2025 6th gen 4Runner Official Reveal Thread

The new Taco which has the same engine can allegedly tow 6500 pounds.

 

Hmmm, I guess that makes sense, but how do you explain the LC/GX design then?

 

If it's like the new Tacoma, ground clearance will depend on what model you get.

 

I know it says 6500 but all I heard from the start was 6000...really 500lbs not going to matter . No one is buying a 4runner because they need to tow 6000lbs lol

 

It was pointed out in a Tacoma reveal video the engineers designed it be very easily removed by the owner and basically designed as a throw-away piece. Added only to meet some ridiculous mileage/epa number.

 

The 2025 Toyota 4Coma

 

Thank god because it’s horrible lol

 

Then I very well may be a buyer. The 5th was a slug that I really really tried to love but ultimately couldn’t get over the lack of power.

 

As a 5 year Wrangler owner, every time I see a 5th Gen 4Runner I admire what a great looking truck it is.

I almost bought a 4Runner over the Jeep.

I’ve considered trading the Jeep for a 4Runner a few times, willing to trade some off road ability for some reliability.

After seeing the 6th Gen I don’t think I’ll even consider the 4Runner. They actually reduced the approach and departure angles. Might as well get a Tacoma due to the increased size of the 6th gen. Even then, I’d probably buy a Colorado over the Tacoma. At about $5,000 cheaper, I could pay for a lot of potential repairs before even breaking even with the Toyota price.

No offense, but I think I’ll stick with Jeep. The new 4Runner appears to be less capable off road than the 5th Gen.

I don’t mean this as a dig against the Toyota brand. I was hoping the new 4Runner would be more off road capable to tempt me away from Jeep. That didn’t happen.

 

That huge tablet could be the hood emblem because there is no way to NOT look at it...

 

It's actually there to prevent hood glare

 

Why do people hate a slanted windshield? That's actually better for cars that you know, drive highway speeds.

My main complaints with my 4R are the gas mileage, acceleration, and wind / road noise, and it looks like they might be able to improve all three with this design. Although, gas mileage isn't going to be very good, all things considered.

I'm not looking for a serious off-roader like some of you seem to be. To me, the 4Runner is a family hauler that can handle some rough roads and tow a boat, not a rock crawler. It's been that way since the 3rd gen.

Although, I'm probably on the wrong forum anyway, because realistically my next vehicle is going to be a minivan.

 

LC 250 is rated at 22 city, 25 highway, if I remember correctly. So 23 seems reasonable. It's better, yes, but not really good, considering the cost and complexity.

 

Because the slanted windshield gives you a driving experience more equivalent to all the vehicles out there.

the upright style gives you a much more unique experience limited to a smaller set of vehicles like - g wagon, 70 series, old school defender.. etc

 

If it’s the same 4 cylinder as in the tacomas it sounds similar to

https://youtu.be/ntnjYRW8TPA

 

The 4Runner has a smaller windshield and more upright A pillar giving the car an overall better look and results in larger more squared off side windows. It’s just more Toyota looking.

 

Adjusted that for you Although if it prevents the stone chips I get everyday it may be a sacrifice I'm willing to accept ... That rear leg room though ...

 

The new Sienna also crash tests poorly for the 2nd row passenger

 

With reliability TBD

 

Those big black fender flares are definitely eye grabbing. Lol

 

Many believe they’re hardcore off-roaders that drive in “extreme” conditions when in reality they’re on pavement 99% of the time.

If you’re a “hardcore” off-roader, then you’re in the wrong vehicle. The 4Runner is a Jack-of-all-trades sport UTILITY vehicle. It’s great at a lot of things but hardly the best at anything.

 

Well, whatever Toyota ends up announcing today, features, pricing, etc, I have a vehicle that does 90% of what I want. I kinda wish it got better mpg, didn't hunt for gears at highway speeds and had wireless carplay, but the reality is I'm probably not going to spend more money to get those things. Right now, I have an engine that doesn't leak or burn a drop of oil. I've owned a lot of vehicles, brand new, that couldn't say that. I'll drive anywhere at the drop of a hat knowing I'll get there and back (save for maybe flats or accidents!).

I like the shiny new objects, and just have to remind myself that life is good where I am. If the GX550 Overtrail had been available 3 years ago, I would have bought that hands down.

Do I sound like I'm convincing myself? You bet I am! A dose of reality is ok, but sometimes not easy to accept.

 

Nasty looking (in a bad way)

 

Did it get t-boned by a mini cooper? Just kidding...

 

How can you make a statement that it's less capable off road When A just like the new Taco you can put 35s on it a lot easier B no one has taken it off road and C you started the sentence with I have a jeep lol

 

Where is the event being held? Looks like hills around Socal.

 

A small change like this would’ve made it a bit more recognizable.

 

Whomever is at the event, please open the drivers door and take a pic of the vehicle sticker on the door jam and post.