Toyota Motor has unveiled the first new 4Runner SUV in nearly 15 years, marking the completion of a recent overhaul of the automaker’s lineup of trucks and SUVs.
In addition to its refreshed appearance, reminiscent of the recently redesigned Toyota Tacoma pickup, the 2025 4Runner will debut with a hybrid engine option for the first time, alongside new upscale trims named “Platinum” and “Trailhunter.”
Dave Christ, Toyota’s group vice president and general manager, expressed enthusiasm about the versatility and capabilities of the all-new 4Runner, emphasizing its contribution to Toyota’s esteemed “truck family.” This latest iteration, Christ noted, retains the rugged style and capability that has endeared it to customers over the past four decades, having sold over 3 million units.
Toyota’s “truck family,” also dubbed the “five brothers,” includes the Tacoma and Tundra pickup trucks, as well as the 4Runner, Land Cruiser, and Sequoia SUVs. The 4Runner is the final model to undergo redesign on Toyota’s global truck platform, first introduced with the Land Cruiser and Tundra in 2021.
Details regarding pricing for the 2025 4Runner are forthcoming closer to its release date. However, the starting prices for the 2024 model range from approximately $41,000 to over $55,000.
Historically, Toyota’s larger SUVs, such as the 4Runner, lagged in fuel efficiency, with combined mpg ratings at 17 or lower, according to federal assessments. However, the forthcoming 4Runner promises improved fuel economy, with specific mpg figures to be disclosed nearer to its showroom debut in the fall.
Jack Hollis, executive vice president of Toyota Motor North America, underscored the company’s commitment to balancing its truck and SUV portfolio, including exploring hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric options to address carbon emissions.
The 2025 4Runner will offer a choice between a standard turbocharged 2.4-liter engine and a hybrid powertrain, featuring a turbocharged 2.4-liter engine integrated with a 48-horsepower electric motor, capable of generating up to 326 horsepower and 465 foot-pounds of torque.
The lineup for the 2025 4Runner comprises nine models, including SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off Road, TRD Off Road Premium, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro, and Trailhunter. The Trailhunter variant emphasizes off-road capability with specialized styling and equipment, while the Platinum model caters to luxury and convenience features.
Production of the 2025 4Runner is underway at Toyota’s Tahara plant in Japan.
