With new powertrains, cabin tech and rugged mechanical capability, Toyota is debuting its refreshed truck-based SUV lineup for 2025. Headlining is the sixth-generation 4Runner, which has been redesigned onto a body-on-frame platform built for punishing trails as well as for city streets. The redesigned 4Runner is joined by the return of the Land Cruiser, full-size Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, Highlander and Grand Highlander a comprehensive offering of utility vehicles that range from smaller vehicles for tight parking spaces to full-sized models with high-end digital displays, off-road gear, hybrid and turbo powertrain and high tow ratings.

Whether you’re using it for work, play, or a combination of the two, Toyota’s range of utility vehicles has something to suit all sorts of needs. Among the Toyota utility vehicles, there is a range of traditional offerings as well as some new versions that include electrified and technology-oriented options. While the 4Runner is available with 326 horsepower on a hybrid engine, the new Sequoia has a twin-turbo V6 hybrid engine, capable of 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. The Land Cruiser features a hybrid powertrain that is available with 326 horsepower and full-time four-wheel-drive in addition to the rest of Toyota’s utility vehicles.

1. The Redesigned 2025 Toyota 4Runner Brings a New Era of Utility

The whole family of truck-based SUVs from Toyota has undergone a freshening for 2025, emphasizing mechanical refinement, electrified capability, and contemporary interior tech. The sixth-generation Toyota 4Runner leads the pack of refreshed models and also gets an overhaul of the classic off-road-ready body-on-frame architecture that underpins it. This adventure-focused midsize SUV is now 194.9 inches long and adapted to tough off-road trails as well as city streets with improved comfort and refinement. The 4Runner’s new hardware supports the ever-present combination of throwback ruggedness and terrain-busting tech that defines the model. 

What Defines the New 4Runner:

• Sixth-generation complete redesign
• Measures 194.9 inches long
• Rugged body-on-frame construction
• Modern electrified powertrain choices
• Built for trails and cities

The reimagined 4Runner maintains its love of the great outdoors and adventure but adapts it for the modern adventurer. Using body-on-frame architecture as a starting point, the 4Runner is ready for serious utility. The mechanical hardware has been refreshed to allow for more performance with increased efficiency. Engine options range from a turbocharged four-cylinder to the hybrid variant available in certain trims, and the cab brings modern touches to the interior including a 14-inch touchscreen and trail-ready systems like Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control. Special trims like the TRD Off-Road and the all-new Trail hunter bolster the 4Runner’s off-road credentials, and it offers as much as 90.2 cubic feet of cargo space in its two-row configuration to lug all of that gear through the mountains.

2. Two Powertrains Give the 4Runner More Performance Choices

Off Road And Under the Hood The 2025 Toyota 4Runner offers buyers two different powertrain choices. As you might expect from its focus on off-road capability, the standard engine for the 4Runner is a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 278 horsepower. With that turbocharged four-cylinder in tow, the 4Runner can deliver the power you need to daily drive or to hit the trail. For buyers wanting a little extra punch from their SUV, there is the optional i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain that has both a turbocharged four-cylinder engine as well as an electric motor to make 326 horsepower. The hybrid powertrain completely changes how this off-road-focused midsize SUV delivers its low-end punch, but it still comes with excellent off-road capability. These two powertrain options give the 4Runner a way to fit into the needs of nearly any driver and use case.

4Runner Powertrain Highlights:

• Turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder
• Standard output reaches 278 horsepower
• Available hybrid produces 326 horsepower
• Electric power boosts low-end grunt
• Efficiency meets off-road capability

The turbo hybrid 4Runner engine pairing is called the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain, which combines electric power and added horsepower and torque to bring a new level of power to the truck 4Runner. The new 4Runner hybrid powertrain offers 326 hp of horsepower or “score,” for the wide, low-end grunt that you’ll need off-road. This new 4Runner hybrid engine also helps keep the legacy of the rugged, trail-ready 4Runner alive. The other 4Runner engine option will be a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that pumps out 278 horsepower and delivers a punchy throttle response that helps the SUV accelerate smoothly on the street or off the beaten path. Both 4Runner engine options have a place in the sixth-generation 4Runner vehicles.

3. Trail-Focused Equipment Strengthens the 4Runner’s Off-Road Mission

A new mechanical package for the 2025 4Runner is underpinned by equipment especially designed for off-road action. Toyota offers systems like Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control that assist in more challenging off-road situations. These support the body-on-frame design of the SUV to underscore its trail-capable orientation. The 4Runner roster also includes dedicated off-road models with a sharp off-road focus. The traditional trail-oriented TRD Off-Road remains on the roster, but it is supplemented by an all-new Trailhunter grade that rounds out the 4Runner trail lineup. Together, these off-road-specific models strengthen the connection of the redesigned SUV to Toyota’s larger off-road utility strategy. Rather than having off-road capability be a singular feature, Toyota now incorporates both equipment and a unique off-road lineup that fill out the 4Runner’s place in the segment.

Trail Capability at a Glance:

• Multi-Terrain Select system
• Crawl Control for difficult trails
• TRD Off-Road grade available
• New Trailhunter trim joins
• Body-on-frame adventure platform

The Trail Is Just the Beginning The 4Runner matches its trail gear with ample space for drivers who would take the SUV into the outdoors. Two-row options offer 90.2 cubic feet of cargo space, giving owners a cavernous space for gear. This practical space works well with the off-road hardware by making the SUV ready to take on even more rugged rides that require gear. The tech in the cabin offers a further layer of usefulness by providing a new 14-inch touchscreen for the redesigned model. Toyota does not seem to see these as separate areas, instead combining physical trail capability with the more modern cabin tech. Ultimately, this has resulted in a midsize SUV that has the capabilities for serious off-road driving but also meets needs for more tech, storage, and digital demands from the digital age.

4. The 2025 Sequoia Expands Toyota’s Utility Formula

Pushing up from the 4Runner in the Toyota body-on-frame sport-ute ranks is the full-size 2025 Sequoia. Its 208.1-inch length makes it the largest of the six Toyota SUVs, and with a standard three-row cabin accommodating eight seating positions, it’s also the largest Toyota SUV. The Sequoia is a hybrid-only proposition in the SUV line, packing a twin-turbo V6 paired to an electric motor for a combined 437 horses and 583 pound-feet of torque. With such power on tap, the big SUV has effortless acceleration combined with serious heavy-duty hauling potential, including the ability to tow up to 9,520 pounds. 

Sequoia’s Full-Size Strength:

• Measures 208.1 inches long
• Seats up to eight passengers
• Twin-turbo V6 hybrid standard
• Produces 437 horsepower
• Tows up to 9,520 pounds

Flexible Cargo Space. The Sequoia also offers flexible cargo volume that is perfect for drivers in need of passenger and utility space. Behind the third row, you will find 22.3 cubic feet of space, and when the seats are folded, the cargo area increases to 86.9 cubic feet. Three-row seats, ample cargo area, and substantial towing power make the Sequoia the most capable vehicle in Toyota’s truck-based passenger utility category. The hybrid system does not simply offer additional efficiency as the combination of twin-turbo V6 and electric motor now combines for impressive power and torque. The Sequoia can now offer electric capability with the muscle of a full-size SUV, thus pairing capacity with larger capability while offering a complement to the smaller 4Runner.

5. Toyota’s SUVs Share Their Engineering DNA With the Tacoma

Toyota’s tough SUV family shares key engineering DNA with the company’s pickup trucks, most notably the 2025 Tacoma. That link can be seen in the machinery that underpins the utility family. The Tacoma range is priced from $33,085 for the base SR to $65,230 for the high-end TRD Pro, which adopts the same turbocharged 2.4-liter i-FORCE MAX hybrid unit as used by the 4Runner. That shared architecture enables Toyota’s SUV range to come off a proven truck-based mechanical foundation. The link also shares some of the platform characteristics, including truck toughness, high-rigidity chassis build and serious mechanical pulling capability. By sharing engineering across pickup and SUV bodies.

 Shared Tacoma Engineering Traits:

• Shared turbo hybrid architecture
• Tacoma starts at $33,085
• TRD Pro reaches $65,230
• Truck durability influences SUVs
• High-rigidity chassis construction

The Tacoma occupies a bit part of this family, showcasing Toyota’s ability to tie together its truck and SUV portfolios. Even in its base SR configuration, it serves as a more affordable entry point at $33,085, all the way up to the TRD Pro at $65,230 which employs the turbocharged 2.4-liter i-FORCE MAX hybrid setup. This hybrid powertrain architecture is also employed in the 4Runner, providing a mechanical bridge between the mid-size pickup and midsize SUV. This shared base is meant to bring the proven truck durability and tow capability that many desire in a more traditional body-on-frame SUV, all while creating a family of vehicles that share core design themes, from hybrid powertrain options to robust frame construction and high-capacity hauling.

6. The 2025 Land Cruiser Combines Retro Styling With Trail Hardware

The all-new 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser comes back with another character all its own in Toyota’s lineup of body-on-frame SUVs. At 196.4 inches long, the five-passenger Land Cruiser makes use of the 326-horsepower i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain as standard equipment, as all the Land Cruiser models have full-time four-wheel drive. The 2025 Land Cruiser continually emphasizes the model’s trail capability and is equipped with Crawl Control and locking differentials. It also offers a decent 6,000 pounds of towing capacity, all while mixing in rugged and retro styling to further set it apart from the redesigned 4Runner and larger Sequoia, which are also in the lineup. The 2025 Land Cruiser retails for $57,900 to kick off a pricing range that’s above other Toyota-heavy-duty off-road-ready SUVs.

Land Cruiser Capability Highlights:

• Measures 196.4 inches long
• Seats five passengers
• 326-horsepower hybrid standard
• Full-time four-wheel drive
• Tows up to 6,000 pounds

The Land Cruiser’s standard powertrain is a hybrid i-FORCE MAX system good for 326 horsepower, the same available in the hybrid 4Runner. Toyota combines that with available trail-oriented equipment like full-time four-wheel drive, Crawl Control and locking differentials to make the Land Cruiser a capable off-road utility vehicle, all the while as a family car it still has a unique visual design with its retro styling. Its 6,000-pound maximum tow capacity also makes it a useful model for those who need the capability, and its base price of $57,900 extends the range of Toyota utility models in pricing from the Tacoma base model to the most expensive Sequoia. The Land Cruiser offers the combination of an advanced hybrid, four-wheel-drive and towed-capability together with a unique look that keeps it close to the history of the Land Cruiser name.

7. Toyota Offers a Wide Range of Utility Trims and Prices

New Toyota utility lineup: From affordable to high-end, Toyota’s expanded lineup of SUVs and trucks spans many trims and prices The midsize Tacoma starts at $33,085 for the base SR trim and $43,295 for the manual-transmission TRD Off-Road double cab, climbing to $65,230 for the TRD Pro trim. Full-size truck Tundra offers a range from about $40,000 for the entry SR trim to above $80,000 for the loaded Capstone. Toyota’s new Tundra is also getting a TRD Rally package that includes graphics, skid plates and more aggressive all-terrain tires. SUV models are led by the Sequoia full-size, which starts at $64,370 for the SR5 trim and $85,860 for the upscale Capstone, with the new 1794 Edition adding to the luxury mix. 

A Broad Toyota Utility Range:

• Tacoma starts at $33,085
• Tundra reaches beyond $80,000
• Sequoia spans $64,370–$85,860
• New Tundra TRD Rally
• Sequoia gains 1794 Edition

The 4Runner will follow later this year with an expected starting price of about $45,000, and the full-size Sequoia, which ranges from $64,370 for the base SR5 model to $85,860 for the new Capstone trim, while the new 1794 Edition rounds out the utility lineup as an extra-cost option. Further, Toyota makes various equipment and appearance packages available in its other utility offerings, too, which include Silver accents for the Highlander Hybrid Limited 25th Edition model as well as Nightshade editions of the Grand Highlander and Corolla Cross. These choices highlight how Toyota’s utility vehicle and truck approach extends from base, practical truck and SUV applications up to luxury versions with extra features to give models and trims a clear trail-specific, family hauler, workhorse or premium appeal.

8. Toyota’s Trucks and SUVs Deliver Serious Towing Capacity

When the focus is on heavy hauling, Toyota offers utility vehicles with a useful amount of towing capacity in several different segments. The full-size Tundra is the company’s largest truck, and it ranks at the top of the segment with a maximum towing capacity of 12,000 pounds, if equipped. The full-size three-row Sequoia has a maximum rating of 9,520 pounds for towing. Moving into the midsize off-road SUV section, both the new 4Runner and returning Land Cruiser offer up to 6,000 pounds of pulling force. Lastly, Toyota’s family-oriented midsize SUVs all deliver 5,000 pounds of maximum pulling power, including the Highlander and Grand Highlander. 

Toyota Towing Capacity Range:

• Tundra reaches 12,000 pounds
• Sequoia reaches 9,520 pounds
• 4Runner reaches 6,000 pounds
• Land Cruiser reaches 6,000 pounds
• Highlander reaches 5,000 pounds

There is more to glean from the towing chart, including how Toyota utility models fit different segments of the hauling spectrum. Towing to the max with the 12,000-pound Tundra gives it the biggest power to pull, while the 9,520-pound rating for the Sequoia shows how combined its towing and capacity for three-row passengers are. The 4Runner and Land Cruiser both have 6,000 pounds of towing, showing how they are still midsize, off-road-ready SUVs that remain practical with capable utility capabilities. The Highlander and Grand Highlander both have 5,000 pounds of ability for stuff like family trips, and that’s under the umbrella of hybrid drive capability, off-road prep, flexible cargo space and cabin tech. This is a great example of how diverse the utility range can be for the Toyota fleet.

9. Modern Cabin Technology Adds Comfort and Convenience

The tech features also get a significant boost inside the utility cabin, with digital screens, comfort and convenience features, and more premium content. There are eight-inch screens with Apple Car Play and Android Auto connectivity, new 12.3-inch screens, and huge 14-inch screens as options across the range, providing different levels of digital content depending on the Toyota model. There are also new tow-focused tech features, including a wireless tow camera (a first for a Toyota) and dedicated tow tech packs to assist in setup and extreme towing situations. Plus, the higher grades feature leather seats, large moonroofs and massage seats up front, and the new Crown Signia hybrid SUV features leather seats and a 12.3-inch screen as standard.

Cabin Technology and Comfort:

• Eight-inch touchscreen available
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Up to 14-inch central screens
• Wireless tow camera available
• Massaging front seats offered

What the digital tech, convenience and comfort features tell us about the brand’s utility vehicles is that they aren’t just about the tough mechanics. Larger central screens, smartphone integration and special-purpose towing tech are made available to drivers, and upper trims offer a bit more luxury to make the larger mass of the road more manageable. The wireless tow camera can be helpful during trailer hookups, and dedicated tow tech packages are available to enhance the process. Luxury grades offer leather seating, panoramic moonroofs and power everything, including seats with massage functions. The Crown Signia hybrid SUV offers these luxury amenities with leather upholstery and a 12.3-inch display, creating a pairing of truckit2-like driving strength and premium passenger cabin design.

10. Toyota Combines Capability, Safety, and Everyday Practicality

Lifestyle Focus with Technology and Towing The Toyota lineup of utility vehicles combines tough trail equipment, robust towing capacity, modern amenities, and driver-assistance features in a variety of body styles. Off-road models often feature systems including Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control, and electronically locking differentials to take on more demanding terrains. Standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 includes lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, pre-collision systems, and other driver-safety features. Sport-oriented tuning shines in Highlander XSE models, which are normally tuned for sport and have starting modes in Sport to enhance performance driving. Highlander hybrid models offer standard all-wheel drive, with optional electronic on-demand AWD.

Utility Features Across the Lineup:

• Multi-Terrain Select supports trails
• Crawl Control aids off-roading
• Safety Sense 3.0 standard
• Highlander hybrids get AWD
• Electronic on-demand AWD available

The culmination of this is a clear establishment of capability and convenience in the company’s expanded utility lineup. For urban, family, off-road, and heavy-duty users each vehicle has target-specific features and equipment. The 4Runner rides on an all-new midsize body-on-frame architecture with optional hybrid power, the Sequoia offers three-row seating with 437 horsepower and significant towing capacity, the Land Cruiser standardizes hybrid power and full-time 4WD as well as styling cues from the past, and Toyota’s trucks go as far as 8,000 pounds of towing. All models will offer interior technology and safety equipment, combined with varying levels of trim and an available AWD system. In sum, the latest additions to Toyota’s lineup embody the latest expression of the company’s goal to combine heavy-duty tow capacity, modern utility technology, versatile configurations, and trail-proven hardware.