2023 Toyota 4Runner Review

One of the true off-road icons, the Toyota 4Runner is a rugged SUV with a spacious interior and impressive capability. You can option a 4Runner to have three rows of seats, but the vast majority have two rows. This is a tall and boxy SUV that rides on a truck-like platform, so while it boasts impressive trail chops and strong towing capacity, the ride quality and interior comfort are not quite up to modern standards for the class. It also has quite a thirsty V6 engine.

What about the 2023 model? It's been a long time since Toyota gave the 4Runner a full redesign, but that could be exactly what's in the cards — new styling, engines and underpinning mechanical parts. A redesigned 4Runner would likely introduce a new version of Toyota's global architecture platform, a smaller version of the platform under the Tundra and Lexus LX 600, called TNGA-F. It's also probable that the yet-to-be-seen redesigned Tacoma would share it. That frame should be lighter and more rigid, which should improve both performance and comfort.

If the 4Runner is redesigned for 2023, we also expect a new range of engines under the hood. There would likely be a turbocharged four-cylinder to start. Toyota has previously stated it intends to have a hybrid version of every model in its lineup by 2025, so a hybrid V6 could potentially be an option for the 4Runner too.

The 4Runner has a huge following even though the current version is inefficient and the ride is awfully stiff. Toyota could probably give the 2023 4Runner a quick once-over and still ride a healthy sales wave for years. It's also possible that the SUV receives a comprehensive update from all angles. The redesigned 4Runner wouldn't have to be overly economical or luxurious, but a bit of modernity would go a long way. Stick with Edmunds as we'll continue to update our information on the 2023 Toyota 4Runner as we learn more.