Toyota 4Runner
The midsize SUV that still goes places the Highlander can't pronounce. The 2025 redesign, first new 4Runner in 15 years, finally added a hybrid powertrain without diluting the formula.
Body-on-frame, true 4x4, and the only midsize SUV with this much trail cred.
- $42,220 Starting price (MSRP)
- 23 MPG Combined economy (hybrid)
- 4★ NHTSA safety rating
- 5 Seating capacity
The verdict
What we think
Best for
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Genuine off-road use
Body-on-frame + low range + locking diff (TRD Pro) = the only midsize SUV that can do serious trails out of the box.
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Overlanding & camping
The Trailhunter trim comes factory-equipped with rock rails, skid plates, and a roof rack designed for tents.
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Anti-trend buyers
If you don't want a crossover, the 4Runner is the rare truck that still looks like a truck.
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