So, with the 6G 4R press release is
officially out now. Heres some take-aways from the press release.
... SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road and Limited grades will come standard with the i-FORCE powertrain....
...4Runner’s i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain is available on TRD Off-Road and Limited, while standard on the TRD Pro, Trailhunter and Platinum models.
...4Runner will be offered in 2WD, part-time 4WD or Full-time 4WD. 2... four-wheel-drive models have an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case with high/low range...
....An electronic locking rear differential is standard on TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro and Trailhunter grades....
...The Limited is offered with an available a full-time four-wheel-drive system with a center locking differential on i-FORCE MAX models, while this setup is standard on Platinum grades....
So my reading of this is the full time 4WD is only available on Limited and Platinum when paired with the iForce MAX, which i guess kind of makes sense so that they dont undercut the 1958 by offering full time 4WD with the non-Hybrid. Rear locker is only available with the part time 4WD, keeping the full-time 4WD with rear locker exclusive to the LC (and GX550 Overtrail)
...For example, second-row tumble seats help increase 4Runners interior versatility and maximizes cargo floor usage...
So it gets the same s***ty 2nd row seat folding solution as the LC that results in a non-flat cargo area.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (April 9, 2024) – The instant name recognition that 4Runner has built over the past four decades is undeniable. This legend has long established itself as a North American off-road icon, ready to tackle tough terrain in its way. The all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner stays true to its...
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