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- The 2023 Toyota 4Runner
versus the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Let's learn a bit more about these midsize SUVs.
For 2023, 4Runner celebrates its 40th anniversary
as a Toyota mainstay,
the top SUV for off-road adventures
thanks in part to its body-on-frame construction.
New for 2023, every 4Runner grade now comes
with a standard Blind Spot Monitor
with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.
4Runner comes prepared for adventure thanks
to available advanced off-road features
like Multi Terrain Select, Crawl Control
and an electronic locking rear differential.
4Runner is available in eight grades.
This includes SR5, SR5 Premium and TRD Sport,
all of which are available
with either rear wheel drive
or part-time four wheel drive.
Four added capability TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium,
TRD Pro and 40th Anniversary Special Edition
feature standard part-time four-wheel drive
while Limited has the option
of a full-time four-wheel drive system.
The 2023 Grand Cherokee has six separate grades
and four wheel drive is available across the line,
but only standard
on the top of the line Summit Reserve grade.
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Across the lineup,
each 4Runner is built for sturdy handling as well
as visibility in a wide range of terrains,
and that starts with standard LED headlights and fog lights.
Meanwhile, the 40th anniversary edition comes
with bronze finished 17 inch wheels
and classic Toyota racing inspired tricolor stripes.
Naturally getting in and out is easy thanks
to the standard Smart Key System that automatically locks
and unlocks the vehicle without having to reach
for the key fob.
Grand Cherokee has standard LED headlights
and taillights, but LED fog lights come at an extra cost.
21 inch wheels are available, but only on the top grade.
4Runner has a spacious interior,
with 89.7 cubic feet
of cargo room behind the first row
and 47.2 cubic feet behind the second row.
It also has the option
to add available third row seating
to increase passenger capacity from five to seven
so the entire group can tag along for the ride.
And this comfortable seating comes in fabric,
SoftText-trim or leather trim.
Grand Cherokee's cabin is smaller compared with 4Runner
with 70.8 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the first row
and 37.7 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the second row.
A third row version of the Grand Cherokee is available
but is a different model altogether.
When it comes to advanced technology,
4Runner is absolutely packed.
The standard eight inch touchscreen includes compatibility
with Apple CarPlay, which connects drivers
to Apple Music, Maps, Messages, and other favorite apps
from your iPhone.
In addition, Android Auto compatibility makes it easy to
stay connected to Android devices,
while Amazon Alexa connectivity keeps Amazon's voice
service just a question away.
Plus, there's a standard three month Sirius XM Platinum Plan
trial subscription that includes over 165 channels available
in cabin and even more on the SXM mobile app,
making it easier than ever to enjoy
not just ad free music, but also sports comedy and more.
And an available 15 speaker JBL Premium Audio sound system
helps make the most out of these features.
4Runner also comes with trial subscriptions to Toyota's line
of Connected Services, including a Wi-Fi Connect hotspot
for up to five devices.
Grand Cherokee offers Wi-Fi hotspot functionality standard.
But while Grand Cherokee does support Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto, it lacks compatibility with Amazon Alexa.
That said, a six month SiriusXM subscription is standard
on most models.
A 19 speaker audio system is available
but only on the top of the line Summit Reserve grade.
For all its rugged features and intelligent tech.
4Runner still puts a focus
on safety with Toyota Safety Sense P.
This suite
of active safety systems includes Pre-Collision System
with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert,
Automatic High Beams, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.
The new Grand Cherokee comes
with many safety features similar to those found in 4Runner
including Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking,
Active Lane Management, Automatic High Beam Headlamps
and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop.
Striking a balance between everyday drivability
and serious off-road capability is what 4Runner does best.
Multi Terrain Select
and Crawl Control off-road systems on select 4x4 grades
help tackle challenging road conditions
by automatically adjusting the engine throttle
and breaking pressure,
while an available locking rear differential
helps regain traction.
Similarly, 4Runners available full-time
four-wheel drive system
features a Torsen limited slip center differential
to help manage power distribution from front to rear.
It's advanced available suspension systems
like X-REAS Sport Enhancement Suspension
and Kinetic Dynamic Suspension are designed
to adjust suspension behavior depending
on the surface on which the 4Runner is driving.
Meanwhile, 4Runner TRD Pros, high performance Fox shocks
help get past the toughest terrain.
Plus it achieves all this
while offering a great capacity to haul gear
with its 5,000 pound tow rating and standard equipment
like a towing receiver hitch and wiring harness.
Finally, 4Runner comes with mud and snow tires
with standard 17 inch or available 20 inch wheels
to help firmly grip the road.
Grand Cherokee offers available four-wheel drive
across the line
as well as Jeep Select Terrain Traction Management System.
The rugged Trailhawk grade is no longer offered
limiting Grand Cherokee's off-road potential.
Although Grand Cherokee
has a standard 8.4 inch ground clearance,
the Summit Reserve grade
gets Jeep's Quadra-Lift Air Suspension,
which allows for a ride height up to 10.9 inches.
Grand Cherokee's standard towing capacity
is rated at 6,200 pounds and can be topped out at a maximum
of 7,200 pounds,
however, it's towing receiver hitch
and wiring aren't standard.
Toyota 4Runner has been
on KBB's Top 10 Best Resale Value list
in eight out of the past nine years,
proof of its incredible value.
And every 4Runner comes
with ToyotaCare, which provides two years or 25,000 miles,
whichever comes first of scheduled maintenance
and 24 hour Roadside Assistance for two years
and unlimited miles.
The 2023 Grand Cherokee is still awaiting IIHS
and NHTSA ratings.
It's three years of scheduled complimentary maintenance
is impressive
but Grand Cherokee lacks for 4Runners
24 hour roadside assistance.
With its standout performance features
the 2023 Toyota 4Runner shows why Toyota is a leader
in on-road and off-road capability.
Find one for yourself today at toyota.com.
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