Sculpted character lines on the fenders and a bulge in the center of the hood add interest. It had a minor restyling last year, with a more aggressive grille and front bumper fascia. Despite the high clearance and lack of running boards, access to the 4Runner is not difficult. There are plenty of grab handles, and the seat cushions are at a level that makes it easy for most people to slide right in, or out. In mid-level trim, interior materials are synthetic, with grippy cloth upholstery.
Leather is available, and is standard with in the Limited version.
Instrumentation is complete, and auxiliary controls are placed for easy use. A locking glove box, deep console box, and medium door pockets give convenient storage. Both the heating and air conditioning work well and quickly, and rear vents help rear seat passengers stay warm. Those rear passengers have more room than in some larger SUVs, and their own door and seat storage spaces. The liftgate is balanced for ease of use, and a relatively low cargo floor makes loading and unloading easy.