What Convinced You to Go with the 6th Gen?

[PawsAndPRs]

What dealer did you find one at?

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[TrdProGirl84]

What convinced me why the body style change. I also had decided if I got a new vehicle this year. I’d be going into a SUV.

 

[Everybodyduck]

Hey everyone,

I’m currently driving a 4th gen and have been eyeing the new 6th gen 4Runner since its release. I’m about 90% sold on it, but would like to hear what pushed you to make the leap.

Appreciate any thoughts as I’m trying to figure out what I want to do!

Buying the 6th Gen was a no-brainer for me. I had a 2020 Limited Nightshade that was locked into skinny tires, had sluggish handling, and had no BSM. (That was used as a trade-in on my new Platinum). I still have my 4th Gen, 2004 V/8, that my daughter uses as a daily driver and is a member of the 300K club. Having owned multiple 4Runners since 1988, I personally find the 2025 to be the best 4Runner ever made. Everything about it is improved. The pop with the I-Force Max is noticeable. Drive one, and you will have no doubt.

 

[ibu66]

Did you see this review posted today?

https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/threads/car-care-nut-mechanic-reviews-2025-4runner-6th-gen.3633/

He lays out how the 6th gen is better than the 5th gen, so all the 6th gen advantages should be even more pronounced when comparing to the 4th gen.

That was the reason for my final decision! We have a 5Th gen at home, so I spent quite a bIt of time reviewing it. His review was the last one that had me convinced. No regrets!

 

[TrdProGirl84]

I personally knew I wanted a TRD Pro when I moved away from driving a car. I liked the look of the 5th Gen’s but I was really hoping they change it! And when they did I knew I had to get a TRD Pro model which I did. Im in a 25 mudbath.

 

[Tytlynz]

I traded in a cherokee ( not grand) and knew I wanted to replace the snow and mild off road Capability. I had been a Ford Explorer fan with 4 to my credit until they made it a large edge instead of a smaller expedition. Historically I did not fit in a taco or 4runner. The seat lay out and headroom was insufficient for my 6'7" frame. I was able to sit in a trd or and the headroom and sightings were much improved. I had wanted a 4runner to replace my 1982 Trooper but Toyota didn't want me. Until this gen. Love the ride and sight lines.

 

[coloradomarmot]

Had a 2022 (bought in 21), and had been planning on getting a 2026 or 2027 after the kinks were worked out. But with tariffs, and seeing the 25 was the one with the mud bath option, I started looking…and when one popped up available that wasn’t allocated, I snapped it up. Absolutely no regrets.

 

[Tarekith]

Currently driving a 22 Tacoma ORP, but didn't expect it would be my daily driver when I bought it. I love it off-road, but highway and day to day driving it's a wallowy pig and I'm not a fan at all. Was going to upgrade to the 24+ Tacoma when they came out, but decided I really don't need the bed and a shorter but still off-road capable 4Runner would work better. Test drive at the dealer sealed the deal, the new gen drives and handles SOOO much better than the previous one. It'll be nice finally having modern electronics too.

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