Take a previously popular vehicle and continue to enhance it despite the fact that its time is over. Hey, Toyota, why not shove a V8 in there while you are at it. Oh, you did. Well, a V10 then! More! More! More!
We mentioned the Tundra was going to turn out to be a bad idea for Toyota, so why do they think the "more" 4Runner will do any better? Folks aren't interested in this sorta vehicle any longer, so why the spendy update?
Referenced articles
Autoblog: Despite market shift, Toyota confirms next 4Runner in development
Cars! Cars! Cars! Toyota's Albatross
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Posted by: Electric cars from middle east | Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 07:23 AM
I agree! We don't really need V8s and V10s on Toyota pickups right now especially with the global financial crisis that is going on.
Posted by: familytram | Friday, May 08, 2009 at 09:00 PM
To the imposter pretending to be ME.
"I sold mine to bigbuckauto"
Posted by: Derek Kaharian | Friday, April 03, 2009 at 02:34 PM
This is a clear fabrication. I don't know who this guy is but I never sold it to bigbuckauto. I made a comment on a Merchant Circle page and somehow, someway my name is getting used as a marketing ploy. I'm pissed off about this. I initially did a search for some company I heard on the radio. Wound up checking out a bunch of sites that seemed to all blend together. I'm taking a wild guess and assuming that this fake entry was written by bigbuks themselves. I did however sell my car, eventually, just not to these guys. I sold it to Car Cash.
Very disturbing that someone would use someone else's name like this and this isn't the only site either.
Posted by: (The Real) Derek Kaharian | Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 05:10 PM
I feel different and eagerly await the supply vs. demand curve for petrol to change due to all of the new high-mileage cars. In the mean time, I enjoy my 18mpg Tundra and would buy a 4Runner just to prove my point.
Posted by: PhilC4 | Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 02:32 PM
I sold mine to bigbucksauto
Posted by: Derek Kaharian | Friday, April 03, 2009 at 02:34 PM
Sounds like this author doesn't know their head from their ass. I have an '07 4Runner and wouldn't have it any other way.
As long as there's a market, Toyota will make them. Toyota wouldn't be where their at today if they didn't know what they were doing.
Posted by: DJ | Friday, March 27, 2009 at 05:37 PM
The Toyota 4Runner is the foundation of Toyota's light truck fleet. It shares a chasis and major components with the FJ Cruiser, Tacoma, and Lexus 470. It is the best selling SUV in the world where it is sold under names like Prado and Hilux Surf. It is sold in the Middle East and Africa with a diesel engine (something that would be nice to have in America). You bet there will be a 5th gen, just like there will always be a Land Cruiser, even if it only sells 50,000 units worldwide. It's the foundation of Toyota's reputation in the world of all terrain and off road transportation.
Posted by: Mabuse | Friday, March 20, 2009 at 06:02 PM
I still feel many like the Toyota 4Runner and will keep buying them. They sure beat the hell out of many other Trucks. Maybe if it's been a good Design why change it?
Posted by: Richard Blake | Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 06:40 PM
A very good news indeed. I feel that the automotive industry is once again developing.
Posted by: buying your first car | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 02:30 PM
You "mentioned" that the Tundra was to be a bad idea? Could have fooled me. The new Tundra is all over the roads here. How has that prediction worked out since your 2006 post? Not so well I'd say.
As for a 5th generation 4Runner? Of course they're going to make one. Just because your wimpy butt wants an electric car and doesn't know squat about business doesn't mean that Toyota isn't going to continue to produce one of the most popular SUVs sold in America.
Who says? Me, the owner of a 2000 V8 Tundra and a 2008 V8 4Runner - who will continue to purchase V8 gas-powered Toyota products, if the ones I currently have ever wear out that is.
Posted by: SubSonic | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 10:55 AM
half-a-fag whiny bullshit. go get your balls back from your girlfriend.
Posted by: not a fag | Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 11:06 PM
hahaha the 4Runner will never die. It is an essential piece in Toyota's fleet. Wanna through a hybrid T4R in there then fine with us. Some will take the bait, help the environment if you will, but most will stick to what is being produced. Bring on the 5th Gen T4R! As for the new Tundra. How did that idea flop? Last time I checked it was selling quite well. Everyother vehicle on the road seems to be a T4R or other Toyota SUV/Truck.
Posted by: Franklin Howard Smith IV | Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 08:50 PM
Shut up fag!
Posted by: I follow the crowd | Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 07:14 PM
Liberals... HA. Go drive your smart cars into the ocean. Riiiight on the other side of that tree you're hugging.
Posted by: Josh | Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 07:28 PM
Wow, imagine an automotive blogger jumping on the tired trend of SUV bashing. Seriously, is this the most creative content you could come up with today? There are plenty of 4Runner enthusiasts out there grateful that Toyota recognizes the niche for a true body on frame SUV who don't want to pull a trailer with a CUV or take a family of 5 on a road trip in a Prius or face a Chicago winter in a Versa. If you want to make a point about fuel economy, why not post an article about how the 4Runner is overdue for a diesel in the US.
Posted by: Rover+Runner | Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 05:32 PM