If you're waiting for the all-new 2025 4Runner - good news! Your wait is almost over. The 6th-generation SUV will begin to hit dealerships in January starting from $40,770, plus $1,450 for delivery and handling. It will arrive with Toyota's latest new powertrains along with two new grades: Trailhunter and the first-ever Platinum. If you have one on your wish list, Car Pro Show host Jerry Reynolds suggests contacting a CarPro dealer now rather than later.
"SO many of listeners have asked for info on the new 4Runner. There hasn’t been a major change since 2009 and many people are waiting to trade their old one for something different. " said Car Pro Show host Jerry Reynolds. "I have often said the current 4Runner is the longest lasting SUV on the market today. I was thrilled to see what Toyota unveiled. If you are wanting one of these, I suggest you get on a waiting list with one of our Toyota dealers at CarPro.com now."
2025 Toyota 4Runner Limited in Heritage Blue. Credit: Toyota.
The 6th generation model will be the most capable 4Runner in its iconic and over 40 year history, as well as the most advanced. Toyota says key focus development areas amenities and the passenger experience.
Powertrains
For 2025, the 4Runner gets two new powertrains:
- A 2.4 liter turbocharged i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain will be standard on the TRD Pro, the first-ever Trailhunter and Platinum and available on TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and Limited grades. It delivers up to 326 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque, along with an EPA-estimated 24 MPG highway rating.
- A 2.4-liter turbo four-cylinder i-FORCE engine is standard on the SR5, TRD Sport, and TRD Sport Premium grades, and available on TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and Limited. It offers up to 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque and has up to an EPA-estimated 26 MPG highway.
4Runner is available in 2-Wheel, part-time 4-Wheel and Full-time 4-Wheel Drive. All i-FORCE MAX grades come standard with 4-Wheel Drive that is ready for the road or trail. The Limited and Platinum grades have Full-time 4-Wheel Drive with an electronic locking center differential.
Trailhunter
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The 4Runner also adds its first-ever Trailhunter grade. The all-new Trailhunter grade builds upon Toyota’s legendary off-road and overlanding credibility with purpose-built engineering and robust components. Trailhunter includes standard features such as Old Man Emu® shocks, a low-profile high-mount air intake, 33-inch Toyo tires with 18-inch bronze-finished wheels, an on-board air compressor and distinctive exterior features like RIGID Industries color selectable LED fog lamps, an ARB® roof rack and the bronze-colored “TOYOTA” heritage-inspired grille with an integrated LED Light Bar.
TRD PRO
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The TRD Pro grade packs in additional standard features like TRD-Tuned FOX® QS3 adjustable shocks with rear remote reservoirs, a TRD performance air intake and 33-inch Toyo® tires with 18-inch black alloy wheels.
Toyota says one noteworthy new feature is the Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM), standard on both Trailhunter and TRD Pro. SDM increases suspension articulation across the whole vehicle at the push of a button.
Platinum
The 4Runner's first-ever Platinum grade slots above the Limited grade and adds unique black exterior styling elements, premium leather-trimmed seats, heated second-row outboard seats, a standard tow tech package, Head-Up Display and automatic rain sensing wipers.
Other 2025 4Runner highlights:
2025 Toyota 4Runner Limited. Credit: Toyota.
- Standard power rear window with an available hands-free power liftgate
- Available 14-inch Touchscreen Display
- Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 with Proactive Driving Assist is standard on all models,
- Available fourteen–speaker JBL® premium audio.
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