Toyota Motor recently unveiled the first new version of its 4Runner SUV in approximately 15 years, completing a recent redesign of the automaker’s trucks and SUVs. The 2025 4Runner will feature a hybrid engine for the first time, along with new high-end trims such as “Platinum” and “Trailhunter”. According to Dave Christ, Toyota’s group vice president and general manager, the sixth-generation model of the 4Runner offers a cool new look while retaining its iconic rugged style and capability that customers love.
The 2025 4Runner is part of Toyota’s “truck family,” which also includes the Tacoma and Tundra pickup trucks along with the Land Cruiser and Sequoia SUVs. The 4Runner is the last vehicle to be redesigned and built on Toyota’s global truck platform, which made its debut in 2021 with the Land Cruiser and Tundra models. While pricing for the 2025 4Runner has yet to be announced, starting prices for the 2024 model range from approximately $41,000 to over $55,000.
Prior to the redesign, larger SUVs in Toyota’s lineup, including the 4Runner, had lower fuel ratings (around 17 mpg combined or less). The new 4Runner’s fuel economy ratings are expected to be released closer to its arrival in showrooms in the fall. Jack Hollis, executive vice president of Toyota Motor North America, emphasized the importance of balancing out the company’s truck and SUV portfolio, including the potential for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric models as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
The 2025 4Runner will be offered in nine different models, including the SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off Road, TRD Off Road Premium, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro, and Trailhunter. The Trailhunter model will include additional off-road styling and equipment, while the Platinum model is designed for those seeking luxury and convenience features. The vehicle’s available hybrid engine is a turbocharged 2.4-liter engine with a 48-horsepower electric motor integrated into the eight-speed transmission, producing up to 326 horsepower and 465 foot-pounds of torque.
Production of the 2025 4Runner is taking place at Toyota’s Tahara plant in Japan. The vehicle’s design incorporates a new look that is similar to the recently redesigned Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. Toyota continues to focus on improving fuel economy across its lineup of trucks and SUVs, with the goal of providing customers with a range of options that are both efficient and environmentally friendly. The new 4Runner seeks to uphold the legacy of its predecessors while introducing new features and capabilities that appeal to modern consumers looking for a versatile and capable SUV.
