4th Gen Tacoma (2024+)

Saw my first one on the road today (2024 Taco, that is)

 

edit: I really like it overall. It looks good from the exterior and interior, the seats look comfortable, still made in Japan.

I would totally buy one.

 

I'm shocked it's still made in Japan. I was positive it would be hecho en mexico.

But I still loath the size increase. Nobody asked for that, but the CAFE loophole is still a thing.

 

Its highly derivative of the Tacoma but its fine. At least the LC stands out some.

 

The battery consumes a significant amount of cargo volume.

 

I don't feel so bad about selling my 2020 TRD OR premium 4runner after seeing the new 2025. I'll probably buy a 2025.

 

Has the Japan build been confirmed I must have missed the video on that...thats the big one and puts a plus to the 4runner

 

This is why I don't trust youtube videos for much of anything anymore.
Seat in driving position:



Getting ready to get out of driver seat:



Sitting in backseat:




There are 2 jump cuts and no mention of moving seat. I'm sure the seat was moved forward to show more room, but it certainly is not an accurate representation. I'm betting it is very Tacoma or Tundra like back there regardless of their 2 little people or a dog talk.

 

I didnt see it mentioned either.

 

25MPGs for the Hybrid HWY.....unofficial

 

Go to about 10:35.

 

Yes, confirmed. MSNBC and TFL said it.

 

Yeah just bad editing on their part I think or I guess this was filmed prior to them knowing about which model/embargo date. You figure they probably filmed all them in a matter of 3 or 4 hours.

 

Built in Japan. It’s in the first paragraph of the press release.

 

25 is super meh! I get 22 with a 2wd NA V6! But we were not expecting much.

(I also don’t click any of these stupid videos and fund their groveling, marshmallow reporting nonsense. Good catch with the legroom sleight of cam angle, @Lt. Dangle )

 

Remember that these can tow more, make more power, and they're probably not referring to a 2wd version. So an improvement like that is good.

Power/emissions/simplicity pick two. More power and simplicity means you're either using a larger engine or running hotter creating NOx. Power and emissions means they have to rely on technology which hurts simplicity. Passing emissions and having simplicity means you have a lethargic engine, this is the option the previous generation took.

And not even that is enough anymore. I have a feeling the wheel base increase was done to get an easier emissions goal, maybe it wasn't required for todays regulations, but if it is sold for another 15 years it will be. They had to add secondary air injection part way through the last generation, so its current form should meet standards for years to come.

 

Yeah total apples to apples there. How much HP and TQ you putting out in your 2WD? 25MPG or even 24 MPG with a crap load more HP and TQ...what did you really expect?

 

Still made in Japan!



https://pressroom.toyota.com/2025-toyota-4runner-refines-adventure-ready-heritage/#

"The 2025 4Runner will be built in Toyota Motor Corporation’s Tahara plant in Japan and will arrive in the U.S. in the fall of 2024."

 

I can actually catch up on this thread now, without a few members filling it up with trash on an hourly basis. This is great.

 

No mention of a manual

sad trombone noises