Toyota's new Safety Sense-P suite of driving aids is now standard across all trims, with pre-collision warning with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, automatic high-beam headlights and high-speed adaptive cruise control (read: it doesn't work under 25 miles per hour).
Where the 4Runner excels most is off the beaten path. It's one of the few body-on-frame SUVs in the midsize class, meaning it's a lot tougher than the competition.
A Multi-Terrain Select system has modes for Mud and Sand, Loose Rock, Rock and Dirt, Mogul and Rock. Each can modify wheel spin and throttle sensitivity to take on the rough stuff like royalty.