2025 Toyota 4Runner First Look

[AAutoBuyersGuide]

Correction: the 4Runner *will* have a rear wiper! Yay! One of the prototypes we saw did not have the wiper but the others did and Toyota confirmed they will all get a rear wiper. Sorry for the confusion.

[ashresearcher]

There is a rear wiper but hides itself under the top spoiler

[jimgravesus]

People bought 4Runners for reliability and longevity. The naturally aspirated V6/5 speed transmission combo was bulletproof. It will easily go 300K miles with proper maintenance. You'll be lucky to get out of 150K miles out of a turbo engine. Not to mention that complicated nature of the Turbo and hybrid systems make them more prone to breakdown. Turbo and Hybrid are much more expensive to repair than a naturally aspirated engine.
People obsessed with fuel economy will end up paying more in repairs and in buying a new car than they would have on gas.

[jimaccornero]

I still wonder why everyone is so obsessed with the 3rd row. I am glad it's only optional because I do not want or need one. If you do, buy a minivan instead!

[mark_u]

I think it's great that Toyota decided to continue on the 4Runner's mission rather than going full-on offroad machine like the Wrangler and Bronco.

[lgmisfit]

The 4Runner fits right in their lineup now. I think it is a bargaining for what you’re getting now since last gen felt dated paying that price. Thanks for the video Alex & Travis!

[desimo]

I think the vehicle I liked the best in this entire video was the Landcruiser sitting there in the background.

[andregonsalvez]

Great review 😊 ! I bought a 24 4Runner, I cannot be bothered with large info screen and I would be happy with the radio/cd .

[vinceleone]

Correction the rear wiper is tucked under the spoiler- the way it should be.

[hellkitty]

Aside from finally banishing the adequate but bulletproof 4.0L V6, Toyota nailed it in styling and retaining the go-anywhere capability. The interior seems to not give anything up to the GX. It does seem off that the 4Runner will be about the same size as the LC. But Toyota sold Sequoias that were larger than the LC in the past, so its not terribly out of the realm.

Bravo, Toyota.

[regularguy]

i have an employee with a 2001 4runner, drives it all over the place, still goin strong after all these years. Frequently see them driving around, 20+ yrs old. There Is NO WAY THESE NEW NEUTERED UNDERPOWERED TURBOS WILL LAST HALF THAT AMOUNT OF TIME

[TahoeKing]

What a beautiful car and a true 4x4 beast. I'm stunned by Toyota recent design language... So aggressive and a huge improvement over their usual classical boring designs

[allenx]

I m sorry but I want the trd pro or the trail hunter without the hybrid system and that’s because I don’t the freakin batteries in the trunk. I repeat I don’t want hybrids in the flagship models. It should be optional!

[vaw]

Looks like a great redesign! tbh it looks like a Isuzu Vehicross from the front 3/4 angle with the tall window behind the C pillar

[Thankyou_]

Those clowns at Toyota had something so good with the 5th generation 4Runner for 15 years and how they screwed it up with 4 cylinder Turbo and much worst which is a hybrid. Absolute junk and be prepared to visit your stealership more often with high cost of repair and much more less forgiving vehicle. Get your credit cards out to financially support your service advisors.

[bruddahmanmatt]

Imma need a 4Runner vs Land Cruiser comparo because I'm having a hard time understanding how both vehicles arent just gonna cannibalize one another in Toyota's lineup.

[blueplanet]

Your videos are always the most informative and detailed! Thank you!

[landontracy]

This is the best demonstration of rear seat leg room. Though I would love to know how tall you two are for reference!

[YellowstoneCountryFlyFishing]

Dying to know if the full-time 4wd option would move to lower trims. The low-level Off Road trim would be perfect for me if it can have it. I don't want to have to get chromey bits to feel confident about driving on winter roads that are generally dry but then suddenly get snow-drifted when you come around a bend. Looking to cut from a Subaru winter car and a Dodge truck for summer work down to one vehicle, but full-time 4WD is a must for me in the winter.

[Astroinmotion]

It will be nice to have smaller V6 paired with hybrid system