The 10 New Cars and Trucks Owners Hold Onto the Longest

Toyota 4Runner

Average Period of Ownership: 8.8 years

Many manufacturers these days are incorporating more sedan-based qualities in their SUVs to make them function as crossovers. By contrast, the Toyota Runner sticks with the original SUV concept: a rugged, durable, off-road-capable ride that feels just as comfortable conquering rough terrain as it does on the paved roads of our civilized world. You can optimize its off-road capabilities with any of the “TRD”-branded trims, which have standard four-wheel drivetrains, heavy-duty suspensions, and thick aluminum skid plates. In addition, the 4Runner has also grown in size since its 1984 debut; since 2002, the 4Runner has been classified as a midsize SUV, as opposed to the compact SUV classification of previous years.