Should You Buy a 2024? Pro/Cons for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner 

I would like them to introduce a 1992 edition. That's one with a V6 and the electronic sophistication from that era.

The biggest con is what no one is capable of answering now is the long term longevity of the new powerplant. Only time can give us that answer.

22 4Runner Limited owner here. I'm going to have to wait to sit in it, but from an appearance standpoint I'm disappointed that it's SO similar to the Tacoma. I like that the current gen is unique in the Toyota line.

I would wait at least two to three years for Toyota to iron out all the bugs, other than that, it looks great and being that it's built in Japan, that's more convincing to get it sooner

I’m a 5th gen owner. I like it a lot. A 3-5 mpg bump is awesome. I trust Toyota reliability. Not at all worried about the turbo. Probably won’t get the hybrid though. Rather have the extra rear cargo room. The wife will want a third row to use twice in 12 years. 😅

The 1GR- FE 4.0 V6 is one of the BEST engines Toyota has EVER made. It is incredibly reliable. I would have a hard time passing up a 1GR-FE in the 2024 4Runner for the T24A- FTS- though I'm sure one day it will prove to be reliable (just not as good as 1GR-FE).

Don't like that the tumble seats do not create a continuous flat surface when folded down.

Can’t sleep in the back with those tumble seats 😮

4Runner design doing too much. Old model better.

The big thing we are missing right now is price, the new Tacoma is expensive, is this going to be way more than the current one, probably, do you need to decide if that is worth it?

Turbos do not create fewer emissions. It may appear that way because EPA emission tests don’t test engines that are actively boosted.

Looks absolutely fantastic

The under hood mess is just plain lazy engineering. No struts just a prop rod? Yikes! The 6th gen is hugely decontented and standardized to save money at the expense of the consumer. Toyota is not always improving.

That double mustache is a bit much. I’d like to know if rear seat leg room is really better. It looks worse on video. The biggest problem is price. Just a couple years ago a sr5 4x4 was 41k. This year 47k. So new generation 50k? That’s 9k in three years. That’s how u need to look at it.

They look great, Tim! I'm curious to see how they hold up over time.

With a V6 I think I would begrudgingly buy one. With a V8 I know I would buy one.

I don’t know if I’m just not remembering my 16 well enough but that back seat looks smaller than the 5th gen

I don’t hate it, think the Airdam is interesting but overall, think it’s probably gonna be like its previous gen and always be bought, pending if the engine is as reliable as the old v6

Get a 2024 while you still can folks…

I'm impressed with it. Jeep needs to look at it and build a new Cherokee to compete against it.

Should've had the Tundra V6 instead of the 4 cylinder engine if it had the V6 from the Tundra then I would not have a problem with it but a 4 cylinder in a big SUV not saying big as a Expedition or Tahoe but a V6 would've been the better choice for the 4 Runner and that's where my problem with it is no Tundra V6 in the 4 Runner a big mistake in my opinion by Toyota.

Great stuff Tim. I enjoyed hearing your perspectives and insights rather than just reading off the spec sheet.

Whatever the name of the blue paint is, I love it.

Thank you, Tim. I really appreciated your overview with comparison to the 2024 runner. It is not what others have done andbit gives a meaningful frame of reference. Awesome, and yah, the 2025 will be the way we go, but tough decision, 4 runner premium or Land Cruiser.

Great half nissan pathfinder from the 90s, then squared off in front 😢 needs Jaggedness profile in front. No moon roof?

For trucks and suv's, can you try to take a shot of the door jam sticker for the weights and payload? I think a lot of people would like to know.

Can't wait for the real price info to drop to drop on all the various models. I know these are going to be like a mythical unicorn to find when they physically show on the dealers lot though.

Good video Tim!

I like just about everything on the new 4Runner better over the old one except the front end. The new front on the 4Runner is much better than the Tundra but I like the 5th gen 4Runner better. As for the engine. The old 6 was built like a tank and definitely will last forever but it was gutless and at times it drove me nuts to drive especially one the highway trying to pass or get up to speed. My wife has a Wrangler Rubicon with the 4 turbo and at first I was hesitant about it but 30,000 miles later with trips to Moab, Arizona and other places I have come to like this engine. Only time will tell how long this Jeep engine will last but so far so good. I would definitely expect a Toyota turbo 4 would be much better than a Stellantis engine so I would have no issue buying the Toyota.

I don't get why people are so scared to go for a 4-cylinder turbo with more power. There is nothing gotta lasts forever.

Those back doors look smaller?

Is all the audio from your AirPods?! The audio is immaculate 😮

I'll have to put my butt in one. The only reason we didn't get one in 22 was the seat. Too small, cushion too short. I felt like I was sitting on an elementary school desk chair. The turbo 4 doesn't scare me. The longest we keep cars is about 10 years; I'm sure a Toyota will make it that long.

This is the review we needed 🎉

With a 4cyl I want zero to do with this like bruh a my really stuck with the last oh the 22 Highlander with a v6 cause yota is on some 4cyl bs on suv that weight more than a mtf with small engine displacement

The good news is the new 4Runner is still built in the Tahara Japan factory. Toyota’s flagship factory. Build quality should be impeccable. For turbo haters, diesel engines have turbos and they can last a million miles. Beef up the block and used forged internals and with regular maintenance the engine should last. Toyota uses forged internals on their engines, turbo or no turbo. I could be wrong but from pictures of the engine bay the turbo can be replaced without a frame off repair. The model being replaced is in the top two or three most reliable and longest lasting vehicles in the world! In that regard the new 4Runner has a lot to live up to. If I were in the market I would wait a year. Sitting in a dealership waiting for a vehicle to be repaired or just leaving it to be repaired is a colossal waste of time! I have a 2020 Tacoma with 86,000 miles that only has been to the dealership for scheduled maintenance. That’s the way I like it!😂

I wish journalists would describe why the wheelbase is longer and why the track is wider. No one talks about the fact that CAFE regulations are easier to meet for vehicles that have a larger footprint.

Is the 3rd row seats an option for all trims levels ???

I'm guessing it will be similar price to the Tacoma, what do you think Tim would you buy one of these or the Tacoma?

Looks really good!

Looks so nice upclose

The old version is not crash worthy. Hopefully, the new one is better.

It has to be cheaper than Land Cruiser right?

Enunciate

take that skirt off the front bumper that looks terrible ;) Good review, nice little truck, and thank you for your content.

You’re selling out!

can it fit 4x8 plywood?

Dude…..take care of yourself. #rememberthefamily

‘25 without question. The old engine and transmission were reliable but inefficient, boring old dogs. I’ll take the new looks, tech, and dynamics please. There will always be a used market for those who yearn for the “good old days”. 😉

Show us the SR5.

Which emissions specifically? I know that Ford engines V8 vs. turbo V6 there isn't much difference if any in certain configurations. I'm referring to the CO2 numbers specifically. Are there others that the turbo 4 is less emitting?

Better emissions 😂😂😂😂

Looks smaller, and like a RAV 4

Compared to a 4 liter v6 with a 5 speed auto, from 2005, a new engine and transmission with more gears will do better mileage yes. Turbo isn't part of this equation.

Very nice.... 4 cylinder though...🥴

Those aggravating flip and fold middle row seats just like a 1978 Jeep Wagoneer. Total flop!

Tacoma with a bag on its ass. What a joke

If you have a fairly reliable vehicle, forego that new vehicle and drop that $1000 a month into a 401k or Roth IRA and you’ll be much happier.

Soooo ugly. Trash can engine. Be good for all the minions to go out and buy

Will the turbo engine require premium gas?

Oh no another turbo , the high density of the turbo will make the flux capacitor go boom 😂 I love turbos , the hate for them is getting old

Premium fuel?

I understand that it has more bells and whistles, tech, yada yada, but I disagree that a longer wheelbase will handle better off road. Also, wait until a packrat decides to chew some of that high tech wiring. Originally, the 4runner was a toyota pickup with a station wagon back. That was the case in the first couple of generations. But it has evolved into a unique vehicle, not a tacoma wagon. Now, for cost savings, most likely, it is going back to the original. I would suggest that the new land cruiser is the real 6th gen 4runner. I will stick with my gen 5.

That color......omg

There ain’t more second row room in there son😅 That stupid large screen is a con It looks like a RAV4 and costs 20K more which is weird as the current RAV4 was designed to reflect the 5th gen 4Runner 😅 Step right up step right up trade your 1GR(one of the best engines ever made and in some markets is used in the 70series landcruiser) in for a 2.4 turbo folks(fool born every minute) Toyota has become a charlatan They would never put that new engine in a 70 series.

Toyota’s lineup makes no god damn sense

The remote start shutting off is not a big issue. Not sure why it is for so many. How difficult is it to just climb in and push the start button again. Are people so lazy and spoiled that this is such an insurmountable burden? Snowflakes need to stop melting. The whole purpose is cool the truck in summer and to warm it and clear ice off the windshield in winter. People need to quit whining and just push the start button again.

JUNK AUDIO!

I don't know if it's possible to make the front of these new Toyotas uglier.

Better looking than the 4th gen Tacoma. The 2024 Tacoma is just ugly sorry but it’s the truth

No way would buy a 6th for a year !!!

Man I hate to be critical, but I think you need to seriously consider speech therapy, if you're going to be doing this RU-vid thing longterm. It is tremendously difficult to listen to you, as you have a (very unusual in my experience) way of speaking where you speed up words, skip words, and mumble words, sometimes separately, and sometimes all together. It's like your brain is making you talk faster than your mouth can actually move. And while your content topics are some of the best out there, it's super painful to listen, because it ends up sounding like one of those digital recordings where there's lag, then it fast forwards to speed up (chipmunk-sounding), and then it slows down again. And like, when that happened as you discussed 2024 vs 2025 approach/departure angles, you screwed it all up. You said "inches" instead of degrees, then corrected yourself, and then reverted to "inches" AGAIN... so now I'm left having no damn clue whether the 2024 or 2025 generation has better departure angles. Come on, man. If this is your profession, take it seriously. Like from 1:40 on, for the next 30+ seconds, I have NO clue wtf you are saying. Some babble about differences in trailhunter and limited, but then the approach/departure sounds WORSE for 2025 than 2024? 🤦 Absolutely painful.

looks expensive

lol get the 24 model while you still can, 4banger vs a v6 ? No thanks

If Toyota smart they will not allow you look inside the hood before you buy it 😂

Tim hates toyota. I still dont get why toyota always invite tim to shit on their cars.

That front end looks awful

I never thought there'd be a day where reviewers would be trying to flex lower emissions like it's a benefit. 5th is still King. As far as your argument that everything will be going turbos you have to understand where in a Democrat Green bubble right now, that will change real quick when we get a Republican in house so I wouldn't be running too fast with that narrative.

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lol get the 24 model while you still can, 4banger vs a v6 ? No thanks