This sixth-generation 4Runner shares powertrains with the Tacoma pickup truck, offering a choice of two turbocharged four-cylinder engines—with the top one being a potent hybrid.
There is quite a range of available equipment as the trim lines move up from the base configuration, with its humble screen sizes and basic features, to the relatively luxurious and safari-ready top versions.
There are 12 configurations total (combining trims and powertrains), including SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off Road, TRD Off Road Premium, Limited, TRD Pro, and for the first time, Platinum and Trailhunter. Buyers will have many tough decisions to navigate their choices. There are two clear paths with on-road focused comforts and conveniences (SR5, Limited, Platinum) and a series of trail-prepared models that layer on mechanical upgrades, including some from leading aftermarket outfitters.
All 4Runners feature the robust Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite of active safety and driver assistance features.
To gain experience with the 4Runner’s off-road capabilities and potential on-road trade-offs, we rented a TRD Pro with the hybrid engine from Toyota. Below are our initial experiences with that version, which we will update later with insights from the lower-priced 4Runner SR5 that we are buying for testing.
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What we rented: 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
Powertrain: 326-hp, 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid four-cylinder engine; 8-speed automatic transmission; four-wheel drive
MSRP: $66,900
Destination fee: $1,395
Total cost: $68,295
Final assembly point: Aichi, Japan
