Toyota 4Runner 2025: the brutal 326 HP off-roader that makes the Land Cruiser look outdated

Starting at €35,500 in the U.S., this SUV proves that true off-road spirit is far from dead.

While SUVs dominate sales charts across Europe, the true off-road essence has been lost among mild hybrids and urban crossovers. Across the Atlantic, however, Toyota keeps the flame alive with the new 4Runner 2025 — a model that perfectly blends raw power, modern tech, and unbeatable value for money when compared with its European sibling, the Land Cruiser.

Priced from the equivalent of €35,500, the Toyota 4Runner becomes a seriously tempting option for anyone who craves a real off-roader. In the U.S., the range includes no fewer than 12 different versions, from affordable SUV-style trims to the wild Trailhunter edition, which pushes off-road performance to the extreme.

Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter: the new king of the wild

The Trailhunter version is nothing short of a beast. Under the bonnet lies a 326 HP I-Force Max hybrid engine, paired with an automatic transmission and 4×4 drivetrain. Add to that bronze 18-inch alloy wheels, 33-inch Toyo all-terrain tyres, Old Man Emu shock absorbers, a disconnectable stabiliser bar, and Rigid Industries LED fog lights with selectable colours — and you’ve got a machine built to conquer any terrain. Inside, the Trailhunter is just as impressive, featuring SofTex seats with yellow stitching, Multi-Terrain Select (MTS), a 2,400 W AC power supply, and an on-board air compressor. Together, these details make the 4Runner Trailhunter a vehicle that’s as comfortable on the road as it is unstoppable off it.

Head-to-head with the Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser sold in Spain starts at €87,950, powered by a 204 HP mild-hybrid diesel engine with permanent all-wheel drive. Yet the 4Runner shares the same TNGA-F platform, offering more powerful petrol and hybrid options (2.4-litre turbo with 278 HP or 326 HP hybrid) and the flexibility of 4×2 or 4×4 drivetrains, with a price difference of just €2,000 between them. In terms of performance, capability and overall value, the 4Runner clearly stands out — especially for those who want a true off-roader without the premium badge price tag.

Adventure is not dead

In a market dominated by urban SUVs and electrification, the Toyota 4Runner 2025 proves that adventure and modernity can coexist. With its blend of power, equipment, and durability, it stands out as one of the most capable and desirable off-road vehicles available today. And although it’s not yet sold in Europe, its success in the U.S. only confirms what off-road enthusiasts already know: Toyota remains the undisputed king of real 4×4 engineering.