This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner mid-size body-on-frame SUV. Toyota just unveiled the 6th generation 4Runner, many of you have been waiting for this redesign and it’s finally here. There are things that we don’t know yet like pricing and official fuel economy numbers but we’ll go over what we do know. The 4Runner will hit dealerships this fall and there are three questions that we’ve been asked leading up to the unveiling of this new vehicle. Does the 4Runner have a roll-down rear window, will it have an optional third row and will it be made in Japan. Yes to all three! Here’s our first look of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner. There are two 2025 Toyota 4Runner powertrain options which are shared with the Toyota Tacoma. The standard engine is a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. There is no manual transmission offering on the 4Runner.
The second more powerful electrified powertrain is the i-Force Max hybrid with up to 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. This hybrid can tow up to 6,000 pounds. In Canada, 2025 Toyota 4Runner will be offered in part-time 4WD or full-time 4WD. It has an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case with high/low range, Active traction control and an automatic limited-slip differential. An electronic locking rear differential is standard on TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro and Trailhunter models.
The multi-terrain select system now functions in both 4WD-high and 4WD-low. A new quieter CRAWL control function has been added, downhill assist control, there’s an available stabilizer bar disconnect mechanism and when traction is extremely limited, the available electronically activated locking rear differential can help split power 50/50 to the rear wheels. The 4Runner has up to a 32-degree approach angle and 24-degree departure angle. As we would expect, this being an all new As we would expect, this being an all new model, it gets Toyota’s latest technology with new screens. It comes standard with a 7” guage cluster, available 12.3” digital display. As for the touchscreen, it’s a standard 8” screen with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, available 14” touchscreen. There’s also an available wireless charger and standard dual USB-C charging ports in the front row, available for rear passengers.
Push-button start is standard on all grades and a digital key is available on select grades which can be remotely shared with others.
model, it gets Toyota’s latest technology with new screens. It comes standard with a 7” guage cluster, available 12.3” digital display. As for the touchscreen, it’s a standard 8” screen with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, available 14” touchscreen. There’s also an available wireless charger and standard dual USB-C charging ports in the front row, available for rear passengers.
Push-button start is standard on all grades and a digital key is available on select grades which can be remotely shared with others.
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