--- title: "REVIEW: 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro" description: The 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is the 4Runner for you if ride height is your thing, along with added off-road capability to conquer the trail. --- [Car Reviews | CarPro ](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews) # [REVIEW: 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/review-2023-toyota-4runner-trd-pro) Written by [Amy Plemons](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/author/amy-plemons) | Nov 10, 2023 2:20:18 AM This week I bring you the ever-popular, old-school, Toyota 4Runner. The TRD Pro trim is the 4Runner for you if ride height is your thing, along with added off-road capability to conquer the trail. By the way, the 2023 model year marks the 4Runner's 40th anniversary (I've reviewed the[ 40th Anniversary Edition here.)](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/review-2023-toyota-4runner-40th-anniversary-edition) ## 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro ### Exterior My test vehicle wears a TRD Pro exclusive Solar Octane hue and rides on 17-inch TRD Pro Matte black alloy wheels. Nitto Terra Grappler all-terrain tires will take you where you want to go. Exterior features of the 4Runner TRD Pro include its unique TOYOTA front grille, black TRD Pro badging and a TRD Pro roof rack.  It also features high performance fog lights along with front and rear mudguards. Side power mirrors are heated. ### Performance The 4Runner TRD Pro is powered by a 4.0-liter V6 that produces 270-horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque. It's mated to a 5-speed transmission.  It's of course packed with all the off-road goodies you need to tackle any terrain.  Equipment includes a part time 4WD system and a locking rear differential along with Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control.   It's also equipped with TRD-tuned Fox shocks and springs and TRD Pro stamped aluminum front skid plate. ### Interior Inside a comfortable, roomy and rugged interior geared to handle your off-road adventures, you find SofTex-trimmed seats and red TRD Pro badging on the headrests.  The driver's seat is 8-way power and both front seats are heated, as is the large steering wheel. Since the 4Runner still awaits a redesign (which could be coming in 2025), it's not equipped with Toyota's terrific new Multimedia Audio system that you'll find in the [Sequoia](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/review-2023-toyota-sequoia-platinum-i-force-max) and other recently redesigned models.  Instead, it has an 8-inch touchscreen with navigation. The system is compatible with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There's a large volume knob to the left of the screen. A JBL 15-speaker sound system is a treat. The center stack is home to traditional dual zone climate control buttons sandwiched between two rugged, large dials that set the temp. A wide console area houses a large TRD gear shift, heat seater climate controls, the control for the power rear liftgate window, and cupholders. The second row is plenty roomy. The 60/40 split seat reclines and folds flat. TRD Pro all-weather floor liners look the part and I've no doubt they can handle anything. The cargo area is of course ample. It also comes with a mesh panel so you stuff won't fall out. This vehicle is also equipped with an optional sliding rear cargo deck with under storage, which is a cool feature. There's also an accessory cargo net to keep your things from falling out. Standard features include push button start,  dual zone climate, a backup camera and a moonroof with sunshade.  ### Ride and Drive Let me first just say it's a hike to get into the 4Runner TRD Pro. I'm talking 9.6-inches of ground clearance.  My test vehicle was not equipped with optional static running boards but they're available. The 4Runner rides and drives like the body-on-frame TRD-tuned suspension SUV it is - that is, it's a more truck-like rather than SUV experience. (For enhanced city driving dynamics you'll want to check out the [4Runner TRD Sport](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2022-toyota-4runner-trd-pro-review-0) )    ### Safety The 2023 model year 4Runner is equipped Toyota Safety Sense-P. It includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert,  Automatic High Beams, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. Additionally the 4Runner is equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Rear Occupancy Alert. ### What You'll Pay Options on this model include the Solar Octane hue ($425) and a sliding rear cargo deck ($35), and cargo mat ($130)., bringing the total MSRP as equipped to $55,510. ### Verdict For old-school, off-road capability, it doesn't get better than the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro.   1. **What I liked most:**   Iconic, old-school appeal, utility and capability. 2. **What I would change:  **Update the multimedia tech. 3. **MSRP**: Base Price $53,270/**MSRP as equipped $55,510 with transportation.** 4. **Fuel Economy**: 16 city/19 highway**/17 overall.** 5. **Weight:  **4,750 curb weight. GVWR: 6,300 pounds. 6. **Spare Tire:**  Full size mounted under body. 7. **Length-Width-Height**: 191.3” long/75.8” wide/72” high. 8. **Fuel Tank Capacity:** 23 gallons with the filler on the driver’s side.  9. **Official Color: **Solar Octane. 10. **Towing Capacity:**  5,000 pounds. 11. **2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO in a few words:  **A serious off-roader packed with capability. **  ** 12. **Warranty:** 36 months/36,000 miles basic warranty; 60 months/60,000 miles powertrain, 60 months/unlimited miles corrosion perforation. 13. **Final Assembly Location:  **Tahara, Aichi, Japan. 14. **Manufacturer's website:  [Toyota](https://www.toyota.com/4runner/2023/)**       [View full post](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/review-2023-toyota-4runner-trd-pro) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Amy Plemons" }, "dateModified" : "2023-11-10T18:56:09.245Z", "datePublished" : "2023-11-10T02:20:18Z", "headline" : "REVIEW: 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 512, "url" : "https://2684054.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2684054/toyota-4runner-trd-pro.jpg", "width" : 1020 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/review-2023-toyota-4runner-trd-pro", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 60, "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4092/img/default-amp-logo.png", "width" : 60 }, "name" : "Car Reviews" } } ```