2025 4Runner 6th Gen's US Launch Delayed Until Dec-Early 2025 Due to Shortage of Parts

[olefriend]

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...us-launch-of-popular-suv-on-shortage-of-parts

Toyota Motor Corp. is delaying the launch of an updated version of a popular mid-size SUV in the US market due to supply constraints on key parts shared with other vehicles.​

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The Japanese automaker had planned to start US deliveries of its latest 4Runner SUV this fall, but now doesn’t expect to begin shipping them until December or early next year, a company spokesman said Wednesday.​

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The 4Runner has long been one of Toyota’s best-sellers in North America and the highly-anticipated sixth generation of the vehicle was expected to provide an extra boost to the brand’s sales this year. But many of the Japan-built SUV’s key components are shared with sibling models such as the retooled Lexus GX and all-new Land Cruiser, which also are in high demand. That has depleted Toyota’s pooled parts bin, forcing the delay, the spokesman said.​

 

[jnsplace]

And there we go. Now that makes sense as there are some LC's that were stuck at port due to parts delay which I am sure, didn't provide happy warm feelings on the part of customers.

Not sure that I can wait until next spring. Assuming launch in Jan. 60 days to port. 60 days to flood the distribution. Could be May until I sit in one. My car is showing signs of needing to be swapped out.

 

[Chcg12]

I fuc$&@g knew it!! Show us the SR5 pictures already so I can make a decision. Sad.

 

[TJFDenver]

I’m waiting for year 3 of the 6th gen to work out bugs any who

 

[Boobajoob]

I'm not surprised... but still disappointed.

Was holding onto hope that maybe I'd have one for next summer. As a Canuck I feel like it'll be next fall of 2025 at best.

 

[TigerEyeJazz]

Figured this was going to happen. Still excited for it but honestly would hope we could see more colors and trim levels shown on the Toyota website.

 

[G-Note]

My Rivian R2 reservation may show up before the 6G. I’m in Canada and 7th on the list at my dealership.

 

[joerockt]

Doesn't matter to me until I see a Platinum inside and out.

And this supply bullshit shouldn't be happening anymore. Its all artificial at this point to inflate prices and it should be illegal.

 

[BiggieNorth]

Toyota seems to be having way too many Quality Control issues. My confidence in them has dropped a bit. The supply chain issues seemed to be working in their favor to work out the bugs with the newer 4 cylinder turbo engines.

 

[baldypal]

I had already decided to go with a 5th gen model for the V6. But I wonder how this will impact 5th gen pricing since gen 6 won't be on the lot. Will they distribute more 5th gen this fall instead? Interesting.

 

[littlesigh]

LOL... So much for a good deal on my trade in. Maybe I should get a 2024. :-(

 

[Olevet98]

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...us-launch-of-popular-suv-on-shortage-of-parts

Toyota Motor Corp. is delaying the launch of an updated version of a popular mid-size SUV in the US market due to supply constraints on key parts shared with other vehicles.​

​

The Japanese automaker had planned to start US deliveries of its latest 4Runner SUV this fall, but now doesn’t expect to begin shipping them until December or early next year, a company spokesman said Wednesday.​

​

The 4Runner has long been one of Toyota’s best-sellers in North America and the highly-anticipated sixth generation of the vehicle was expected to provide an extra boost to the brand’s sales this year. But many of the Japan-built SUV’s key components are shared with sibling models such as the retooled Lexus GX and all-new Land Cruiser, which also are in high demand. That has depleted Toyota’s pooled parts bin, forcing the delay, the spokesman said.​

Here we go! Hope this doesn't mean 2026!

 

[joerockt]

I just put 2 and 2 together, its probably because they need the parts to replace the 100K engines in the recall.

 

[andim]

I’m leaning more and more to a Land Cruiser. It’s about 67k in the version I want and has permanent awd. I don’t think a 4Runner is much cheaper in the version I would choose.

 

[4rhou]

IMO, Figure next June realistically. Still waiting on the platinum details.
I just picked up a GX550 OT+ so I can wait a year for the 6th gen. The LC and GX were both delayed so I figured this one would be too.