Toyota 4Runner (2025–present)
U.S.-market specifications. Items flagged UNVERIFIED have not yet been matched to a Toyota factory document. Confirm them before you rely on them.
Overview & model years
The sixth generation shares the TNGA-F platform and powertrains with the 2024 Tacoma. An 8-speed automatic is standard. The Trailhunter and TRD Pro carry the i-FORCE MAX hybrid.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| U.S. model years | 2025–present |
| Model code | N500 |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in (2,850 mm) |
| Transmission | 8-speed Direct Shift automatic |
Engines (U.S. market)
| Engine | Years | Type / displacement | Output (SAE net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| T24A-FTS i-FORCE | 2025– | 2.4 L turbo I4 | 278 hp (207 kW) / 317 lb-ft (430 N·m) |
| i-FORCE MAX | 2025– | 2.4 L turbo I4 hybrid | 326 hp (243 kW) / 465 lb-ft (630 N·m) |
Drivetrain: transmissions, transfer case, axles, lockers
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Automatic | 8-speed Direct Shift |
| Transfer case | Part-time two-speed or full-time 4WD with locking center diff, by trim |
| Front axle | IFS; stabilizer disconnect on Trailhunter / TRD Pro |
| Rear axle | Solid axle, coil springs |
| Lockers | Electric rear locker on TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, Trailhunter |
Dimensions & weights
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in (2,850 mm) |
| Length | 194.9 in (4,950 mm) |
| Width | 77.9 in (1,979 mm); 79.9 in (2,029 mm) TRD Pro / Trailhunter |
| Height | 72.6–74.0 in (1,844–1,880 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4,455–5,500 lb (2,021–2,495 kg) |
| Towing (max) | 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) |
Fluid capacities
| System | Capacity (US / metric) | Fluid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil (with filter) | 5.9 US qt (5.6 L) | 0W-20 |
| Fuel tank | 19 US gal (72 L) | Unleaded |
| Differentials / transfer case | See owner’s manual | Toyota genuine gear oil |
Refill capacities are approximate. Fill to the dipstick, check plug, or reservoir mark, not by volume alone. Use the fluid grade on your oil filler cap / owner’s manual.
Key torque specs
| Fastener | Torque (ft-lb / N·m) |
|---|---|
| Wheel nuts (aluminum wheels) | 97 ft-lb (131 N·m) carried over from Tacoma N400 manualUNVERIFIED |
Always confirm torque values in the factory repair manual for your exact year and engine. Use a calibrated wrench; tighten wheel nuts in a star pattern and re-check after 50 miles. Values marked UNVERIFIED are commonly published figures we have not yet matched to a Toyota document.
Paint colors
Code 089
Code 218
Code 1L7
Code 8X0
Code 6X7
Code 4Z2
Code 3U5
Code 040UNVERIFIED
Swatches are approximate screen colors. Order paint by the code on the vehicle’s ID label (driver door jamb or firewall, marked C/TR or COLOR), never by the swatch. Lists show common U.S. colors and are not complete for every year. Code–name pairs confirmed via the automotivetouchup Toyota color listings; availability varies by year and trim.
Trims & options
| Trim / package | Years | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| SR5 | 2025– | |
| TRD Sport / TRD Sport Premium | 2025– | |
| TRD Off-Road / Premium | 2025– | Locker |
| Limited | 2025– | |
| Platinum | 2025– | Hybrid |
| TRD Pro | 2025– | Hybrid, FOX QS3 shocks |
| Trailhunter | 2025– | Hybrid, Old Man Emu shocks |
VIN decoding basics
| Position | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | Country: J = Japan, 4/5 = USA, 3 = Mexico |
| 1–3 | World Manufacturer ID (e.g. JT_ = Toyota Japan) |
| 4–8 | Vehicle descriptor: body, engine, series/model code (varies by era) |
| 9 | Check digit |
| 10 | Model year: B=1981 … Y=2000, 1=2001 … 9=2009, A=2010 … S=2025, T=2026 (no I, O, Q, U, Z, 0) |
| 11 | Assembly plant |
| 12–17 | Serial number |
Decode any 1981+ VIN free at NHTSA vPIC. The paint code and trim code are printed on the ID label, not encoded in the VIN.
Factory manuals & brochures
Official and public sources only. We do not host copies of copyrighted Toyota manuals.
- Toyota Newsroom: 4Runner ↗
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- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoder (U.S. government) ↗
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