My initial thoughts on the 2025 Toyota 4runner SR5

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Hey everyone! Wanted to share my article on my thoughts on the 2025 Toyota 4runner sr5 that I picked up.

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If you had asked me a month ago whether I had any interest in the 2025 4Runner, I would have simply said, “Nope, I’m happy with my 5th Gen.” A month later, I drove off the lot with a 6th Gen SR5 in Ice Cap.

Why the change of heart? Simply put, I missed my 2024 Tacoma. You can read what happened to it here. With the new 4Runners being similar in design, I was excited to find one with the third-row option I needed (dad/coach life).

This article will focus on the SR5 trim, but I’ll also touch on some options not offered on the SR5, which are available on the TRD Sport, Off-Road, Pro, and Limited.

If you search the web or scroll social media, you’ll likely come across people criticizing Toyota for moving from the V6 to a 4-cylinder engine. However, I can confidently say that the i-FORCE 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged powertrain paired with the 8-speed automatic transmission provides more than enough power while shifting smoothly.

It rides and drives better than previous generations. Some might claim that reliability will be an issue, but I have no concerns whatsoever with that. I have peace of mind with the factory’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic coverage, 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, and a 5-year/unlimited-mile rust-through warranty. Toyota has been in the game for a long time, and this is not their first rodeo with engines (or reliability). If there is an issue with the new 6th Gen 4Runner, I’m 100% confident that Toyota will stand up and address the issue. Toyota has gone to great lengths to address the 3rd Gen Tundra motor issue, replacing thousands of engines, which demonstrates the same integrity and accountability they’ve always been known for. I’m not worried about long-term reliability because Toyota consistently stands behind its products when it counts.

Read the full post on Trail4Runner: https://trail4runner.com/2025/04/01/2025-6th-gen-sr5-4runner-initial-impressions/
 
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Nice Setup 4Runner.! thanks for taking the time to share!
To add on to reliability....
-Toyota has been making 4cyl. turbos for decades.
-D4D direct injection had been around overseas since 2000's...
- The "updated" 70 series legendary Landcuiser now has 2.8 turbo diesel..... (r.i.p. v8)
- T24-fks has in it's root form been used in the Lexus Rx for years now (pre-Tacoma) and so far no issues...
 
Nice Setup 4Runner.! thanks for taking the time to share!
To add on to reliability....
-Toyota has been making 4cyl. turbos for decades.
-D4D direct injection had been around overseas since 2000's...
- The "updated" 70 series legendary Landcuiser now has 2.8 turbo diesel..... (r.i.p. v8)
- T24-fks has in it's root form been used in the Lexus Rx for years now (pre-Tacoma) and so far no issues...
Well said! I'm working on another article to some of the complaints of reliability, and these are things I plan to include. It's not Toyotas first rodeo haha.
 
Well said! Reality is that only time will tell, but we are off to a good start!
Would like to read it once it publishes! Let us know here if so. THX
 

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