Gen6 4Runner Tailhunter Overlanding video

[kayasaman]

Hi all,

not sure if someone has already popped this up but here's a video on the new 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter in its natural element:



I have seen on the 4runner6g website that there is a new lift kit for a more basic spec model (TRD Offroad was it?) which features 35" tires.


This is definitely something I would be wanted to import across the Atlantic for my purposes. It looks great and comes factory direct with everything needed.

I would probably just add an extra roof top light bar, winch, 2-way radio, and perhaps bullbars (front protection bars) if they are legal in my location (I remember them being banned back in the 1990s - but they're great to mount stuff like cameras to for making Epic adventure videos).


Actually this thing's got me pretty excited as I've kinda fallen in love with it.! It's just great in my view that you have a factory direct vehicle that has so many things which normally you would have to custom modify yourself.


I've also watched the capability of the Trailhunter Tacoma which really looks impressive! For sure we don't have any places that I know of around here as I'm pretty much able to get everywhere using my 4-door sedan but if there were places to take these things it would be unreal, sure out of the country and that's one major plan:





I wish there was a place around locally which was as knowledgeable as ROA (RV's of America) additionally as trying to find a suitable trailer to fit within the 6000lbs (~2700kg) towing weight and still have a dry shower, dinette for 2 people (read table for 2 laptops), minimum queen size bed, and plenty of solar is kinda hard.

So far I like the MDC XT16, the Imperial Outdoors X145 (and X195 but might go over the vehicle rating), or the Pause Reboots (which will definitely go over the tow rating at round 6400lbs). With for example a Lexus GX550 you get up to 9000lbs towing if not mistaken and it's pretty capable in OverTrial+ version, but I am not a fan of the looks either outside or inside.



For me there's just something about having a Garmin system in the trailer also (none of what I mentioned outside of the Pause have it) as it integrates with the full eco-system and even things like the Tread Overland XL navigation device which will then sync up nicely with my GPSMAP 67i.
Of course RedArc is another popular brand for control but when you've got something why not just stick with it right?


I know many people around Europe and Africa love the LandRover Defender 110s and I have seen some really cool pics (not sure if they were real or AI art) which features them with really large and wide tires and body kits that make them look really aggressive and the part for an offroad vehicle. Having driven one I wasn't impressed :-(
Sure they can go anywhere but they're like dinosaurs with everything being mechanical; ok that does mean easier to fix in a pinch and everywhere should really have things ready for them as they so popular world wide but still.....

What does everyone else think? Yay or Nay for the new Trailhunter and/or 4Runner?

 

[Dougnuts]

I’d start here to hear about a real world ownership review of a Tacoma. It’s hard to opine on a 4Runner, as they aren’t really out yet.

 

[kayasaman]

That's a really neat video!

Great attention to little details like the HUD not being bright enough among many other points.

Not being able to use the front fogs and lightbar at the same time seems a little weird! Is that because it's software based or is there some kind of electronic logic circuit controlling that?
Long distance illumination is discussed which I agree with... the amount of deer I nearly collided with recently is scary! Only difference is that they were on public roads and I was doing the speed limit at 70mph (110km/h), then they freaked out and started running all over the place :-( uh.....

This is going to be quite interesting as thinking about this from an "importing" perspective. They have a policy here of safety for pedestrians first, so anything has to be damage approved and not turn people into "road kill" before all else.
That means safety ratings and marks etc...

I read up on "bull bars" or front protection bars and they need to have a specific type rating before they can be considered "legal".

How would this work with aftermarket steel bumpers I wonder? Now everything needs to be plastic or composite to limit "crush" damage to people never mind moose or bison crushing the car damage. Lots of little details basically that need looking into....

Oh yeah and the factory recall for the compressor in the bed.... how would that even work when importing across the Atlantic? I remember my car got recalled twice... once for a sensor and the other was an airbag issue or so?


Not sure what he means about the paint gets scratched? My Lexus IS250 has road scratch marks all over it! I thought scratches were just part of general wear and tear?? LOL

I also had a flapping sound recently too which luckily the garage fixed foc. Turns out some plastic got dislodged underneath after I went through a water feature (read flooded road) at around 50mph (80km/h) and it started after that. Maybe the water knocked it out of place or perhaps it already was dislodged from the gravel roads up in Scotland and the water hitting it made it worse?
Anyway, front skid plate!! :-)


Gas mileage was discussed... I get around 250 - 300 miles in mine so not sure how that compares? Up to Scotland I think I refuled about 4 or 5 times if I recall?


Heated/Vented seats are a blessing... seems like standard Toyota/Lexus with 3x positions. No heated steering for me but leather wheel is fine even in freezing temps. Looks like the 4Runner (and Taco?) gets memory position seats which is really useful!
Do they also come with heated wipers I wonder?