With 6th gen 4Runners starting to arrive at ports, a general delivery / shipment timeline should be helpful for future owners. This is what I've learned and experienced after buying my past Toyotas and also from what I've seen others experience with their purchases.
Delivery timing varies...
I've seen questions on what these mean. For anyone new to Toyota, here's what these acronyms mean:
LIO = distributor installed option
DIO = Dealer Installed Option
PIO = Port Installed Option
FIO = Factory Installed Option
More detailed explanation:
After 4Runners are built and come off the...
In case you haven't seen Portobello interior / seats yet, here's what it looks like in a 2025 4Runner Limited (Gas non-hybrid model) with 3rd third row seating.
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This was just posted by STILLEN. Impressive power gains (+20 hp / 14 lb-ft torque) just using premium gas (91 octane) vs. regular gas (87 octane).
BTW Toyota's official specs recommends regular fuel for the 2025 4Runner, so it's absolutely fine running 87 octane.
87 vs. 91 Octane Fuel...
Very helpful chart comparing all the features, equipment, options between the 2025 4Runner trims -- marked by "Standard" and "Optional".
Update: here's a text searchable PDF version of the chart.
PDF dowload: 2025 toyota 4runner trims comparison - features options exterior chart.pdf...
First easter egg spotted on the 2025 4Runner 6th Gen (on a TRD Pro). The words "4Runner 4Ever" are displayed on the plastic trim inside the tailgate of the TRD Pro. Cool find by 4Runner Lifestyle.
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Here's the first 2025 4Runner 6th Gen at a dealer (Koch 33 in Easton, PA)! This is a training vehicle that will make its way to different dealerships to train sales staff on the new 4Runner. This one is a Platinum Trim in Underground Color / Dark Navy Interior.
For Platinum trim info see...
S&B air intake kit & filter installed on 6th Gen 4Runner TRD Pro i-Force Max Hybrid Engine. Exciting times seeing aftermarket parts in the works already. And since the new Tacoma has been out for almost a year already, we should have aftermarket parts and accessories much faster.
The aftermarket parts support for the 6th gen 4Runner should already have a head start since the new Tacoma has been out for almost a year now. What aftermarket parts do we think will be directly adoptable and bolt-on from the 2024 Tacoma?
Interior accessories and upgrades for sure can be...
What's everyone's expectations on if & how the 6th gen 4Runner will compete with the likes of the competition's top of the line off-road capable vehicles -- i.e. Bronco Sasquatch and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon?