Just saw this:
Next-Gen 2025 Toyota 4Runner Will Have Hybrid Powertrain
The link has more details but here is an excerpt:
We believe the 2025 4Runner will be powered by the 2.4-liter turbo-four that's currently in the Lexus NX 350, where it makes 275 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. A detuned version of the i-Force Max Twin Turbo V-6 Hybrid engine, found in the Tundra and Sequoia, could also make its way under the hood of the new 4Runner. Another option is the Hybrid Max powertrain, a 340-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder that powers the Toyota Crown. Recently, Toyota has pushed hybrids to a new level—like making the Sequoia and Sienna hybrid-only vehicles, so we expect the 4Runner to offer some sort of electrification. Besides getting better fuel efficiency, we expect the new 4Runner to have a new suspension setup to make its ride more settled. A new transmission will replace the aging five-speed automatic, and we should also see better off-road performance.
It could be very interesting if they also had a Rav4-like "Prime" and full EV option. I know hydrogen is being looked at now but these updates will be huge for a vehicle that hasn't really changed much in a decade or two.
Next-Gen 2025 Toyota 4Runner Will Have Hybrid Powertrain
The link has more details but here is an excerpt:
We believe the 2025 4Runner will be powered by the 2.4-liter turbo-four that's currently in the Lexus NX 350, where it makes 275 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. A detuned version of the i-Force Max Twin Turbo V-6 Hybrid engine, found in the Tundra and Sequoia, could also make its way under the hood of the new 4Runner. Another option is the Hybrid Max powertrain, a 340-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder that powers the Toyota Crown. Recently, Toyota has pushed hybrids to a new level—like making the Sequoia and Sienna hybrid-only vehicles, so we expect the 4Runner to offer some sort of electrification. Besides getting better fuel efficiency, we expect the new 4Runner to have a new suspension setup to make its ride more settled. A new transmission will replace the aging five-speed automatic, and we should also see better off-road performance.
It could be very interesting if they also had a Rav4-like "Prime" and full EV option. I know hydrogen is being looked at now but these updates will be huge for a vehicle that hasn't really changed much in a decade or two.
