Toyota has provided the first evidence that a redesigned 4Runner will be available soon.
The automaker took it to Instagram on Thursday to post a series of photos of each generation of the 4Runner.
The final photo in the series showed a portion of the redesigned 4Runner, the sixth generation of the nameplate.
Included in the photos was a challenge for fans to guess the model year each time the 4Runner was redesigned.
Toyota Instagram post made on March 28, 2024
Toyota hasn’t said anything about the vehicle, but like previous generations, it should be twinned with the Tacoma midsize pickup truck which has been redesigned for the 2024 model year around Toyota’s TNGA-F body platform shared with the full-size Tundra and Sequoia SUVs. Considering Toyota has started the teaser campaign for the new 4Runner, we’ll likely see the SUV arrive for the 2025 model year, meaning a debut is likely later this year.
The current 4Runner It’s available for the 2024 model year and comes exclusively with a 270-hp 4.0-liter V-6 mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Depending on the version, it comes with rear-wheel drive or available with four-wheel drive.
Given all the options available on the new Tacoma, it’s likely the new 4Runner will have more to offer than the current generation. In the Tacoma’s case, there’s a 2.4-liter turbo-4 that has three outputs, depending on the version. The engine is also available in a hybrid configuration. Nearly every Tacoma comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission, but a rev-matched 6-speed manual transmission is available on the base SR trim.
Expect the current 4Runner’s diverse grades to continue into new generations, including the multiples TRD off-road classes. However, the starting price could increase from the current sticker of $41,850.
