Breaking- More Details (Including Engine) on the 2025 Toyota 4Runner Confirmed!

Hey Tommy, as you know, we made a video last week in which we predicted what the new Toyota Todd 4 Rainer 2025 will look like. Yes, that's right. And it turned out that our predictions were pretty accurate, because we have an insider source at Toyota, who contacted us and sent us a message, in which she said that a lot of what we predicted is exactly what Toyota will do. This source has proven to be very serious over the years, and we are happy to be able to share more concrete information with you. Wait, wait. You predicted that it will have a removable hardtop. Okay. Unfortunately, not this part in detail. Before we get to that, let's talk about the Tacoma and where it fits in Toyota's product range. Because normally there is, if there is a new Tacoma, about a year later a new 4Rainer. Yes, well. The Tacoma was only recently revised. The first deliveries to customers should hopefully take place every day. The 4Rainer has been on the market for almost 15 years in its current generation. Production began in August 2009. If you're wondering, I was 12 years old when this vehicle went into production as the fifth generation. With the sixth generation, I think I was 21. Yes, I think he wasn't quite that old back then. But the sixth generation will now bring some big changes. Yes. So let's talk about what the Tacoma has to offer. And then we can talk about what the 4Rainer has to offer. As you already said, the Tacoma should be on the market every day. Toyota said either at the end of last year or at the beginning of this year. So we start this year. But what about the drive? Well, the truck is either powered by a 2.4-liter turbo four-cylinder or a 2.4-liter turbo four-cylinder hybrid, which will come a little later. And then you have the choice between manual and automatic transmission. And in the previous video, we predicted that this would be the powertrain that will be found in the upcoming 4Rainer. And we have this note. Shall we just read the note out loud, guys? Yes, please read it. I can't wait to hear it. Here we go. We've kept people waiting long enough. So here's a note. Hey guys, I really liked your video yesterday about the 2025 4Rainer. The photo you used for the preview picture looks quite similar to the TRD Pro, which I saw at the dealership fair in September. This is now the photo that I created from my 6th generation rendering that we used for the preview picture. Yes, why does it say Troll? Well, I have to admit, I've been working on the nose a little bit. Yes, definitely, M. But I've really done a little bit of research and think it'll look like this. And according to our source, it's pretty close to the series model, which is cool. I mean, you can see the legendary Toyota front with the angular wing widths. M, and then you have this little swing up at the visor, which I'm pretty proud of. And yes, I mean, if it looks like that, I'd be thrilled. Because that's a cool, cool-looking rendering. I don't want to make fun of your key skills. But basically you told the key to take the front of the Tacoma and plop it on the rear of the 4Runner. If only it were that easy. Easy? Yes. It took a little more programming effort. M, but M. Yes, so, M, you know, that could be pretty close to what we see in the 6th generation. Our source then goes on to say, the powertrains will be the same as the Tacoma, as Tommy predicted. 2.4L turbo petrol and 2.4L turbo hybrid maximum. No prime, no diesel and no economical hybrid like the Grand Highlander. Well, there you have it, Tommy. I mean, it's a bit like falling off a horse, isn't it? We somehow assumed that the new Tacoma's powertrain would find its way into the new 4Runner. And now we seem to have the confirmation for it. And Toyota is a very conservative company. Yes, go on. I'm not done yet. Oh, there's more. Yes, it was developed together with Tacoma. As Tommy already said, you can assume that, if it's in the Tacoma, it will also be included in the 4Runner. So my prediction is that the new 4Runner will essentially be a Tacoma with more cargo space, right? Instead of a loading area, it will be a closed cap at the rear. And that sounds like it's pretty close to what it will be, which is great news. These are great news. I'm really looking forward to it. I was looking forward to the removable cover so that it can compete with the Bronco Wrangler. We don't have this information, but it could still happen. So let's assume that, because of this letter we received, it will also have a gearbox in addition to the new automatic transmission. I suspect that this is probably what it's about. Yes, our source did not talk about gearboxes. But I think it's pretty sure that we'll get the same 8-speed automatic transmission or 6-speed gearbox. That would be fantastic, because the current four-cylinder is not available with a gearbox. But what's a little confusing is, for example, how will this fit into the Land Cruiser? Exactly. In a way, that raises more questions than it answers. Because how do Toyota and Lexus prevent you from reducing their own sales figures? Right, we have the GX, which will soon be on the market. Which in a way, of course, will compete with the foreign car. And then, what is even more important, this year the Land Cruiser will also be on the market. And as we have already suspected, the new Land Cruiser will be a much cheaper, much more affordable version of the legendary name. Which is now available in the previous generation. It cost over $100,000. They have reduced the new one again to $50,000 to $60,000. Which corresponds to about the price range of the Lexus Foreigner. No, no, no. I think it will be much cheaper. Really? So the Land Cruiser, a standard hybrid with 55 hp? Yes, the GX with V6 turbo engine, right. It will cost around $60. Plus dealer discounts. I would like that, M. He is called 250. He is like the smaller Land Cruiser. But for people who buy in the USA, it is basically the Land Cruiser for Troara. Actually, I think that Troara is not a bad name. It is terrible. I'm sorry. Guys, I would have fixed that. It's not bad. But here's the problem, Tommy. So, yes, yes. Let's say it starts in the mid to low 30s, right. But you never see these foreigners on the dealer parking lots, right. It's always the TRD Offroad or the TRD Pros. And when you start talking about TRD Pros, then you definitely compete with the Land Cruiser, if not even with the Lexus GX. Another possibility, like Toyota can distinguish the 400d from the Land Cruiser, the Lexus GX and the RAV4 at the lower end of the morning, is that it could be much more of a machine for climbing over stony tracks. The new Land Cruiser, the new 250 series, is definitely more of a vehicle for overseas travel than a real rocker. Yes, it has a standard rear differential lock, which is great, but relatively small tires. The shape, the shape factor and the size are more focused on long-distance adventure trips than on ... Let's see if we can handle it. This big rock obstacle there, that would be really cool and we see that because there is no TRD Pro model on the Land Cruiser, right. There is the 58 edition, there is the Land Cruiser edition and the first edition. But I hope that foreigners are more interested in serious off-road skills. There is the TRD Pro Tacoma, which offers all that. Yes, but the Tacoma and the Forerunner have always worked side by side for different target groups and you already know how switchable stabilizers and such things. Will there be a Trailhunter version of the Forerunner? I bet there will be, I bet there will be. Anyway, we drove the Tacoma and know how it feels to drive. It is powerful. The new transmission is pretty seamless, at least compared to the old one. And it doesn't sound great, but it could screw around the four-cylinder turbo to give it more or less power. So that it is not directly in the same 300 hp category as the other Toyota products. Exactly, right. So there are still more questions than answers. Still more questions than answers, but it looks like it's pretty close to the Tacoma. I hope the price stays relatively affordable. And look at the powertrain. Many people are concerned about the four-cylinder turbo. The current Forerunner has this legendary 4.0 V6 with a 5-speed automatic transmission. This is a long-lasting base drive, but it is not very efficient. Although it is now extremely durable, the off-road community of the old school is afraid of turbos in many ways. Yes, but you have to remember that turbocharging is no longer what it is today, but like in the 80s. Yes, of course. Yes, as I know, Saab drove turbos. The things broke every 80,000 km. And those were just engines with very high compression, which were not quite matured when turbos were installed. But yes, of course, turbos are much more economical today. They have a much longer lifespan. Look at the EcoBoost in the F150, right? It's been around for a long time. A double turbo. And people do something with it. You transport something with it. It is very powerful. Let me ask you another question before we finish here. Okay, let's assume. You're right. Let's assume. How much cheaper is the 4Runner than the LandCruiser? Maybe even cheaper. Which one would you buy? Well, I'd rather save the money. If the 4Runner is more affordable, I would buy it right away. Okay. Look, there are other ways a LandCruiser can stand out from others. Especially the LandCruiser of the raised equipment variant, which I have seen for a long time, feel much higher quality than a 4Runner. Well, you just pay for the name. Sure. The name is worth it. It is legendary. Whenever you drive a LandCruiser or 4Runner with a friend, you know that the LandCruiser attracts more attention. To be honest, I'm not sure anymore. Especially in areas like Colorado, where they are everywhere. Um, yes. And also consider that they could also differ in the functionality of the all-wheel drive. Part-time or full-time all-wheel drive. Such characteristics would be a good distinguishing feature between the 4Runner and the LandCruiser. Okay. Guys, let us know in the comments below. Are you happy or disappointed that the new 4Runner will have a four-cylinder turbo? M and which would you prefer? Rather the LandCruiser or the 4Runner? Yep. We would be happy about your feedback. As always, that's Roman and Tommy. See you in another episode. Ciao.