New 2026 Toyota 4Runner 4WD TRD Sport

The Legacy Continues. I’ve owned a 4Runner since the late 90’s and this one continues the ethos of the body on frame SUV in a modern package. For the sake of comparison, I’ll be making a pros and cons list based on the outgoing 5th gen. Pros: More safety tech that is well executed, better handling that stays flatter in turns than previous gens, engine has much more low end grunt, mpg is improved, driver's seat is vastly more comfortable, more leg room for long legged drivers, wheel telescopes much farther which allows a better driving position, steering is more direct and less waft at highway speeds. Cons: No hood insulator on lower trims, more plastic inside cabin, cargo room less in hybrid models, 2.4 sounds agricultural compared to the outgoing 4.0, infotainment is plain, full size spare only comes with higher trims. After putting just over over 13,000 miles on my 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Rub Premium with the 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid. This is the most well-rounded and refined 4Runner Toyota has ever built. The transition between electric and gas is not possible.