The 2026 Toyota 4Runner Gets a Modern Powertrain Boost

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is the preeminent economical off-roader, thrilling drivers with its rugged amenities. Plus, thanks to some improvements, it now offers better-than-ever performance, including a more refined powertrain. Toyota Chula Vista has the details.

No More V6 Engine

Previous generations of the Toyota 4Runner were powered by a 4.0-liter V6 engine that offered 270 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque. For the new model, this has been swapped out for a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. With more muscular than its predecessor, it produces 278 horsepower, along with 317 lb-ft of torque.

Fantastic Array of Off-Road Features

In addition to its great power, the 2026 Toyota 4Runner is a true off-road beast. While rear-wheel drive is standard, you can add a part- or full-time four-wheel drive system that includes a two-speed transfer case with high and low range gearing. Plus, your SUV is equipped with standard underbody plating and fuel-tank protection, along with available features like:

• Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism: The stabilizer bar can be disengaged just by pressing a button, and this increases wheel articulation for the front suspension.
• Multi-Terrain Select: This ensures improved traction based on different terrain conditions.
• Crawl Control: While you focus on steering, this feature will automatically adjust the throttle and brakes.
• Electronic Locking Rear Differential: This enables you to lock the rear wheels so they spin in tandem, further augmenting traction.

Take the 2026 Toyota 4Runner for a Test Drive Around Chula Vista, CA

If you have driven an older Toyota 4Runner in the past, you are going to love how it has gotten better. Come down to Toyota Chula Vista to explore all of its features. Then take a model out for a test drive to gauge its performance.