The All-New 2025 Toyota 4Runner: The Icon That Inspires Exploration

[Meteor]

Reading the bullet points, it just hit me that the LC does not have the hands-free power liftgate. Seems odd not to include that, even as an option.

 

[b407driver]

No locking rear diff for one. It's either part time 4WD with a locking rear diff or full time 4WD with no locking rear diff. That would be a downgrade from my old FJ Cruiser, thus I got the Land Cruiser.

And no swaybar disconnect. Not sure about MTS modes.

 

[APIOQM]

A couple interesting things I've noted from the specifications:

-The hybrid system is not terribly light. It looks to add around 300 lb to the curb weight.
-The TRD Off-Road hybrid is around 150 lb lighter than the LC 1958.
-The TRD Off-Road is about 3" shorter (roof) and has 10 degrees fewer of approach angle compared to the LC 250.
-The hybrid 4Runners have a tow capacity of 5800 lb compared to 6000 lb on the LC 250.
-Fuel economy is the same between hybrid 4Runner and LC250.

 

[Markarian421]

I think the 2014 FJ Cruiser was the first time they used Heritage Blue? They’ve been using it ever since though, including on the 4Runner not long after 2014. I recently saw a RAV4 I’m pretty sure was Heritage Blue.

 

[PACruiser]

Looking at the new 4runner configurator, interesting that it has options for both additional cargo lights and a liftgate light.

 

[brianz]

Trailhunter, $87,841 here in Canada.

The TrailHunter was my backup plan - so, I naturally did the same comparison just to see. I don't see 2025 4R on Toyota.ca, but If you build it on Toyota.com it's 68.350USD. That's 96K+CAD, so more than the LC FE... I am glad I got the LC now that I see this.

 

[batchelor22]

The TrailHunter was my backup plan - so, I naturally did the same comparison just to see. I don't see 2025 4R on Toyota.ca, but If you build it on Toyota.com it's 68.350USD. That's 96K+CAD, so more than the LC FE... I am glad I got the LC now that I see this.

Toyota Canada has released their pricing but not on the website to build, as of yet. We do better than the current conversion from USD, thank goodness.

 

[TrailWhale]

I think the 2014 FJ Cruiser was the first time they used Heritage Blue? They’ve been using it ever since though, including on the 4Runner not long after 2014. I recently saw a RAV4 I’m pretty sure was Heritage Blue.

That one is Calvary blue. wayyyyy different!

Toyota Blues ranked:

1. Voodoo Blue
2. Blue Flame
3. Heritage Blue
4. Calvary Blue
....
Last Place: All the other dark metallic blues like blueprint and nautical blue

 

[jnsplace]

Reading the bullet points, it just hit me that the LC does not have the hands-free power liftgate. Seems odd not to include that, even as an option.

I've had an internal debate on that, for me, it's just not as important. That said, I totally get why it may be with families or several dogs.

 

[uraniumrich]

I think the 2014 FJ Cruiser was the first time they used Heritage Blue? They’ve been using it ever since though, including on the 4Runner not long after 2014. I recently saw a RAV4 I’m pretty sure was Heritage Blue.

I think the RAV4 is Cavalry Blue, not Heritage Blue. It's difficult to tell the difference unless they are next to each other for reference. A friend of mine had the FJ Cruiser in Heritage Blue with the white roof - nice look!

 

[Markarian421]

I think the RAV4 is Cavalry Blue, not Heritage Blue. It's difficult to tell the difference unless they are next to each other for reference. A friend of mine had the FJ Cruiser in Heritage Blue with the white roof - nice look!

The whole time I've had it I've thought about putting a white wrap on the roof.

 

[jbe2289]

My question is what parts are going to be interchangeable? Will the roof rails be plug and play with the LC250 (I have a 1958 and might want to add at some point). Same sliders and running boards? I see they have a nice cut out aluminum running board option. Back seats appear the same, hoping for an OEM seat back protector for the back seats like the LC250 gets in Canada and Japan. How about suspension and components? Did a TRD Pro Fox swap on an off road a couple years back and was a huge improvement and leveled it nice. I will say, the LC250 suspension is pretty good for what it is.

Also, anyone able to point to the ground clearance, approach, and break over numbers out of curiosity?

 

[NoMe cruiser]

There’s an option to have the Toyota emblem in front to light up.

 

[bluebullet]

Toyota Canada has released their pricing but not on the website to build, as of yet. We do better than the current conversion from USD, thank goodness.

Conversion rate is not a myth... Currently about $.69.

 

[batchelor22]

Conversion rate is not a myth... Currently about $.69.

Not sure what you mean, my point is we don’t pay 30% more in Canada even though the conversion rate from USD is as you quoted.

 

[ChrisMA1B]

I waited several years for Toyota to release the 6th Gen so I could finally get away from the 5th Gen's prehistoric drivetrain (the ECU and transmission of which had to have been designed by a summer intern). But once I saw it, I was immediately put off by the pubescent design cues and massive, gloss black fenders that made the wheel wells look disproportionately huge. The GM at my local dealer said "What about a LandCruiser?"... and here I am.

It would seem that quite a few former 4Runner devotees have done the same.

I traded a 5th gen 4R for my 2024 1958 LC and really like my decision.

 

[PDPete]

One thing that I dislike for any brand and model is the eleventy hundred different models and configurations. Ugh.

"Nice 4Runner, which model is that?"
"It's the 4Runner TRD iForceMAX Premium SR5 Platinum Limited Off-Road Justin Bieber model. Only thing it's missing is a cool box."

It’s one thing I found quite refreshing when shopping the LC…only 3 trim levels (2 once the First Edition was dropped), essentially with or without the premium package, and limited exterior and interior color options.

Some may want more options…particularly some 1958 owners would perhaps prefer to be able to pick and choose some features from the LC “base” trim or have some premium package options available …but for me, it was nice that once I decided what I wanted, it was just a matter of finding a dealer with one in stock, of which there were several that had exactly what I wanted.

With something like the 4Runner, with many more trim levels and options, and the fact that you can’t “order” a Toyota, you’re much more likely to have to compromise on something, either paying for a feature you didn’t necessarily want, not getting a feature you did, or opting for a color that wasn’t your first choice…or wait for months hoping the exact configuration you want arrives at a nearby dealership.