 Camry, followed by a 2019 Rav4. When I bought the Rav4 I test drove a 2019 4Runner but after driving a Camry for 5 years it felt too "truckish". The Rav4 is a great car, very nice ride and I never had a single issue in the 7 years I drove it. I've been eyeballing the 6th Gen 4 Runners since they were released. Fast forward to a month ago when I finished paying off the Rav4 and decided it was time for an upgrade.

I'm sure some are gonna ask why I got a TRD Pro if I'm not going to use it for what it was built for.

Why the f not. I just wanted a bad ass SUV.

I was pleasantly surprised with how smooth the ride was in the 6th, honestly it doesn't seem that much different than the Rav4. Certainly feels a whole lot different than the 5th Gen I drove. The speed and acceleration is great.

I had read some of the reviews and complaints about the 6th Gen like the hood vibration. Yeah it's there but I only notice it if I'm looking directly at it. I haven't noticed any vibration or rattles in the interior.

I only have two complaints: 1) I wish all the options for the gauge cluster settings was available on both the left and right meters. For some reason the compass is not available on the right side and the trip details is not available on the left side. Just wish I could swap them. 2) Having trouble adapting to the CarPlay stuff. I liked the screen in the Rav4 layout and I can't replicate it in CarPlay.

That's it, those are my only issues.

I'm not intending on any modifications other than changing the headlights and fog lights to Alpha Rex and adding raptor lights to the grille. Otherwise it's perfect.

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[Joestac]

Well, I can fix one of those issues. You actually can have all the same info on the right and left side but for some reason they are hidden by default. When you are adjusting the far left or right gauge you can press the left or right arrow, corresponding to the side you are adjusting, that will show you a pick list and you can check the missing ones. Should be on page 102 of the manual if you need visual help.

 

[BonRunner]

I'm not intending on any modifications..

That's what we all say... Then went down the rabbit hole

Enjoy & share some pics!

 

[voodooblues]

Well, I can fix one of those issues. You actually can have all the same info on the right and left side but for some reason they are hidden by default. When you are adjusting the far left or right gauge you can press the left or right arrow, corresponding to the side you are adjusting, that will show you a pick list and you can check the missing ones. Should be on page 102 of the manual if you need visual help.

Oh
My
God
Thank you!!!!

 

[voodooblues]

That's what we all say... Then went down the rabbit hole

Enjoy & share some pics!

This is the only one I have right now…

 

[BonRunner]

This is the only one I have right now…

I'm surprised you didn't find those Predator Steps to be vastly ineffective at its main job... I got rid of it on the 1st week of having the car lol

 

[voodooblues]

I'm surprised you didn't find those Predator Steps to be vastly ineffective at its main job... I got rid of it on the 1st week of having the car lol

I haven't used them yet. But I think the look cool.

 

[Skrr1225]

I've had my 2026 4Runner TRD Pro for a week now and I gotta say I absolutely love it!

Little background, this is my first 4Runner and I'm not an off-roader. This is my first SUV in about 15 years. Started with a 2004 Xterra, then a 2009 Camry, followed by a 2019 Rav4. When I bought the Rav4 I test drove a 2019 4Runner but after driving a Camry for 5 years it felt too "truckish". The Rav4 is a great car, very nice ride and I never had a single issue in the 7 years I drove it. I've been eyeballing the 6th Gen 4 Runners since they were released. Fast forward to a month ago when I finished paying off the Rav4 and decided it was time for an upgrade.

I'm sure some are gonna ask why I got a TRD Pro if I'm not going to use it for what it was built for.

Why the f not. I just wanted a bad ass SUV.

I was pleasantly surprised with how smooth the ride was in the 6th, honestly it doesn't seem that much different than the Rav4. Certainly feels a whole lot different than the 5th Gen I drove. The speed and acceleration is great.

I had read some of the reviews and complaints about the 6th Gen like the hood vibration. Yeah it's there but I only notice it if I'm looking directly at it. I haven't noticed any vibration or rattles in the interior.

I only have two complaints: 1) I wish all the options for the gauge cluster settings was available on both the left and right meters. For some reason the compass is not available on the right side and the trip details is not available on the left side. Just wish I could swap them. 2) Having trouble adapting to the CarPlay stuff. I liked the screen in the Rav4 layout and I can't replicate it in CarPlay.

That's it, those are my only issues.

I'm not intending on any modifications other than changing the headlights and fog lights to Alpha Rex and adding raptor lights to the grille. Otherwise it's perfect.

Congrats on the new ride! As for why you got a TRD Pro—who cares? You wanted a bold, awesome-looking SUV, and it delivers. Apple CarPlay can take a minute to get used to, though you can tweak the dashboard layout in your iPhone's CarPlay settings.

 

[voodooblues]

Congrats on the new ride! As for why you got a TRD Pro—who cares? You wanted a bold, awesome-looking SUV, and it delivers. Apple CarPlay can take a minute to get used to, though you can tweak the dashboard layout in your iPhone's CarPlay settings.

One of the guys I work with is into off-roading, he just got back from Moab. When he saw it he came to me and asked what I was going to do with it and I said "nothing, just drive around and look cool". He gave me a very stern look.

I've been watching videos on YouTube about CarPlay but to no avail. I'd like a different multi-screen layout, I even made a suggestion to Apple. Let's see how that pans out.

 

[Zeeke]

Just curious, you said you decided a month ago to get a 4runner and got the Pro. Did you just get lucky as hell and walk into a random dealer with a Pro for sale on the lot? And if you did do you know how lucky or rare that is?

I ordered a Pro last October, it will be here any day now from Port. Will be right at 13 months... We bought a Sport Pro in July because the wait was so long haha. Now we will have two.

 

[voodooblues]

Just curious, you said you decided a month ago to get a 4runner and got the Pro. Did you just get lucky as hell and walk into a random dealer with a Pro for sale on the lot? And if you did do you know how lucky or rare that is?

I ordered a Pro last October, it will be here any day now from Port. Will be right at 13 months... We bought a Sport Pro in July because the wait was so long haha. Now we will have two.

Not exactly, I was looking around the websites of the local dealerships and saw it posted. It was still production phase at the time with delivery a month out. I gave them a call and came to an agreement on the numbers. I know they're kinda rare around here, it's only the 2nd one I've ever seen, so the timing was perfect.

 

[Zeeke]

Not exactly, I was looking around the websites of the local dealerships and saw it posted. It was still production phase at the time with delivery a month out. I gave them a call and came to an agreement on the numbers. I know they're kinda rare around here, it's only the 2nd one I've ever seen, so the timing was perfect.

Wow yeah you got lucky, I wish I had been able to do that. Maybe they will start to be easier to get once people that really want a 6th gen Pro get them. Congratz though for sure. Mine will be here in next few days and after waiting a year im pretty excited.

 

[voodooblues]

Wow yeah you got lucky, I wish I had been able to do that. Maybe they will start to be easier to get once people that really want a 6th gen Pro get them. Congratz though for sure. Mine will be here in next few days and after waiting a year im pretty excited.

I bet you are, I couldn't imagine waiting that long. It'll be worth it though.

 

[shine]

One of the guys I work with is into off-roading, he just got back from Moab. When he saw it he came to me and asked what I was going to do with it and I said "nothing, just drive around and look cool". He gave me a very stern look.

Perfect for a TRD Pro!

 

[Skrr1225]

One of the guys I work with is into off-roading, he just got back from Moab. When he saw it he came to me and asked what I was going to do with it and I said "nothing, just drive around and look cool". He gave me a very stern look.

I've been watching videos on YouTube about CarPlay but to no avail. I'd like a different multi-screen layout, I even made a suggestion to Apple. Let's see how that pans out.

Haha, you're good..

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