The 4Runner is the most popular 4WD on our forum; recent adventure-equipped offerings include this 2014 Trail, 2016 TRD Pro, and 2022 TRD Off Road Premium. The monumental success of this platform demonstrates that the community will always prioritize reliability and build quality above all else, and to this end, the 4Runner sets the benchmark. In addition, it’s a vehicle that can seemingly do it all and is just as proficient as a practical daily driver as it is overlanding. Publisher Scott Brady states, “The 4Runner is both honest and capable at the same time, yet somehow achieves a youthful and exciting image with buyers … It is not a pretender, but a model you can buy new, leave stock, and drive around the world.” There’s no shortage of inspiring fifth builds online with drool-worthy offerings from Simon4Runner, CBI Offroad Fab, and BFM Overland. Cue today’s 2014 Toyota 4runner Trail Edition (150,xxx miles), which has been carefully uprated without detracting from everyday usability. Learn more about the many desirable attributes of the 4Runner for travel on the Overland Journal podcast.
From the Seller:
“Built absolutely solid and runs fantastic. It was awesome to own, and I wish I didn’t have to get rid of it. It could use some general maintenance, and a few minor cosmetic and mechanical issues should be addressed, but nothing pressing or crazy; it’s just been used. I don’t have the time to address them myself. Makes for a great, multi-purpose, fun, and reliable off-road rig.”
2014 Toyota 4Runner Trail Premium
The 4Runner is fitted with a dependable 4.0-liter V6 motor that produces 270 horsepower, 278 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 19 mpg. A long-lived motor and drivetrain are matched with legendary capability thanks to a body-on-frame design, 4WD, high and low range, 9.6 inches of ground clearance (since increased), skid plates, and intelligent systems such as A-TRAC and multi-terrain select. The Trail edition also benefits from intelligent 4-wheel crawl control, which manages traction control, the accelerator, and brakes to allow the driver to focus on steering during technical scenarios. Inside, these backcountry attributes are balanced with a well-equipped interior with driver comforts that include:
- Air-conditioning
- Cruise control
- Keyless entry
- Center console with cupholders
- Power steering, windows, locks, and mirrors
Distinguishing Features
- Method wheels with Falken A/T tires
- Pelfreybilt bumper
- Front King 2.5-inch coilovers with Camburg upper control arms and rear King 2.5-inch remote reservoir shocks with Toytec coils
- Prinsu roof rack
- Rigid Industries lighting
- RCI IFS Skid plates
- Rock sliders
This 2014 Toyota 4Runner Trail Premium is listed for $32,000 OBO and is currently located in Clovis, California. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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