2025 Toyota 4Runner pricing shocker, plus a recap

Though we won’t be able to drive the 2025 Toyota 4Runner until January, we do now have pricing information. And, we have to admit, we’re a bit shocked. In a good way. So, here’s a breakdown of the pricing as well as the other big things you need to know about the sixth-generation 4Runner.

2025 Toyota 4Runner pricing starts at $42k

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner will start at $42,220, including the $1,450 destination fee. That’s only $65 more than the outgoing base 2024 SR5 model. However, with the addition of the Platinum and Trailhunter trims, that pushes the top end TRD Pro to a higher price point, and you’ll spend about $10k more at the top end of the 4Runner lineup in 2025. The 2024 4Runner maxed out at $56,620 for the TRD Pro trim.

While we don’t like the higher price points at the top end, we will say this makes sense do to the new i-Force Max hybrid powertrain, which is standard on the top three trims and available on the TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and Limited trims.

Here’s a complete breakdown of pricing:

There are two powertrains

We’ve seen the base powertrain before. It’s the same i-Force 2.4-liter turbocharged engine we see in the new Tacoma and delivers 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. This will be standard on the SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and Limited.

The up-level powertrain is the i-Force Max, which pairs the 2.4-liter turbo with a hybrid powertrain and delivers 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. And, yes, this is the same powertrain we see on the up-level Tacoma’s as well.

4Runner adds Platinum and Trailhunter trims

We have seen the Trailhunter trim in both the Tacoma and the Land Cruiser, and now it gets added to the 2025 Toyota 4Runner lineup. It has purpose built engineering and includes features such as Old Man Emu shocks, a low-profile high-mount air intake, 33-inch Toyo tires, 18-inch bronze-finished wheels, an on-board air compressor, RIGID Industries color selectable LED fog lamps, an ARB roof rack and a bronze-colored Toyota heritage inspired grille with an integrated LED light bar.

The Platinum trim adds more luxury coupled with capability. You’ll see features like black exterior styling elements, premium leather seats, heated second-row seats, a standard tow tech package, a head-up display and automatic rain-sensing wipers.

The other trims available include the SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro and Trailhunter.

4Runner finally gets tech goodies

The last time we drove the 4Runner, we commented on the old-school design and tech. So, this new generation is going to be a huge tech upgrade. Think wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, USB-C charge ports, a standard 8-inch touchscreen display with Toyota’s multimedia system, standard smart key and push-button start. Available features of note include a 12.3-inch digital cluster, 14-inch infotainment screen, the ability to use your phone as a key, and the 14-speaker JBL premium audio system with the portable Flex speaker.

The new 4Runner will also get a standard power rear window with an available power liftgate.

Safety is standard, of course

A Toyota wouldn’t be a Toyota without standard safety features. All versions of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner include the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 safety suite. This includes features such as pedestrian detection, lane departer alert with steer assist, adaptive cruise control, lane trace assist, road sign assist, automatic high beams and proactive driving assist. The latter feature is new to TSS 3.0, and it uses the vehicle’s camera and radar to provide gentle braking and steering support to support driving tasks such as distance control between your vehicle and other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Available safety features include blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

The bottom line

With teasers that began in April, we really expected to see the new 4Runner in 2024. But alas, delays. However, with the media program happening in January, we can say with confidence that we will see this vehicle hit dealers in early 2025 — and we can’t wait. This new generation is a long time coming, but we say better late than never. Stay tuned for more information and driving impressions as we have them.