2026 Toyota 4Runner: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is mostly a carryover from the fully redesigned 2025 model. Its main update is limited to the i-FORCE MAX TRD Off-Road Premium, which gains the Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism as optional equipment.
About the 2026 Toyota 4Runner
6th generation (2025-present), second year after the full redesign
Toyota positions the 4Runner as a rugged, truck-based SUV that blends real off-road ability with daily-driver usefulness. Its core appeal is durability, trail credibility, and cargo-friendly practicality, but the newest generation also adds much stronger tech and a broader range of personalities, from simple SR5 duty to luxury-focused Platinum and expedition-minded Trailhunter. Compared with softer crossover rivals, the 4Runner is the pick for shoppers who want a tougher platform, stronger trail hardware, and the long-running Toyota reputation for reliability.
The nine-trim lineup ranges from the straightforward SR5, with an 8-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, to comfort-focused Limited and Platinum models with richer cabins and larger displays. TRD Off-Road models focus on trail hardware, while the hybrid TRD Pro adds adjustable FOX shocks and Trailhunter adds expedition equipment such as an onboard air compressor.
What changed, by category
2026 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 | 20–22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | 22 mpg | 19–22 mpg | 20 mpg | 19–22 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 | 6000 lb | 6000 lb | 6000 lb | 6000 lb | 6000 lb | 6000 lb | 6000 lb | 6000 lb | 6000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 90.2 cu-ft | 90.2 cu-ft | 90.2 cu-ft | 90.2 cu-ft | 90.2 cu-ft | 90.2 cu-ft | |||
| Rear Legroom | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||
| LED Tail Lights | |||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||||
| Power Side Steps | |||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||||
| Side Steps | |||||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Third Row Seat | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the main change to the 2026 Toyota 4Runner?
The main change is optional Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism hardware for the i-FORCE MAX TRD Off-Road Premium. No significant lineup-wide update accompanies it.
Is the 2026 Toyota 4Runner a new generation?
No. The 2026 4Runner is the second model year of the sixth generation, which debuted with the full 2025 redesign.
Is the 2026 Toyota 4Runner meaningfully different from the 2025 model?
No, not for most trims. The engine choices, nine-trim range, styling, screens, safety suite, and core chassis carry over; the hybrid TRD Off-Road Premium's optional stabilizer-disconnect hardware is the notable exception.
Did the 2026 Toyota 4Runner engine lineup change?
No. The standard 2.4-liter turbo four-cylinder and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid system continue from 2025 with the same lineup split.
Did Toyota change the 2026 4Runner's standard safety suite?
No. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 remains standard across the 2026 4Runner range, with no announced lineup-wide safety-suite update.
Sources
- pressroom.toyota.com — The 2026 Toyota 4Runner Engineered For Exploration
- pressroom.toyota.com — Whats New For 2026
- pressroom.toyota.com — The All New 2025 Toyota 4Runner The Icon That Inspires Exploration
- pressroom.toyota.com — Toyotas Trailhunter Grade Features That Elevate The Tacoma And 4Runner Overlanding Experience