The Toyota 4Runner might be a new name in the Middle East, but it has been one of the most popular & best-selling SUVs made by the Japanese brand in multiple countries across the world. This mid-size SUV often combines important qualities like bullet-proof reliability, practicality, durability, off-roadability, and decent features. While the all-new 4Runner should not only surpass expectations on all these fronts, but it will also be far more advanced.
Now that the all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner has been introduced on a global stage, it is likely that Toyota UAE might bring this SUV to our market. As of now, the closest models to the 4Runner in the UAE will most likely be the Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. If launched in the UAE, the all-new Toyota 4Runner should be a hit amongst audiences. If you want to buy used cars in Dubai, or are looking for pre owned cars in Abu Dhabi, YallaMotor has you covered.
How attractive is the exterior of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
The Toyota 4Runner has always been renowned for its rugged and tough appearance, which is a trait that has not been changed with this latest model. The overall design is one that reflects a feeling of toughness, albeit one that also integrates accents of modernity all throughout its exterior. Just like the previous model, this new one is unmistakably a 4Runner, but with visual muscle dialed all the way up to eleven.
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro variant looks like it lives inside a gym, boasting exaggerated fenders and body panels. The equally muscular face of the new 4Runner bears a striking resemblance to an angry predator, featuring a chunky hood with an integrated scoop, an open-mouth grille that houses old-school but prominent ‘Toyota’ lettering, a heavily-sculpted & deep bumper with LED foglights, and a TRD-branded steel bash plate for uninterrupted off-road fun.
The new Toyota 4Runner gets beefy 33-inch tires in the TRD Pro – great for off-roading and look fantastic at the same time. There is also a TRD running board and roof rails, along with ‘TRD Pro’ badges on the side of the hood. The rear of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner is still pretty square in its appearance, though there are a few modern design details such as the clear lens LED taillights, a new roof spoiler with a hidden wiper, and a tailgate window that can be opened.
Does the interior of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner feel modern enough?
In one word, yes. The interior of the new Toyota 4Runner is a far cry from that of its predecessor. It looks new-age, packed with modern technologies & features, and even scores sporty elements in the 4Runner TRD Pro. The latter ropes in red accents on the steering wheel, gear selector, seats, dashboard & door pads, and there is a red engine start/stop button too. There are also ‘TRD Pro’ branding on the carpets and near the door armrests, along with ‘TRD’ and ‘Toyota’ badges on the steering wheel and above the glove box.
Those aside, the new 4Runner’s interior gets a modern-looking digital instrument console and an easily accessible tab-style infotainment screen. The new climate control panel thankfully has plenty of physical buttons for ease of use, while integrating digital displays as well. Similarly, there are dials and buttons around the gear lever as well, while the overall build quality has improved over the older car. However, the rear doors aren’t that big, so getting in or out of the new 4Runner might be a task the windows are quite large, though.
The metallic buttons for the HVAC system are textured and look really modern, the seats are also comfortable and feature a new design over the previous model. Almost everything in this cabin is new, and it shows – steeping into the 2025 Toyota 4Runner will not make you feel like you are missing out on much.
Are the features of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner competitive enough?
The all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner can be had with many interesting features, including but not limited to the off-road CRAWL Control function – essentially an extension of the vehicle’s cruise control system, Downhill Assist Control, an electrically lockable rear differential, an automatic limited-slip differential, Active Traction Control, and a new Multi-Terrain Select system with terrain options like Mud, Dirt, and Sand.
The interior comes loaded with goodies such as a 14-inch touchscreen system with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto connectivity, a wireless charging pad & multiple USB-C charging ports, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a smart entry system with Digital Key, automatic rain-sensing wipers, a high-end JBL audio system, ventilated front seats, 360-degree cameras, and a head-up display.
Some of the other features on the all-new Toyota 4Runner include the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite, which means Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Automatic High Beams, Road Sign Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitor, and Hill Start Assist Control. The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is surely a much safer car than the old one, while also not being a dinosaur in terms of its convenience features list.
What is the powertrain like on the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
The all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner is offered with an 8-speed automatic gearbox on all variants, while the base engine is a 2.4-liter i-Force turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 278 hp and 430 Nm of maximum torque. There is also a 2.4-liter i-Force Max Hybrid that is good for 326 hp and up to 630 Nm of maximum torque, making this the most powerful 4Runner ever. An electric motor with a small 1.87 kWh battery helps achieve those figures.
While Toyota hasn’t mentioned anything particularly specific regarding the all-new 4Runner’s performance, the i-Force Max Hybrid model is likely to hit 100 km/h in around 8 seconds, while definitely being a lot more fuel-efficient than the old Toyota 4Runner V6. Expect the new 4Runner to also drive and ride better while managing to be really capable over the rough stuff.
Conclusion
If you are waiting to buy the Toyota 4Runner in the Middle East, you should wait a little longer. The all-new 4Runner promises a lot of improvements over the outgoing model in almost every respect, making it a far better all-rounder in everyday life. Obviously, it will cost you more money, but that will be money well spent.
In the meantime, feel free to check out our listings of the outgoing iteration of the Toyota 4Runner on YallaMotor – maybe you would rather have a pre-owned but still prime example of this SUV right away.
