2025 Toyota 4Runner First Drive | Absolutely Worth The Wait!

[@paulm6481]

I rather have the Honda Passport with better engine and transmission and a real V6. This seems compromised in so many ways, but at least they give you rear seat vents that they don’t to Tacoma.

[@rodneywk1]

@paulm6481 exactly my sentiments! Can't wait to give that Passport Trailsport a test drive.

[@BTC909]

Assuming the Hydraulic Lifters don't have a problem & it's possible to disable VCM again.

[@walawala-fo7ds]

Time will tell if the reliability of this made in Japan Toyota will be as bad as the Mexican Tacoma. But you're making claims backed by nothing

[@LANDIIIIIOFIIIIIFIRE]

Take a good look, because next redesign is in year 2040…

[@kaisarahmed6424]

51k for a basic model? This going to be flop as like as Tacoma. Will face serious competition with Land cruiser 250. 250 apparently the winner.

[@Aikynbreusov]

Take that $51k and go buy the previous Lexus GX460... you can buy a slightly used with low mileage for $51k

[@walawala-fo7ds]

base is not 50k.

[@darkness445567]

Base MSRP is 40k. Base Hybrid is 50k.

[@lawrencefitzpatrick8570]

Absolutely no way this price is justified. They had 15 years to recover the r&d from the last and it is priced like this? This is a 35k start vehicle hands down with that screen and those interior materials. Get real

[@fredrce]

Dude it's 2025 and you won't pay 35k usd for a midsize +250hp capable SUV anywhere in the world. Even here in Canada where cars cost less than in US

[@lawrencefitzpatrick8570]

@fredrce dude, the reason these automakers keep charging these prices are comments like that

[@09FoxRider]

Buyers say NO…. Why 1. Price 40k- 67k (plus markup >6k) 2. Recall and engine not proven 3. Hybrid batteries last about 80k miles with proper care maybe 200k miles. Another expensive later on.

[@craig8638]

The hybrid batteries do not last 80,000 miles. I had a Prius with over 100,000 miles without any issues.

[@09FoxRider]

@ yes but the level of stress you put on a Prius is minimal as compared to what a true 4 Runner. Most owner will push the limits on the off road capabilities plus the additional aftermarket weight will play a factor in the recharge and discharging process. Keep in mind all battery are not meant to last forever so at some point you will need to replace the system that about 5 grand later down the road. That will hurt the resale value of the older vehicle especially after the warranty expires. Right now Toyota offers a 10yr or 150k miles warranty.

[@BTC909]

@@09FoxRider Even without aftermarket goodies you are still looking at a lot more weight with a Tacoma / 4Runner over a Prius.

[@KNRS927]

@@09FoxRider The people that actually use their 4x4s to do serious off roading buy used ones and modify them. Even then, 95% of 4Runners are just pavement queens and the hybrid powertrain is just fine for that. The most of-roading most 4Runners will do is grass or gravel roads that a Prius can handle. Also, Toyota hybrids do last a long time, many Prius owners have gone 150k+ or 200k+ miles on the original battery.

[@Slammingutz]

💯 correct. Toyota is failing on an epic level.

[@stevenm6301]

Funny, everybody with press deals and early release permissions praises this thing. Nobody else likes it. Let's see how it does among the public and not influencers.

[@silverrunner8687]

This!

[@Anomize23]

This just proves that the only ones that like this new gen. are the ones that are not even 4runner fans to begin with let alone Toyota fans. It’s evident that Toyota doesn’t know what they’re doing and the fan base they are trying to attract.

[@andregonsalvez9244]

Great review ! I like the design of the 6th generation 4Runner but questions about the drivetrain until it proves itself . 😊

[@austins1578]

It's very difficult to follow along with you reviewing two very different trims for exterior and interior.

[@farcinue]

I wish the SR5 had a softex option. I want no body cladding and softex seats.

[@scittw22]

My wife needed a new SUV last summer. We wanted to look at this one but it wasn't out yet. It looks there's one heck of a big Toyota tax on this thing so I don't think we would have gotten it anyway

[@craig8638]

Every one I talk to would like Toyota to do a hybrid truck or SUV like this that gets good mileage not just more power. Why add complexity if it doesn’t really do anything for the vehicle.

[@BTC909]

Toyota needs to go Hybrid on everything (should have a long time ago) but stay away from the Turbo's and these small displacement engines. CAFE / CARB isn't going away.

[@naveenthemachine]

Nope. The 4Runner is underwhelming exactly as I predicted 😁

[@chrislitw3911]

I'm a Toyota fan but they have ruined there reliability reputation with greed. All of their products are way overpriced. Bad decision to cancel the V8 as well.

[@fredrce]

I'm moving from europe to US and you guys make things difficult for searching a new used vehicles since I have to use a vpn now. God.

[@Aikynbreusov]

I don't know how Toyota differentiates this new 4RUNNER from the new Landcruiser... they just have too much of the same stuff...even the prices are so close they overlapped....

[@mark8684]

I didn’t see an auto start/stop defeat button. Do the non-hybrid ICE models have auto start/stop feature?

[@stereolababy]

no

[@LEBXLS]

Très beau design, un détail les barres de toit auraient dû être noir. Une réussite 10/10.

[@Rafaelr456]

4.0 liter v6 is better than this junk

[@johnt1115]

How was your driving experience in the new 6th gen? What made you conclude it was junk? The 4 v6 was an embarrassing slug.

[@Rafaelr456]

@ 4.0 liter v6 4Runner can last 500k miles and this one will last 200k. You obviously don’t know engines

[@johnt1115]

@@Rafaelr456 you make ridiculous assumptions to make yourself feel better because you know this new truck is head and shoulders better than the previous gen.

[@Anomize23]

@@johnt1115 actually his comment is not ridiculous and there has already been proven gen 5 models going 300k miles plus. Now trying to find any past turbo models is quite a different story which reminds me of working on a Volkswagen. We should ask those customers but wait there’s not a lot of turbo models around to ask. Toyota is so setting you guys up to keep coming back for that turbo maintenance, It’s not even funny. To see the denial of people trying to defend turbos in a car all of a sudden is a bigger joke 🙈

[@Aikynbreusov]

Mark, i go for NONE of them... I'm happy with my 2021 Lexus LX570 with very low mileage....

[@grincadorna4599]

The only thing that’s holds me to get a Toyota, sky rocket prices in Canada

[@fredrce]

Can't really complain about Canadians prices. They still cost less than in US or Europe.

[@stereolababy]

someone needs to show the underside of this rig

[@ericm5002]

I was planning on buying the Pro until I seen the price. For a midsize SUV all the trims are $5k to expensive and the Pro/TH are $10k to much. I think I'll keep my Bronco and not have another car payment in my life.

[@frankiepaz3732]

Sorry. Great review on your part but this thing is junk. I’d never buy a new 4Runner. Not even if it was priced the same as the 2024 model. RIP 4RUNNER. Shame, went from most reliable to most questionable.

[@mkyhou1160]

People were complaining when the last gen came out a decade ago that it wouldn’t be reliable. This is a proven reliable power train (unlike the new turbo v6), of all the new Toyota “trucks”, this looks the best. Only thing I don’t like is how 4A is only on a handful of models (issue for snowy cities).

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

How is the reliability questionable? What are the facts to back up your statement?

[@frebnewman6403]

I have a 2022 and had it at the dealership for routine service two days ago. We were talking with service about the new 4Runner vs my generation. He hinted at but obviously couldn’t come out and say, stay away from the IForce max hybrid but don’t be wary of the non hybrid Iforce. FWIW.

[@steverogers7211]

70k and still no rear climate controls? That's crazy..

[@axvarela]

Way better than Land Cruiser...

[@Slammingutz]

This new 2025 Toyota 4Runner is garbage. Nice try Toyota boot licker but all the loyal customers see through this marketing strategy and Toyota greed. Let it Rot on the Lot.

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

Yeah I agree with some others about the pricing and such. Our previous ORP would be at least $16k more, and our present PRO is at least $13k more, and I just don’t see the benefits. Nothing about the newer model grabs my attention. Maybe ventilated seats might be interesting, or a better stock sound system…but that’s just not worth buying a vehicle 😵‍💫. 👍🤪🏳️‍🌈

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Toyota saturated the market with the same TNGAF cookie-cutter truck. Landcruiser 300, 250, GX, LX, Tundra, Sequoia, Tacoma, 4runner, Hilux, Fortuner, and now the 4runner -- all on a single platform now. Saturated, overpriced.

[@BTC909]

Still carrying on with a meh 2nd & 3rd row with TNGA_.

[@rcDoom]

3:35 Like eggs its to expensive

[@skidbootify]

about time they made a new and better 4Runner.

[@RehanJutt-v7b]

Dealers r charging over Msrp

[@EdChappelle]

TRD OFF ROAD premium hybrid

[@jimsimmons552]

Good review. I like the 4Runner. Platinum maybe?

[@Anomize23]

I purposely went right back into a 24 5th gen. to keep enjoying most of what i loved on my old 15 5th gen. The 6th gen looks cool at first until you drive it hearing that sound like a 4cyl Nissan rogue rental. No way should a 50k vehicle should sound like that at alll🙈 Sorry Toyota, that base model interior has got to be the worst I’ve seen for that price as well.

[@necrom21221]

Non hybrid for me.

[@Slammingutz]

This New Toyota 4Runner will flop just like the 2024 Toyota Tacoma. Epic fail @toyota.

[@Mike41536]

Yet the Tacoma is the best selling midsize truck in 2024 by almost double the second in line… seriously, do some research… such an epic fail!🤦🏻‍♂️

[@onlysends696]

the price is most definitely not justified. Toyota is just pricing themselves out of the majority of the market unless you have imbeciles willing to waste money on this

[@azphilip1960]

No good power train!!!! Junk!!!

[@marekeos]

Half the stuff are lame gimmicks. "Safety features" are things that will endlessly annoy you. I have this crap in my Lexus and I detest it. It is a nice looking truck though. No doubt there.

[@KNRS927]

A lot of safety features are mandated by the government now, so they're required to be on all new cars.

[@marekeos]

@@KNRS927 That's a valid point!