As a mechanic and Range Rover owner, I have had my fair share of experience with luxury SUVs.

However, when it comes to reliability, durability, and affordability, nothing beats the Toyota 4Runner.

• Why I prefer 4Runner over Land Rover
• Personal experience with owning and fixing Range Rovers
• Sarcastic joke about Range Rover

Design and Performance

Land Rover

• Design features: luxurious and sleek appearance, advanced technology
• Performance: powerful engine, off-road capability

4Runner

• Design features: iconic and rugged look, practical and straightforward interior
• Performance: powerful engine, superior off-road capability

Off-Roading Capability

Land Rover

• Off-roading features: terrain response system, hill descent control
• Advantages: handling steep terrains, better traction control

4Runner

• Off-roading features: skid plates, locking rear differential
• Advantages: higher ground clearance, resistant to damage

Towing and Cargo Capacity

Land Rover

• Towing capacity: less than 8,200 lbs
• Cargo space: less than 83 cubic feet

4Runner

• Towing capacity: up to 5,000 lbs
• Cargo space: up to 89.7 cubic feet
• Advantages: able to pull heavier loads, ample space for cargo

Price and Fuel Economy

Land Rover

• MSRP: higher than 4Runner
• Fuel economy: less efficient, averaging around 20 MPG

4Runner

• MSRP: more affordable, starting at $36,765
• Fuel economy: averaging around 24 MPG
• Advantages: better price point, more fuel-efficient

Overall Pros and Cons

Land Rover

• Pros: luxurious and advanced technology features, exceptional off-road capability
• Cons: higher price point, less fuel-efficient, less towing capacity, less cargo space

4Runner

• Pros: superior off-roading capability, better towing and cargo capacity, more affordable, more fuel-efficient
• Cons: less luxurious and advanced technology features

Last updated and verified on 4th September 2023