The sixth-generation 4Runner replaces its predecessor after 15 years on the market. The 4Runner has been on the scene in the U.S. since 2014, and while that's a long time in automotive terms, the 4Runner's U.S. sales peaked in 2021. Even last year's sales of 109,951 units, although down from the 2021 peak of 144,469 units, exceeded first model-year sales. This is a rare occurrence in the auto industry.
The sixth-generation 4Runner will ride on Toyota's TGNA-F truck platform, just like the new Land Cruiser, Tacoma, Tundra, Sequoia, and Lexus GX and LX. The upcoming 4Runner is expected to maintain its body-on-frame construction and position itself below the new Land Cruiser in Toyota's off-road vehicle lineup.
It is likely to share powertrains with the new Tacoma pickup, including a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine as the base option. It is likely to share powertrains with the new Tacoma pickup, including a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine as the base option. A hybrid drivetrain may be offered in the future. The base Tacoma model produces 220 horsepower with this engine, while most other models generate 278 hp. The i-Force Max hybrid powertrain generates 326 hp by combining an electric motor with the same engine.
The new 4Runner will likely be available in various trims, including the base SR5, luxurious Limited, and off-road favorite TRD Pro. Similar to all of Toyota's latest trucks, the 4Runner will receive a modernized interior and the latest technology expected in a 2025 model year vehicle.
Toyota confirmed the debut of the new 4Runner on April 9th.
Source: Motor1
