Toyota 4Runner 2025: Back To SUV Truck Roots

JAKARTA - Toyota introduces the latest generation of their legendary SUV, 4Runner 2025. This car comes with a real classic SUV feel, namely with a truck base.

"We've sold more than 3 million units of 4Runner in 40 years of sales, and this sixth-generation model offers a cool new look and great features, but retains the tough style and ability our customers like about this adventure icon," said Dave Christ, group vice president and general manager of Toyota, in a company release, April 9.

The design of the latest 4Runners does feel familiar. The reason is, starting from pillar B in the future, this car shares chassis and body parts with Toyota Tacoma. Not only that, the basic platform 4Runner also shares similarities with larger Tundra trucks, Sequoia SUVs, as well as luxury SUVs Lexus GX550 and LX600.

This is because 4Runner 2025 is the newest member of Toyota's TNGA-F family of platforms specifically for full-frame trucks. This similarity can be seen from the use of ladder chassis (ladder-frame), suspension structure, and the choice of machines that can share with each other.

Roadandtrack reported, quoted Friday, April 12, although not much has changed mechanically, the presence of the latest 4Runners was greeted enthusiastically. This car is considered an interesting update for one of the most famous vehicles from Toyota.

Unlike the Tacoma assembled in Mexico, 4Runner will still be produced at Toyota's Tahara assembly plant in Japan. The plant also produces the latest Lexus GX550 and Land Cruiser (known as the Land Cruiser Prado in most parts of the world) specifically for the North American market.

The 4Runner 2025 has a wheelbase (wheelbase distance) of 112.2 inches, the same as the GX and Land Cruiser. In comparison, the Tacoma version of the double cab TRD Pro has a wheelbase of 131.9 inches.

The 4Runner 2025 will be present in various variants, ranging from two-wheeled (2WD) SR5 to four-wheeled (4WD) Limited. Other variants include the latest TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, and Trailhunter which combines the capabilities of the TRD Pro with a more mature look as well as additional accessories from ARB, an offroad equipment provider company from Australia.

With these various variants, Toyota aims to bring 4Runner closer to Tacoma. They want to target buyers who want a tough truck-style SUV, as well as place the Land Cruiser back in the form of a more luxurious SUV alternative.