Which Toyota 4Runner years have AWD or 4WD?
The Toyota 4Runner offers AWD or 4WD in 12 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2015, standard on the Trail, Trail Premium and TRD Pro and optional on the Limited, SR5 and SR5 Premium. In 2026 it's standard on the Platinum, Trailhunter, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and TRD Pro, optional on the Limited, SR5, TRD Sport and TRD Sport Premium.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the Platinum, Trailhunter, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and TRD Pro. Optional on the Limited, SR5, TRD Sport and TRD Sport Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the Platinum, Trailhunter, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and TRD Pro. Optional on the Limited, SR5, TRD Sport and TRD Sport Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and TRD Pro. Optional on the Limited, SR5, SR5 Premium and TRD Sport (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the 40th Anniversary Special Edition, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and TRD Pro. Optional on the Limited, SR5, SR5 Premium and TRD Sport (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and TRD Pro. Optional on the Limited, SR5, SR5 Premium, Trail and TRD Sport (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro and Venture Special Edition. Optional on the Limited, Nightshade Edition, SR5, SR5 Premium and Trail (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro and Venture Special Edition. Optional on the Limited, Nightshade Edition, SR5 and SR5 Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and TRD Pro. Optional on the Limited, Nightshade Edition, SR5 and SR5 Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and TRD Pro. Optional on the Limited, SR5 and SR5 Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and TRD Pro. Optional on the Limited, SR5 and SR5 Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2016 | Some trims | Standard on the Trail, Trail Premium and TRD Pro. Optional on the Limited, SR5 and SR5 Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2015 | Some trims | Standard on the Trail, Trail Premium and TRD Pro. Optional on the Limited, SR5 and SR5 Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
More about the Toyota 4Runner
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayThird row (7+ seats)Tows 5,000 lb or morePower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof