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The new 2025 Toyota 4Runnner marks the arrival of the off-road stalwart’s sixth generation, and for the first time, it offers a hybrid powertrain. While we review the nonhybrid model separately, the 4Runner Hybrid is the one with the most off-road capability. The i-Force Max powertrain—which is comprised of a turbocharged four-cylinder and an electric motor—is good for 326 horsepower, a 48-hp increase over the standard gasoline 4runner’s turbocharged four-cylinder. The real gains come in the torque department, the hybrid offering 456 lb-ft to the standard model's 317 lb-ft, a significant 139 lb-ft increase. Otherwise, the 2025 4Runner Hybrid shares in the standard 4Runner’s comprehensive list of updates, including fresh but still rugged exterior styling with a traditional fold-down rear tailgate and a revised chassis with new suspension geometry, both borrowing liberally from its updated-for-2024 Tacoma sibling. The interior sees similar updates, particularly the infotainment system with an optional 14.0-inch touchscreen, an available 12.3-inch digital instrument display, and a wireless smartphone charging pad. Best of all, the new 4runner hasn’t abandoned its core mission of providing factory off-road capability, even in hybrid form, as Toyota has positioned the hybrid-only Trailhunter trim as the most capable of the bunch. Expect to see the new 4Runner in Toyota showrooms by the end of 2024.