Key Takeaways
- Toyota teases 2025 4Runner Trailhunter ahead of tomorrow’s reveal.
- New 4Runner will be the latest Toyota off-roader available with Trailhunter trim.
- Expect engines and trim levels to mirror those of Tacoma pickup.
On the eve of the 2025 4Runner reveal, Toyota has shared one more teaser confirming the arrival of an adventure-ready Trailhunter trim. First previewed in 2022 on the full-size Tundra, this trim is aimed at customers who enjoy overlanding but want the peace of mind that comes with buying a vehicle directly from the dealer. As such, it’ll never be as hardcore as a custom build, but you do get a factory warranty.
This treatment has since been extended to the Tacoma, and we expect the new 4Runner Trailhunter to mirror the specs of its truck sibling. As such, it will likely be powered by the i-Force Max hybrid powertrain, which produces 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.
What We Can Expect From The 4Runner Trailhunter?
Aside from the high-powered hybrid four-cylinder, we expect the 4Runner Trailhunter to boast superior off-roading capabilities compared to lesser 4Runner trims. The Tacoma Trailhunter is equipped with 2.5-inch forged monotube Old Man Emu shocks, 33-inch R/T tires, and two inches of extra lift at the front. The rear also sits 1.5 inches higher than standard Tacomas, and a high-clearance exhaust further bolsters the ability to climb.
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The 4Runner may not receive all these updates, but we expect most of them. Toyota has worked closely with Australian 4×4 accessories brand ARB to develop special components for its vehicles, and the 4Runner should be no different. Steel bumpers, strengthened tow hooks, and special wheels are almost guaranteed to be offered as options.
An Imminent Reveal
Based on recent teaser shots, the MY2025 4Runner will debut with boxy, squared-off styling, which we expect to be very similar to what we already get with the Tacoma. We also know that a sliding rear glass window will be equipped, as customers expect.
We’ll learn all the finer details when the all-new SUV debuts tomorrow, but one thing is for sure: the 2025 4Runner will be a significant upgrade over the outgoing model, which has been on sale since 2010.
