Key Fob / Slim Credit Card Key Fob - Photos

[TN Vols]

Here's what the key fob and slim credit card key fob will look like for the 6th gen 2025+ 4runner

Traditional Key Fob (Back)

Traditional Key Fob (Front)

Slim Card Key Fob (same as from 2024 Tacoma)

Video:







Size comparison between traditional key fob and slim card keyfob.

 

[Positronic]

Brings up a question i've been curious about since i havent been a 4Runner owner since 1st gen era. As these are all automatics do they have remote start capabilities on the key fob or is that reserved for the cell-phone based subscription app?

 

[DustyLens]

Having had an electronic key destroyed by a rogue wave at the beach, I very much prefer a plain metal key.
I also didn't like that my 2010 4Runner has no keyhole on the passenger side.
Not a fan of push-button start either.

 

[ModernDay4Runner]

Having had an electronic key destroyed by a rogue wave at the beach, I very much prefer a plain metal key.
I also didn't like that my 2010 4Runner has no keyhole on the passenger side.
Not a fan of push-button start either.

Debbie Downer waaaa waaaaaa. Just kidding. Don't get sensitive on us.

 

[Rubicon2Runner]

Not a fan of push-button start either.

I can empathize. However, the reality is the transition from ignition switches activating mechanical linkages (like rods pushing a switch on the firewall) to purely electrical systems happened gradually over decades.

Even with a physical key, since the early 2000s, turning the 'physical' key has effectively been no different than the start/stop push button. They both just send a signal to the ECU, the security chip in the 'key' is validated, and the car's instructed to start.

I prefer the key as well, even though I know there's no difference anymore between that and the button. Literally.



Side note, having had to replace one of those ignition switches, you learn to love today's reality.