HVAC Performance

[Jets Fan]

I have a question for current owners, specifically regarding the performance of the AC and heater. The temperatures in my area can fluctuate from -20 C to -40 C (-4 to -40 F) in winter and as hot as +90 F in summer. How well does the heater and AC work in the 6G?
Even though my 5G is 15 yrs. Old it was never very good at heating or cooling especially versus my wife’s RAV4 which will melt your face in winter and freeze your naughty bits in the summer.

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[Tarekith]

I find it works great in summer and winter, especially if you're lucky enough to have the heated/vented seats. Those make a huge difference.

 

[zgreen]

I have a Pro and the HVAC works really well the heated seats warm up so fast that after a few minutes, it’s actually too hot. The heated steering wheel is fantastic as well. I wouldn’t worry at all.

 

[Jets Fan]

Thanks very much for the feedback, in the positive.
I have a Limited on order and just recently received “notice” from the dealer that my vehicle has an eta of early February. If it arrives then, it will be 8 months from when I put my deposit down.

 

[zgreen]

Thanks very much for the feedback, in the positive.
I have a Limited on order and just recently received “notice” from the dealer that my vehicle has an eta of early February. If it arrives then, it will be 8 months from when I put my deposit down.

Congrats! I hope it gets to you early!

 

[Four Runner]

I have a question for current owners, specifically regarding the performance of the AC and heater. The temperatures in my area can fluctuate from -20 C to -40 C (-4 to -40 F) in winter and as hot as +90 F in summer. How well does the heater and AC work in the 6G?
Even though my 5G is 15 yrs. Old it was never very good at heating or cooling especially versus my wife’s RAV4 which will melt your face in winter and freeze your naughty bits in the summer.

Heating works great and heats up pretty fast, if you operate A/C in Eco Mode it might not be optimal, use Normal Mode instead to improve performance of the A/C. Looks like in Eco Mode we don’t have full control over the A/C.

page of the owner’s manual:

 

[Jets Fan]

Good to know.
I have not driven in ECO mode since the first couple of months of ownership back in 2010 and likely might not again except for long highway trips, but I will remember this bit of information for sure.
thank you.

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