First Drive: Is The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Right For You?

AutoGuide.com Staff
by AutoGuide.com Staff

Toyota’s 4Runner has finally stepped into the modern era after 15 years of relative stasis.


The outgoing model, which debuted in 2009, had long felt like a rolling time capsule, with its five-speed automatic and body-on-frame construction serving as relics of an earlier era.


Now, a new generation arrives with the promise of modernization while retaining the rugged appeal that has made the 4Runner a favorite among off-road enthusiasts and long-haul adventurers.


Kyle Patrick had the chance to sample the all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner, check out the video below:

For overlanders and road trippers alike, the 4Runner’s reputation has been built on durability, straightforward mechanics, and genuine off-road capability. Whether Toyota can successfully modernize the SUV without diluting its character remains to be seen.


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