2023 Toyota 4Runner: Check Out Toyota's Cool New Retro 4Runner the 40th Anniversary Special Edition
Unfortunately, Toyota has yet to announce details for the all-new next-generation 4Runner. But the brand has confirmed that we are getting a new edition of the fifth generation for the 2023 model year: 40th Anniversary Special Edition.
As the name suggests, this is a special edition celebrating the 4Runner's 40th anniversary since Toyota installed a fiberglass cab on the pickup and added an extra row of seats in 1983.
The 2023 4Runner Spy Photos 40th Anniversary Special Edition is based on the 4Runner Premium grade SR5, and is only available in 4x4. This is an appearance package that includes bronze alloy wheels, a Toyota heritage grille to match the body colours, a bronze tailgate badge, and a distinctive yellow, orange and red stripe graphic throughout the body.
The package also offers interior details such as bronze seat stitching, bronze cross-stitch shift knobs, and a standard powered moonroof.
Toyota will produce a limited number of 4,040 units of the 40th Anniversary Special Edition 4Runner. Shoppers can choose from a selection of White, Midnight Black Metallic and Barcelona Red Metallic paints.
Toyota did not mention the price. But the SR5's Premium class – which adds some luxuries to the base SR5 like heated seats – starts at $41,515 at 2022 prices. Neither of those features would seem to drive the price up too high for the 40th Anniversary Special Edition.
In addition to the 2023 4Runner Specs 40th Anniversary Special Edition, Toyota continues to use the same 4.0-liter V6 engine and five-speed automatic configuration and the same trim lineup for 2023.
One significant change is that Toyota makes safety technologies such as Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. standard on all grades.
The fifth-generation Toyota 4Runner is getting old. August will mark 13 years since it went into production.
But despite competition from the updated Jeep Wrangler and the all-new Ford Bronco, the 4Runner remains as popular as ever—one of the reasons Toyota took the time to put the next generation into production.