Toyota's New 4Runner: A Better Value Than Ever
Toyota's 4Runner is finally redesigned, and after a long run from 2009 to 2024, the venerable 4Runner is all new for 2025 model, bringing it into the 21st century. The new 2025 is well worth a look, getting an enormous power bump with its new turbo i-Force engine. Right now Toyota has a host of excellent incentives on the new 4Runner as the model year wraps up.
If you yearn for the days where vehicles could be put in neutral with a dead battery and accomplish basic tasks without going through a bevy of computer screens, the 2024 4Runner was one of the last old school SUVs bets to fulfill your Luddite heart. A 270 horsepower 4.0L V6 and a 5 speed automatic transmission made the 4Runner something of an old fashioned choice. While the new 2025 4Runner remains a traditional body-on-frame design, it leaves its old-tech predecessor otherwise behind, though it retains the model’s iconic roll-down rear window.
The 2025 4Runner has six trims in either gas or hybrid form, for a total of twelve mind-bending choices: SR5 ($40,770 msrp), TRD Sport ($47,250 msrp), TRD Sport Premium ($52,610 msrp), TRD Off-Road ($49,190 msrp), TRD Off-Road Premium ($54,970 msrp), Limited ($55,400 msrp), and TRD Pro ($66,900 msrp), Platinum ($62,860 msrp), Trailhunter ($66,900 msrp). Some of the aforementioned trims come “electrified” (hybrid) for an additional cost, which also includes a lot more power. The 4Runner comes in nine different colors, including supersonic red, heritage blue, and Everest (green).
The list of standard features includes Toyota Safety Sense, smart key with push button start, Android Auto/Apple Carplay compatability, LED headlights, tailights, and foglights, the 4Runner’s signature power rear window, a full size spare, blind spot monitoring system, 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat, leather-trimmed tilting/telescoping steering wheel with Bluetooth hands free phone and voice command controls, and 2nd and 3rd row A/C vents, not to mention all the power options we’ve come to expect as standard on new vehicles (windows, mirrors, etc). TRD Sport adds 20 inch 6-spoke alloys, synthetic leather seats with TRD stitching, and sport suspension package. SR5 Premium also gets synthetic leather, as well as a blind spot monitor and heated outdoor mirrors. TRD Off-Road gets 17 inch 7 spoke off-road alloy wheels, red-stitched headrests, and both crawl control and multi-terrain select system. TRD Off Road Premium combines the Off Road and The Premium packages from above.
Stepping up to premium trims, the 4Runner Limited gets the 20 inch 6 spoke alloy wheels, along with actual leather trimmed seats, dual zone auto climate control, power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade, premium JBL audio with 15 speakers, and heated and ventilated front seats. The TRD Pro range topper gets matte-black 17 inch TRD alloy off-road wheels, TRD front skid plate, TRD off-road shocks from FOX, a TRD roof rack, a multi terrain monitor, a unique front grille, an e-locking rear differential, the dual zone auto climate control, and standard 4 wheel drive with part time 4WD mode.
The new 4Runner has a turbo four cylinder for all trims. Top of the line models will have a hybrid version with 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque combo, the same motor in the new Tacoma. Non-hybrid models get a normal version of the same engine with 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. An eight speed automatic transmission will still be standard, leaving the old five speed in the dust. Button-touch stabilizer disconnect will help TRD Pro and Trailhunter trims navigate with ease, giving front suspension better traction when crawling off road.
Right now Toyota has a host of deals on the 4Runner as the model year wraps up. 2025 4Runner SR5 is leasing at $439 a month for 36 months with $3,399 down. 4Runner i-Force MAX is leasing at $779/month for 36 months with $3,429 down. Toyota also offers $500 military discount and $500 recent college grad discount. Be sure to check with local dealers for best promotions in your area as they can vary by region. Cast a wide net using the dealer inventory tool and compare multiple stores within a reasonable driving radius; despite national promotions, not all dealers price the same, and some will be more aggressive on in-stock colors or option packages. Ask every store for an out-the-door price that includes taxes and fees, and be selective about add-ons like paint protection, VIN etching, maintenance packages, and extra alarm systems—polite declines on extras can save hundreds or even thousands.
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