The introduction of the new 2025 Toyota 4Runner is big news. Fans are no doubt hyped to see that Toyota’s new Trailhunter trim made the lineup as well. First introduced on the new Tacoma, the Trailhunter badge denotes a package developed for overlanding. This isn’t merely a minor lift kit with fancy badging; it’s much more. Just as is the case with the Tacoma, Toyota partnered with various third-party aftermarket brands to equip the Trailhunter. For instance, it features 2.5-inch forged shocks with rear external piggyback remote reservoirs from Old Man Emu. They’re position-sensitive and tuned specifically for overlanding.
Notably, the OME shocks also help to lift
the 4Runner by two inches at the front and by 1.5 inches at the rear so that it
can comfortably fit 33-inch Toyo Open Country A/T tires. Rock rails and
high-strength skid plates are also standard on every Trailhunter. They might
not sound like much but in serious off-road situations, they’ll save the body
and vitals of the 4Runner time and time again.
Speaking of the body, the Trailhunter does get a bit of fancy exterior
design bling to brag about. The grille is what Toyota calls a Heritage design
and features bronze lettering. An integrated 20-inch LED light bar blends those
classic cues with modern-day overland technology. A pair of color-selectable
Rigid LED fog lights finish off the front lighting treatment.
ABR includes a jointly designed
4Runner-specific roof rack on the Trailhunter as well. The SUV itself has a few
unique changes thanks to Toyota as well. The intake leverages a “low-profile
high mount” design. A pair of outlets, one in the main cabin and one in the
cargo area take advantage of a 2400W AC inverter. Toyota has also prewired
several auxiliary switches into the control panel so that buyers can add
additional accessories with ease after the fact. The rear cargo area also
features an on-board air compression so that owners can air tires down and up
as needed. That’s a thoughtful addition to an already very capable truck.
The interior largely echoes what one will
find in the Tacoma. Hard plastics make for a long life of easy-to-clean
surfaces. A small portable JBL speaker sits on the top of the dashboard ready
for deployment at any time. Underneath the center console you’ll find a small
4Runner easter egg too with the silhouette embossed in the plastic.
Finally, it’s worth noting that the
Trailhunter is only available with Toyota’s i-Force Max hybrid engine and 4WD.
That 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is also standard in the TRD Pro and
Platinum trims and makes 326 hp and 629 Nm of torque. As
is the case with all 4Runners, the Trailhunter comes standard with an
eight-speed automatic transmission.
