Finally, MY Ice Cap 2025 4Runner TRD Pro is here!!! Thoughts, questions, reviews, and the build

[Takumi07]

Hi all, creating this thread to share my thoughts, questions, reviews, and the build.

Extremely happy that I got to pick up the 4R yesterday. Not gonna lie—after it landed at port on 3/3 and got delayed for almost a month, I was starting to lose interest. I was also a bit anxious, since this will be my first Toyota and my first overlanding vehicle. Coming from owning a 2022 BMW X3M Comp, and currently having an E46 M3 and a 2023 G80 M3 in the garage, I knew I’d be comparing power, build quality, etc.

But man, seeing the 4R at the dealership and driving it home for roughly 35 miles—this truck is an amazing vehicle. It might not have the power of my sports cars, but there’s enough power for what it is. The build quality is honestly impressive, and I love how sporty and tight the cockpit feels. On the way home, it was getting a lot of attention and thumbs up—definitely has road presence.

Advice for new and upcoming owners:
Make sure to tell your dealership not to wash the vehicle and to leave the protective covers on. Otherwise, they may end up damaging the paint.

For now, I’ll be giving it its first wash and decontamination. Then it’ll be heading out for full front PPF, including the gloss black parts. After that, the mods will start going on.

Please enjoy some crappy iPhone pics, and let me know if you guys have any questions.

 

[zgreen]

Hi all, creating this thread to share my thoughts, questions, reviews, and the build.

Extremely happy that I got to pick up the 4R yesterday. Not gonna lie—after it landed at port on 3/3 and got delayed for almost a month, I was starting to lose interest. I was also a bit anxious, since this will be my first Toyota and my first overlanding vehicle. Coming from owning a 2022 BMW X3M Comp, and currently having an E46 M3 and a 2023 G80 M3 in the garage, I knew I’d be comparing power, build quality, etc.

But man, seeing the 4R at the dealership and driving it home for roughly 35 miles—this truck is an amazing vehicle. It might not have the power of my sports cars, but there’s enough power for what it is. The build quality is honestly impressive, and I love how sporty and tight the cockpit feels. On the way home, it was getting a lot of attention and thumbs up—definitely has road presence.

Advice for new and upcoming owners:
Make sure to tell your dealership not to wash the vehicle and to leave the protective covers on. Otherwise, they may end up damaging the paint.

For now, I’ll be giving it its first wash and decontamination. Then it’ll be heading out for full front PPF, including the gloss black parts. After that, the mods will start going on.

Please enjoy some crappy iPhone pics, and let me know if you guys have any questions.

Congrats and finally! Love the Ice Cap. It really looks incredible. Enjoy it! For me, it has only gotten better every day. Keep the reviews and pics coming.

 

[Badkarma8541]

Congrats! I am on my second week of enjoying my TRD Pro absolutely loving it.

 

[Badkarma8541]

Like me some gray color

 

[zgreen]

Like me some gray color

Nice! Underground is my favorite. Enjoy!

 

[Badkarma8541]

I didn’t look at the poster. I’m so glad you finally got it, brother.. I am telling you I love how it rides. I was at work and we have some crazy ass speed bumps on the base and I was just going over them a little faster and faster and it just soaks it up. They did a fantastic job of dialing it in for stock .

 

[CrispyTacoLover]

Like me some gray color

Is your Pro stock height in this pic?

 

[Badkarma8541]

Yes,it is stock

 

[toyomoLC]

Agree with your assessment of 4Rs in general. They’re powerful enough for their intended purpose. I’m always surprised by all the reviews on YouTube about sluggish pick up, Pedal Commanders, blah, blah.

My perspective on this topic, like yours, is my former BMW & DeTomaso Pantera. The Bimmer was an ‘01 E39 M5 with an original full Dinan tune. The E39 was The Beast.

The Pantera was an ’04L tuned by one of the NC NASCAR shops (PO mid) and the US body work replaced by the OEM Italian bumpers et al (when I owned it). A weight saving of at least 150 lbs. More GO!!

Still prefer my 5th Gen 4R TRD ORP for what I need today. If I wanted a 150mph+ 0-60 4 sec Beast I’d buy something else and be stuck on pavement only.

Whiners will whine, tinkerers will mod. The rest of us will love our TRD 4Rs!

 

[Takumi07]

Congrats and finally! Love the Ice Cap. It really looks incredible. Enjoy it! For me, it has only gotten better every day. Keep the reviews and pics coming.

Finally right? Thank you so much and I love your thread as well. Ice Cap is amazing especially for the PNW because it’s always gray here

Congrats! I am on my second week of enjoying my TRD Pro absolutely loving it.

Thank you, congrats on your underground too

Agree with your assessment of 4Rs in general. They’re powerful enough for their intended purpose. I’m always surprised by all the reviews on YouTube about sluggish pick up, Pedal Commanders, blah, blah.

My perspective on this topic, like yours, is my former BMW & DeTomaso Pantera. The Bimmer was an ‘01 E39 M5 with an original full Dinan tune. The E39 was The Beast.

The Pantera was an ’04L tuned by one of the NC NASCAR shops (PO mid) and the US body work replaced by the OEM Italian bumpers et al (when I owned it). A weight saving of at least 150 lbs. More GO!!

Still prefer my 5th Gen 4R TRD ORP for what I need today. If I wanted a 150mph+ 0-60 4 sec Beast I’d buy something else and be stuck on pavement only.

Whiners will whine, tinkerers will mod. The rest of us will love our TRD 4Rs!

Well said! My first vehicle in this category and I’m loving it more & more each day. I do want to get a tune just for some more power for the fun factor but that’s it. I noticed you said 5th Gen, are you getting a 6th Gen soon?

 

[toyomoLC]

No. Besides the 5th Gen I'm working on a 1978 LC. Have my hands full with those 2!!

 

[toyomoLC]

Initially looked at your post because your TRD Pro is Ice Cap s TRD ORP. I’m planning to paint my wheel flares and spoiler matte black and wanted to see the effect on yours. Really like the black-white contrast!!

Congrats on your great choice!!

 

[Takumi07]

Initially looked at your post because your TRD Pro is Ice Cap s TRD ORP. I’m planning to paint my wheel flares and spoiler matte black and wanted to see the effect on yours. Really like the black-white contrast!!

Congrats on your great choice!!

At first, I was thinking about paint matching the fender flares. But now, it’ll be staying like this as I love the color contrast.

 

[Takumi07]

Ice Cap is like pure white.

Dropped her off for some PPF and ceramic.

 

[roader11]

I know it's not apples to apples, but I am trying to decide between a new G80 M3 or a TRD PRO 4runner. Since you have both, which one would you keep if you could only choose one? No kids, and only mild off roading.