Which Toyota 4Runner years have a towing capacity of 5,000 lb or more?
The Toyota 4Runner offers a towing capacity of 5,000 lb or more in 11 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2016, standard on the Limited, SR5, SR5 Premium, Trail, Trail Premium and TRD Pro. Every trim has it standard.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Limited, Platinum, SR5, Trailhunter, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro, TRD Sport and TRD Sport Premium). |
| 2025 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Limited, Platinum, SR5, Trailhunter, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro, TRD Sport and TRD Sport Premium). |
| 2024 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Limited, SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro and TRD Sport). |
| 2023 | Standard | Standard on every trim (40th Anniversary Special Edition, Limited, SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro and TRD Sport). |
| 2022 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Limited, SR5, SR5 Premium, Trail, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro and TRD Sport). |
| 2021 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Limited, Nightshade Edition, SR5, SR5 Premium, Trail, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro and Venture Special Edition). |
| 2020 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Limited, Nightshade Edition, SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro and Venture Special Edition). |
| 2019 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Limited, Nightshade Edition, SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and TRD Pro). |
| 2018 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Limited, SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and TRD Pro). |
| 2017 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Limited, SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and TRD Pro). |
| 2016 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Limited, SR5, SR5 Premium, Trail, Trail Premium and TRD Pro). |
| 2015 | No | Not available on any trim. |
"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.
Every model with a towing capacity of 5,000 lb or more
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Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayThird row (7+ seats)AWD or 4WDPower 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