We have some good and bad news about the new Toyota 4Runner. The bad news is that we might have to wait a few extra months to get behind the wheel of the next-generation model in 2025.
We don’t expect to see it before the Toyota Land Cruise returns to America. But the 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid could provide much-needed updates.
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid will kick off the 11th generation with crucial updates to provide a refreshed, modern feeling. The fifth generation debuted back in 2010, so it’s no secret that this reliable SUV is showing its age.
It has a reliable standard engine. The 4.0-liter V6 engine cranks out 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque. It helps the 4Runner accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 7.5 seconds, which is fine.
Also, the 4runner only gets an EPA-estimated 16 mph in the city and up to 19 mpg on the highway, which isn’t great. But it’s similar to what the Ford Bronco has to offer.
A new hybrid powertrain could add more power, speed, and enhance the fuel economy. The 2023 Toyota Sequioa used a 3.4-liter V6 engine that’s paired with an electric motor to crank out 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque.
That would make for a crazy powerful 4Runner. Also, the Sequoia Hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city and up to 24 mpg on the highway.
It could borrow powertrain options from the 2024 Toyota Tacoma. It starts with a standard turbocharged 2.4-liter inline-four engine with 228 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque.
The Tacoma hybrid pairs the same engine with an electric motor and battery pack to generate 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque.