The 2017 4Runner's interior has standard seating for five on cloth upholstery. Both front and rear seats provide adequate comfort and support to passengers as well as have plenty of legroom. With its optional third-row seating, you can carry up to seven people. By comparison, the 4Runner has less second-row legroom than its rivals, and its third-row seats are pretty cramped, good for kids only. The aging 4Runner features low-quality materials and dated layout design, which are the interior's biggest drawbacks.
Toyota 4Runner, however, is highly functional as the cabin has oversized buttons and knobs, simple and clear instrumentation, and a logical control layout. Though some controls on Limited trims including seat heating and ventilation dials are haphazardly placed, the 4Runner is easy to live with.
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Model
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2017 Toyota 4Runner
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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2017 Subaru Outback
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Passenger capacity
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5
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5
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5
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Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
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39.3/57.8/41.7
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39.9/58.7/40.3
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38.3/58.1/42.9
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Second
(Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
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38.6/57.8/32.9
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39.2/58.0/38.6
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38.9/57.3/38.1
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The dimension of the 4Runner is similar to that of Highlander but both cater to different audiences. For a rugged adventure, Toyota offers all required mechanical and interior equipment but for on-road driving the rivals offer better space and more comfort in modern style. In terms of convenience features, even the base 4Runner comes with a decent list of interior features.
2017 4Runner Infotainment System
The standard infotainment system uses a small 6.1-inch touch screen, certainly smaller by modern standards. The infotainment is straightforward and easy to use, and 4Runner has niceties such as Bluetooth, satellite radio, a USB port, a rearview camera, Siri-compatible voice-recognition system, a 120-volt, and multiple 12-volt power outlets.
The Physical buttons and turning knobs make common adjustments easy but the screen suffers from sun glare. Toyota does not offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in its vehicle lineup citing privacy concerns. The available 15-speaker JBL premium audio system sounds good.
Interior Features
Some of the cool goodies offered on the inside of the Toyota 4Runner are listed below.
- Leather-crafted steering wheel with tilt/telescopic adjustment.
- Fabric trimmed front seats.
- 8-way power-adjusted driver’s seat with power lumbar support.
- Adjustable front passenger seats.
- Optional SofTex-trimmed heated driver seats.
2017 4Runner Cargo Capacity
The 4Runner provides generous amounts of cargo room, rated at 47.2 cu. ft. behind the second row. Fold the rear seat down and the cargo space expands to 88.8 cu. ft. Apart from the generous cargo volume, the 4Runner has a flat load floor and a wide tailgate opening. Toyota offers a power liftgate as standard. An optional sliding cargo floor helps to make loading heavier items easier.
Within the cabin, the 4Runner has generous small storage options as well, including a sizable glove box, a large center console bin, and trays carved into each door panel. All passengers get at least one cupholder and one bottle holder.
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Model
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2017 Toyota 4Runner
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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2017 Subaru Outback
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Cargo Volume to rear seat up (ft.3)
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47.2
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36.3
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35.5
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Cargo Volume to rear seat folded (ft.3)
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89.7
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68.3
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73.3
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The 4Runner's large dimensions translate into a roomy cabin and spacious cargo area. For hauling, the 4Runner exceeds its rivals including Outback and Grand Cherokee. However, with the optional third row, the 4Runner will not offer much cargo space.
