Toyota 4Runner Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is available in 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive and other drivetrain configurations.
Latest model year (2026):
The Toyota 4Runner is offered in 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.
Toyota 4Runner Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.4L | 23 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.4L | 23 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.4L | 21 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.4L | 21 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.4L | 22 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.4L | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.4L | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.4L | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.4L | 21 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.4L | 21 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.4L | 23 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.4L | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 17 |
| 2024 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 17 |
| 2024 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 17 |
| 2023 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 17 |
| 2023 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 17 |
| 2023 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 17 |
| 2022 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 17 |
| 2022 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 17 |
| 2022 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 17 |
| 2021 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 17 |
| 2021 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 17 |
| 2021 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 17 |
| 2020 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 17 |
| 2020 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 17 |
| 2020 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 17 |
| 2019 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 18 |
| 2019 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 18 |
| 2019 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 18 |
| 2018 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 18 |
| 2018 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 18 |
| 2018 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 18 |
| 2017 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 18 |
| 2017 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 18 |
| 2017 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 18 |
| 2016 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 18 |
| 2016 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 18 |
| 2015 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 18 |
| 2015 | Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 4.0L | 18 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Toyota 4Runner Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Toyota 4Runner front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Toyota 4Runner is available in 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Toyota 4Runner come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Toyota 4Runner. See the table above for the specific years and trims.