That's standard procedure for any new vehicle launch, not just Toyota but all manufacturers. They hold the drive event for the automotive press, then give them a date/time when they can publish their review articles and videos. This only applies to the people who attended the press drive event...
There's definitely an embargo on the press drive reviews which will lift 1/28 Tuesday morning so that's when we'll see all the first drive review articles and videos posted.
I doubt there's any embargo on the few owners so far though. The dealers would have to make them sign NDA's or something...
You asking about Hybrid or Nonhybrid Limited models?
Here's the 2025 4Runner production schedule:
https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/threads/official-start-of-production-schedule-of-2025-4runner-6th-gen-begins-december-2024-non-hybrid-first-then-hybrid-models.1885/
Non-Hybrid Models: December...
Would make sense. Otherwise seems random to have a lineup of Toyotas displayed like that outside a hotel. Timing also lines up, since press drives are early next week.
Some notables features / improvements:
Headlight leveling dial for heavy loads/towing
Locking gas / fuel door
Light on the trailer hitch
Genuine Toyota lift kit up to 2.5” with 3" larger tires will still allow Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) to work.
No 0-60 stats from Toyota or real world test numbers from journalists yet but the press drive is in 2 weeks and the embargo lifts shortly after so we'll see real world performance figures including 0-60 times posted soon.
For now, if we look to the 2024 Tacoma, we might be be able to estimate...
For anyone who prefers reading, here's an AI generated summary of the video. But it's worth a watch IMO. So the Trailhunter has a slightly higher RTI flex score (532 vs. 520 on TRD Pro), which makes sense since it's supposed to excel at rock crawling.
Key Highlights:
Introduction to Vehicles...
Tested on the Tacoma, but relevant to the 2025 4Runner TRD Pro and Trailhunter as well. The 6th gen 4Runner should have similar (if not identical) RTI flex score.
Video / test description:
But now there’s more to it. The fourth generation Tacoma TRD Pro still has
trick shocks, but it also has...
Platinum won't be able to use lift kits for the TRD Pro and Trailhunter.
But Platinum should have the same shocks as the Limited trim (because Platinum is based on the Limited trim), so it will be able to use any lift kit for the Limited.
Haven't seen a price list yet for 2025 4Runner OEM parts / accessories yet, but here's what the roof rack costs for the 2024 Tacoma:
MSRP : $1,175.00
Genuine Toyota 2024 + Tacoma Double/Crew Cab Roof Rack - Toyota (PT767-35100)...