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Toyota 4Runner

6th gen Toyota 4Runner 2025–2027

Turbocharged four-cylinders replace the V6, with a hybrid offered. An 8-speed automatic throughout. Still in production, and its reputation is only starting to form.

What it came with

  • 2.4L turbo four-cylinder (i-FORCE)1,2,3

    278 hp, 317 lb-ft

  • 2.4L turbo four-cylinder hybrid (i-FORCE MAX)1,2,3

    326 hp, 465 lb-ft. 1.87 kWh nickel-metal hydride battery

Transmissions
8-speed automatic1,4
Drivetrains
2WD1,2, Part-time 4WD1,2, Full-time 4WD1,2
Trims
SR52,3, TRD Sport2,3, TRD Sport Premium2,3, TRD Off-Road2,3, TRD Off-Road Premium2,3, Limited2,3, Platinum2,3, TRD Pro2,3, Trailhunter1,2,3
Packages
Electronic locking rear differential1,2, Stabilizer bar disconnect2,3, Third-row seat1,4, Tow Tech package1,2,3
  • Max towing: 6,000 lb2,3,4
  • Platform: TNGA-F, shared with Tacoma, Tundra, Land Cruiser and Sequoia1,3
  • Built at: Tahara plant, Japan1
  • Approach and departure angles: Up to 32° and up to 24°1

Fuel economy

  • 4Runner 2WD 2025–2026 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (S8), Rear-Wheel Drive 20 city, 24–26 highway, 22 combined MPG
  • 4Runner 4WD 2025–2026 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (S8), 4-Wheel Drive 20–23 city, 24 highway, 21–23 combined MPG
  • 4Runner 4WD 2025–2026 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (S8), Part-time 4-Wheel Drive 19–23 city, 24–25 highway, 21–23 combined MPG
  • 4Runner Hybrid 4WD 2026 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (S8), 4-Wheel Drive 22 city, 24 highway, 23 combined MPG
  • 4Runner Hybrid 4WD 2026 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (S8), Part-time 4-Wheel Drive 23 city, 24 highway, 23 combined MPG

The EPA's ratings, copied from fueleconomy.gov on 23 October 2026. The EPA restated its figures for 1984 to 2007, so that years compare.

Colors

  • Ice Cap 2,3
  • Cutting Edge 2,3
  • Underground 2,3
  • Black 2,3
  • Heritage Blue 2,3
  • Everest 2,3
  • Supersonic Red 2,3
  • Wind Chill Pearl 2,3
  • Mudbath 2025 2,5 Rare
  • Wave Maker 2026 6,3 Rare
  • Hot Honey 2027 7 Rare

Interiors

  • Black Cloth 8
  • Boulder Cloth 8
  • SofTex SofTex, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off-Road Premium 2,3
  • Leather Leather, Limited 2,3
  • Premium leather Leather, Platinum 2
  • Black with camouflage inserts SofTex, TRD Pro 2,3
  • Cockpit Red with camouflage inserts SofTex, TRD Pro 2,3
  • Mineral SofTex, Trailhunter 2,3

Rare catches

Rare options, colors and interiors to look out for, and whether finding one is good news.

  • Rare Mudbath Color

    TRD Pro only, for one year2,5

  • Rare Wave Maker Color

    TRD Pro only, for one year6,3

  • Rare Hot Honey Color

    The 2027 TRD Pro colour7

Year by year

  • 2025 New generation on the TNGA-F platform. Turbo four-cylinder or hybrid, 8-speed automatic. Nine trims, with Platinum and Trailhunter new to the 4Runner. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard.1,2
  • 2026 Stabilizer bar disconnect becomes optional on the hybrid TRD Off-Road Premium.3
  • 2027 TRD Pro offered in a new color, Hot Honey.7

Sources

  1. Toyota Newsroom (2025 4Runner reveal)
  2. Toyota Newsroom (2025 4Runner launch)
  3. Toyota Newsroom (2026 4Runner)
  4. Edmunds 2025 review
  5. Autoblog (TRD Pro colors)
  6. Toyota Newsroom (Wave Maker)
  7. Toyota Newsroom (2027 TRD Pro colors)
  8. Edmunds 2025 features and specs