12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages
14-in. Audio Multimedia Display with 14-speaker JBL(R) Premium Audio system including JBL(R) FLEX portable Bluetooth (R) speaker, subwoofer and amplifier, wireless Apple CarPlay(R) Android Auto compatibility, SiriusXM(R) 3-month trial. See toyota.com/connected-services for details.
60/40 split, reclining and tumble-folding second-row seat with center armrest and cup holders
Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror with HomeLink(R) universal transceiver
Five USB-C ports
Heated and leather-trimmed power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth (R) hands-free phone and voice-command controls
One center console 12V auxiliary power outlet and two 120V/400W AC power outlets in the rear seat and cargo area
Qi-compatible wireless charging with indicator light
Rear-seat air vents
Second-row and cargo-area LED illumination
Single-zone automatic climate control with air filtration
Smart Key System with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry and remote illuminated entry
SofTex(R)-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way power lumbar support and driver position memory function
Fuel System: D-4ST direct-injection and port-injection fuel system
Ignition System: Conventional 12V starter
Intake: Twin scroll turbocharger with wastegate valve control and air-cooled intercooler
Off-Road: Front and rear recovery points
Off-Road: Multi-Terrain Select (MTS), Crawl Control (CRAWL) and Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
Steering: Electric Power Steering (EPS) power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Suspension: Independent double-wishbone front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar Multi-link rear suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar
3-point seatbelts for all seating positions driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
Anti-theft system
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Trailer Merge Warning
Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control
Driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
Integrated backup camera display with projected path
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard second-row seats and tether anchors on all second-row seats
Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM) with selectable front, side or rear views
Nine airbags Advanced Airbag System with driver and front passenger dual stage airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags
Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.) Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Proactive Drive Assist (PDA)
I’ve owned a 4Runner since the late 90’s and this one continues the ethos of the body on frame SUV in a modern package.
For the sake of comparison , I’ll be making a pros and cons list based on the outgoing 5th gen .
Pros:
-More safety tech that is well executed
-Better Handling that stays flatter in -turns than previous gens. Feels more akin to what the old gen felt like on aftermarket shocks (Bilsteins)
-Engine has much more low end grunt
-Mpg is improved
-Drivers seat is vastly more comfortable. Much deeper seat bottom for thigh support
-More leg room for long legged drivers
-Wheel telescopes much farther which allows a better driving position
- Steering is more direct and less waft at highway speeds
Cons:
-no hood insulator on lower trims (standard on last gen)
- more plastic inside cabin (thankfully not piano black)
- cargo room less in hybrid models
-2.4 sounds agricultural compared to the outgoing 4.0
-infotainment is plain (so was the last gen)
-full size spare only comes with higher trims (temp size for sr5)
Overall I’m very happy so far based on the seating and ergonomics alone.
Time will tell if it has the legendary reliability of the outgoing model but if it comes even close Toyota has another winner on their hands.…
Best seasons vehicle
By Meisha | on Tuesday, December 02, 2025
5.0
I bought 4 weeks ago it’s snowing outside and I’d never had problems…
Feel great driving it !
By D W | on Wednesday, December 17, 2025
5.0
It’s rides sturdy , turns easily and the tech is impressive. I feel just great driving it . So many driving modes and I love the chunky look!…