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Behold The All New 2025 4Runner From Toyota Finally Unleashed
After a decade and a half, the all-new 2025 4Runner has been unleashed, and it’s ready to take on the likes of the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco as it maintains its core off-road heritage.
Based on the also-new Tacoma, the 2025 4Runner uses the same TNGA-F truck architecture. It ditches the outdated 4.0-liter V-6 and five-speed automatic for a standard turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, making 278 horsepower and 378 pound-feet of torque. That’s 8 more horsepower than the current 4Runner and a whopping 100 additional Ib-ft.
An optional I-Force Max hybrid version of the same engine makes 326 hp and 465 lb-ft. Both of those powertrains forgo the ancient five-speed transmission for a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Unfortunately, there’s no manual to be found.
If there’s one thing that Toyota fans will immediately notice about the 4Runner, it’s just how much it looks like the new generation of the Tacoma pickup truck. This likeness extends to both the interior and exterior design, and it’s no coincidence as these two models share a close kinship, including their underpinnings.
The front end of each truck shares a highly angular architecture while still retaining some individual character. Additionally, both vehicles feature a similar lower beltline design detail that extends from the rear of the front wheel well to the rear of the cabin.
Inside, the instrument cluster, centre stack, and all the various buttons, switches, and knobs look identical to those found in the new Tacoma, right down to the controls for the part-time four-wheel-drive transfer case (full-time on the Platinum and some versions of the Limited). The same 14.0-inch infotainment touchscreen is available on some trims, standard on others, and includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The 4Runner will be offered with two-wheel drive, part-time four-wheel drive, and full-time four-wheel drive, depending on how you spec it. All 2WD models will have a limited-slip differential, while 4WD models will get the same LSD and an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case with high- and low-range gearing, as well as Toyota’s Active Traction Control (A-Trac).
There’s also what Toyota calls a new stabilizer bar disconnect mechanism for better articulation. Accessible with one button push, it lets the 4Runner flex while keeping its tires on the ground. The 4Runner has a 32-degree approach and a 24-degree departure angle.
As of this writing, Toyota has not released pricing information (most definitely a little costlier than the current model) or fuel economy for the 4Runner, but it did confirm that it will go on sale this fall.
