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2025 Toyota 4Runner: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is a full redesign and the first year of the SUV’s sixth generation. Its headline change is the move to an all-new design rather than a light update.
About the 2025 Toyota 4Runner
6th generation (2025-present), first year of a full redesign.
Toyota positions the 4Runner as a rugged midsize SUV for people who want genuine truck-like toughness, real trail ability, and everyday usefulness in one vehicle. The brand leans on its power rear window, adventure-first image, and broad trim spread—from basic SR5 to luxury Platinum and expedition-ready Trailhunter. Compared with most crossovers, the 4Runner is about durability, towing, outdoor use, and authentic off-road capability more than soft-road comfort alone.
The lineup stretches from the straightforward SR5 to highly specialized versions: TRD Pro is tuned for faster off-road driving, while the new Trailhunter is equipped for long, remote trips with an onboard air compressor and heavy-duty underbody protection. TRD Off-Road Premium combines trail hardware with a 14-inch touchscreen and upgraded seats, while the new Platinum focuses on comfort with premium leather, heated rear seats, and a head-up display.
What changed, by category
Structural
The 4Runner moves to Toyota’s TNGA-F truck-style frame platform, with a stiffer chassis and lighter upper-body elements.
Powertrain
A 2.4-liter turbo four-cylinder and eight-speed automatic replace the previous V6 and five-speed automatic. The i-FORCE MAX hybrid joins Limited, TRD Off-Road, and TRD Off-Road Premium, and it becomes the only powertrain in TRD Pro. Platinum and Trailhunter also use the hybrid.
Styling
The redesigned lineup gets new exterior treatments, including sport-focused details for TRD Sport and heritage-style grilles with integrated LED light bars on TRD Pro and Trailhunter.
Safety
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 becomes standard across the lineup.
Tech
The cabin gets 8-inch or 14-inch touchscreens with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Upper trims add features such as trail camera views, a surround-view camera, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument display.
2025 Toyota 4Runner specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, i-FORCE, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, i-FORCE, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-FORCE, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, i-FORCE, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-FORCE, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-FORCE, Turbo, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid / Gas | Hybrid | Hybrid | Gas | Hybrid | Hybrid / Gas | Gas | Gas / Hybrid |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 20–23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | 23 mpg | 19–23 mpg | 20 mpg | 19–23 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24–25 mpg | 24 mpg | 24–25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 278 hp | 278 hp | 278 hp | 278 hp | 278 hp | 278 hp | |||
| Torque | 317 lb-ft | 317–465 lb-ft | 465 lb-ft | 465 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 465 lb-ft | 317–465 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 317–465 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5000 lb | 5000–6000 lb | 6000 lb | 6000 lb | 5000 lb | 6000 lb | 5000–6000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000–6000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 89.7 cu-ft | 89.7 cu-ft | 89.7 cu-ft | 89.7 cu-ft | 89.7 cu-ft | 89.7 cu-ft | |||
| Rear Legroom | 32.9 in | 32.9 in | 32.9 in | 32.9 in | 32.9 in | 32.9 in | |||
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||||||
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| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
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| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||
| LED Tail Lights | |||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||
| Power Side Steps | |||||||||
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| Roof Rails | |||||||||
| Side Steps | |||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Third Row Seat | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner fully redesigned?
Yes. The 2025 4Runner begins the sixth generation with a new truck-style frame platform, new powertrains, a modernized cabin, and a broader trim range.
What engine replaced the 2024 4Runner’s V6 for 2025?
A 2.4-liter turbo four-cylinder replaces the old V6, and an eight-speed automatic replaces the five-speed automatic. An i-FORCE MAX hybrid version of the turbo powertrain also joins much of the lineup.
Does every 2025 Toyota 4Runner use the hybrid powertrain?
No. Gas-only versions remain in the 2025 lineup. The hybrid joins Limited, TRD Off-Road, and TRD Off-Road Premium, while TRD Pro, Platinum, and Trailhunter use it as their standard powertrain.
Which 4Runner trims changed for 2025?
Platinum, TRD Sport Premium, and Trailhunter join the lineup for 2025, while SR5 Premium is dropped. The former TRD trim continues under the TRD Sport name.
How different is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner from the 2024 model?
The 2025 4Runner is substantially different from the 2024 model. It starts a new generation with a different platform, turbo and hybrid powertrains, an eight-speed automatic, updated safety features, larger-screen cabin tech, and new trims.
2025 Toyota 4Runner Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Toyota 4Runner.
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Sources
- pressroom.toyota.com — The All New 2025 Toyota 4Runner The Icon That Inspires Exploration
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2025 Toyota 4Runner Refines Adventure Ready Heritage
- toyota.com — 4Runner / 2025
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2024 Toyota 4Runner Rugged Capability
- pressroom.toyota.com — The 2026 Toyota 4Runner Engineered For Exploration