I had super limited time with the new 6th Gen 4Runner TRD Pro in California. But I was able to pop the hood to see its new i-FORCE MAX powertrain and there are a couple of things to notice. First, a freaking prop rod hood. I'm sorry, the 5th Gen has gas struts and this obviously more expensive 6th Gen had a prop rod to hold up the hood. Come on Toyota...
Screen shots from TRDJON YouTube.
![Screenshot 2024-04-16 at 11.54.48 PM.png Screenshot 2024-04-16 at 11.54.48 PM.png](https://6thgen4runner.com/data/attachments/0/211-05bb0474dbe43d7773a7e55bbf0f9ba2.jpg)
The second thing I noticed was the TRD high-flow air filter box. This is a nice touch for the TRD Pro and it is something that I have said should come standard on the pro since day 1. The TRD Pro should get all TRD-branded performance goodies, period.
![Screenshot 2024-04-16 at 11.55.06 PM.png Screenshot 2024-04-16 at 11.55.06 PM.png](https://6thgen4runner.com/data/attachments/0/212-2fd70ff55bc500227134e38abd3555b5.jpg)
Lastly, it is a rat's nest under here as well. The 4th Gen Tacoma doesn't come with an engine cover, and nor does the new 4Runner. I completely failed to ask Sheldon Brown chief engineer of Tacoma about this. Sorry guys!
![Screenshot 2024-04-16 at 11.55.29 PM.png Screenshot 2024-04-16 at 11.55.29 PM.png](https://6thgen4runner.com/data/attachments/0/213-5999c6710fe69d975b20c2995ed76752.jpg)
Screen shots from TRDJON YouTube.
![Screenshot 2024-04-16 at 11.54.48 PM.png Screenshot 2024-04-16 at 11.54.48 PM.png](https://6thgen4runner.com/data/attachments/0/211-05bb0474dbe43d7773a7e55bbf0f9ba2.jpg)
The second thing I noticed was the TRD high-flow air filter box. This is a nice touch for the TRD Pro and it is something that I have said should come standard on the pro since day 1. The TRD Pro should get all TRD-branded performance goodies, period.
![Screenshot 2024-04-16 at 11.55.06 PM.png Screenshot 2024-04-16 at 11.55.06 PM.png](https://6thgen4runner.com/data/attachments/0/212-2fd70ff55bc500227134e38abd3555b5.jpg)
Lastly, it is a rat's nest under here as well. The 4th Gen Tacoma doesn't come with an engine cover, and nor does the new 4Runner. I completely failed to ask Sheldon Brown chief engineer of Tacoma about this. Sorry guys!
![Screenshot 2024-04-16 at 11.55.29 PM.png Screenshot 2024-04-16 at 11.55.29 PM.png](https://6thgen4runner.com/data/attachments/0/213-5999c6710fe69d975b20c2995ed76752.jpg)
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