2025 Toyota 4Runner

The wait is finally over. After 14 years, the Toyota 4Runner finally gets a redesign. The fundamentals are still the same — this is a midsize truck-based SUV with a rugged character and look — but just about everything else is new. It's a little bit bigger than before and has revised styling, an overhauled interior with Toyota's latest tech, a new engine, and even more versions to pick from. The 4Runner should appeal to you if you want something more adventurous than a typical crossover SUV but don't want to fully commit to a Ford Bronco or a Jeep Wrangler. Overall, we think the new 2025 4Runner is a huge step forward in its evolution.

Toyota gives you a lot of choice when picking a 4Runner. The lineup has nine trim levels and two engine choices. The base SR5 doesn't come with a whole lot of features, but it's the way to go if you're on a tight budget. A few different TRD versions should appeal to the bulk of 4Runner buyers. More luxury-minded shoppers will likely be drawn into the well-equipped Limited and Platinum trims, while hard-core off-roaders will like the TRD Pro or the all-new Trailhunter. All 2025 4Runners come with a new turbocharged four-cylinder that replaces the previous V6. It gets better fuel economy and more low-end torque for quicker acceleration at low speeds. A hybrid version of the engine is also available. It makes even more power and a few more mpg to boot.

You could check out the Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco. They're both excellent off-roaders but require more sacrifices to comfort and refinement than the 4Runner. On the highway and in town, the 4Runner is much easier to live with and behaves more like a typical SUV. The Land Rover Defender is also worth consideration. Within the Toyota family, we recommend checking out the new Land Cruiser if you want a little more off-road cred and style or the Highlander or Grand Highlander for superior family-hauling capability.