Toyota 4Runner Model Years and History

After a full redesign in 2025, the Toyota 4Runner rolls into 2026 with minimal changes.

The Toyota 4Runner has been completely redesigned for 2025.

The Toyota 4Runner rolls into 2024 with minimal changes.

The Toyota 4Runner adds a 40th Anniversary Special Edition trim and removes the Trail Special Edition but otherwise returns for 2023 with minimal changes.

The Toyota 4Runner returns for 2021 with a new TDR Sport trim while the Venture and Nightshade trims have been discontinued.

The Toyota 4Runner returns for 2021 with a few minor updates including LED headlights as standard across all trims.

The Toyota 4Runner returns for 2020 with a few major upgrades. Android Auto/Apple Carplay are now standard along with Toyota Safety Sense for all trim models.

The Toyota 4Runner returns for 2019 mostly unaltered, though a new Nightshade Edition, based on the Limited trim, rides on 20-inch wheels and wears a blacked-out color scheme including bumpers, mirrors, door handles and more. The TRD Pro trim now features LED fog lights, a new roof rack and skid plates, as well as Fox-branded shocks.

The Toyota 4Runner returns for 2018 mostly unaltered. A couple of new trim levels have been added this year, with the TRD Enhancement and the Wilderness Premium trims. The new Wilderness trim adds a luggage rack, all-weather floor mats, and a cargo tray. The TRD Enhancement package offers unique 17-inch off-road wheels and a TRD-stamped front skid plate.

The Toyota 4Runner returns for 2017 mostly unaltered. A couple of new trim levels have been added this year, with the TRD Off-Road and the TRD Off-Road Premium trims replacing last year's Trail and Trail premium trims.

The Toyota 4Runner remains essentially unchanged for 2016, though the Entune multimedia system is upgraded, which integrates cell phone navigation.

After its styling refresh last year, the Toyota 4Runner remains essentially unchanged for 2015. The only addition this year is a new trim level, the TRD Pro Series Edition, which promises to be even more capable off-road than the standard vehicle.

The 4Runner gets refreshed styling inside and out. Outside, the front grille and headlights have been revised. Inside, the instrument panel is new and every 4Runner trim gets a touchscreen-based audio system with Toyota's Entune smartphone integration.

The 4Runner continues into 2013 almost unchanged. The transfer case on SR5 models is now activated via switch rather than lever and the USB port is in a more convenient location. Base price has been increased in 2013 by about $1000, with the vehicle now starting at $31,340.

The 4Runner didn't change much going into 2012, but a few options were revised. The SR5's Convenience package gains power-adjustable front seats, and the Limited's standard stereo has been upgraded to include navigation and HD radio. The Limited also gets a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

After having been given a complete redesign for 2010, the Toyota 4Runner returns in 2011 with relatively few changes. The 2.7L 4-cylinder engine has been dropped from the line, and a new brake override system has been added to prevent unintended acceleration.

For 2010, the Toyota 4Runner begins its fifth generation of design and premieres as a taller, wider and longer vehicle. The 2010 4Runner has a more pronounced look, highlighted by a more squared front grille and popping fender flares. The new base engine is a 4-cylinder, which is borrowed from the Toyota Tacoma. The V6 engine now offers 34 more horsepower than the 2009 engine and has a stronger rear differential. V8 engines and all Sport trims are no longer available.

Largely unchanged for 2009, the 4runner gets a new SR5 Trail Edition package, which includes a locking rear differential, traction control, 16-inch wheels, and Bilstein shocks. A new Bluetooth- and iPod-compatible audio system with a standard TomTom personal navigation device is also included, as well as a roof rack, tubular side steps, water-resistant seats, and Trail Package badging. An Urban Runner package is also available on the Sport, which includes the same TomTom equipped stereo system as offered in the Trail Edition, unique front and rear seating in Alcantara fabric and dark charcoal leatherette, 18-inch alloy wheels, black painted side steps and roof rails, and a unique rear spoiler.

Roll-sensing side-curtain air bags are added to the Toyota 4Runner's standard equipment list for 2008. Otherwise, the 4Runner is carried into the new model year unchanged.

The Toyota 4Runner has no changes for 2007, but continues to offer a unique combination of Toyota dependability and off-road prowess.