2025 Toyota Trailhunter 4Runner (6th Gen) First Look and Impressions

Is it worth the wait? The 2025 4Runner is here and we got a first look at the all-new redesigned 6th Gen!
The 6th Gen 4Runner has been anticipated for a long time and yes, we think it was very much worth the wait.
Boasting 465 ft. lbs. of torque, 326 horsepower, and a towing capacity of 6,000lbs, with the I-Force Max engine, the new drivetrain is taking power and overall drivability to the next level. An 8-speed transmission, rear locking differential, crawl control, 4x4, and DAC, make this an extremely capable machine.
Join Kurt Williams, Rachelle Croft, and Ryan Connelly as we get explore this fully resigned platform and talk about what we are most excited about. What are your thoughts? #xoverland #4runner #toyota
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[@davidharden8469]

This was a great video. Kurt, thanks for the mention. 🙌

[@petrosyemane2958]

First and foremost, I am a big fun of you guys. I was looking forward to hear your thoughts on the 6th generation and can't wait to see talking the new generation out to explore the wilderness. Again, love..love your show.

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Thanks! Tough to give a lot of thought before we get to drive it. If it drives anything like the Trailhunter Tacoma, it's going to be a beast with a lot of power. We're excited to see what it's capable of for sure!

[@brandonhalcyon6984]

I’m in love with the color ❤

[@nickmerk8330]

New 4Runner, and KURT IS BACK? What a day

[@speedwolf5212]

Looks awesome. I like that it’s sharing a platform with the new LC as well, that’s a good sign that Toyota is confident in it. Gonna be lots of cool interchangeable aftermarket parts coming.

[@floofy117]

The 5th gen was based on a landcruiser as well

[@the_mountains_our_calling4809]

Can't wait to see one in your fleet!!

[@otiswinters3674]

Great detailed info about the 6th Gen 4Runner that most other YT Influencers haven't mentioned. You all might have convinced me to buy the new 4Runner instead of the new LC 250. Thank you for producing this video!

[@SMoore-vj7bt]

Why is nobody mentioning the obvious which is the Land Cruiser is retro, the new 4Runner is not at all retro styled. Land Cruiser is is to compete with those who would buy a 4-door Wrangler or Bronco for the retro styling but want Toyota quality and brand image. Whereas, 4Runner is a more youthful spirit targeted vehicle.

[@maplelodge2]

Can’t wait to see XO Edition and the wrap

[@mattf6397]

Nice 🎉 I'm excited for this

[@michaelh181]

Great review ! Love this machine. Maybe one day…

[@MyloAnton2]

I would like to see XO back in Alaska but with new geard up TacomaTH and 4R TH ,that would make my day

[@PV-Anish]

Can't wait to see what you guys do with an lc250. I would love to see you using an lc250 for your next global expedition. Global product, easier spare parts availability.

[@delennfire1761]

Such a beautiful color! I'm surprised that the 4Runner's been around 4 a while! Very cool and awesome car!

[@auctevia]

"I'm surprised the 4 runner been around 4 awhile?!" Where were you all this time? they are everywhere you go in the streets

[@delennfire1761]

@@auctevia I didn't know that! Thnx for the info! The series was the only thing where I've seen it!

[@hollowpoint45acp]

Do you live in an area where motor vehicles operate? ​@@delennfire1761

[@FarNorthAdventure]

Good video!

[@WoodrowWoods2007]

Long overdue, that's for sure!

[@christopherlourens-xb3jg]

That looks amazing. When will the last episode of your Africa expedition be up ?

[@jg2611]

My first time hearing these two talk, and am an immediate fan. The points and items they discuss are things the common person doesnt likely care about. Only true enthusiasts or thinkers talk about these things. Toyota obviously thought through these details, and it was worth the wait..(IMO)

[@joshuagray5094]

I whole heartedly agree. Finally a review that was honest yet not a fan boy take. Plus I’m tired of hearing the complaints of the new 4 cylinder and the reluctance to change. Toyota had no choice but to do this due to emission requirements, and they def did their best to pay homage to previous gen’s which I appreciate

[@jbjlock26]

Kurt, Ryan, and Rachelle have probably forgotten more about Toyotas than most people ever know... Rachelle has taken the new Tacoma Trailhunter through some serious dunes and has the background of an accomplished off road racer. The comments about the difference between the Fox and Old Man Emu suspension are probably beyond many influencers. XO has experience with the i-Force Max hybrid in a Sequoia over probably 6,000 km off road in Africa, mostly towing a fuel trailer! Anyone that doesn't trust Toyota's hybrid reliability in these trucks isn't paying attention!

[@kevinli751]

That Everest color. Dam lit

[@DreadedLad88]

Forreal. Such a great looking vehicle.

[@tlabat4378]

Great the see Kurt! Should have let Kurt lead the discussion and have the others in the background.

[@goofsaddggkle7351]

Loved this technical deep dive into this trim of the 2025 - thank you! Also think a lot less people are going to miss the gutless V6 granny engine then you think.

[@JustinStark-yw2cd]

Looks Epic now you Bring it to South Africa for some testing 😀alot still to see here .

[@jaradderosa3252]

We love Cruiser Kurt!

[@tommy516]

I cant wait.... It might be like 3 years before I can get one due to markups and demand but I cant wait!

[@tsunami6253]

DAMN that color looks good!! 😍

[@jacobhamm5471]

20 years in the making

[@LaurenRepa]

Nice detailed review! I’m not finding any info on the rear air. Any additional vents for passengers?

[@wayneh1562]

i love it and it still looks like a 4runner

[@thepdc6220]

I was wondering when the taco would get a factory bed cap. Cool

[@MrTonycervone]

Would the hybrid help in the snow? Great video, guys. Appreciate the info.

[@no_lft_shft]

That Everest color and bronze wheel combo is great though.

[@mlarson3860]

Long wait, well worth it! I think Toyota is knocking them out of the park. Sequoia awesome, new Tacoma great, LC beautiful, and now 4Runner. Especially the Trailhunter package.

[@dane1976]

Go buy one.

[@chadfinlay4086]

I have always liked the 4Runner. Currently am a Power Wagon owmer but this thing has some things i wish my truck had like additional aux switches and the on board air would be nice from the factory

[@kevins7360]

nice review. luv the exterior and interior front. cargo area is a bit sad. cool on the built in air, but very sad it faces inward. how are you supposed to use it with drawers/fridge or any other cargo? would have loved mounts with accessory options instead of molded in cup holders for a missing 3rd row. get the raised bed, but unfortunate loss of height. still buying a standard engine offroad model after 3-4 year update that fixes some of the naggy stuff. really like 33's with no cutting!

[@goulartaf66]

I'm wondering if ARB is going to offer rear and front bumpers with the red recovery points like the Taco. Center console cool box availability and I do wish they would've figured out a way to have a completely flat rear area with the second row seats folded flat. It's still not perfectly flat like on my '06 Pathfinder. Also, I've yet to see anybody mention that hook that's below the grab handle on the passenger side that looks perfect for takeout bags to hang from. Also interested in color options. I do hope that desert tan color on the Pro will be available on the Trailhunter. It a perfect color for getting dirty.

[@coachsteve10]

Looking forward to Toyota giving more information on the TRD Off-Road trim

[@ricowswave1324]

Ordered 2!!! Excited for this years adventure!!!

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

I see lights built into the rear hatch. 05:59 Nice feature!

[@RoamOverlanding]

These would be great in South Africa!

[@owizzlebeezy123]

Do you think the 9.5" diff is just bc its hybrid max? Maybe that was the only version they showed the hybrid in, rather than being trailhunter-specific. Reason I ask is b/c 465 ftlbs of torque is 64 more than even the 5.7L Sequoia had. So thinking that might be why the big diff...

[@clearstream67]

Awesome new rig. So which would you choose: 250 Land Cruiser or 6th Gen 4Runner?

[@roybatty-]

The engine bay looks like an alien nest.

[@gulu-cat]

How did Toyota make the lower control arm level after a 2.5 inch lift kit?

[@that911guy7]

Do we know how the 2400w inventor will work with the new 4Runner? I seen how it would work with the Tacoma. But a common scenario I could see would be pulling an off road camper that has solar/battery and needing additional power due to whatever reason to recharge the onboard power on camper. Would this be something the runner could supplement?

[@rogerhalt3991]

Love if, want it. Is it coming to EU markets?

[@4WheelingSA]

Nice! Can they please send this to South Africa?

[@tundraluv]

It's Kurt!

[@losreyestires3329]

that Terrain Looks familiar to Somewhere near the Tecate California mountains, the toyota baja manufacturing plant would not be too far from there

[@evilwhitey98]

How much rear seat room is there vs a 5th gen 4runner?

[@user-pu9fh7uz6n]

Need this in aus not a boring prado we get, plus should have a front locker as well

[@jeremyreese9663]

I’m curious to see the sr5 trim, these higher trims are nice but I’d like to see the sr5 trim what features it’ll have and whatnot.

[@providentpathfinders219]

Having the hybrid also eliminates the hassle of adding a house battery for us folks who have fridges and so on..😊. Lots of possibilities

[@yellow_noise3]

first question coming to my mind is: do we still need to chop front body to frame mount for bigger tires?, second - which trims have full 4x4 drive with central differential? 5gen only limited and up models have it....

[@charlesl5226]

Interesting to not see all the different types of crawl modes. Really wana see the TRD off road premium option.

[@lockemoff-road366]

Nice! Did they send you down to MX? Are they coming out of MX and not Japan ?

[@XploreAz]

These are built in Japan.

[@urbannomadslife]

Hello from LA!

[@JustinStark-yw2cd]

Next Xoverland Trip Back to South Africa the Western Cape & Eastern Cape ,Enjoy some Rainbow Trout fishing in Lesotho Highlands .

[@JohnHMoore]

Dude, you and a 6th gen 4Runner were in my home town and no one told me?? ;-)

[@djjf45]

Does the LC250 or GX550 have the bigger pumpkin like the trailhunter?

[@SuperMassman]

STILL my dream car.. age 71 here,, this would be my Zombie apocalypse get away vehicle

[@calokraine5901]

😂

[@zmotorpro]

Very nice power numbers. Do you happen to know the payload numbers for the Trailhunter and TRD Pro?

[@frankboyer1490]

895 lbs. It's a joke.

[@XploreAz]

⁠@@frankboyer1490no different than before. The sticker on my 2021 TRD ORP is 880lbs.

[@frankboyer1490]

@@XploreAz Except Toyota is literally calling this "Built for Overlanding". You'd easily pass that limit driving out for a day hike with a couple of your buddies and some gear.

[@XploreAz]

@@frankboyer1490 I agree.

[@ZroCool_Garage]

Any info on how many CFM the onboard compressor moves???

[@jackychng25]

Toyota seem like really on point on recent release

[@mthayr]

Can you tell us what trim version that one with the white roof and round headlights was? Or was that a Heritage Land Cruiser (it was just a quick look)?

[@EchoAlpha]

Yea that was LC. You can see it in other reviewers videos

[@WatchDominion90]

Is the hood scoop functional yet?

[@evan1170]

Still no MPG ratings on the iForce max engines?

[@wayneh1562]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@elitreo55]

Maybe mention what size tire / wheels ??

[@Shakshuka69]

The rear seats don't fold flat and nobody is talking about it because they're too cowardly to say anything negative about it but that's a pretty big con, especially for overlanding.

[@bucky7badger7]

Did they announce cargo capacity and payload? Curious how it compares to the LC.

[@frankboyer1490]

895 lbs. It's a joke.

[@CodyBray-un5qq]

I'm curious why not go ahead and make the trail hunter and trd pro full time 4 wheel drive with part time 4 low and 4 high? I feel like it could turn off a segment of buyers that want the cool top trims but want to have a full time 4 wheel drive for on the road wet and snowy conditions. Also, why no front locking diff? I'd think to fully complete with bronco and wranglers they'd finally do a true front locker. Overall huge improvements but at least as of now I feel like to get the perfect 4runner I would want to piece them together. Trail hunter but want the sun roof the TRD pro has and the full time 4 wheel drive of the limited. Hopefully there will be options to add.

[@michaelcarnes2087]

any info on ground clearance?

[@Sami-rp7mf]

Is it better to have all wheel drive or 4 wheel drive. Have seen videos but just still grasp it. Had an Audi which was Quarro which which 4 all wheel. I guess if you do mind off reading then may be you do not want an all wheel. Is my understanding correct can you trurn 4 wheel drive.

[@KeithWick]

5:12 through 5:17 made me unexpectedly lol

[@urbannomadslife]

XOverland: At 23:00 the Tacoma Trailhunter card link does not work.

[@milpitasko]

I take the 5th

[@LaurenRepa]

I’m not finding any info on the rear air. Any additional vents added to the roof?

[@XploreAz]

The vents are in the rear of the center console by the charging ports. None in the roof.

[@seannachampassak6479]

Any prices yet?

[@ahmadhasanturk7762]

guys im new to trucks can i leave the 4runner or tacoma at 4H al the time ?

[@hellohumans175]

On the 5th gen limited my biggest complaint was 3rd row air conditioning outlets, none available. i watched many 6th gen reviews so far and i don't see them being added, here in Florida we need more air conditioning for the 3rd row seating.

[@XploreAz]

Same here in Arizona. I only see air vents behind the center console. None in the roof.

[@zovirax2012]

🔥🔥🔥

[@leardi58]

Something tells me xo had a hand in the design of the new 6 gen. Just a hunch

[@hollowpoint45acp]

That's funny

[@chriskanstrup1056]

Is that a water snorkel or just a dust snorkel?

[@timbrown7980]

Will 17 inch wheels fit?

[@denniswilson5670]

Admittedly, I'm old school. I over-landed from South Africa to the UK with a 1974 Land Rover a while back. So why, oh why, did Toyota add air-conditioned seats and a motorized rear tailgate to the 6th gen? Both are redundant added weight and a problem waiting to happen when they fail. I put them in the category of "unless luxe". On a positive note, love the look! Can anyone comment on the additional weight of the hybrid vs the non-hybrid? I couldn't find weight specs. I think I read that the hybrid battery pack is NiMH.....that can't be right???

[@GRSRiverrider]

Can it accept a full roof rack? Or is there an option for one from the factory? When I have a canoe on my 5th gen it sits really far back as the center of the canoe is behind the center of the roof. Also, how are these four cylinders performing in high torque situations seeing that it's one power stroke per 180 degrees of rotation? I'd have to know the truth of that before considering a 4 cylinder. HP and torque numbers are nice, but am I reving the engine to 5000 rpm for the equal power output that a v6 could do at 3700rpm or a v8 could do at 2500rpm? Serious question here.

[@dustinbono]

Peak power and torque on these turbo vehicles are made at low rpms like 2500 rpm. Plus the hybrid options have instant torque. Just bc it's a 4 cylinder doesn't mean it's gotta be high in rpms to make power. Especially the hybrids.

[@dustinbono]

Peak power and torque on these turbo vehicles are made at low rpms like 2500 rpm. Plus the hybrid options have instant torque. Just bc it's a 4 cylinder doesn't mean it's gotta be high in rpms to make power. Especially the hybrids.

[@cezarymazur7719]

Can you start engine? let's hear how it sunds. Like skuter ? or true car.

[@braalo07]

Toyota's marketing team invited the whole American Auto journalism industry

[@dilsherbuttar]

Any idea about the wheelbase length and gas tank capacity?

[@JohnHMoore]

If not yet production models, PLEASE make it a full-length roof rack not partial.

[@westtexas3001]

Crawl control?

[@angeloinversor]

2nd line in tinny, best 5th gen with a instant real torque v6

[@christophernewton4481]

Not sure if you mentioned it but are they still being built in Japan?

[@brqxton8974]

they are

[@ricowswave1324]

Yup as always

[@SeanSquatchPNW]

Uhh it's Toyota so yeah, kinda a given.

[@brqxton8974]

@@SeanSquatchPNW a decent majority of toyota's vehicles are produced here in the usa

[@chrismoore2906]

Nice truck!

[@snowlothar45]

Will it go 200,000+ miles with that 4 cylinder turbo charged engine. Highly unlikely. Can't spin something like a turbo at 150,000 rpm and expect it to last.

[@TheUnorthodoxx]

IDK, if the V6 will be missed, people complained of it being anemic.

[@matthewpiazza3608]

Is it just me or does it seem like there is way less rear legroom in the 6th Gen in contrast to the 5th Gen?

[@Intentsrig]

Interesting they would still use the 8.2 instead of the Tacoma’s smallest 8.75 rear diff.

[@nickbrantner387]

I want a Trailhunter!!! When will these be available?

[@David-cy2ug]

wow it went up a small rock.

[@nickmendez2946]

How come nobody folds the rear seats down and shows the actual sleep platform/storage space?

[@Johno530]

It’s essentially the same as the 5th gen. Doesn’t fold flat but at least you don’t have the seat cushion to deal with.

[@J.Young808]

@@Johno530it will tumble forward for the 3rd row entry, looks like you might have to pull the front seats forward to have it sit in the footwell.

[@ajscm6748]

It has a huge gap on the non hybrid and a smaller but still sizable gap on the hybrids.

[@hollowpoint45acp]

Because nobody is going to sleep in this mall crawler

[@ajscm6748]

@@hollowpoint45acp They would rather have a heavy rooftop tent killing their mpg 😂