## 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Review

__Vehicle Type:__ The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter is a two-row midsize SUV with body-on-frame construction and off-road upgrades tailored more to overlanding than to mudding and rock crawling.

__Price Range:__ The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter has a starting MSRP of $68,350 with the destination fee included. Despite sharing the top spot with the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro in the trim level hierarchy, Toyota still offers several options that can send the Trailhunter’s final price to well over $70,000.

__Powertrain:__ The 2025 4Runner Trailhunter utilizes Toyota’s i-FORCE MAX Hybrid powertrain. It features a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, an electric motor, a 1.87-kWh battery pack, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and part-time four-wheel drive. Total system output comes in at 323 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. 

This is actually three horsepower less than the 326 horsepower rating given to the rest of the 4Runners that utilize the i-FORCE MAX powertrain, due to its factory intake snorkel. 

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__What’s New for 2025?__ 

An all-new 4Runner model has been a long time coming, but the sixth-gen 4Runner has finally hit the market for 2025. Not only has the Toyota 4Runner been completely redesigned for the 2025 model year with an updated powertrain lineup, new technology, safety features that are miles ahead of the previous-gen 4Runner, and a bold new look, but Toyota has introduced the Trailhunter trim as an all-new addition to the lineup. 

It uses the same hybrid powertrain as the Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, with which it shares its platform. In comparison, the Tacoma is also offered in a Trailhunter trim; neither the larger Toyota Sequoia nor the Tundra pickup truck is offered in the same trim.

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__What’s Good?__

- The i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain pumps out some pretty impressive specs
- The addition of the Trailhunter means buyers have even more choices than before
- Trailhunter models offer top-notch off-road capability, but in a slightly different flavor than the TRD Pro

__What’s Bad?__

- It's pricey 
- Cargo space is cut by the hybrid powertrain
- The third-row seat option available on the 4Runner SR5 and 4Runner Limited trim levels is not available with the Trailhunter

__Would we buy one?__ Absolutely! We'd have a hard time choosing between the TRD Pro and the Trailhunter, but its price doesn't scare us away.

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## More Photos:

[See more 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Photos](https://www.autolist.com/toyota-4runner/2025-toyota-4runner-trailhunter-photos).

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## Overview:

![2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Back Right Side (Overview)](https://www.autolist.com/6tuem73u73an/6nD2H5LjB8cHQWZtryVXdk/0c1f3be6d94fdbd719cd4f9cada1be18/2025_Toyota_4Runner_Trailhunter_Back_Right_Side__Overview_.JPG)

The Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter was added to the 4Runner lineup for 2025. It has off-road chops like the well-loved 4Runner TRD Pro, but its main purpose is overlanding. Unlike the [Toyota Land Cruiser](https://www.autolist.com/toyota-land+cruiser), which is offered globally, the 4Runner Trailhunter is designed for the North American market, and therefore, it can also be offered alongside the already capable TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, and TRD Pro models. 

The updated sixth-generation 4Runner lineup broadly competes against other crossovers such as the [Honda Passport](https://www.autolist.com/honda-passport), the [Chevrolet Blazer](https://www.autolist.com/chevrolet-blazer), the [Mazda CX-70](https://www.autolist.com/listings#make=Mazda&model=CX-70), and the [Nissan Murano](https://www.autolist.com/nissan-murano), but its closest competitors are the [Jeep Wrangler](https://www.autolist.com/jeep-wrangler) and the [Ford Bronco](https://www.autolist.com/ford-bronco). Both the Wrangler and Bronco use a body-on-frame design and are purpose-built off-roaders, while 4Runner models such as the SR5, the Limited, and the Platinum have better on-road manners than the Trailhunter, but they remain trucks at heart. 

Even though Honda offers the [Passport Trailsport](https://www.autolist.com/honda-passport#trim[]=TrailSport), and several larger three-row crossovers like the Nissan [Pathfinder Rock Creek](https://www.autolist.com/nissan-pathfinder#trim[]=Rock%20Creek), [Honda Pilot Trailsport](https://www.autolist.com/honda-pilot#trim[]=TrailSport), and [Hyundai Santa FE XRT](https://www.autolist.com/hyundai-santa+fe) are available as more dedicated off-road models, the 4Runner Trailhunter, specifically, has few true rivals. 

It comes standard with features (unique to this trim level) such as Old Man Emu forged shocks, a high-intake snorkel, an ARB roof rack, an on-board air compressor, Rigid Industries color-switching foglights, and steel rock rails. Buyers have a hefty price to pay for all of these goodies, but the 4Runner’s traditionally excellent resale value makes the new Trailhunter a better buy than it appears on paper.

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## Overall Score: 3.75/5 stars

## Driving Experience: 3/5 stars

![2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Driving (Driving)](https://www.autolist.com/6tuem73u73an/7pm3MJgwbOSmo4NJDZIwWp/1949b537143b2dcc3ff1752aa77dfac1/2025_Toyota_4Runner_Trailhunter_Driving__Driving_.JPG)

Toyota 4Runners are known for driving like trucks—because they are trucks. While the SR5, the Limited, and the Platinum models are geared more towards an on-road 4Runner experience, both the TRD Pro and Trailhunter models are designed for when the pavement ends. As such, their beefier suspension setups and 33-inch all-terrain tires can make both models feel cumbersome on the pavement. 

This is certainly not unexpected, but those after a more capable 4Runner may want to look to the TRD Sport, the TRD Sport Premium, the TRD Off-Road, or the TRD Off-Road Premium models. They are capable, but they lack some of the specialized off-road equipment of the TRD Pro and the Trailhunter models.

The Trailhunter’s i-FORCE MAX powertrain earns it some points, though. It's potent, and feels punchier than the previous generation’s V6. It certainly won't win any drag races, but it's miles ahead of the powertrain it replaced while also feeling stronger than the standard, non-hybrid i-FORCE powertrain in the non-hybrid 4Runner models. 

Naturally, the Trailhunter shines when it's called upon for the overlanding duty for which it was designed. 

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## Safety Features: 4/5 stars

![2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Dashboard and Seats (Safety)](https://www.autolist.com/6tuem73u73an/0Gl6lDm78EpZYA3PSKt4E/b0eddc748521ee7260987ce0798b83a5/2025_Toyota_4Runner_Trailhunter_Dashboard_and_Seats__Safety_.JPG)

At the time of writing, neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS had given the latest 4Runner any official crash test ratings. However, as one of the top spec models in the lineup, the Trailhunter comes with a wide variety of driver assistance and active safety systems that are impressive for such a capable off-road-focused vehicle. 

It inherits the standard safety features shared by the rest of the lineup, including a pre-collision system, pedestrian detection, road sign recognition, automatic high beam headlights, lane-tracing assist, lane-departure warning with active steering control, proactive driving assist, and dynamic adaptive cruise control as part of Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0 system. 

It also comes with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, trailer merge warning, front and rear park assist with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, trailer sway control, and Toyota’s Multi-Terrain monitor. The one system that it lacks is a 360-degree top-down camera that comes on the TRD Sport Premium, the TRD Off-Road Premium, Limited, and Platinum models.

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## Value: 4.5/5 stars

![2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Front (Value)](https://www.autolist.com/6tuem73u73an/7kVQdM12lvukpLiMpAbnYa/1439a9f715a5239fe01916b81d2083bc/2025_Toyota_4Runner_Trailhunter_Front__Value_.JPG)

If anything is going to deter buyers, it will be the near-$70,000 starting MSRP. That said, the Trailhunter brings considerable value to the table. Its resale value is typically one of the highest in the automotive industry, and its capability, combined with a market in which this kind of vehicle is popular, should keep that trend alive and well. 

Toyota is well aware of its customer base, and knows the 4Runner is a popular vehicle among off-road enthusiasts. The hardcore 4Runner faithful could see the Trailhunter as an even higher value proposition, since it may cost as much to buy an entry-level 4Runner SR5 and modify it to match the specs of the Trailhunter. And, it would definitely take more work. 

The Ford Bronco Raptor and Stroppe Edition models are a bit pricier than the 4Runner Trailhunter, and the Raptor is a little more potent, but the 4Runner’s reputation for reliability is likely to keep buyers in its camp. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is also impressive, but buyers would have to step up to the mighty Rubicon 392 to get some of the Trailhunter's extra features. 

Within its own lineup, the 4Runner TRD Pro represetns equally good value, but Toyota hasn't forgotten its other buyers. The high-end Platinum model is the closest thing to a Lexus that the 4Runner faithful can purchase, and it has a slightly lower starting MSRP and better on-road manners than the Trailhunter.

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## Tech Features: 4.5/5 stars

![2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Infotainment (Tech)](https://www.autolist.com/6tuem73u73an/24ZDnoEeuU2KXLKDp0A4ca/c59c8bb7ec4298fafaade59bfbfb4684/2025_Toyota_4Runner_Trailhunter_Infotainment__Tech_.JPG)

The 4Runner Trailhunter has a robust set of standard tech features because it sits so high within the 4Runner lineup. Standard features it shares with the rest of its 4Runner siblings include a power-operated liftgate window, push-button start, Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and selectable driving modes with a tow/haul driving mode.

Other tech features found on the Trailhunter include a hands-free power liftgate, premium LED headlights, power-operated side mirrors with memory functionality, heated front seats, ventilated front seats, power-operated front seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, a digital rearview mirror, a 14-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and a 14-speaker JBL Audio system.

Additionally, the Trailhunter features an electronically locking rear differential, an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case, and Old Man Emu shock absorbers with internal bypass reservoirs. 

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## Practicality: 3/5 stars

![2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Trunk (Practicality)](https://www.autolist.com/6tuem73u73an/2OnOlnZLOZAsHIypmu10NN/9500d845b6ec3d6087599c29f9c4092c/2025_Toyota_4Runner_Trailhunter_Trunk__Practicality_.JPG)

Even though the Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter can go just about anywhere, it falls short of several other two-row midsize SUVs in the practicality department. The Trailhunter offers 42.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 82.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front seats. 

That may sound alright, but SR5, the TRD Sport, the TRD Off-Road, the TRD Sport Premium, the TRD Off-Road Premium, and the Limited models without the hybrid powertrain offer 90.2 cubic feet of space behind the front seats and 48.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats. Rear-seat legroom is also a bit tight, with 34.8 inches available to passengers. Furthermore, SR5 and Limited trim levels offer a third-row seat. It is also tight, but the Trailhunter’s lack of a third row could be seen as an inconvenience. 

Although the Trailhunter has more cargo area than both the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler, it offers far less legroom than crossovers such as the Honda Passport. As an added bonus, the Trailhunter can tow up to 5,800 pounds, more than most other midsize SUVs. 

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## Styling & Design: 4.5/5 stars

![2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Front Right Side (Styling)](https://www.autolist.com/6tuem73u73an/3lHYEExV32J6mxRrow3UOg/bfaef80689ca3ed4582c9a8d72a451b5/2025_Toyota_4Runner_Trailhunter_Front_Right_Side__Styling_.JPG)

The Trailhunter is designed to be rugged, and it looks the part. Its boxy body lines, bronze wheels, chunky Toyo Open Country III all-terrain tires, ARB roof rack, wide fenders, and air intake snorkel make it look like it can go anywhere. Subtle touches such as its rock sliders, array of skid plates, Old Man Emu shocks, and dual-color foglights are like the icing on the cake. It's just one bad machine.

There's less to stand out in the cabin, but the 14-inch touchscreen and the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster are the first things to grab your attention. They make the interior look modern, but the square air vents, the Toyota badging, and the Softex-trimmed seats all remind you that you're inside an infinitely capable off-roader. 

Most of the sixth-gen 4Runner models may not be described as handsome compared to some of the other sportier, comparably sized crossovers on the market, nor do they have the retro vibes of the Jeep Wrangler and the Ford Bronco, but the Trailhunter, with all its extra off-road goodies, undeniably looks cool.

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## Fuel Efficiency: 3.5/5 stars

![2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Speedmeter (Efficiency)](https://www.autolist.com/6tuem73u73an/7GeC3usyQzOlCwQKwQKUHs/3f31bddedc46caf4c90c0b2c9ff2e73f/2025_Toyota_4Runner_Trailhunter_Speedmeter__Efficiency_.JPG)

The new Trailhunter returns better fuel economy numbers than the previous generation 4Runner, but its fuel economy is not as good as one might think for a vehicle with a hybrid powertrain. It earns EPA fuel economy estimates of 23 MPG in the city, 24 MPG on the highway, and 23 MPG combined. 

Those estimates are well over the Ford Bronco’s best of 20 MPG combined and the Jeep Wrangler’s best of 21 MPG combined. Even the Wrangler 4xe models only earn a combined total of 20 MPG. Specialized Wrangler and Bronco models fall even further below those estimates. 

Toyota did not design the Trailhunter with fuel economy in mind, but it still performs admirably among off-road-oriented SUVs, especially with part-time four-wheel drive as standard. Several larger crossovers with hybrid powertrains earn better EPA estimates, but their fuel economy numbers are higher on the priority list.

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## What’s it Going to Cost Me?

![2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Profile (Cost)](https://www.autolist.com/6tuem73u73an/4piSq3nNuSk7a26bVnzMZS/2b6a54d8b19c6664f23da75ed55250f6/2025_Toyota_4Runner_Trailhunter_Profile__Cost_.JPG)

The new 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter has a starting MSRP of $68,350 with the destination fee included. It sits at the top of the 4Runner lineup, but costs as much as the TRD Pro model. That model is more focused on more traditional and hardcore off-roading, while the Trailhunter is more specifically designed for overlanding. The Trailhunter outprices the luxurious 4Runner Platinum model by around $3,000 and soars above the $42,220 entry-level 4Runner SR5. 

Each Trailhunter is equipped with Toyota’s i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain. In the Trailhunter, it produces a total of 323 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, three horsepower less than other i-FORCE MAX-equipped 4Runner models thanks to its snorkel intake. Power is sent to the wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission and a part-time four-wheel drive system with a two-speed transfer case. 

It shares most of its standard safety features with the rest of the 4Runner lineup. These include a pre-collision system, pedestrian detection, road sign recognition, automatic high beam headlights, lane-tracing assist, lane-departure warning with active steering control, proactive driving assist, Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, trailer merge warning, trailer sway control, and dynamic adaptive cruise control.

Front and rear park assist with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, and Toyota’s Multi-Terrain monitor are also included with the Trailhunter. 

Other features shared with the rest of the 4Runner lineup include a power-operated liftgate window, push-button start, Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, a 60/40 split second-row seat, an electronic parking brake, a tow hitch receiver, and selectable driving modes with a tow/haul driving mode.

The Trailhunter’s remaining standard features list is made up of a 14-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, power-folding side mirrors with memory functionality, Softex-trimmed seats, heated front seats, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, an onboard air compressor, dual-zone automatic climate control, a digital rearview mirror, LED interior lighting, and a 14-speaker JBL audio system. 

Its off-road features include 33-inch Toyo Open Country III all-terrain tires, a high-clearance front bumper, extended width overfenders, transfer case protection, fuel tank protection, an LED lightbar, an electronic locking rear differential, Crawl Control, and a stabilizer disconnect mechanism. 

Equipment unique to the Trailhunter includes 18-inch bronze alloy wheels, a black Toyota heritage grille, a high air intake snorkel, an ARB roof rack, Rigid Industries dual-color white-amber foglights, steel rock rails, a Trailhunter steel skid plate, a rear-differential skid plate, and Old Man Emu shock absorbers with rear piggyback reservoirs.

The TRD Pro model—which costs as much as the Trailhunter—comes with some of the same features, such as all-terrain tires, a locking differential, and skid plates. It also features upgraded shock absorbers, a TRD-tuned exhaust, and different interior trim. The TRD Off-Road and TRD Off-Road Premium models feature locking differentials, all-terrain tires, and off-road shock absorbers, but lack the unique interior trim and advanced suspension systems of the Trailhunter and the TRD Pro have. 

Limited and Platinum models include leather upholstery and a sunroof—which the Trailhunter lacks. The Platinum model, in particular, features heated second-row seats and adaptive suspension. Lower-end models such as the SR5 and the TRD Sport are not offered with the i-FORCE MAX powertrain, and lack amenities such as dual-zone climate control, a large touchscreen, and Multi-Terrain Select. 

Even though the Trailhunter is a brand new model in the 4Runner lineup and costs a pretty penny, it's easy to see why it comes with such a high price tag and why it would be such a desirable complement to the highly capable Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro.

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## More Photos:

[See more 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Photos](https://www.autolist.com/toyota-4runner/2025-toyota-4runner-trailhunter-photos).

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