A Girls Guide to Cars

Cars. On Your Terms.

  • About
    • Become a Contributor!
    • Contributors
    • Our Privacy Policy and How to Advertise on the Best Car Site for Women
  • Subscribe
  • Work With Us
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Navigation
  • Luxury
  • Style
    • Automotive Design
    • Personal Style
  • Technology
    • Apps
    • Connected Cars
    • Green Tech
    • In Car Entertainment
    • Safety Innovations
    • Spotify Playlists
  • Travel
    • Destinations
    • Road Trip!
    • Travel Tips
  • Car Buying
    • Costco’s Car Buying Program
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Recalls
    • Safety
    • Events
    • Buying a Car
    • Finance
    • Maintenance
    • Parts and Gear
    • Canada
  • News & Opinion
    • What Drives Her
    • Her Stories
    • Editorial
    • Ask Us Anything
    • Twitter Parties

Why the Toyota 4Runner is Great for Every Roadtrip You’re Planning This Year

October 8, 2020 by Reesa Lewandowski Leave a Comment

Toyota 4Runner road trip

You gotta get away. Make it a good trip.

From cruising the highways to over the mountains, the rugged 2020 Toyota 4Runner Nightshade Edition gets you where you’re going in style, and that matters, right? We recently had the chance to test drive the 2020 Toyota 4Runner Nightshade Edition during our getaway to the Poconos in Pennsylvania. Not only was this $49,000 SUV perfect for the highway drive, but it handled the rustic roads we encountered just fine.

We headed to the Poconos with another family for a getaway. The kids loved being able to all hop into the 7 passenger 4Runner together; they were instantly ready to go! 

Related: 2020 Toyota Highlander 3-Row SUV: It Starts with 35 Amazing Hybrid Miles Per Gallon and Then, Gets Better

Toyota 4Runner road trip

Media Matters When You’re On the Road Together

Toyota listened to 4Runner fans and upgraded their multimedia display. The 2020 4Runner features Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa, so everyone can bring their own media, phone contacts and music apps. We loved using the navigation system throughout our trip, too; it’s nice to not have to turn to someone’s phone to navigate. And of course, who doesn’t love an awesome road trip playlist echoing through the speakers?

The kids loved that they were able to charge their devices throughout our road trip thanks to the USB ports on the back end of the center console. 

Related: Road Trips Need Tunes: Here’s Our Ultimate Playlist

So What Exactly Does “Nightshade Edition” Mean?

For a sportier, more styled look, Toyota added the Nightshade Edition to its lineup in 2019. Besides the black glossy accents on the 4Runner’s exterior that contrast with the body color– in this case, pearly white for a classic crisp look– the 2020 Toyota 4runner Nightshade Edition also has black chrome adorning the front grille and rear bumper.

The 4 Runner Nightshade Edition is near the top of the 4Runner lineup, so it also has leather seats, a sunroof, premium audio and a smart key entry system. But under the hood it’s all 4Runner: It powered through the mountainous roads of the Poconos with ease thanks to the large off-road tires, 5-speed automatic transmission and 4 wheel drive.

Related: Used 2017 Toyota 4Runner 4×4 TRD: This SUV Feels More Like a BadAss Truck

TSS: Toyota Safety Sense is Standard

The 2020 Toyota 4Runner has seen a big addition in the safety features with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS-P). Toyota Safety Sense in the 2020 4Runner includes: pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure alert and automatic high beams. And with adaptive cruise control, which makes driving on highways a breeze,  our time traveling on the road felt safe and secure.

 

But This is What We Love About An SUV

Getting in and out of the 4Runner is just as fun as climbing the mountains that the 4Runner will take you to. With the added ride height you feel like you are on top of the world. Inside of the 4Runner, there’s a ton of space for all kinds of gear, groceries, luggage and more.

Legroom That Goes On Forever

I am not sure I have ever seen my 6’2” husband ever sit so comfortably in a passenger seat before. While the 4Runner is meant for adventure, the inside feels luxurious with comfortable, easy-to-clean leather seating. But it’s impressive that there’s plenty of legroom for not only the driver, but passengers too!

 The 2020 Toyota 4Runner Nightshade Edition starts at $46,725.

What We Listened to in the Toyota 4Runner Nightshade Edition

Because every road trip needs a great play list.

Disclosure: Toyota provided the 4Runner for this story; all opinions are my own.
  • Bio
  • Latest Posts
Reesa Lewandowski

Reesa Lewandowski

Reesa Lewandowski

Latest posts by Reesa Lewandowski (see all)

  • 8 Family Christmas Activities You Can Do from Your Car - December 20, 2021
  • Why the Toyota 4Runner is Great for Every Roadtrip You’re Planning This Year - October 8, 2020

Filed Under: SUV, Toyota Tagged With: 3 row SUV, Best suvs, SUV, Toyota, Toyota4runner

« 2021 Lexus: All You Need To Know About The Upgraded Lexus LX, GX And ES
Which Luxury 2 Row SUVs Are Best For Child Car Seats? We Put Them to the Ultimate Car Seat Challenge »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Reviews Header
Aurora Straus Teen SportsCar Racer Virginia International Raceway April 2018

This Girl Has Drive: Inspiring Woman Aurora Straus, Teen SportsCar Racer with Harvard On Her Radar

Formula E racing, race car drivers like Katherine Legge and luxury car manufacturer Jaguar are setting the stage for consumer electric vehicle innovations.

How Race Driver Katherine Legge and Jaguar I-Pace are Driving Electric Car Innovation

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2022 · Foodie Child Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress