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2025–2026 model year · Sixth generation

Toyota 4Runner ground clearance

Ground clearance, 2025–20268.1–10.1 in

Maker206–257 mm

The 2025–2026 Toyota 4Runner has 8.1–10.1 in of ground clearance, depending on trim.

Angles: approach 18.0–33.0°; breakover 23.0–24.0°; departure 22.0–24.0°.

2026 4Runner Product Information
Model years
2010–2026
Configurations
16
Approach
18.0–33.0°
2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport in white, front three-quarter view
Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, resized.

01 / Tables

Toyota 4Runner ground clearance by model year

Ground clearance is the gap between the ground and the lowest part of the vehicle. The approach, breakover and departure angles are the steepest slopes it can drive onto, over and off before the bumper, the belly or the tail touches. Every 2025–2026 Toyota 4Runner has the 8-speed automatic. Figures in US units; model years printed the same share one table, and a package that changes a figure gets its own row.

2025–2026 Toyota 4Runner

Sixth generation: full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2025–2026 Toyota 4Runner clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 1inApproach source 1°Breakover source 1°Departure source 1°
i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinderSR5 · Any drive8.118.023.022.0
i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinderTRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, Limited · Any drive8.818.024.022.0
4x4TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium · Any engine9.119.024.024.0
i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid4x4 · Limited, Platinum8.818.024.022.0
i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid4x4 · TRD Pro, Trailhunter10.133.024.024.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2024 Toyota 4Runner

Fifth generation: full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2024 Toyota 4Runner clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 2inApproach source 2°Breakover°Departure source 2°
4x2SR5, Limited, SR5 Premium9.030.0≈18.6–30.626.0
4x46 trims9.633.0≈19.9–31.926.0
4x2TRD Sport9.030.0not in our data26.0
4x4TRD Sport9.633.0not in our data26.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Underlined figures are not the maker’s own: dashed is our estimate. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2023 Toyota 4Runner

Fifth generation: full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2023 Toyota 4Runner clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 3inApproach source 3°Breakover°Departure source 3°
4x2SR5, Limited, SR5 Premium9.030.0≈18.6–30.626.0
4x46 trims9.633.0≈19.9–31.926.0
4x2TRD Sport9.030.0not in our data26.0
4x4TRD Sport, 40th Anniversary Special Edition9.633.0not in our data26.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Underlined figures are not the maker’s own: dashed is our estimate. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2022 Toyota 4Runner

Fifth generation. Show the table

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2022 Toyota 4Runner clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 4inApproach source 4°Breakover°Departure source 4°
4x2SR5, Limited, SR5 Premium9.030.0≈18.6–30.626.0
4x46 trims9.633.0≈19.9–31.926.0
4x2TRD Sport9.030.0not in our data26.0
4x4TRD Sport, Trail Special Edition9.633.0not in our data26.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Underlined figures are not the maker’s own: dashed is our estimate. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2021 Toyota 4Runner

Fifth generation. Show the table

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2021 Toyota 4Runner clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 5inApproach source 5°Breakover°Departure source 5°
4x2SR5, Limited, SR5 Premium9.030.0≈18.6–30.626.0
4x46 trims9.633.0≈19.9–31.926.0
4x2Nightshade Special Edition9.030.0not in our data26.0
4x4Nightshade Special Edition, Venture Special Edition, Trail Special Edition9.633.0not in our data26.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Underlined figures are not the maker’s own: dashed is our estimate. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2020 Toyota 4Runner

Fifth generation. Show the table

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2020 Toyota 4Runner clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 6inApproach source 6°Breakover°Departure source 6°
4x2SR5, Limited, SR5 Premium9.030.0≈18.6–30.626.0
4x46 trims9.633.0≈19.9–31.926.0
4x2Nightshade Special Edition9.030.0not in our data26.0
4x4Nightshade Special Edition, Venture Special Edition9.633.0not in our data26.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Underlined figures are not the maker’s own: dashed is our estimate. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2017–2019 Toyota 4Runner

Fifth generation. Show the table

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2017–2019 Toyota 4Runner clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 7inApproach source 7°Breakover°Departure source 7°
4x2SR5, Limited, SR5 Premium9.030.0≈18.6–30.626.0
4x4Any trim9.633.0≈19.9–31.926.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Underlined figures are not the maker’s own: dashed is our estimate. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2015–2016 Toyota 4Runner

Fifth generation. Show the table

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2015–2016 Toyota 4Runner clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 8inApproach source 8°Breakover°Departure source 8°
4x2SR5, Limited9.030.0≈18.6–30.626.0
4x44 trims9.633.0≈19.9–31.926.0
4x2SR5 Premium9.030.0not in our data26.0
4x4SR5 Premium, Trail Premium9.633.0not in our data26.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Underlined figures are not the maker’s own: dashed is our estimate. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Earlier model years (2010 to 2014) are in the table below, each with a link to the full specs of its generation.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.
  1. 12026 4Runner Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  2. 22024 4Runner Product Information (Oct 2023) · Toyota Motor North America
  3. 32023 4Runner Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  4. 42022 4Runner Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  5. 52021 4Runner Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  6. 62020 4Runner Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  7. 72019 4Runner Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  8. 82016 4Runner Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  9. 92014 4Runner Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  10. 102013 4Runner Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  11. 112010 4Runner Product Information · Toyota Motor North America

Documents last checked . How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

02 / Over the years

How the Toyota 4Runner ground clearance moved

The lowest and highest ground clearance Toyota prints for each model year, newest first, across Sixth generation and Fifth generation.

  • The top figure rose by 0.5 in, from 9.6 in in 2024 to 10.1 in in 2025–2026 (Sixth generation replaced Fifth generation).
Toyota 4Runner ground clearance by model year
Model yearsLowestHighestConfigurationsFull specs
2025–2026Sixth generation8.1 in10.1 in16Sixth generation specs
2024Fifth generation9.0 in9.6 in11Fifth generation specs
2023Fifth generation9.0 in9.6 in12Fifth generation specs
2022Fifth generation9.0 in9.6 in12Fifth generation specs
2021Fifth generation9.0 in9.6 in13Fifth generation specs
2020Fifth generation9.0 in9.6 in12Fifth generation specs
2017–2019Fifth generation9.0 in9.6 in9Fifth generation specs
2015–2016Fifth generation9.0 in9.6 in9Fifth generation specs
2014Fifth generation9.0 in9.6 in8Fifth generation specs
2011–2013Fifth generation9.0 in9.6 in5Fifth generation specs
2010Fifth generation9.0 in9.6 in6Fifth generation specs

03 / Most and least

Which Toyota 4Runner leads and trails

Named as exactly as the maker’s table names it: model year, cab, bed, engine, drive and package.

Highest in 2025–2026
10.1 in
2025–2026 i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid, 8-speed automatic, 4x4, TRD Pro, Trailhunter.
Lowest in 2025–2026
8.1 in
2025–2026 i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, SR5, any drive.

04 / What changes it

What moves the Toyota 4Runner ground clearance

Toyota’s own 2025–2026 figures, split by the option that changes them.

By trim

  • SR58.1 in
  • TRD Sport8.8 in
  • TRD Sport Premium8.8 in
  • Limited8.8 in
  • Platinum8.8 in
  • TRD Off-Road9.1 in
  • TRD Off-Road Premium9.1 in
  • TRD Pro10.1 in

05 / Compared

Toyota 4Runner against other SUVs

The newest model year we hold for each, ground clearance by Toyota’s and the other makers’ own documents.

SUVs compared on ground clearance
ModelModel yearGround clearance
Toyota 4Runner2025–20268.1–10.1 in
Ford BroncoFord Bronco vs Toyota 4Runner20268.3–13.1 in
Jeep WranglerJeep Wrangler vs Toyota 4Runner20269.7–12.9 in
Jeep Grand Cherokee201510.8 in
Chevrolet Tahoe20208.5–10.7 in
Lexus GXLexus GX vs Toyota 4Runner2025–20268.7–9.8 in
Honda Passport20278.3–9.6 in
Toyota FJ Cruiser20148.7–9.6 in
Nissan Xterra2012–20158.2–9.5 in

06 / Next

More on the Toyota 4Runner

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07 / FAQ

Questions people ask

What is the ground clearance of the 2025–2026 Toyota 4Runner?

The 2025–2026 Toyota 4Runner has 8.1–10.1 in of ground clearance, depending on trim. Angles: approach 18.0–33.0°; breakover 23.0–24.0°; departure 22.0–24.0°.

Which 2025–2026 Toyota 4Runner has the most ground clearance?

The 2025–2026 i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid, 8-speed automatic, 4x4, TRD Pro, Trailhunter, at 10.1 in.

Which 2025–2026 Toyota 4Runner has the least ground clearance?

The 2025–2026 i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, SR5, any drive, at 8.1 in.

What changes the Toyota 4Runner’s ground clearance?

Trim, by Toyota’s own figures for 2025–2026. By trim: SR5 8.1 in; TRD Sport 8.8 in; TRD Sport Premium 8.8 in; Limited 8.8 in.

Has the Toyota 4Runner’s ground clearance changed over the years?

2025–2026: 8.1–10.1 in; 2024: 9.0–9.6 in; 2023: 9.0–9.6 in; 2022: 9.0–9.6 in; 2021: 9.0–9.6 in. The top figure rose by 0.5 in, from 9.6 in in 2024 to 10.1 in in 2025–2026 (Sixth generation replaced Fifth generation).

These are Toyota’s published figures for the models it describes, not a weighbridge or a tape measure; your own vehicle’s options change them. Found a figure that doesn’t match the document? Tell us.