When the Toyota 4Runner last appeared, President Obama was new to the Oval Office and the Black Eyed Peas were at the top of the Billboard charts. That was 15 years ago. Toyota has rebuilt its iconic off-roader from the ground up, but it retains its rugged spirit.
Also based on the new Tacoma, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner uses the same his TNGA-F truck architecture. This engine replaces the aging 4.0-liter V6 and five-speed automatic engine with a standard 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 278 horsepower and 378 pound-feet of torque. That’s 8 more horsepower and a whopping 100 additional pound-feet than the current 4Runner.
An optional I-Force Max hybrid version of the same engine produces 326 hp and 465 lb-ft. Both powertrains do away with the old 5-speed transmission and are replaced with a new 8-speed automatic transmission instead. Unfortunately I can’t find the manual.
The 2025 4Runner is all-new at its core, including the TNGA-F platform, the same steel ladder frame used in the latest Tacoma, Tundra and Sequoia models, and also used in the next Land Cruiser. I am planning to do so. The suspension uses a multi-link coil suspension at the rear and a double wishbone suspension at the front. But these skeletal improvements are likely to be overshadowed by the powertrain changes, a leaner set of muscles that can do more than the previous V6.
Design and Dimensions
The previous 4Runner had a boxy look with flared fenders that made it look suitably tough for a body-on-frame SUV. The design was fine, but the casing was outdated. Not only does the 2025 4Runner look more muscular (much like the redesigned Toyota Tacoma), it also sports a new frame for the famous midsize pickup. This lengthens the wheelbase of his new 4Runner to 112.2 inches, making him 2.4 inches longer than the previous model.
Interior and Cargo
Other than all the hard plastic parts being durable and easy to clean when they got dirty, the interior of the old 4Runner felt bare in most places. With the new generation, this is no longer the case. The new generation introduces a wider range of material combinations and soft-touch surfaces. Features continue to work thanks to physical switchgear in the center console, including volume controls on the now-available giant 14.0-inch touchscreen. A small 8.0-inch unit is standard, but it compares favorably with previous infotainment systems. The new 4Runner also offers a configurable 12.3-inch instrument cluster, which gives the interior a more modern look.
Toyota has not yet released the cargo passenger interior for the 2025 4Runner, but we expect some improvements due to the longer wheelbase and larger overall dimensions. However, this may not be the case with the new hybrid model’s cargo space, as the battery is located under the rear cargo floor. The 4Runner Hybrid will also only offer two rows of seating, with the third row likely reserved for non-hybrid models. Previously, his fifth generation 4Runner offered him two or three rows of seating. Without the second row, there was up to 47 cubic feet of storage space. The three-row configuration with the rearmost seats stowed only saved 1 cubic foot, while raising the seats limited space to 9 cubic feet.
Touchscreen Display
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner comes standard with an 8.0-inch touchscreen and 7.0-inch digital instrument display, but a 14.0-inch touchscreen with a 12.3-inch digital instrument display is also available on higher trim levels. . It features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless connectivity, wireless charging, and USB-A and USB-C ports.
Each version of the new 4Runner features Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0 standard, which includes features such as automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane tracing assist, traffic sign recognition, and high beam assist.
2025 Toyota 4Runner Price
Toyota has not yet announced pricing for the 2025 4Runner, but it should be closer to when it goes on sale in the fall. Obviously, a price increase is expected compared to the 2024 model. SR5 pricing starts at $41,600 and TRD Pro pricing ends at $56,565. If the new Tacoma’s price increase is any indication, the new 4Runner’s price could rise by about $2,600 to nearly $6,000, depending on trim.
