Who's had their 6th gen for a year now? What do you love/hate?

[dandan310]

I’ve had my sixth GEN SR5 for 16 months now. Having another 4runnner in the driveway, which is an older model V6 made me compare the two every day in the beginning.

Coming from a V6 to a turbo 4 was a little tough than the beginning. Lots of engine noise when pressing on the accelerator so I had to switch it to sport mode at all times just to get that powerful feel of a V6.


I had an issue in the first few months that would still persist to this day. Because the engine works harder since is a turbo four I would have this burning smell if I pressed on the gas slightly more then usual. I mean from 0 to 40 mph on a street not racing in normal mode. if I have my rear trunk window down with any of the passenger or driver side windows slightly cracked the burning smell gets into the cabin. This is unfortunate because we all know that this is the only SUV that allows your rear window to roll all the way down.

Since it was the very first vehicle, my local dealership received in February 2025 I was told that this was because the car only had a few thousand miles into wait. I’m now at 14,000 miles in the smoke persists, but I just deal with it. It’s been to the dealer about three times because of this they ran all kinds of test and said the vehicles in normal operating condition.

I then compare the issue to my 2023 SR5 with the Windows down and literally had to press the accelerator to the floor to get the burning smell but under normal driving conditions I couldn’t smell it.

I tried all different types of gas, gas stations, etc.

That’s my only issue with the new vehicle.

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[dandan310]

I’ve had my sixth GEN SR5 for 16 months now. Having another 4runnner in the driveway, which is an older model V6 made me compare the two every day in the beginning.

Coming from a V6 to a turbo 4 was a little tough than the beginning. Lots of engine noise when pressing on the accelerator so I had to switch it to sport mode at all times just to get that powerful feel of a V6.


I had an issue in the first few months that would still persist to this day. Because the engine works harder since is a turbo four I would have this burning smell if I pressed on the gas slightly more then usual. I mean from 0 to 40 mph on a street not racing in normal mode. if I have my rear trunk window down with any of the passenger or driver side windows slightly cracked the burning smell gets into the cabin. This is unfortunate because we all know that this is the only SUV that allows your rear window to roll all the way down.

Since it was the very first vehicle, my local dealership received in February 2025 I was told that this was because the car only had a few thousand miles into wait. I’m now at 14,000 miles in the smoke persists, but I just deal with it. It’s been to the dealer about three times because of this they ran all kinds of test and said the vehicles in normal operating condition.

I then compare the issue to my 2023 SR5 with the Windows down and literally had to press the accelerator to the floor to get the burning smell but under normal driving conditions I couldn’t smell it.

I tried all different types of gas, gas stations, etc.

That’s my only issue with the new vehicle.

Also for someone who is 6 feet tall the plastic that your outer knees sit on isn’t the most comfortable. I bought some aftermarket cushions that stick to the plastic for more comfort.

 

[NotApplicable]

Dissapointed the Premium doesn't have LED headlights

All 6th gen 4Runners have LED headlights

 

[BomPho]

Love the vehicle overall. It handles well, it's got power, and it looks beautiful.

The con in my opinion is the trunk. It makes creaking noises when opening.

 

[RunnerRocks]

Also for someone who is 6 feet tall the plastic that your outer knees sit on isn’t the most comfortable. I bought some aftermarket cushions that stick to the plastic for more comfort.

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That sharp hard plastic center console edge cuts into my outer leg.

 

[dandan310]

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That sharp hard plastic center console edge cuts into my outer leg.

 

[bakutheleo]

Personally I prefer plastic in many ways over soft surfaces--more durable.

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