After more than a decade, the legendary Toyota 4Runner has been completely redesigned from the ground up for 2025. This sixth-generation model marks a new era for the iconic off-roader, blending its celebrated toughness with modern technology and performance. It's a comprehensive evolution that respects its heritage while embracing the future.
The 2025 4Runner is built on Toyota’s robust TNGA-F global truck platform, which it shares with the new Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia. This new ladder frame provides increased rigidity and a more refined on-road ride without sacrificing the legendary off-road capability the 4Runner is known for. The exterior styling is bold and chiseled, drawing inspiration from its predecessors while looking thoroughly modern and aggressive, ready for any adventure.
Gone is the old V6 engine, replaced by two advanced powertrain options. The standard engine is the i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, delivering 278 horsepower and 317 lb.-ft. of torque—a significant improvement over the outgoing model. The headline-grabber is the available i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain. It pairs the same turbo engine with an electric motor, boosting output to an impressive 326 horsepower and a massive 465 lb.-ft. of torque. This hybrid system not only improves fuel efficiency but provides instant torque for climbing obstacles and confident towing.
The 4Runner's core identity is its go-anywhere capability, and the 2025 model takes it to another level. A key new feature is the available Stabilizer Bar Disconnect Mechanism, which increases suspension articulation with the push of a button. The Multi-Terrain Select and CRAWL Control systems have been updated and can now be used in both 4WD-High and 4WD-Low. For the ultimate adventurer, the new Trailhunter grade comes factory-equipped with integrated overlanding gear like ARB suspension, skid plates, and a roof rack.
Inside, the 2025 4Runner's cabin is completely modernized. It features large digital displays, including an available 14-inch multimedia touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. For the first time, the 4Runner comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, offering the latest driver-assist technologies. In a nod to its loyal fanbase, Toyota has retained the iconic power roll-down rear window, perfectly blending modern convenience with cherished tradition.