The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is a very new SUV, which suggests it’s additionally ripe for Toyota to strive new issues just like the Trailhunter trim. Now, we’ve seen the Trailhunter identify earlier than, particularly in use on the just-redesigned Tacoma. Its goal for the pickup is just like the 4Runner, however let’s take a fast lap by every little thing you get on the brand new Trailhunter.
For starters, consider it as a sister trim to the TRD Professional, sitting proper on the prime of the trim construction in each function content material and (in fact) worth. It comes normal with the highest powertrain choice, which is the i-Drive Max hybrid consisting of a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and electrical motor built-in into the eight-speed automated transmission. Output stands at 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. As you’d anticipate, it comes with four-wheel drive, and identical to the TRD fashions, it will get an digital locking rear differential as normal tools.
Past these similarities, the Trailhunter begins to diverge into its personal proposition. Toyota says that it’s the best bundle for overlanders, and we’d need to agree. Straight from the manufacturing facility, it comes with a ton of components that Toyota collaborated on with in style off-road element firms. Outdated Man Emu 2.5-inch solid shocks (with rear distant reservoirs) are fitted, which Toyota says are higher suited to heavy masses than the Fox shocks that come on the TRD Professional. In the meantime, 33-inch Toyo Open Nation all-terrain tires wrap distinctive bronze-painted wheels, and together with the suspension, elevate the entrance trip top by 2 inches and the rear by 1.5 inches. Toyota suits a low-profile, high-mount air consumption to make sure the air pulled into the engine is pulled from above all of the mud you and your buddies are kicking up on the path.
Safety from stated path is bumped up for the Trailhunter, too, as Toyota consists of rock rails and extra high-strength metal skid plates beneath. You additionally get some mega lighting options, as a 20-inch LED mild bar is built-in into the grille and Inflexible LED fog lamps are mounted within the bumper. An ARB roof rack is normal for when the large cargo space isn’t sufficient. And for campsite niceties, the Trailhunter is supplied with a 2,400-watt AC inverter with shops in each the cabin and rear cargo space. And in order for you extra equipment – which Toyota assumes you’ll – the corporate says there are three auxiliary switches pre-wired all through the car.
The Trailhunter’s look speaks for itself, because it’s pictured with bronze accents, plenty of Trailhunter badges and a candy coloration mixture. The teal-looking exterior paint exhibits right here known as Everest, and the gray-green inside known as Mineral. The golden-yellow accents give it some nice distinction, and the funky trim materials Toyota makes use of offers the inside much more character. And naturally, because the Trailhunter shall be atop the trim lineup in worth, it comes with the highest facilities (greater touchscreen and so forth.) and probably the most luxuries that Toyota has to supply within the new 4Runner.
For extra on the entire 4Runner lineup, ensure you try our huge reveal publish that walks you thru all of the nitty gritty particulars.
