2013 Toyota 4Runner

The Toyota 4Runner is a midsize body-on-frame SUV that has been sold continuously in the US since 1984. Unlike most modern crossovers, it retains truck-style construction with available four-wheel drive, giving it genuine off-road capability and high towing capacity for its class. Over the 1997-2026 model years it spans four generations, evolving from a compact truck-based SUV into a larger, more comfortable family and adventure vehicle while keeping its rugged character.

The 4Runner has a strong reputation for durability and long-term reliability, and it consistently ranks among the best vehicles for resale value retention. It appeals to off-road enthusiasts, overlanders, and buyers who want an SUV that can handle trails and towing yet still serve daily-driver duty. Shoppers trade some on-road refinement and fuel economy versus car-based crossovers, but used examples remain in high demand precisely because they tend to last.

The 2013 model: The fifth generation dropped the V8 and standardized a 270-hp 4.0L V6 with a five-speed automatic, keeping body-on-frame construction as most rivals shifted to crossovers. A 2014 refresh brought a more aggressive front end, and the off-road-focused TRD Pro trim arrived for 2015; an optional third row offered seven-passenger seating on select trims. Its unusually long fifteen-year run meant dated interior tech and fuel economy late in life, but demand and resale values stayed strong.