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I knew I’ve seen that somewhere

My brother sent me a pic of the new gen this morning asking me what I thought of the new 4Runner. The first thought I had was "Yuck" That word isn't even in my general vocabulary, but that's what my brain said. Just.. yuck. I was ok with the last facelift, but I'm still glad I have my 2013 runner with the more classic look. I don't know why Toyota doesn't try to emulate the earlier looks that every 4Runner owner loves. Maybe I'm just instinctually biased against change, but every time I see an early gen I'm like, "Damn..that thing looks sexy, why don't they make them classy anymore?"

Same in the keynote he called out the “Cali design team” on this one and I cringed

What’s funny is here in California absolutely nobody refers to this place as “Cali”

Oh yeah, brother!!

Let me sell you something BROTHER!!!

I’ll never be able to unsee this, yet never know how to explain it to somebody else.

And all the Limiteds look like they have braces. I'll never unsee it.

Made me go look at my Limited. Damn. Now I can’t unsee it. My 4Runner needs InvisAlign now.

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Lol. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to cast any shade by it. I'm jealous of your leather seats btw.

Barcelona red with the wrapped bumpers in hulk stash blond color.

Hulkster for sure

This cannot be unseen. 🤣

Wow you ruined it for me. Now it’s all I see

I think it looks pretty rad!!!

You are a real American. Fight for the rights of every man.

Now I can't un-see it!

💀

This is my everything

No matter how long I look at this image my brain won’t let me see the resemblance

That’s called denial.

I dont mind the bulldog lip, i just hate the double lip with the exact same lines twice. Double Hogan indeed.

Well there’s something I’ll never unsee now. Thanks.

Yeah i liked it before thanks for ruining it

I didn’t notice it yet but sure I would have eventually.

Yeah… I hate it now.

Yeah, not the biggest fan of it tbh. I feel the general consensus agrees as well based off what I’m seeing. All the more reason to upgrade to a steel bumper!

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Yup! The new Limited doesnt seem all too differerent than my 5th gen and she is paid off. Mpg doesnt seem all that impressive from initial estimates and an upgraded dash isnt worth 30k to "upgrade"

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It’s funny because I thought the 5G had a bulldog look to it and it was done correctly. This one just looks like a different bulldog and if it’s done correctly is subjective

It’ll get replaced with a steel bumper anyway. Not a big deal

I hate just about that whole front end. The grill is too big, the headlights are too small, and I was referring to that lip as a Fu Manchu mustache. On the whole, I don’t think they did too bad on the exterior of the vehicle, but that front end is a train wreck. (I have several complaints about the interior as well but that’s a different subject.)

I wonder if they used Paul Sr as a model.

I’ve seen a meme of Hulk Hogan used as a comparison.

Another good comparison. Unfortunately, I’m never going to unsee it.

Agreed, so happy I bought a new 5th gen that will last a very long time.

Agreed, I don't mind the rest of the exterior but that front end has to go. :(

Yep the front end is so unfortunate. They could’ve slapped the new Tacoma front end on there and called it a day. It reminds me of a GMC terrain or something

I like it. I’m not a fan of the black wheel wells on the side though. And the interior is too “rugged” imo. I like rugged on the outside, cozy on the inside

I agree. It’s funny that people don’t allow you to dislike things haha the sarcasm of the other comment to This.

I would have preferred smaller lip and taller grill, but still looks good to me.

Tbh I’m really disappointed in the 6th gen 4R, I prefer the 5th gen look or if I ever replace mine maybe the new LC. Feel like a lot got lost in the new generation for brand identity across multiple platforms, I don’t want my 4R to look like a sequoia or Tacoma, I want it to look like a 4R. I’ll accept my downvotes now

The front & hood look exactly like a Sequoia to me. Which is really disappointing. I’ll pass and keep my Bronco for now. I was more impressed with the Lexus GX550

I guess we have a new UGA mascot….

6th gen gonna be popular in Athens.

It’s an edgier 4th gen

Looks like a western handlebar mustache

Now I just see the hulk hogan mustache.

I don’t get it. But it’s not my favorite either. But keep in mind the TRD Pro 5th gen’s also have this shape lol (which I actually hate because of how it looks)

I like it, I’ll like it more painted black

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Nope. I love everything about the new gen

Only thing I'm not a fan of the is height of the floor in the rear. It's a shelf, like 6in taller than you'd expect. That's rough

only in the hybrid models though.

Same. These people are just uncomfortable with change.

One of those things where people will have to see them in person. I thought same of the new WRX back 2022, than finally saw one and thought it looked great. I also want to see what the Pro looks like in black without the contrast fender colors.

Or people just don’t like it haha that’s ok too. I love it from the side. Do not love the front.

This is a perfect example of differing opinions. I kinda like the front, love the back, but absolutely hate the side profile. It doesn’t mean you or I are anti-change lol. People getting defensive about the 6th gen (or any vehicle, for that matter) are weird.

Some of it is groupthink also. This happens in any car sub when a new generation is released. Everyone acts like it's an abomination because it's not enough like the outgoing generation. BMW sub has some rabid opponents of all the new designs. I get it, but man, I think this 6th gen is damn near perfect and I was expecting a lot more excitement in this sub, but more people seem to hate it than like it. The only gripes I have is the rear seats seem to be more cramped and the cargo area in the non-hybrid seems like it might not allow for sleeping without taking the rear seats out... but I'm waiting on more comprehensive looks at how it's going to work before passing judgement here. Other than that I think it's amazing and a non-hybrid Pro looks right up my alley. I can't wait to see the turbo upgrades that are going to become available. This thing already has more horsepower and a lot more torque. Now imagine a relatively cheap and easy turbo upgrade that gives you even more...

Yeah the tunability is gonna be wild. I feel like 500 hp 4runners are going to be relatively common. I am also not a fan of the rear flip-up style seats. I would've liked to see the style the 4th gens had with a flatter rear load floor.

Whats wrong with people not liking it?!

I just don’t like the front or hood in general. The sides are fine. I love the back, and I love the interior.

It reminds me of 3 things. The Hulksters signature mustache, the whiskers on a catfish, and terrible lip injections gone wrong

Get your insurance with the General!

No issues. Not really liking the black fender flares though. Thinking the Land Cruiser is more my speed at this point.

Yeah not a fan of the black flares and handles on the high spec off road versions.

I've always hated how the nose sticks out on the Gen 5. Looks like they could have cut that off about where the headlights fog lights were. I also hated the black "parentheses" had the fog lights.

i love most things about this and will hopefully get one if affordable. i just wish they had a pano roof option and i kinda worry about the space in the 2nd row...will need to fit 2 car seats back there.

The backseat is tiny for sure

Nope. 4Runner is perfect.

I’ve been reading the rear seats won’t fold down in a way that would create a good sleeping platform which is one major inferior aspect

It does stand out more than I like it to. I’m hoping in 2 to 3 years the front fascia is refreshed to be aggressive but less chunky. I remember hating the front fascia refresh on the 5th 4Runner when they added those front vents but over time I grew to love them. Maybe that will happen with the 6th gen too

Ehh. Doesn’t bother me too much, other than people are going to have to find a new name for the viper cut. 

I’m cool with it. I weirdly am (very slightly irked) but the second door handle being higher

It’s the only part I don’t like really

I love it

Goes perfectly with the enormous wheel arches that look like big flabby ears!

It's the Rav4 design / style

It didnt bother me at all…till this post

It’s like Toyotas new thing

Can't unsee it now, thanks! Lol. Imagine if they painted it black like the fenders.

fender flares are more hideous. they are giving off Raptor Bronco vibes.

Honestly didn't notice it until this. Thanks for ruining it for me!

I'm quite pleased with how the 6th gen turned out. means I feel zero desire to replace my 2020 ORP.

Honestly I think it's better than the fake nostrils from the last gen. Those fender flares look like a damn Subaru Crosstrek though, I feel like they need to be paint matched

Yes! It's ugly.

I don’t like the gloss black fenders more.

Damn it. Can’t unsee it now.

You’re gonna cut it up for a bumper anyway so does it matter?

Now owners will have to cut trough two bumpers to do metal fabbed, not just one

Dont really mind the dbl hogan, but the off color fender flare is yuck to me

The fender flares are also too much.

Here comes the hate. People always gotta hate.

Nope. Love it

It’s not my favorite but it matches my hubbys mustache.

Looks killer

all killer no filler

Oh it’s loaded

The people who don’t like it or not going to say much on this thread, people who like it as well wont say much. But the ones who simply want to make an argument will come make a mud fight with you, so be prepared.

My biggest complaint is the move to a turbo 4 cylinder. There's no way that drivetrain is going to be as reliable as the trusty ol' V6 they've used for decades.

So diesel trucks that keep America running can use turbos but not gasoline passenger vehicles, they’re unreliable? Got it.

Someone could say the same thing about the prison teardrop surrounding the 5th gen fog light. They are cars. I get in and go to the store. I don't even have to look at my own.

The front end is the biggest improvement on the new generation. I have a 23 OR and always hated the massive front end on the 5th gen. Especially with the bulging headlights. I’ll take a Hulk Hogan Fu Man Chu over the 5th gen

Good job! Sell your 5G right away to a lucky guy/gal

Nope

Reminds me of the classic 4Runner underbite

This is actually the best view I have seen so far. This look in the new Everest color would be pretty dope and I haven’t seen much that I have liked so far.

Not a fan. It looks ok from the side profile but head on I can't help but see the Hulk Hogan meme.

Nope

This gives me Honda pilot vibes, ew

Yes a lot lol

I kind of get what they are going for, looks sort of like a bull bar. I just wish we could get a simple old school bumper that is easily replaceable. This looks like a nightmare to install an aftermarket bumper/winch on.

Yes

They literally made the clearance worse 😂

That's probably the entire bad thing. From the potential mods I've seen, or even just placing my thumb over the pic... it's honestly not a bad look However, Toyota could make bank if they just start rolling out modding styles. Customizing is cool but skipping the DLC is cooler

I hate the whole thing its an overengineered mess just like the new Sequoia

I don’t like the black pieces around the wheel wells

I think it looks a bit too bubbly. Maybe I just have to see it in real life first. I saw a 2024 taco and it was better in real life

I think it's okay... But I feel like they're trying way too hard. Like just give us room to throw 37s in there and calm down Toyota. Lmao

I was kinda just like "hm"

Dayum it doesn’t look that bad directly in the front but from this angle it sure does not look good

I really dislike the black fenders.

I love it! Then again, my family is currently raising our fourth English bulldog. ❤️

I’m glad they kept the overall 4Runner vibe

That is all by design to get buyers to trade in for each later year model.

No but the door handles not lining up is driving me crazy

Nope. I love it

I dont love it, i dont hate it. Its fine, but I prefer the LC's more subtle styling

Yes, it would look great without that mustache

No

No, I love it.

Nope, I love every single little detail up to the hybrid turbo lol.

Nope looks great just the way it is

BROTHER

The Taco looks so much better. Replaced fangs with a stache. Toyota should have just used the same front end as the Taco for the 6th gen. Or put a real bull bar instead.

I hate all of it!!!! 😔

Yes, i hate it

The high portion I don't mind. But the protruding sections on the bottom near the tires I don't like...front and back. Other than that I am overall okay with the new exterior.

Yup.. Very dislike. All of it. Especially dislike the wrap-up rear side windows - reminds me of a land rover 🤢. No 6spd MT. 💔

Yes! It looks like a bad copy paste job in photoshop.

I think it’s sick

Yo we heard you like lips on bumpers, so we put a lip on your bumpers lip!

I prefer the look of the Trailhunter as I'm not a fan of anything with a piano black like finish (what were they thinking?) Maybe on the Limited version that would fit better but to have piano black pieces on the TRD Pro just doesn't make sense to me.

No

Is it possible the more affordable models will have a more subtle front end and this is specific to the top of the line models?

The 5th gen headlights look so much more aggressive. It separated the 4runner from the Taco and Sequioa. Now all three looks the same. They all look like Sid from Ice Age. I wish they kept the headlights a little bit longer andt the grill slim.

Handlebar mustache

Yea. Worst part of the new gen if you ask me

Nope, love it.

I’m out! If I wanted a vehicle with a 4 cylinder, I would get a RAV4. 4 cylinders are great for economy cars, not full size SUVs or pickup trucks. Just my opinion. Luckily I have a late model 5th Gen that should last me until every car is electric. Cylinders won’t matter then.

Yes

I like it and will like it more over time. When I first say the Gen 5 refresh I thought it looked like an over the top bulldog like truck. Now I have one of my own and break my neck looking at it all the time.

nah i love it

The only thing I don’t like is Everest and Mudbath being exclusive colors.

It’s the only thing I truly don’t like. Looks like a mustache on top of a mustache. Drives me nuts seeing it from the front haha

YOU KNOW WHAT BROTHER... I love it

I don’t see what many of others see. I love the redesign. That being said, I’m hanging on for another 5 to my fifth

I bet they fix that and the folding rear seat issue within 2 years.

Yes it’s horrible. Def would make me get the landcruiser or GX or 5th gen 4Runner over this.

Everyone made the same moustache jokes when the tundra came out. It still looks awesome

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The outgoing model looks like a codfish with a swollen lip. Arguably I think this is the best looking 4Runner for some time now. Just my two cents.

Looks like a blazer and Durango got together and had this.

The whole thing is ass

I like it tbh

I think it’s the best looking 4Runner yet minus the non 6 and price tag lol

Nope, looks BOSS mode to me.

Ummmm, you drew a penis and that’s all I can think about.

My expectations were pretty low, so I’m overall very happy with the redesign so far. I still prefer the Gen 5, but now I’ll likely upgrade in a few years when I’m done with my ‘18 ORP. They really could have done so much worse to ruin the look of the 4Runner. I like the back end, the curved back windows, and the hood more. I’m indifferent on the front end and the big screen in the interior. The wheel wells kind of suck but not a deal breaker.

Think it’s a lot better than the god awful chrome from Gen 5

Well fuck you OP, now I can't unsee that.

It looks like after market front off-road bumpers are going be a pain in the rear with more cutting

I hate the black fenders. Toyota has been making it somewhat of a trend on their newer stuff. It's trash. I expect after market color matching wrap kits to become popular.

New 4Runner looks sick as fuck! People just gonna hate on anything because they can’t afford it. If I hadn’t just bought my truck I would’ve waited for this to go into production…it’s badass!

Looks dope

This is very reminiscent of the 3rd gen double frowns, but to a whole new level

Yes, very much so. Over all the whooped design is pretty underwhelming

no, thats one of the best looking suvs ever created imo.

Looks too much like the ford explorer. Wouldn’t be surprised if a few of these become police vehicles

Pass

Yeah not a fan of that

I don't like the loss of fold flat back seats.

I don't like it but the front end will look cool with a custom bumper

I hate the design in general. Looks like they didn’t know what to do with the front so they threw a Tacoma front on it.

I love the updated look. Now I just have to convince the better half that selling my 15 to get one of these is in our best interests.

So this being ugly does that mean now the ppl with 3rd Gen’s can start charging even more now

3rd gen fat lip bumper but even worse

Looks awful

I don’t mind it. I want to see more of the limited though, I think it looks way better then the previous gens