You bring up a good point about production location. I just asked and her reply was that:
"it (first allocations to east coast) may not apply with Japanese built vehicles, but the reality is they just allocate sooner, they don’t actually get them any sooner."
After reading that production starts December I texted my dealer this afternoon. Here’s what she (a sales manager) shared:
No 2025 4runner allocations are out yet but she expects first ones in second half of December. East coast dealers will likely get allocations first (just how it usually...
Interesting that they're doing the slightly delayed production start date for the hybrid models, just like the Tacoma launch. Anyone know the reason? Must not be related to the production plant since 4runner and Tacoma are made in different factories.
The higher trims and premiums also have rubber stripping on the front edge of the rear door to reduce wind noise.
The OEM hood insulation isn't cheap either from Toyota parts, like $450-$500.
Some 2024 Tacoma owners have DIY installed a sound insulation deadening material themselves, which...