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It is not possible for the heavier hybrid with the same turbo four to have better or equal HIGHWAY fuel efficiency as the non-hybrid...unless of course the EPA intentionally gives hybrids an unfair rating. Its just simple physics.
The hybrid has the ability to recover energy any time that the vehicle is coasting or braking. It also has the ability to shut the engine off on negative grades. The EPA test cycle isn't derived from steady state speed. It has accelerating and decelerating in the cycle. That's why the hybrid gets a better EPA rating even on the highway cycle. The electric motor also allows the vehicle to choose what is most efficient when making power. If it has the charge in the battery, it can lean into the electric motor for a slight uphill grade rather than leaning into the boost.

2025 Toyota 4runner Trailhunter 2025 4Runner 6th Gen spotted @ gas station (Everest color) 1733535480452-f2


I also drive about 50/50 city/hwy on my normal commute, so the ability to drive on electric only and recovering energy for the frequent stops will help gas mileage. Much of my other driving is in the mountains where the system can regen energy.
 

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Too bad this awesome color isn’t available across the line for those who don’t need to go as far as a trailhunter.
 

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But wouldn't you rather have this one with a twin turbo six?
I am happy with the improvements this engine provides over the 5th gen engine, so, to answer your question, "no," I would not want to pay more money for a twin-turbo six. Two more cylinders is just not as important to me. I focus on the output or the results, not the count or size. This new motor has more HP, more torque, and will probably be slightly more fuel efficient. Those three things are good enough for me. But I do understand many people don't like the idea of going from 6 to 4, I do get it.
 
 
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