Does the 2026 4Runner finally break from the aging fifth-generation platform?
Yes — the 2026 4Runner inaugurates the complete sixth generation on a modernized body-on-frame platform. Toyota finally replaces the naturally aspirated 4.0L V6 with a 2.4L turbo i-FORCE MAX hybrid engine producing 326 hp borrowed from the 2024 Tacoma — a major gain in low-rpm torque (588 Nm vs 380 Nm) for off-road capability. The rear suspension transitions from a solid axle to a multi-link coil spring setup, improving both road comfort and articulation on rough terrain. For Canadian off-road enthusiasts, this is an upgrade more than a decade in the making.



















