We Tested The 2025 4Runner Off-Road... The Results Shocked Us.

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"We Tested The 2025 4Runner Off-Road... The Results Shocked Us." "

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00:00What if everything you thought you knew about the legendary Toyota 4Runner was about to change?

00:06For 2025, Toyota didn't just give us another facelift.

00:11We took this all-new SUV deep into the trails to test its limits,

00:15and what we discovered completely redefines what a modern off-roader can be.

00:19It's not just about the rugged looks or the proven reputation anymore.

00:23There's one specific, mind-blowing feature on this truck that nobody saw coming,

00:27and it legitimately changes the game for every competitor out there.

00:31So, did Toyota just build the last off-road SUV you'll ever need to buy?

00:36Stick around, because the answer is going to surprise you.

00:40So, for those of you who might be new to the legend, this is the Toyota 4Runner.

00:45For over 40 years, it's been the go-to, no-nonsense SUV for anyone who needs a vehicle that can handle

00:50the daily commute on Monday and a treacherous mountain trail on Saturday.

00:53It's built a cult following on being brutally capable and famously reliable,

00:58while its competitors often focused more on luxury and on-road comfort.

01:03But that's exactly why this 2025 model is such a big deal.

01:07The off-road SUV market is more competitive than ever,

01:10with new high-tech offerings from Jeep, Ford, and Rivian all vying for the crown.

01:15The question on everyone's mind was,

01:17would Toyota finally give the people a modern 4Runner, or would they play it safe?

01:21All right, let's start with what you see.

01:43Toyota has completely redesigned the 4Runner from the ground up, and it shows.

01:47They've kept the iconic, boxy profile that shouts capability, but now it's wrapped in sharper lines,

01:53a more aggressive grille, and modern LED lighting that makes the old model look ancient.

01:58It's still unmistakably a 4Runner, but it's been to the gym and gotten a sharp new suit.

02:04Now, open the door, and this is where the biggest change happens.

02:08Gone is the dated, plastic-heavy cabin of the past.

02:11You're greeted by a modern, driver-focused cockpit with high-quality soft-touch materials,

02:16a stunning new digital gauge cluster, and a massive central touchscreen that's responsive and crystal clear.

02:22For the first time, the 4Runner's interior feels like it belongs in this decade.

02:27And the tech?

02:28We're talking a full suite of standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0,

02:32a 360-degree camera for tricky off-road maneuvers,

02:35and a wireless charging pad that actually works.

02:37But the real story is under the hood.

02:41The ancient V6 is finally retired.

02:44In its place is a new, turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine,

02:48putting out a very healthy 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque.

02:54On the road, the difference is night and day.

02:57It's quieter, more refined, and that turbo-torque means merging and passing is now effortless.

03:02And before you ask yes, it still has a proper,

03:04body-on-frame construction and an available part-time 4WD system with a locking rear differential.

03:10They haven't softened its core.

03:13Now, we took this thing up into the mountains,

03:15and that's where this new terrain management system absolutely blew us away.

03:20With modes for everything from deep mud to loose rock,

03:22it practically does the thinking for you.

03:25We pointed it up an incredibly slick, rocky incline, and it just, walked up.

03:29It was almost too easy.

03:31It was almost too easy.

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