Its a topic no one wants to commit. Demand for the accessories and gear carried drives the market. The suppliers won't admit they are overloading a vehicle or advise buyers to not buy the rack/bumpers, winches.
Another question: does adding heavier rated suspension allow for greater Payload? Or does exceeding payload over stress other components (brakes, transmission) voiding warranty? My guess is that any of us "building" up our rigs are exceeding the recommended payload...at what price beyond < MPG?
I'm taking the lack of responses as there is no answer yet. Surprising. I would think this is a very important number to establish because of all the accessories that are being offered. And payload effects the ability to carry accessories on top of people and the gear required to travel with.
In the spec sheets it's easy to find the general weights of the vehicle but the payload is not listed or is not easy to find. Could somebody explain how the payload is estimated? It seems to be under a thousand pounds a low payload for this gen
I expected more of a difference between gas and hybrid. Is the tank smaller in a hybrid? What is the weight gain for the battery. Not sure its worth the $3K for the hybrid
I am still perplexed and angry that Toyota has not been able to give better gas mileage for these suvs. The technology is there. The hybrid was my hope but not as great of an increase I thought. I thought this Jen was the opportunity for them to really step up and show what they could do.
I own a 2011 4runner and love it. Increased MPG would be my biggest reason to upgrade to a 6th gen. At 16-17 mpg with my current 5th gen (terrible), my dilemma would be wether the $50-60K for a 6th gen is worth a small mpg (<25 mpg) gain or spend $30K for a newer 5th gen with low miles? Any...