2025 Toyota 4Runner Limited & Trailhunter - POV First Impressions

Engine: 2.4L Turbocharged Four-Cylinder i-Force Max Hybrid
326hp, 465 lb-ft torque
1.87 kwh NiMH Battery
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Part-time 4WD w/2-speed transfer case, locking rear differential
Towing Capacity - 6,000 lbs
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
Wheelbase: 112.2"
Length 194.9"
Width 77.8"
Height 70.8"

Trailhunter includes off-road equipment from ARB, Old Man Emu, and RIGID Industries, such as 33-inch Toyo Open Country tires, 2.5-inch forged shocks, and an electronic locking rear differential. It also has a high-mounted snorkel intake to provide clean air to the engine, and a 2-inch lift in the front and 1.5-inch lift in the rear. The Trailhunter also comes with an ARB roof rack, a rigid light bar with selectable colors, and a 2,400-watt AC power inverter with outlets in the cabin and cargo area. The inverter can be used to power camping gear and charge laptops, and the Trailhunter also has an onboard air compressor.

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[TheTopher]

Mention TheTopher and ask for D.K. he'll take great care of you guys!

[luistorregrosa]

Because the changes are too cool and of course my friend happy father's day

[brenbascos]

I bet people’s comment will go from “this 4runner looks sick!”
To “there’s no way im gonna buy that 4banger turbo hybrid expensive af trash.” Once the numbers come out.

[Sikh.Accord]

This new 4runner trail hunter just bad ass I need one when it comes out

[garettw]

Toyota is having way too many recalls to be asking for that much money on a new 4Runner or Tacoma. Toyota used to be the most reliable, now i can’t even trust the manufacturer to produce anything with quality and reliability

[hungo]

I love this sublime pick-up truck. It is so torquey and responsive.

[gaaarrryyy]

I wish they could've put that brown interior in the Tacoma! Looks awesome

[mikegarcia]

When I saw the initial pics, I wasn’t really feeling it. Seeing it more In depth on video it looks pretty good!

[kurtburkhardt]

Nice overview. Definitely like the Trailhunter. We have a 5th gen set up for Overlanding with the OME shocks and 3" lift springs along with 33" tires. Look forward to more power and fuel economy. The updated tech and safety gear is a plus as well. Glad they kept the sliding rear window, we use that a lot. Wish the costs were lower, but we plan on keeping it a long time...

[pelotonboys]

In my opinion- I don’t necessarily think having more trims and nicer features is a bad thing- it probably appeals to more buyers that way

[maroonjason]

Finally come out with tech ;)
Love it but pretty same price with Lexus TX

[thatoneotherotherguy]

I am really hung-up on the cost-cutting move that the 6th gen went to tumble forward second row seats for ALL 4Runners. In the 5th gen, you got tumble forward if you had a 3 row, and you got the normal fold down if you had a 2 row version. That makes a nice flat area, doesn't waste as much cargo space, and results in an area you can actually sleep in. I guess they just didn't feel like having two versions of second row seats. Tumbling seats forward in a 6th gen, it seems like sleeping in it isn't happening, and that's a shame, because when I'm on an overlanding trip, sometimes I just wanna sleep in the truck, not set up a tent for a one-nighter.

[timalan]

Beauty is only sheet metal deep; this 4Runner will brake the bank and it doesn't do anything the current 4Runner can't do.
If it actually gets 8-10 MPG better it might be worth the enormous price increase, but this will only improve 1-2 mpg!

[calembo]

Is it just me or does that rear seat space look significantly smaller than the 5th gen?

[CJ-rkeg]

The tires on this overland trim is identical to the GX550 Overtrail model

[cpaul]

I really like the new one! But considering I'm still driving a 2010 Highlander I don't see one in my future! lol

[damigamermx-us]

It’s crazy how we already have 2025 car models

[dawsongranger]

Even with all the upgrades I still prefer the last gen. I think Toyota increasing the prices and focusing on fancier trims instead of affordability was the wrong direction. Also the new ones are super ugly imo

[Justjackson]

After I pay my f150 off this definitely will be my next vehicle to buy

[kevins]

Don't mind the turbo, just wait 2 years for standard Toyota new engine corrections. Unfortunately the rear/cargo area is just crap. Lack of fold flat 2nd row is a non starter for a lot of current owners. They should have added accessory mount points instead of useless cupholders for non existent 3rd row seats. The other BIG issue is nobody at Toyota used the Trailhunter. The rear air and power face into the cargo area in a vehicle that will have drawers/cargo always covering it up making it useless. I do like the looks and the front row, but everything else is a pile of ignorance.