Rendering: This Is the All-New 2025 Toyota 4Runner Before You're Supposed To See It

But how old are we talking about? Try almost 15 years, as the fifth-gen entered production in August of 2009 and has remained pretty much the same since then. It uses the same underpinnings as the old Land Cruiser Prado, Tacoma, and FJ Cruiser, so it is a proper body-on-frame off-roader, unlike most high-riders in today's market.

Its on-road performance is nothing to write home about, as where it truly shines is off the beaten path. Nevertheless, you will need to fit it with chunky rubber to increase its traction, give it new suspension, a lift kit, auxiliary lights, and maybe a snorkel to bring out the off-roader within it truly. Besides, it needs gasoline in the tank and a skilled driver to conquer the great outdoors.

You don't think the Japanese automaker gave it a unibody touch for the upcoming generation, which is only a few days away from being introduced, did you? Why, of course, you didn't, as it wouldn't have been a real 4Runner. The next one utilizes the TNGA-F body-on-frame construction. As a result, it will have a lot of things in common with the Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser Prado, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, and Lexus GS.

Expected to behave very similarly to the Land Cruiser, the new 4Runner will set itself apart in a few key areas. One is the design, which we will discuss in a few moments. It will also feature different powertrains, reportedly adopting a turbo 2.4L unit making up to 278 horsepower (282 ps/207 kW). While the Land Cruiser offers seating for five, the upcoming 4Runner is expected to retain its three-row layout.

Official teasers have revealed that it will still be a quirky-looking machine, albeit one equipped with fresh technology gear, including a large tablet-like infotainment system. It will also get a power-operated roll-down window, likely controlled via a button mounted on the overhead console, and we expect it to pack numerous safety systems, as well.

Now, about that styling – it hasn't been fully revealed yet, but certain rendering artists have tried to decipher it, including Kolesa, which is behind the images shared above. Their idea is a flatter nose, sharper lines, and an evolutionary back end wrapped up into a rather boxy package – you know, similar to the outgoing 4Runner.

We're fans of this idea and think the real thing won't be that different. However, we must wait until April 9 to find out, as that is when Toyota will fully uncover it. So, are you excited about the 4Runner getting a new generation after all these years?