You’re eager to embrace the off-road opportunities near Aiken and Graniteville, South Carolina. You know you need an SUV that can handle the toughest trails. Will the 2022 Jeep Wrangler or 2022 Toyota 4Runner be the better ally in your next rugged adventure?
In this comparison, we pit the original icon of 4×4 adventures against one of its most formidable challengers, the 4Runner. See how the Wrangler fares—and drop us a line at Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram when you’re ready to explore some more!
Earlier, we called the Wrangler an icon—and so it is, and so it has been for the greater part of 35 years. People of all ages recognize the Wrangler. Even though the 4Runner has been around longer, it lacks the same fun factor that drives many to the Jeep SUV.
Consider these iconic Wrangler features—ones you won’t find in the 4Runner:
A true adventure vehicle makes you feel at one with your surroundings. The Wrangler is exactly that, especially with so many available conveniences. You can:
The 4Runner may have an available moonroof, but other than that, it offers no way to connect you with the elements outside the vehicle. For that reason, the 2022 Wrangler retains its title as the icon of adventure.
The Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner share a commitment to off-road capability. You’ll find either SUV easy to navigate on the toughest trails, with available 4×4 traction and selectable terrain driving modes. On the roads, however, the Wrangler outperforms the 4Runner.
In the 4Runner, you have just one engine option: a 270-horsepower V6 engine. It’s a bit slow to accelerate and earns bottom-of-the-barrel fuel economy. You’ll see up to an EPA-estimated 16 city/19 highway MPG from the 4Runner.
By contrast, the Wrangler offers a full menu of powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid option! Let’s look closer at the specs you can expect from these powerplants:
As you can see, any of the Jeep Wrangler engines will outperform the 4Runner in terms of fuel economy. If you choose the EcoDiesel or 4xe plug-in hybrid, you really will see the difference as you save more fuel than you ever imagined in a body-on-frame SUV like this.
Meanwhile, the Wrangler tops out with far more power than the 4Runner, with up to 375 horsepower on tap, compared to the 4Runner’s 270 horsepower.
We hope our Aiken and Graniteville, SC, readers found this comparison helpful! The 2022 Jeep Wrangler and 2022 Toyota 4Runner are impressive SUVs, but for many, the Wrangler wins the competition with its exceptional:
If you want to see the Wrangler in action, contact us to schedule a test drive at Miracle CDJR. We’ll get you behind the wheel today!