A Familiar SUV, With a Familiar Story
The Toyota 4Runner received a long-awaited redesign for the 2025 model year. It moved to Toyota’s TNGA-F body-on-frame platform, gained a new turbocharged engine lineup, and introduced hybrid options for the first time. Naturally, prices went up to reflect the overhaul.
But Toyota isn’t done raising them. For 2026, the 4Runner gets another bump in price – without any major updates. It’s still the same sixth-generation SUV that debuted last year, carrying over its off-road DNA, new powertrains, and boxy design.
The company hasn’t released a detailed changelog, but it confirmed that the 2026 TRD Off-Road Premium with the i-Force Max hybrid powertrain now offers an optional stabilizer bar disconnect system. Beyond that, everything else stays the same.
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Paying More for the Same
Toyota has quietly adjusted pricing and fees across the lineup. The base 4Runner now starts at around $41,570 before destination charges, which have also climbed to $1,450. That means you’ll spend a bit more just to get the same SUV.
Powertrain options remain unchanged. The standard 2.4-liter i-Force turbo-four delivers 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, while the optional i-Force Max hybrid bumps output to 326 hp and 465 lb-ft. Inside, features like the 8-inch or 14-inch infotainment screens, wireless smartphone integration, and Toyota’s latest safety suite carry over unchanged.
For most trims, the 2026 model year doesn’t introduce new features or design tweaks that justify the increase.
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Or You Could Just Get a 2025
If you’re shopping for a 4Runner right now, a 2025 model might make more sense. Many dealers are listing brand-new 2025 units with discounts between $2,000 and $4,000, based on Cars.com listings – even for higher trims like the TRD Off-Road Premium and TRD Pro. Since the 2025 and 2026 versions are practically identical aside from the optional stabilizer disconnect, you could save several thousand dollars without giving up any features or capabilities.
Unless you specifically want that optional suspension tech on the hybrid TRD Off-Road Premium, there’s little reason to wait. The 2025 4Runner still offers the same rugged platform, new turbocharged engines, and tech upgrades that marked the start of this generation – just at a lower price and with better availability.
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