2025 4Runner Off-Road hood scoop?

[4R_Tommy]

Hi-

Does anyone know if the 4Runner Off Road will have a hood scoop or not? I know everyone has their own feeling about it and for me it is a deal-breaker if it has the scoop. The Trail Hunter doesn't have the scoop, but that is really a lot more than I am looking for. The Pro does have the scoop, so that will not work for me. I guess based on the 5th G I was thinking the OR trim would probably have the scoop, but then I saw the thread here that had some color renderings and it showed the OR without a scoop. If that is correct that the OR doesn't have a scoop, then I will order one as soon as I can and happily wait for it. It's not so much the look of the scoop that is a problem for me, it that is it 'non functional' that turns me off.

 

[jnsplace]

When you say scoop are you saying the thing below? This is the TRD OR Taco, I would say no.

Looks like the Sport, limited and Platinum will have it. From what I hear, it's 5 bolts to remove.

 

[rdclairm]

The new Tacoma TRD Sport has the scoop but not the TRD Off Road. On the outgoing 4Runner I think both have it. I’m hoping the new OR does not, it’s not my cup of tea, but we haven’t seen official OR photos yet.

 

[jnsplace]

Oh hood scoop.....duh. Fast reading, my bad. What @rdclairm said, we aren't sure yet.
And we certainly are anxious for the info per trim.

 

[Shyrax]

Pretty sure the hood scoop should only be on the Sport and Pro.

 

[zachavm]

Just curious, why would having the fake hood scoop be a deal breaker? I can understand not liking it and thinking it is tacky, but straight up calling it a deal breaker that determines your purchasing decision seems extreme.

 

[4R_Tommy]

Just curious, why would having the fake hood scoop be a deal breaker? I can understand not liking it and thinking it is tacky, but straight up calling it a deal breaker that determines your purchasing decision seems extreme.

I wish I knew why or more so, I wish I didn't care, but it must be some kind of OCD. Several years ago when the 'Trail' version of the 5G 4Runner came out, I bought it and told myself I could just ignore the fake scoop or that I would get used to it - but I didn't get used to it and I traded it soon after. Too bad it's not just an option or accessory people can choose.

 

[zachavm]

I wish I knew why or more so, I wish I didn't care, but it must be some kind of OCD. Several years ago when the 'Trail' version of the 5G 4Runner came out, I bought it and told myself I could just ignore the fake scoop or that I would get used to it - but I didn't get used to it and I traded it soon after. Too bad it's not just an option or accessory people can choose.

Good on you on understanding yourself. Everyone is illogical in one way or another. I know I've got my own annoyances that I should be able to get over and can't. It is better to understand it and manage it than try to deny or argue it.

As was said, if it follows the Tacoma the Off-Road should not have a hood scoop. I would expect it to. However, there is always the nuclear option where you could replace the hood. First, the hood from a Tacoma should be compatible with it. Thus you might be able to snag one from a junk yard. Second, the dealership might be able to help you connect with someone else who would want the hood scoop and you could swap with them.