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2026 4 runner I-Force Max
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:26 am
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:26 am
Anyone here own a 6th gen 4 runner? Wife is looking into the I-Force Max hybrid engine as well. Just trying to see if anyone has one and what their thoughts were? I know its a Toyota and pretty reliable. Not sure about that Hybrid motor.
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:41 am to Tic44
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I know its a Toyota and pretty reliable
You sure?
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:50 am to BoogaBear
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You sure?
no. that's why I'm asking
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:51 am to Tic44
The wife loves hers, I avoided the hybrid though. The turbo four banger is pretty peppy and fun to drive. Banks is releasing all kind of stuff for it too.
ETA: one thing to add about the hybrid, the batteries are in the cargo area, so you lose quite a bit off the height back there.
ETA: one thing to add about the hybrid, the batteries are in the cargo area, so you lose quite a bit off the height back there.
This post was edited on 3/26/26 at 7:57 am
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:01 am to Soul Gleaux
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one thing to add about the hybrid, the batteries are in the cargo area, so you lose quite a bit off the height back there.
Yeah that kinda sucks, but its only like 4 inches of height right?
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:09 am to Tic44
Yeah but it ain’t exactly huge back there. Obviously doesn’t matter for grocery getting, but it’s noticeable if you try to throw something large back there. I hate how they locked you into a hybrid if you want a higher end trim package. Luckily she didn’t care for any of the stuff that comes with them, and wanted a regular TRD Off Road. I didn’t want a hybrid, and (to me) the screen in the higher packages is obnoxiously big.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:15 am to Tic44
I would try to steer her towards a Honda Passport.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:53 am to Tic44
quote:My wife says 4 inches is plenty big.
Yeah that kinda sucks, but its only like 4 inches of height right?
Posted on 3/26/26 at 9:01 am to TideCPA
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My wife says 4 inches is plenty big.
yep! she does!
Posted on 3/26/26 at 9:24 am to Tic44
We just bought my wife a Sequoia with the iForce. Got a Westcott level and Toyo RT trails. I bought it to have a second tow vehicle and also have something that I could use running around farm with dog, etc. It's too new to talk about the reliability, but it's a really nice vehicle.
Pros: super nice car and it drives really well. The iForce has a lot of arse. It pulls my tandem utility trailer with a sxs like it's nothing. Same with my aluminum boat. I haven't put anything heavier behind it yet but will do so soon. I do wish I would've gone with Bilstein 6112s instead of the Westcott kit. It looks cool, but ride suffers a bit off road with the pre-load collar setups. I think 5100s in the rear would've been better for towing as well, but it's not my primary tow vehicle so whatever.
Cons: Only cons I have so far are (1) you can't disable the auto start/stop because it's a hybrid, and (2) the lack of cargo space in the back because of the hybrid battery, which we knew going into buying the car. The third row doesn't fold flat and you can't put a dog kennel back there with the seats in the car. I'm sure the 4Runner is worse. I removed the back seats and ordered a third row delete platform to solve the issue. On the auto start/stop deal, it's not nearly as noticeable as my F150.
Overall, no issues with the iForce so far. Wouldn't hesitate to buy again.
Pros: super nice car and it drives really well. The iForce has a lot of arse. It pulls my tandem utility trailer with a sxs like it's nothing. Same with my aluminum boat. I haven't put anything heavier behind it yet but will do so soon. I do wish I would've gone with Bilstein 6112s instead of the Westcott kit. It looks cool, but ride suffers a bit off road with the pre-load collar setups. I think 5100s in the rear would've been better for towing as well, but it's not my primary tow vehicle so whatever.
Cons: Only cons I have so far are (1) you can't disable the auto start/stop because it's a hybrid, and (2) the lack of cargo space in the back because of the hybrid battery, which we knew going into buying the car. The third row doesn't fold flat and you can't put a dog kennel back there with the seats in the car. I'm sure the 4Runner is worse. I removed the back seats and ordered a third row delete platform to solve the issue. On the auto start/stop deal, it's not nearly as noticeable as my F150.
Overall, no issues with the iForce so far. Wouldn't hesitate to buy again.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 9:33 am to Flats
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I would try to steer her towards a Honda Passport.
I agree, and the Trailsport model looks good. Also has a legit V-6 engine. Maybe not as much of an off-road vehicle, but is she really going to be trail riding?
Posted on 3/26/26 at 10:28 am to Burt Macklin
Well, this is the one she bought . We test drove it this weekend and she fell in love with it.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 12:35 pm to Tic44
Did you come here to post that your wife was looking into getting a 4Runner that she had already bought?
Posted on 3/26/26 at 12:39 pm to LSBoosie
No. She bought it this morning.
This post was edited on 3/26/26 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 3/26/26 at 11:23 pm to Tic44
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Wife is looking into the I-Force Max hybrid engine
Sounds like you should be asking her.
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