[mb_]

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/6th-gen-t4rs/313745-official-reveal-thread-2025-6th-gen-4runner.html

Leaked article:

It’s official!

Like prior 4Runners, the new model also shares a lot with the latest Tacoma midsize pickup including the powertrains. Toyota’s increasingly ubiquitous 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder will be under the hood of all sixth-generation 4Runners. The standard i-Force version delivers 278-hp and lb-ft of torque. The hybrid i-Force Max adds an electric motor and 1.87-kWh nickel-metal hydride battery for a total of 326-hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. ​
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Towing capability grows from 5,000-lbs to 6,000-lbs.​
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The wheelbase of the new model has grown by 2.4-inches and overall length has grown by 4.7-inches compared to the old model. The longer overhangs mean the approach and departure angles are slightly degraded for the new 4Runner at 32 and 24 degrees respectively compared to 33 and 26 degrees for the four-wheel-drive fifth-gen. However, the nearly 20-inch shorter wheelbase compared to the Tacoma should give the 4Runner a big advantage over the pickup in breakover angle.​
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Both options come with the same eight-speed automatic transmission found in the Tacoma and Land Cruiser. As before, customers can choose a rear-wheel-drive, part-time four-wheel-drive or full-time four-wheel-drive system. Both 4WD systems have a two-speed transfer case and Toyota’s active traction control system to aid in sending torque to the wheels with the most grip. All variants get an automatic limited slip differential.​
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In addition to all of the usual trims found on Toyota trucks and SUVs, the 4Runner also offers the new Trailhunter trim. The Trailhunter includes ARB's Old Man Emu (OME) 2.5-inch forged shocks with remote reservoirs on the rear axle and a custom ARB roof rack. 33-inch Toyo Open Country all-terrain tires provide the grip along with two-inches of added front ground clearance and 1.5-inches in the rear.​
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Rock rails and high strength steel skid plates come standard on the Trailhunter along with a bronze grille and integrated 20-inch LED light bar. Toyota has also built in a 2400W inverter to power gear during overlanding adventures.​
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The 2025 4Runner goes on sale in fall 2024.​

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[Badhobz]

Yota is killing it in the looks department recently.

Hot Prius ? Yes !
Hot GX ? Hells yes
Hot 4Runnah ? Ooooo take me now!!

[CorneringArtist]

Official reveal is 7:45 tonight. Looks good, but I want to know if it's worth stepping out of line for the LC or not.

[Badhobz]

Ratrolla?!? Get the ratrolla instead you nut bag !! Somebody plz buy one and modify it so I won’t be alone

[68style]

I really like that green and bronzey/gold wheels comb on the Trailhawk one (I think that's which one that is)!

[MarkyMark]

I think it looks too much like a truck in the front imo kind of like a Tacoma with a canopy in some angles

[Qmx323]

I'm so excited to go on a 30 month wait list for one

[teggy604]

I guess the 5th gens resale are going to remain high. I still rather have a V6 over the 2.4 turbo 4 banger. Only time will tell how they hold up.

[68style]

The engine is the big downer for me... I have read about quite a few problems with the turbos and it seems like an awful lot to ask a 4 cylinder even when turbocharged to move this amount of truck around.

[AstulzerRZD]

Toyota 2.4T seems fine even if it's hella thrashy and loud.
The 3.4TT's got hella issues even in MY24 tho.

[Badhobz]

Is that the same piece of shit inline 4 turbo in that RX350 I just had ?! If it is then no thanks !!! You can keep that garbage can if an engine

[Hondaracer]

I think it looks too much like a truck in the front imo kind of like a Tacoma with a canopy in some angles

Looking more like a truck is wayyyy better than looking like a mini van, which is the way 75% of SUV’s have gone

I’m glad Honda actually woke up and went back to an actual SUV stance with the pilot as opposed the previous gen Odyssey big brother

[twitchyzero]

rear looks underwhelming like the new pilot but somehow slightly worse

i think the 5th gen is simply too great for its own good, there was no way 15 years of wait could make a new gen seem worth it unless it's a completely disruptor? now throw in GX and Landcruiser Prado, tacoma etc. also takes away some excitment

like if nissan came out with a R36 twenty years on it won't seem as monumental as when r35 first came out, they set the bar too high

[Hondaracer]

If this thing came out with the limited priced at like 75k it would be a slam dunk

But when these are gonna cross over 100k, no thanks. Not a fucking chance given comparables

[Suprarz666]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymm4Ej0ocBw

Video is out from Toyota

[AstulzerRZD]

Is that the same piece of shit inline 4 turbo in that RX350 I just had ?! If it is then no thanks !!! You can keep that garbage can if an engine

yep.

[SSM_DC5]

https://youtu.be/gaUT9_JVFeo?si=ATf1he4wYOaIhxID

[twitchyzero]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2yCGQ5gR_c

[Oshiguru]

Oh wow built in Japan not in Mexico like the Tacoma.

I blame mb_ for lending me a new Tundra with the updated infotainment. I also like the new 6th gen style so this is very tempting of an upgrade from my 2022.

[noclue]

When did offroading/overlanding become so trendy? Was it cause of covid? Every manufacturer is pumping out an offroad spec these days.

[JD¹³]

Looks like overpriced plastic crap for city dwellers that like to feel edgy taking their 'offroad' vehicle to the grocery store. The more complex the vehicle the more likely it is to have problems, and this will likely have a lot of issues for someone who uses it as its imaged. That engine: YUCK.

Toyota's build quality isn't the same as what earned it its reputation in the 80s and 90s. Friend of mine had a current gen TRD Pro 4Runner and its lack of performance and costly maintenance caused the initial infatuation to fade pretty quickly, only lasted about three years. Another got the new Tundra when it came out and it was riddled with little issues and he had multiple warranty claims. It was also heavy and an absolute whore on gas with the turbo hybrid engine getting worse gas mileage than my 325ci V8 GMC. Brand new $100,000 truck and the speakers rattled and Toyota refused to fix them. He couldn't wait to get rid of it. So.... I wouldn't rush to buy one first year.


I would take a Hilux restomod from the 80's every day of the week instead. Yota peaked in the 80's / early 90's.

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[Badhobz]

Man fuck that engine….. but I really love this body style. As a lame city retard who sucks at driving and will never go off road, the limited edition speaks to me. But I ain’t gonna pay 100k for a lousy 4 banger no matter how rugged looking the truck is.

Is this even body on frame anymore ? 6000lb towing off a 4 cylinder seems insane to me. Some shit is bound to break

[mb_]

Yes it's still a body in frame

I don't see it ever going away from that

[bcrdukes]

I'm also a bit suspect of a 4-cylinder engine with that kind of towing capacity. It's often in the back of my head to throw my track car onto a trailer while having a good, reliable vehicle capable of towing, but this is kinda sus... Do I believe Toyota on this? :suspicious: :peek: :inoutugh:

[Dbone]

I don't really see a reason to update from my 2021.

[JDMDreams]

Do you even off-road bro?

[Badhobz]

It looks wider than last gen by quite a bit

[AstulzerRZD]

Seems to sound better and have better gearing in Tacoma

https://youtu.be/K0KO9w81QZc?si=ihcvtIHBVk3R6Ih8

[MarkyMark]

When did offroading/overlanding become so trendy? Was it cause of covid? Every manufacturer is pumping out an offroad spec these days.

I think after the Raptor was successful manufacturers realized you can make an offroad variant with huge markups and people will eat them up even if they never take it offroad.

[Hondaracer]

Seems like “overlanding” is full of people who have never done anything outdoorsy etc. but they get a thrill out of deflating their tires on groomed logging roads and pretending they are in the Baja or some shit lol

Go buy a bunch of brand new gear, rescue equipment, etc. and can’t even start a fire lol

[SSM_DC5]

^same thing happens for people with track cars. Upgrades with inspirations to go to the track, but they never go.

[mb_]

Looks like overpriced plastic crap for city dwellers that like to feel edgy taking their 'offroad' vehicle to the grocery store. The more complex the vehicle the more likely it is to have problems, and this will likely have a lot of issues for someone who uses it as its imaged. That engine: YUCK.

Toyota's build quality isn't the same as what earned it its reputation in the 80s and 90s. Friend of mine had a current gen TRD Pro 4Runner and its lack of performance and costly maintenance caused the initial infatuation to fade pretty quickly, only lasted about three years. Another got the new Tundra when it came out and it was riddled with little issues and he had multiple warranty claims. It was also heavy and an absolute whore on gas with the turbo hybrid engine getting worse gas mileage than my 325ci V8 GMC. Brand new $100,000 truck and the speakers rattled and Toyota refused to fix them. He couldn't wait to get rid of it. So.... I wouldn't rush to buy one first year.


I would take a Hilux restomod from the 80's every day of the week instead. Yota peaked in the 80's / early 90's.

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I'm curious to know what kind of costly maintenance your friend had with their 4Runner, mind sharing?

[Harvey Specter]

Looks aggressive. I like.

[StylinRed]

What's with everyone going turbo 4 cyl ew

[red kryptonite]

love it, i would much rather have this than the LC. but i dont understand why toyota dont make awd for the trd pros

[teggy604]

Seems like “overlanding” is full of people who have never done anything outdoorsy etc. but they get a thrill out of deflating their tires on groomed logging roads and pretending they are in the Baja or some shit lol

Go buy a bunch of brand new gear, rescue equipment, etc. and can’t even start a fire lol

Well you can't expect them to sleep in a ground tent....Nope. They need that $5000 fancy roof top tent. lol.

[mikemhg]

What's with everyone going turbo 4 cyl ew

Fuel emission standards.

[supafamous]

Fuel emission standards.

Seems like this can be a mixed bag in that it doesn't always work out that way - eg. Honda's K20C is a gas hog both in EPA numbers and in real life and they would have been better off just sticking with the V6 for both the Accord and RDX if fuel numbers mattered (I average 15mpg with my RDX - heavy city driving). Meanwhile BMW's 2.0T is great on gas but even their 3.0T is great on gas too.

[twitchyzero]

Well you can't expect them to sleep in a ground tent....Nope. They need that $5000 fancy roof top tent. lol.

tons for competition in the tent and awning space so prices are a fraction of what it was during lockdown boom

what still doesn't have affordable options are quality attachments like slim racks and platforms

[RabidRat]

love it, i would much rather have this than the LC. but i dont understand why toyota dont make awd for the trd pros

Good catch. I wonder why the heck they did that :/.

[Harvey Specter]

I'm assuming the wait list for the 4Runner is longer than the LC?

[twitchyzero]

i believe they're making significantly less gx/lc than the 4r

tundra tacoma 4runner will be their volume sellers

[JD¹³]

I'm curious to know what kind of costly maintenance your friend had with their 4Runner, mind sharing?
Constant brake noise, ABS issues, and subsequent handling problems. The ABS didn't operate properly and would be inconsistent or even locking the tires under hard braking but not actual panic braking. He also noted the interior features and infotainment were cheap, archaic, and frustrating and that the 5000lbs towing capacity was a "complete joke". All in all he wasn't happy with the truck long-term.