6th gen Speculation Thread

Better bring lots more money because for a fully equipped GX550 you could buy two 4Runners. That might not seem all that important at first blush until you consider that the GX is a 4Runner: made with the same parts from the same vendors, in the same factory on the same assembly line by the same workers as a 4Runner. Slightly different body style and an untested engine is all you get for twice the price. You’ve got to be kidding. The GX 4Runner is Toyota’s sucker punch for 2024, duck it.

 

^That's always been the case for the past 21 years, longer than some forum members have been alive

And 3.4L V6 is more tested than the 2.4L I-4 - two years in the Tundra vs. one year in the Highlander.

 

Sorta related, I really like that Driving Sports TV channel. Ryan seems quite personable and gives a good review / test.

 

Youtube isn't real!

 

Let's have a chat in 20 years and see how the V6 TT is doing. It won't be in production and most won't be running, but I know of a V6 that will humming along nicely.

 

^After three timing cover re-seals and two headgasket replacements, maybe, assuming the vehicle hasn't rusted to the ground around it, though gas pumps may be a rarity by then anyway.

If the 9 states follow through with their legislation to ban new gasoline-powered vehicles in 2035, automakers will cease to offer gasoline-powered vehicles in the US. Existing gasoline-powered vehicles run for what, 12 years on average? By 2047 most gas pumps would have disappeared. If I ever have grandkids, they'll probably grow up not knowing how to pump gas, but will be conversant on the various competing DC fast-charging standards.

 

Don't despair, Toyota's Chairman Akio Toyoda believes battery electric vehicles will reach at most 30% market share, with the rest taken up by hybrids, hydrogen fuel cell and fuel-burning cars. Ever. And that includes up to 2035, ever. And this is not the infamous and often quoted "Toyoda's ghost" saying this, it is the real Toyoda! Real speculation from real sources! Wow what a change from the nonsense we normally get fed on this thread and this Forum.

"No matter how much progress BEVs make, I think they will still only have a 30 % market share," said Toyoda. "Then, the remaining 70% will be HEVs, FCEVs, and hydrogen engines. And I think engine cars will definitely remain."

"I think this is something that customers and the market will decide, not regulatory values or political power."

Toyoda's comments follow similar statements he made at the Japan Mobility Show in October 2023, where slowing sales of EVs led him to say that "people are finally seeing reality."

So if you were born within the last ten minutes, you will be driving a gasoline powered Toyota for the rest of your life, if you choose to do so. Don't believe the Khmer Green fantasies.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...ll-only-reach-30-share?embedded-checkout=true

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-volvo-pulled-plug-electric-060000480.html#

 

ChatGPT has spoken. Everyone bow, and obey.

 

They might be hedging their bets though

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a44189478/toyota-ev-plans-solid-state-batteries/

 

OMG FINALLY SOME REAL SPY SHOTS!!!

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a46672349/2025-toyota-4runner-spied/

 

Interesting! Roof “rack” shape looks like my 23 Limited but definitely not Limited wheels. And there does not seem to be the pronounced rear fin/shelf/protrusion that hides the worst rear windshield wiper in automotive history which could mean…gasp…a non-operable rear window?!? Say it ain’t so!

 

You scooped me by 17 min lol

 

It does look pretty vertical so hopefully the rear window stays!

But, even though it is heavily camouflaged, it looks smaller? It makes tons of sense to me if it is indeed smaller because the 5th gen isn't too much smaller than the new LC and GX. The 4Runner had to trim some size to stay in its own category and not cannibalize on the LC.

 

Looks promising to me and the rear window looks to be there! Hopefully, they don't jack the price up like they did with the Tacoma. I cancelled my Pro Taco after seeing the prices of the non hybrid Tacos. I'm not spending 60-65 k for a mid size truck. I'm either getting the 4 runner or the Landcruiser.

 

What's this? A seam in the camo or a split rear hatch? I'm hoping it's the camo.

 

Yeah it's insane, same with the Tundra. I don't see many of the new Tundras on the road tbh.

I do like the idea of the 6th gen with the Taco hybrid powertrain. At least for the 4-cyl only version, SavageGeese loved the new transmission... so that transmission in the 4R will be amazing.

 

I think that's just the camo seam.

 

Just a seam. In the pic going around the curve you can see it in the black with a contour where it folds

 

Is it me or does it appear wider than 5th gen. I really hope she didn't get fat.

 

Isn't the Taco a little wider too?

But, the body does look smaller than the 5th gen, it could be that's what makes the track look wider.

 

Hah! I read this when I woke up and was like, I bet 100% this is all over 4R .com already

 

Exhaust moved to the left side would certainly seem to indicate the new 4cyl Toyota product.

 

That was expected tho. We all knew it would have the same exact Taco powertrain.

 

Dang then I guess that does mean we could see them on lots this fall. Wild. Waited so long and now it’s ACTUALLY here.

 

Also square lights I think?

 

I wonder if they'll use the same headlights as the Taco; kinda how they did the Tundra and Sequoia.

 

I'd be ight with the taco headlights
Not ight with the truly fugly taco/tundra taillights and sequoia headlights, gawd awful man
Look at these photos and tell me you love those

 

Called my dealer and got on a list. In fact they did not have one for the 6th gen yet and just started it today.
Sales guy mentioned it would take after the TACO in regards to looks.
I am planning to get the GX550 this spring and if the 4runner is to my liking switch over to the 6th gen in early 2025 (assuming that delivery timeline)

 

Yeah the turbo 4 hybrid should be great. Ride quality way up as well. Hopefully, we get 25-27 MPG on the new platform.

 

I saw somewhere that the Canadian government said the new Taco got 26 MPG... and that's assuming they're referring to the hybrid. 26 MPG is effing good for these vehicles!