2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro: The Ultimate Off-Road SUV?

Redesigned 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

• 🚀 The 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is a body-on-frame SUV built on the rugged TNG AF chassis, shared with the Toyota Tacoma, offering superior ruggedness compared to crossover SUVs.
• 🎨 It features a new TRD Pro-exclusive color called Mudbath, 17-inch wheels with 33-inch Toyo Open Country all-terrain tires, and a nonfunctional hood scoop.

Powertrain and Performance

• ⚡ The 4Runner TRD Pro is powered by a 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 hybrid system (i-Force Max) producing 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, achieving 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds.
• ⛽ This hybrid setup significantly improves fuel economy to an estimated 23 MPG city / 24 MPG highway, a notable increase over the previous V6.
• ⛰️ It boasts over 10 inches of ground clearance and features TRD springs with Fox remote reservoir shock absorbers and electronically disconnecting stabilizer bars for enhanced off-road capability and wheel travel.

Interior and Technology

• 🔊 The interior features premium materials, a 14-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and a JBL sound system.
• 🔌 Amenities include dual-zone climate control, heated and ventilated seats, wireless charging, and multiple USB-C ports.
• 📸 The forward-facing camera with 360-degree view offers off-road trajectory information, pitch, and roll data.

Off-Road Features and Considerations

• 🛡️ TRD-specific metal skid plates protect the oil pan and fuel tank, and the vehicle includes a forward-facing camera and Rigid Industries fog lamps.
• ⚠️ Notable omissions for the TRD Pro at its price point include frame sliders and a TRD Pro cat-back exhaust system.
• 💰 The MSRP for the tested model is approximately $73,000, with the TRD Pro starting around $67,000, raising questions about its value proposition.

Driving Experience

• 🛣️ The ride is comfortable and buttoned-up, with the hybrid system providing instant torque that compensates for turbo lag.
• 🔊 Despite off-road tires and a roof rack contributing to road and wind noise, the supportive seats and overall handling are impressive for its class.
• ⚙️ The vehicle offers easy access to various driving modes, including 4x4 (4H, 4L), crawl control, hill descent, and rear differential lock.