2010 4Runner ToyotaUSA video on YouTube

[fenrisx]

I wouldn't doubt that this has already been posted in the one thread, but I'm not about to read through all 19 pages.

It's a video posted by ToyotaUSA showing all the 'crawl' feature. I just like the video since it's showing the 4Runner off out on the trails. Nothing extreme of course.

2010 Toyota 4Runner: Crawl Control (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VUrnMfEpww#ws)

I wish had the $30k+ to buy a new 4Runner.

[CJM]

Cool trail run.

Im not a fan of all that electronic crap tho, just to much stuff that could possibly malfunction.

[corax]

That was funny . . . useless yuppy gimcracks for the dumbed-down masses. It controls the accelerator and brake so you can concentrate on steering? I can appreciate the technology/system integration that goes into it, but c'mon, give me a break . . . .

Don't get me wrong, I like the way it looks & time will prove the design, but there are already too many people that don't know how to drive and this flood of useless technology only makes it worst by taking more thought out of the process - my guess is that it would work really well for cruising the mall parking lot looking for that coveted spot by the entrance

[Obi..]

"Old folks getting drive through service when there is none?"
http://khandorssportsblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/johnny-carson12.jpg

In other words, how to make the driver have an excuse for driving into something..

[YotaFun]

I sat in one today, and I am in love is all I can say lol!!!
Making bumpers does pose a challenge when looking at the lines, but man, put a slight lifts and some 33s on it and it is one sexy suv...

[Crinale]

wish i could afford one :( but for now ill stick with my 2nd gen :-P

[DEATHRUNNER]

I was getting tired of all that driving associated with offroading. Thanks Toyota!

[fenrisx]

Two more videos of the new 4Runner offroad.

4Runner 4Ever: 2010 Toyota 4Runner Trail Grade Full Test (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wda0aoX2vcU#ws)

Fifth Generation 4Runner Takes on the Rubicon Trail (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-NheyAIR6I#)

[YotaFun]

oooooooo the trail edition in salsa red!!! exactly what i wanted to see!!! lol

[DHC6twinotter]

I'm confused about something. In the first video, it shows a dial being turned to engage 4 low on the (presumably) trail model. Now, if you go to Toyota's website, it shows the limited model as having a dial and the trail model with an normal, old fashioned shift lever. http://www.toyota.com/4runner/interior-360.html

Did they mix shots of Limited and Trail models in the video? If so, the whole process of shifting in neutral, turning knob to low, and pushing the crawl control button is actually different than production vehicles. :headscratch:

[fenrisx]

Good question. I have no clue though... I wouldn't have ever noticed that in the video.

[YotaFun]

Dan I could be that the trail model has the option, or even the limited comes with all the features too...

That or they could have crossed, all I can say is there better be a lever in the trail model...

[corax]

Just found a bunch of photos of the different prototypes wheeling at Trail Tracker (http://www.trailtracker.com/)
(neat site Toyota put up)

[Lee]

Scary site toyota put up.

The idea is nice, but if you think about it, how scary is it that people (rednecks and idiots) could potentially post up illegal spots or, better yet, sensitive spots with no instruction on where specifically to wheel and where not to wheel? Or even worse, pics of themselves not treading lightly in legal areas??

At least in the north east, this is like death to the sport.

[YotaFun]

At least in the north east, this is like death to the sport.


I get red in the face screaming at my friends when the just don't listen the first time around about treading lightly.

The one hobby I like and its in the hand of everyone, and when the idiots take there POS out to illegal areas and get caught then that's it for me.
I mean heck, I already have to drive 2 hours as is to get to a place to wheel lol!!!

[corax]

Did you notice how many trails are posted in the east? Hell, Tellico isn't even on there. Anyone who knows better isn't going to post a trail from out here. That's why I'm not too worried - plus I would hope Toyota is filtering/monitoring that site, even if it's just to cover their own a$$

[Lee]

toyota would have to have an expert from every state to do that.

In MA i could probably post 5 trails on that site right now that they would never recognize as being illegal unless they actually knew anything about this area.

I could probably track down some pics of people not treading lightly on legal trails too! :laugh:

very scary.

[fenrisx]

2010 Toyota 4Runner gets stuck offroading! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL6ShVYHlpw#)

Here's a video of a 5th gen going nowhere fast.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I wonder why Toyota didn't put a set of AT's on the Trail Edition. Didn't have to be an aggressive AT like BFG's, but maybe a set of Revo's.

Lets try to keep the comments somewhat relevant to the videos and the 5th gen specifically, please.

[troyboy162]

just watched the "crawl control" video. that seems like the worst idea I've ever seen. the terrain your in is beyond your ability to manage the vehicle effectively.... so let the computer handle the accelerator and breaking for you?

if it turned a auto in to an "electric" crawl box it would be cool, but it looks like a cruise control for trials and the problems with that scenario are endless.

[YotaFun]

He's High centered.
Even of he had a set of BFG A/Ts they wouldn't help him in that mud,
I can attest to that cause of the Mud we have around here.

I think at one point Toyota might had put some Rugged trails on there trucks but even those are a POS...

It would be nice if the 5th Gen Trail Edition came with the Goodyear MTRs with Kevlar like in some of the pics we see.

And why aren't they trying to back the thing up instead of forcing it forward?
Turn the wheel throw it in revers and try a different angle, the spot doesn't look THAT bad, just a inexperienced driver imho...

[fenrisx]

Yeah the 2004 Tacoma I had came with Rugged Trails and I didn't like them at all.

[YotaFun]

Yeah the 2004 Tacoma I had came with Rugged Trails and I didn't like them at all.


Honestly I refuse to buy anything BFG, I had Rugged Trails and the wore for $#!^ same with the two sets of A/Ts and My friends are having issues with the Old Style M/Ts, I have heard reviews from friends on the new M/Ts yet since they all are having running issues period, and I Know Keith has them and he is doing Okay with them, But I wonder...

Sorry for Hijack again...

[fenrisx]

4Runner to the Rubicon (http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/01/2010-toyota-4-runner-to-the-rubicon/3188/index.html)

Here's a good video, other than the background music.

[Lee]

the terrain your in is beyond your ability to manage the vehicle effectively.... so let the computer handle the accelerator and breaking for you?

i know I'm insanely late replying to this thread, but i was reading through and totally agree. The point is if you're somewhere that exceeds your ability to drive you are even more dangerous if you leave it to the truck to do the work.

if your abilities are not exceeded, you will never use it. useless to wheelers, dangerous for newbs

[Crinale]

completely agree Lee.. its just marketing hype, that really isnt of any good use to anyone.