I see that Toyota announced that several new models, including the 4 Runner could and will be delayed due to parts shortages. Toyota production and sales are so high at this time, that they just don't have the means to keep up their production lines.

Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

Yes i am

The excuse makes no sense as they aren't having issues with the other models that use the same toaster components.

Ha, I guess we'll know for sure when we find there's a shortage of toasters...

I heard the 4Runner COULD be delayed as much as JAN-FEB launch instead of this coming fall (OCT-NOV).

Has anyone heard from a source other than dealers (who are trying to sell the last of the ‘24s) and the one Bloomberg article that there is a delay? It seems odd that Bloomberg is the only news source to receive this news, and no other source has reported on it in the last month.

Looks like my dealer here in Ft. Worth, Texas is down to the last 2024 models, he has only three SR5 in stock and none show up on the website as listed, "In Transit" which he usually post on the website. This still doesn't mean that the 2025's are on there way, or at least anytime soon. The plant in Japan that builds the 4 Runner also builds the Land Cruiser and the Lexus GX models, so no need to be in a hurry to get production on the 4 Runner as they can't keep up production on the other models being produced at this time. It's going to be interesting to see how sales go for the 4 Runner, sure they will sell at first as there are always those who have to have one, but say 6 months to a year how will they be selling. Will demand be high, or will the Land Cruiser take some sales, how many will switch to Lexus, something to think about.