Toyota’s fifth-generation 4Runner is finally going away after 15 years on the road. At the moment, all eyes are on the 2025 4Runner, which will replace it. There are now nine grades to choose from, with two new trim levels: the high-end Platinum and the off-road-focused Trailhunter. We had the chance to test out the sixth-generation 4Runner, and here are seven of our favorite features, functions, and Easter eggs for it. Check out the full reveal, too. Our take on the PowerPoint The very first trait on our list is out of date. We’re sorry, but we’re just glad that Toyota has kept the automatic back window. Toyota showed off the feature in a movie before confirming it here. Conclude In our second part, we also talk about the 4Runner’s windshield. We’re sorry once more. We think that the wrap-around glass in the back quarter window is interesting. The fancy glass is a nod to the 4Runner’s first two versions, which looked a lot alike. Three jokes that are ready to go To go off-road, the 2017 4Runner has a new trim level called Trailhunter, just like the Tacoma did before it. The 2.4-liter i-Force Max hybrid engine, which makes 326 horsepower, will power both the TRD Pro and the Trailhunter. The Upper Class There is a new trim level for the 2025 4Runner called Platinum. It sits above the Limited trim and is meant to be the show car. For added convenience, it comes with rain-sensing wipers, heated back seats, and a head-up display. Breaking records We’ve been discussing these new changes, but we have yet to discuss the main problem. For the first time, the 4Runner comes with a hybrid engine. The Platinum, Trailhunter, and TRD Pro models get it for free, and the base TRD Off-Road and Limited trims offer it. The Six-Trick Trick We found that the front anti-roll bar on the TRD Pro and Trailhunter models could not be removed. We were told that this would be possible on the TRD Off-Road. We need to wait and see if it can be used on its own, like the Tacoma. Seven Extra Dampers The Trailhunter and TRD Pro models have back suspensions with reservoirs that are outside the car. Trailhunter models have dampers made by ARB/Old Man Emu, while TRD Pro models have dampers made by Fox QS3 that can be manually adjusted for compression.
