Prior to the new X coming out, I was considering a Toyota 4Runner. I spent a lot of time browsing on one of their sites. Needless to say over there right now, they are livid about this month’s next to last 5th place finish of Toyota SE 4-Runner April C&D review of mid-size SUV. The Jeep GC got 1st, followed by the Pathfinder.

Although not exactly in the same class and not far off either, I think the ’05 X would have done very well in that same test. The only reason I bring this up is that a lot of negative things that C&D mention about the T4R (low seating, no head room etc.), are some of the reasons why I ended scratching the T4R off my list. Not to mention the huge price differences between the X & T4R (easily 5-6k). And after 3 years, the T4R still have a few issues. The new Tacoma has also hit a few bumps in the road too.