Auto123 gets in a first drive of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, a trail legend since 1984 that undergoes a long-awaited transformation in 2025.
San Diego, CA - The Toyota 4Runner, a trail legend since 1984, undergoes a long-awaited transformation in 2025. After 15 years of loyal service, the fifth generation is bowing out, to be replaced by a sixth.
The old V6 gives way to a 4-cylinder engine that comes with or without hybridization, and the 4Runner now has a modern 8-speed automatic transmission. The functional interface strikes the right balance between modern sophistication and practical authenticity. The Smart Key system with push-button start is standard on all versions. With an active Remote Connect trial or subscription, an optional digital key on some versions connects to compatible phones to enable vehicle entry and start . Digital keys can also be shared remotely with other people to better control access to the vehicle, rather than giving them the physical key.Powertrains of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner - 8.0/10The 2025 4Runner offers two choices under the hood.
The 6th-generation 4Runner is thus immensely more comfortable than any of its predecessors. But rest assured, despite this increased comfort on the road, it has lost none of its ruggedness. Our morning on off-road trails showed us that the 4Runner is fearless and can go anywhere a Jeep Grand Cherokee can.The front stabilizer bar uncoupling system increases suspension flexibility at the touch of a button, helping the tires to stay in contact with the ground.
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