6th gen Speculation Thread

man… this and the rumors of 6th gen really have me wondering if I should just go for a terra 24 or wait and risk it for a 25. I’d hate to be wheeling or camping with my family and have some part blow up on me, when I’m going not super hard…

 

The TRD Pro is one of the best looking trucks ever made. It is destined to be a classic and a collector's prized possession. So follow your good instincts and buy a Terra now. In three years, after all the kinks are worked out of the Gen 6, take a look. I would not buy a Gen 6, no matter how good it looks or what paid influencers say, for three years. YMMV

 

I know it's sketchy, but it is a first year model with brand new drivetrain and components. Things going wrong aren't unheard of even for Toyota's first year models.

Ball's in your court; you either want the last of the N/A V6 engines with legendary reliability, or do you want a brand new version? If you do go for the 6th gen, I's say wait at least 2-3 years so Toyota can work out the bugs and such.

 

I know you guys probably have information that says otherwise, but imagine if only the Lexus and Land Cruiser kept the body on frame. That would make 5th gen prices skyrocket.

 

... I'm confused by this, the GX550 and LC250 are BOF trucks

 

... yes they're both BOF we all knew that

 

imagine if only the Lexus and Land Cruiser kept the body on frame

My suggestion being if Toyota decided not to use BOF with the new 4Runner. My question is mute if Toyota already has released information about this.

 

He said "IF ONLY" ....

as in, if Toyota only kept those two BOF and made other new vehicles were unibody.

 

Ah ok I get it now. But yeah nah Toyota knows it would be fan loyalty suicide at that point it would turn off loyalists.

But based on the spy pix from MI and AZ, it's clear it's BOF and it looks Taco based.

 

Right, which makes sense. They would be dropping the ball in a big way if they did otherwise.

 

buy the 24 now, hands down. I have 23s already and I am doing mental calculations to see if I want to trade in my Ford truck for a 24 since my work changed and I don't haul as much.

 

Hey bro, sorry for the long silence. Been a tricky few weeks with work. Yeah, we have the same sources. Shared a few stuff with me in private, so I'm going off of that. Gone dead for months though.

Been pretty accurate tho going back all these years, so clearly the inside links have been solid.

Gonna admit, a lot of dudes here were really skeptical of me when I first signed up (even calling me a troll), but I didn't want to come across as hostile and burn any possible bridges (future goodwill), so I kept my head down to not come across as an ass.

I'm not sure what marketing plans are for reveal, but going of off deliberately timed spy shots, we're getting close. I'm only worried they might wait until the 3rd quarter for reveal, but tbh it doesn't make sense comparing recent truck or Toyota car reveals.

Only ones I remember being revealed close to release like yesteryear, were the 2023 Prius and 2022 Tundra, which were about 3 months between reveal and dealer intro. Everything else, it's been about 6 months to nearly 1 year. Some of em cuz of delays.

Past runners according to our shared insider, were revealed very close to release. Current gen was in late September of '09, literally 4 weeks after production began in Tahara and exactly 2 months before November on sale date for the 2010s. We first got Gen 5 leaks in late August 2009, because of that very fact.

2nd gen is hard to reference, because now ur talkin 35 years ago literally. I think I heard it was February or March 1989 reveal, for May '89 release? Maybe even June '89 release?

4th gen, was a bit scattered between late August and early September 2002, before release in mid October that year. Maybe Toyota will follow the current trend of earlier reveals like the Taco and Sequoia?

New Taco started getting spied in final shape Jan of '23, before mid-May reveal. Gen 6 was spied Feb of '24, so maybe a June reveal?

As for Mexico, I haven't asked D-tide to confirm solid details, because of "privacy concerns". Feel like I'm being lazy, but I'm a bit afraid of pissing them off that I even know who they are online.

I don't think the delayed 250 helps one bit.

 

We shouldn't have long to wait now, I have it on good authority that the 6th gen 4Runner will be introduced at the Overland Expo this year, now we just have to figure out which month, my guess is May.

Overland Expo
West - May 17-19, 2024 - Ft. Tuthill County Park - Flagstaff, AZ
PNW - June 28-30, 2024 - Deschutes County Expo Center - Redmond, OR
Mtn West - August 23-25, 2024 - The Ranch - Loveland, CO
East - October 4-6, 2024 - Oak Ridge Estates - Arrington, Virginia

https://www.overlandexpo.com/

 

Nice! The suspense is killing me!

I'm excited, but part of me wants it to be terrible so I can keep myself from buying one.

 

Me too but if the motor is anything like the tundra where you have to remove the cab to replace a turbo or has a GPF it will be a hard pass

 

Sequoia and Tundra = Same engine, same interior
4Runner and Tacoma = Same engine, same interior

TNGA-F platform

• Toyota Sequoia — XK80 (2022–present)
• Toyota Tundra — XK70 (2021–present)
• Toyota Tacoma — N400 (2023–present)
• Toyota 4Runner

 

That makes me a little sad.

 

If only Toyota gave us a 4Runner version of this

 

The mudflaps and two tone color are a bit much though.

 

Obviously I'm just guessing at interior, but ...

After looking inside a new Tundra and new Sequoia at the dealership this past week and realizing they have

• same interiors
• same engine

And after hearing Toyota talk about wanting to share more common parts between vehicles, it makes sense 4Runner will basically be a Tacoma SUV.

 

The news taco is hideous looking..

 

I agree as far as the Pro is concerned. There's an SR5 I see on my commute now pretty regularly that looks fine to me. Honestly not a big difference from the 3rd Gen. That look will be a big departure from a 5th Gen 4R though

 

Hate how the front face has no definition.. the headlight is a melted blob.. there are no sharp contrasts… just a totally forgettable look.

the current gen Colorados and Canyons are waaay better looking

 

Here you go...

https://www.coloradofans.com/forums/

 

Can you replace the turbo on the Tacoma without having to remove the cab or engine?

 

Why?

After sitting in and driving a new Taco, I'm ok with it.

Of course, taste is subjective.

 

I don't think the turbo has been the issue with the Tundras. It was the wastegate.

 

5th gen is a really good looking vehicle, in my opinion. If they move it in same direction as the new Tacoma that to me would be a step down. I am totally fine with interiors being the same, anything they do here over 5th gen would only improve it.

but I do agree, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

 

Fair enough.

I wonder how similar they'll actually be. Maybe the 4Runner front end will have a few tweaks.

When the 5th gen came out, I didn't think it looked as good as the 4th gen. I still have mixed feelings about the stubby nose 5th gens. But, I do like the current version.