2025 Toyota 4Runner: Updates, Release Date, and More

Toyota fans everywhere, the wait is finally almost over: the sixth-generation 4Runner is soon to arrive at our dealership near Simi Valley.

We’ve been waiting a long time—in fact; the 4Runner hasn’t gotten a complete redesign in a decade and a half, which is a pretty strong testament to just how good it is at what it does. It’s been a champion of the off-road SUV world for a long, long time, and now it’s getting a heaping helping of new features to help properly bring it into the modern era.

Introducing the Toyota 4Runner Hybrid

For 2025, the 4Runner gets a choice of two new powertrains, which share similar specs to the new Tacoma.

The standard engine that comes in the base grades is the i-FORCE turbocharged 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, which puts out 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. Fans of the previous generation will note that this engine is noticeably torquier than the old V6.

But the real showstopper is the first-time introduction of a hybrid engine into the 4Runner—the i-FORCE MAX engine, which cranks out 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque.

Sturdy Construction

The comparisons to the new Tacoma don’t stop with the engine. The 4Runner will now be built on Toyota’s TNGA-F truck platform, which is also shared with the Tacoma and adds a significant amount of strength to the frame. Thanks to this new construction and the i-FORCE MAX engine, the 2025 4Runner’s towing capacity jumps up to 6,000 pounds.

Other new performance-enhancing features include an available Stabilizer Bar Disconnect to improve articulation and a revamped Multi-Terrain Select, which now functions in 4-High and 4-Low.

In creating the exterior, the design team sought to keep the essential character and looks of the past iterations while also updating and adding new features to give it a more modern feel.

Technological Superiority

Inside the cockpit, buyers will now find two available infotainment displays—lower grades get a newly designed 8.0-inch touchscreen, while upper-tier grades come with a 14.0-inch multimedia touchscreen, both of which come with Toyota’s latest upgrades. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and multiple USB-C ports are still standard, and wireless device charging is now available.

Higher grades will also now get a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and the Smart Key system through Connected Services is standard across the board.

The 4Runner also comes with standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, which includes a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, Automatic High Beams, and Proactive Driving Assist.

Say Hello to the 4Runner Trailhunter

Another new addition also found in the Tacoma, the 4Runner Trailhunter, is purpose-built for maximum overlanding capability. The list of upgrades includes:

• 33-inch Toyo Open Country A/T tires

• ARB Old Man Emu (OME) 2.5-inch forged shocks

• ARB Roof Rack .

• Integrated 20-inch LED light bar

• Low-profile, high-mount air intake

• High-strength steel skid plates

• Rock rails

• 2,400-watt AC inverter

• Pre-wired auxiliary switches

While it’s true that some off-road aficionados may turn their nose up at the thought of buying a stock rig, we think it’s an undeniably cool option to have.

Other grades joining the roster for 2025 include SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, Limited, Platinum, and the almighty TRD Pro.

2025 4Runner: Coming Soon to Los Angeles

According to recent reports, it may be a few more months before we get to test it out for ourselves—the 2025 4Runner’s release date may be closer to the end of this year or the beginning of next. Still, it’s never too early to get excited.

Or, if you just can’t wait, Northridge Toyota still has fifth-gen models in stock right now, and there’s never been a better time to try one out. If you’re looking for stellar deals on a new or pre-owned 4Runner, contact us online or get in touch at (747) 356-8607 to learn more.