2025 Toyota 4Runner Trim Levels

January 28th, 2025 by

2025 Toyota 4Runner


Whether you’re commuting to work, running errands, or heading out on an off-road adventure, the Toyota 4Runner guarantees you’ll do it all with confidence and style. This rugged yet refined SUV offers ample power, but how much can it tow on the roads of Huntington Beach, Irvine, and beyond? Tustin Toyota provides a detailed breakdown of the Toyota 4Runner towing capacity, the Toyota 4Runner towing specs, and tow features below.

How Much Can a Toyota 4Runner Tow?

The 4Runner is equipped with a powerful engine that makes light-duty towing effortless. So, what is the towing capacity of a Toyota 4Runner? When properly equipped, it can tow an impressive 6,000 pounds. This towing capacity; however, is only available on the i-FORCE MAX hybrid trim and available on the TRD Off-Road and Limited trims, while standard on the TRD Pro, Trailhunter, and Platinum models. For all the other models, you still get an incredibly robust 5,000 pounds of towing capacity.

What are the Toyota 4Runner Towing Features?

As mentioned above, the source of the generous Toyota 4Runner tow rating lies under the hood. Every 2025 configuration boasts a robust i-FORCE engine, boasting the following 4Runner towing specs:

  • Turbocharged 2.4L four-cylinder powertrain
  • 278 hp
  • 317 lb-ft of torque
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • 6,000-pound towing capacity

The 2025 4Runner also comes standard with an integrated towing receiver hitch. What’s more, there is also a second, even more powerful engine options available that take advantage of the higher trims.

  • i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain
  • Turbocharged 2.4L four-cylinder with integrated 48-hp electric motor
  • 1.87-kWh NiMH battery
  • 326 hp
  • 465 lb-ft of torque
  • 6,000-pound towing capacity

What Can You Tow With the Toyota 4Runner Tow Rating?

As you can see, the Toyota 4Runner tow capacity is substantial for an SUV of this size. But what, exactly, can the Toyota 4Runner towing rate accommodate? Here is a partial list:

  • A-Frame Camper
  • Fishing Boat Trailer
  • Jet Ski Trailer
  • Large Enclosed Utility Trailer
  • Motorcycle Trailer
  • Pop-Up Camper
  • Small Enclosed Utility Trailer
  • Small Open Utility Trailer
  • Small Travel Trailer
  • Teardrop Trailer
  • Tow Dolly

Test-Drive a Toyota 4Runner at Tustin Toyota

Now that you’re familiar with the Toyota 4Runner towing capacity and features, are you ready to experience this exceptional SUV for yourself? Visit our showroom today for a test drive around Tustin. In the meantime, feel free to reach out for more information, and you can always continue your research on Toyota online. You’ll find plenty to love about the 4Runner, and its impressive towing capacity is just the start! Let our finance department help make the car buying process easy.

 

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