2025 Toyota 4Runner: Off-Road For All

The sixth generation of Toyota’s 4Runner is to be offered in no less than nine grades, two power units, and three drivetrains to enable all-terrain adventuring for everyone.

The 2025 4Runner is built on the same solid underpinnings as the Tacoma, Tundra, Land Cruiser and Sequoia, using Toyota’s TNGA-F architecture. The chassis is laser-welded high-strength steel with additional crossmembers for improved durability. The bodywork, meanwhile, makes extensive use of aluminum to keep weight down.

Across the wide range common features include electric power steering with independent double wishbones at the front and a multi-link rear suspension set up. Twin tube shocks are fitted all-round, but as you’ll soon see, there’s quite the choice available.

That starts under the hood where the standard issue engine is a 2.4-liter turbo dubbed i-FORCE which delivers 278 hp at 6000 rom and 317 lbft of torque at just 1700 revs, but a hybridized i-FORCE MAX version ups the ante to 326 hp and 465 lbft, while also offering improved fuel economy. Any of them will tow 6000lbs of snowmobiles, ATVs, boats or trailers.

Every i-FORCE MAX truck comes with full-time four-wheel drive but opt for the base engine and you have the option of rear-drive or part-time four-wheel drive. No matter the combination you’ll get an eight-speed automatic transmission.

As you work your way up the price list from the entry-level SR5 the array of performance-enhancing parts gets more and more interesting. TRD Sport models get more road-friendly sports-tuned shocks and 20-inch alloy wheels, with the TRD Off-Road receiving Bilstein monotube remote reservoir shocks that deliver greater wheel travel and better heat dissipation, plus 18-inch wheels. Next up the TRD Pro sits on FOX QS3 three-way adjustable internal bypass shocks with remote reservoirs and black 18-inch alloys.

New for 2025 are the Trailhunter and Platinum trim with Old Man Emu forged monotube shocks with remote reservoirs that also feature an adaptive system to adapt for different road and trail conditions. On the Trailhunter and TDR Pro you can also remotely disconnect the stabilizers to increase suspension articulation.

Along with the TRD Off-Road version these models get a Multi-Terrain Monitor system which uses cameras and the massive 14-inch touchscreen to warn of impending obstacles. There’s a Multi-Terrain Select system offering range of traction control settings to suit the conditions, plus a two-speed transfer case, automatic limited slip differential and a electronic lockable rear diff. A center locking diff is standard on full-time 4×4 versions.

There’s new tech inside as well, including a JBL premium audio system with a removable speaker for tailgate parties, an available digital rear-view mirror and a power moonroof for example. Interior trim can be specified in SofTex, while there’s premium leather for the Platinum grade.

Prices start at $40,770 for the 4×2 SR5, rising to $66,900 (plus $1,450 delivery) for a TRD Pro iFORCE MAX. It’ll be on sale from early 2025.