True midsized SUVs may be going to the wayside in favor of crossovers, but there is still a demand for them – especially from drivers who enjoy an adventure. The 2019 Toyota 4Runner keeps it wild by offering the perfect combination of power, capability, and style. While it is one of the few remaining true midsized SUVs, the 2019 Toyota 4Runner has several rivals, including the 2019 Chevy Tahoe. Let us present a comparison that places these vehicles against each other so you can see what makes the 2019 Toyota 4Runner the better buy.

2019 Toyota 4Runner	VS	2019 Chevy Tahoe
$35,110	MSRP	$48,000
4.0L V6 DOHC	Engine Options	5.3L ECOTEC3 V8 6.2L ECOTEC3 V8
5,000 pounds	Towing Capacity	6,600 to 8,600 pounds
47.2 / 89.7 cubic feet (2-row, 5-passenger models) 9.0 / 46.3 / 88.8 cubic feet (2-row, 5-passenger models)	Cargo Space	15.3 / 51.7 / 94.7 cubic feet

Off-Road Capabilities of the 2019 Toyota 4Runner

One of the many reasons why we love the 2019 Toyota 4Runner is that it not only looks capable of handling rough terrain, it actually performs beautifully in raw nature! This can be credited to:

Reinforced body-on-frame-construction
Skid plates on engine and front suspension, fuel tank, and transfer case (transfer case for 4X4 models only)
Standard coil-spring independent double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar; coil-spring 4-link with lateral rod rear suspension with stabilizer bar
Standard mud-and-snow tires
4.0L V6 DOHC engine with Dual Independent VVT-i (270 horsepower; 278 lb.-ft. torque; 5,000-pound towing capacity; 17 mpg-city / 20 mpg-highway estimated fuel economy)
Rear-wheel drive with automatic limited-slip differential, part-time 4WD with active traction control, or full-time 4WD with active traction control and Torsen® limited-slip center differential with locking feature
33/26 approach/departure angle
9.6-inch ground clearance
Hill Start Assist Control
Downhill Assist Control
And much more!