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The 2026
Toyota
4Runner TRD Off Road Premium Edition SUV
You Are What You Drive - A Bottom Line Review
By Tony Leopardo - The Car Guy © AutoWire.Net
What is a 4Runner? The 4Runner is a midsize SUV built in the
San Antonio
,
Texas
,
assembly plant, and sold worldwide by
Toyota
.
The 2026 4Runner is a midsize, body on frame SUV. It is
designed for rugged capability, with a length of approximately
194.9" inches, a width of 77.9" inches, and a height of 73.1"
inches. It is available with either 2 rows with 5 seats,
or 3 rows with 7 seats. The 2026 model
represents a complete redesign of the truck platform shared with the new Toyota
Land Cruiser and
Tacoma
pickup truck.
The 2026
Toyota
4Runner is the second model year of the redesigned 6th generation rugged SUV, featuring
a 2.4L liter turbocharged 4 cylinder gas engine with
278 HP horsepower, or a 326 hp hybrid i-FORCE MAX option, available in up to 9
trims. It has a full body on frame platform with 10.1" inches of ground
clearance, optional 3rd row seating, and advanced off road technology, starting
at around $41,500.
Here are the 2026
Toyota
4Runner size and utility details:
Seating: Available in 5 or 7 passenger configurations.
Cargo Space: Offers up
to 90.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity in 2 row models
with the rear seats folded down flat.
Dimensions: The 4Runner
is only194.9" long, compared to the 211.3" of a Chevy Tahoe.
Ground Clearance: Up to
10.1" inches for off road capability.
Towing Capacity: Rated
for up to 6,000 lbs. of trailer gross vehicle
weight.
Powertrains: A 2.4L
liter turbo engine with 278 HP and 317 lb-ft of torque, or the i-FORCE MAX
hybrid drivetrain with 326 HP and 465 lb-ft of torque, both paired with an 8 speed
automatic transmission.
Capability: Body on
frame with available Part Time or Full Time 4WD, featuring CRAWL control and a locking
rear differential.
Design & Utility: Modernized
updated styling with a power sliding rear window.
Interior & Tech: Features an 8" inch, or optional 14" inch touchscreen, with wireless
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.
Trim Options: Available
in several models including SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, and specialized trims like the rugged Trailhunter Edition, and
the luxurious Platinum Edition.
The 4Runner maintains its reputation for durability while
enhancing comfort and technology, making it suitable for both daily driving and
serious off road adventures. To prove that point, this
week
Toyota
sent me a 4Runner to test drive and review. The base
window sticker price for this 2026 TRD Off Road
Premium Edition is $55,770. The options on the SUV are: the front powder coated TRD logo skid plate for $560,
the retractable rear cargo cover for $135, the
Toyota
rear matte black badge inserts for
$65, the black chrome wheel locks for $90, and the 3 years of connected and
remote connect services for $325. The manufacturer's suggested retail
price, MSRP,
including the $1,495 delivery charge is: $58,440,
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees,
the out the door and in your driveway total purchase price came to $65,745. At
just 255 bucks under $66 Grand you get a midsize 3 row off road premium trimmed
SUV that gets 19 MPG city, 25 MPG highway, and 21 MPG in combined driving, that
can take you just about anywhere in style, comfort and capability.
The 2026
Toyota
4Runner has a base manufacturer's suggested retail price starting around $41,500 for
the entry level SR5 grade, excluding the delivery,
processing, and handling fees. The lineup includes 9 trims
with prices ranging up to $68,200 for the top tier models.
The 2026
Toyota
4Runner pricing and details.
SR5 Base Model: Starting
at $41,570 in rear wheel drive RWD.
Engine: All 2026
4Runners feature a 2.4L liter turbocharged 4 cylinder engine, with standard models producing 278 horsepower.
Top Trims: Pricing
extends to over $68,000 for the Trailhunter and TRD Pro models.
Configuration: The base
price typically applies to the 2WD models, with 4WD options available for an
additional cost. The 2026 4Runner
features a fully redesigned platform, offering improved technology and has available
hybrid powertrains on the higher trims.
The Toyota 4Runner lineup features 9 distinct, rugged, and
refined trim levels designed for various needs, ranging from daily driving to
extreme overlanding The 2026 model available trims are: SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport
Premium, TRD Off Road, TRD Off Road Premium, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro, and the
Trailhunter.
The 2026 4Runner trim details are listed below:
SR5: The entry level model, serving as the foundation for daily
driving and light off roading.
TRD Sport &
TRD Sport Premium: Focus on street style and
sporty performance, with 20" inch wheels and SofTex trimmed seats on
premium models.
TRD Off Road & TRD Off Road
Premium: Feature advanced off road technology like
multi-terrain select and a locking rear differential.
Limited Edition: Focuses on premium comfort, offering high end features like leather seats and improved technology.
Platinum Edition: A top tier luxury focused trim offering maximum comfort and
refined styling.
TRD PRO Edition: Built for extreme, high speed off road performance with
specialized suspension hardware.
Trailhunter Edition: This a new specialized trim purposely built SUV for overlanding adventures with specialized trim and accessories.
Many trims offer the high output i-Force MAX hybrid
powertrain with 326 HP and 465 lb.-ft. of torque, and in 2 wheel drive 2WD or 4
wheel drive 4WD configurations.
If your looking
for a great on and off road midsize upscale SUV, then call, click or
visit your local
Toyota
dealer for a test drive,
and a Bottom Line price review, on the new 2026
Toyota
4Runner TRD Off Road Premium Edition
SUV. And remember that the base price for a new 4Runner starts at only$41,570.
Toyota
- Let's Go Places.
The key to life is to learn something new every day, and by
reading my Bottom Line review, I hope you did just that, learned about
something new and exciting. So, be smart, stay safe, and just breathe. Remember, You Are
What You Drive, and maybe, just for those reasons alone, you
should Drive one, Buy one, Today. Drive safely, have
a great day, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright - Tony the Car Guy.
This
Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars
& Senseeditorial provided by Tony Leopardo. Tony the Car Guy is
an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. If
you have a question, or comment for Tony, send it to tonyleo@pacbell.net and
visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.net
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