2024 Toyota 4Runner (Leak) (2024)

Forbes posted their article early, it has since been taken down:

Fightnfire said:

Let me know if you want me to take it down, I didn't want to post the contents of the article. I'll leave that to you when you post your video, I thought the pictures would get the conversation going a bit.

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You are good. The cat is out of the bag already. I plan to go live tonight at the event. Only way I can figure to cover it via video.

Pics were from Tacomaworld.com which are from the leaked forbes articles. This is from 4Runner6G.com:

"Like prior 4Runners, the new model also shares a lot with the latest Tacoma midsize pickup including the powertrains. Toyota’s increasingly ubiquitous 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder will be under the hood of all sixth-generation 4Runners. The standard i-Force version delivers 278-hp and lb-ft of torque. The hybrid i-Force Max adds an electric motor and 1.87-kWh nickel-metal hydride battery for a total of 326-hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. Towing capability grows from 5,000-lbs to 6,000-lbs.

The wheelbase of the new model has grown by 2.4-inches and overall length has grown by 4.7-inches compared to the old model. The longer overhangs mean the approach and departure angles are slightly degraded for the new 4Runner at 32 and 24 degrees respectively compared to 33 and 26 degrees for the four-wheel-drive fifth-gen. However, the nearly 20-inch shorter wheelbase compared to the Tacoma should give the 4Runner a big advantage over the pickup in breakover angle.

Both options come with the same eight-speed automatic transmission found in the Tacoma and Land Cruiser. As before, customers can choose a rear-wheel-drive, part-time four-wheel-drive or full-time four-wheel-drive system. Both 4WD systems have a two-speed transfer case and Toyota’s active traction control system to aid in sending torque to the wheels with the most grip. All variants get an automatic limited slip differential.

In addition to all of the usual trims found on Toyota trucks and SUVs, the 4Runner also offers the new Trailhunter trim. The Trailhunter includes ARB's Old Man Emu (OME) 2.5-inch forged shocks with remote reservoirs on the rear axle and a custom ARB roof rack. 33-inch Toyo Open Country all-terrain tires provide the grip along with two-inches of added front ground clearance and 1.5-inches in the rear.

Rock rails and high strength steel skid plates come standard on the Trailhunter along with a bronze grille and integrated 20-inch LED light bar. Toyota has also built in a 2400W inverter to power gear during overlanding adventures.

The 2025 4Runner goes on sale in fall 2024.

Almost 5 inches longer than the previous 4runner... I speculated they would shrink it a bit to separate from the new LC. Swing and a miss. Now the pricing alone will tell the story... 20" shorter wheelbase if correct will be huge for the Off-Road/Overlanding community. If true, that makes the 4Runner the king of off-road for Toyota (something a lot of people already claim.)

testerdahl said:

Ugh. Hate when that happens. It puts pressure on me to post, but I'm not even close to ready. Also, I don't really want break embargo either. Hands are tied and the audience doesn't always understand that.

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When I read the first two sentences of this, I thought you were talking about @Fightnfire's comment about the grill and ass not looking right. I snorted, and then read the rest.

Fightnfire said:

It's interesting looking... sometimes when I glance at it I think it looks fantastic... other times it looks a little off somehow. I think it's the proportions of the grill compared to the ass end. Should the grill have been one big piece?

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I think the one picture that looks strange is the limited or whatever with the chin, that makes it look out of proportion more than the others. It looks pretty good though. I will also be interested where they price these. 4Runner has always been more expensive than the Tacoma and then there is the LC.

My guess on that would be you'll get the softex seats in an off-road premium for $55k, w/o SDM and therefore getting a nicer interior than the LCs $57, but Pro and TH will be like $65-70k.

It looks like they got 80% of the way to making that section removeable... that would have been really cool.

testerdahl said:

Ugh. Hate when that happens. It puts pressure on me to post, but I'm not even close to ready. Also, I don't really want break embargo either. Hands are tied and the audience doesn't always understand that.

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Don’t worry about it. I respect those who play by the rules. Forbes should have their knuckles whacked but unfortunately in today’s world…

testerdahl said:

Ugh. Hate when that happens. It puts pressure on me to post, but I'm not even close to ready. Also, I don't really want break embargo either. Hands are tied and the audience doesn't always understand that.

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This beggs to question, what other juicy embargoed manufacturer tidbits do you know?

Hilux said:

This beggs to question, what other juicy embargoed manufacturer tidbits do you know?

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Nothing. We only get information often a few days ahead of time. It’s rare we get it much sooner. Bigger outlets do get more information ahead of time.

Wow, nice work there sir. Well done.

At first glance, I regret not buying a 2024 when I had a chance. Impossible to work with their dealerships. The new one sure resembles the new Tacoma.

C46 said:

Love the exterior looks. Back seat leg room looks pretty cramped…and another massive screen. Wish there was some screen delete option aside from going base trim model.

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Yep, it’s hammer time

chaseydog said:

There’s a post on r/overlanding that the payload on the next gen 4Runner Trailhunter is only 895 lbs. possible those numbers are incorrect, if not someone or something may get left behind.

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That's what Andre and Roman saw on TFL's video, from the sticker in the door jamb. It seemed pretty low to me, they made a comment that it was normal for that size SUV? I don't know if that's accurate or not.

Edit: The similar Tacoma is 1200-1300ish payload so adding a roof, glass, roof rack and more interior options/comfort must weigh around 3-400lbs?