2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid

On two separate fuel economy-focused tests, our long-term Toyota 4Runner test vehicle outperformed its average during our ownership and its EPA ratings.

We put the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid TRD Off-Road Premium through a series of tests and share what we did and didn't like about them.

We’ve driven our long-term 2025 Toyota 4Runner hybrid nearly 15,000 miles, and we’re averaging 20.2 mpg — well less than the EPA-estimated combined rating.

The current-generation Toyota 4Runner no longer fits three car seats due to a different seat and buckle design.

Our long-term 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium features part-time four-wheel drive and all-terrain tires — neither of which are best for truly snowy, icy on-road conditions.

The multimedia system in our long-term Toyota 4Runner works well enough overall, but user-interface and smartphone-connectivity issues prevent it from being class-leading.

Have the cooler (and sometimes frigid) temperatures since our August update done anything for our long-term 2025 Toyota 4Runner hybrid's efficiency?

A 600-mile road trip for Thanksgiving was an opportunity to discover the strengths and weaknesses of our long-term 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium test vehicle.

Which of Toyota's off-road-focused SUVs is right for you?

We’ve picked up a few minor blemishes in the finish of our long-term Toyota 4Runner, so we polished them out with a ceramic paint-correction product.