Hey all,

It's hard to believe the 5th gen 4Runner is about to enter its 4th year of production, and it seems that it is about time for a mid-life upgrade. If the 2013 4Runner has a mid-life upgrade, any ideas what might change?

My thoughts on what could change for the 2013 model:

Exterior:
-Revised front grill and bumper
-Revised headlights with projectors and optional HID on LTD models
-Turn signals relocated from bumper to headlight assemblies.
-LED DRLs in front bumper (as seen on new Carolla and Prius)
-Revised rear bumper
-Revised rear lights with LEDs (hopefully they won't stick out so far)
-New rim designs from Tacoma offered on 4Runner
-New colors, maybe Pyrite Mica and Spruce Mica

Interior:
-Optional rear seat ultra-wide screen DVD system for rear seat passengers on LTD models (same as Sienna)
-LED accent lighting on interior (probably not likely)

Mechanical:
-A760 6 speed automatic replaces A750 (not likely, but would be nice)
-No changed to the 4.0 V6
-New more fuel efficient engine option (I've read rumors, maybe a re-tuned 3.5 V6 engine. Also not likely, imho)
-Electric steering

Other:

I'd like to see a new Sport Edition offered. It would be based off the SR5, but uses the hood scoop and smoked lights from the TE. All trim should be color matched, new sport rims standard, and a slightly lowered ride stance. Leather optional.

Any thoughts?