2023 Toyota 4Runner Celebrates Its 40th Birthday With Retro Striped Edition

The Toyota 4Runner is an old-school body-on-frame SUV and the company is leaning into that with a retro-inspired 40th Anniversary Edition.

Based on the 4Runner SR5 Premium, the special edition has a White, Midnight Black Metallic or Barcelona Red Metallic exterior that contrasts with bronze 17-inch alloy wheels. They’re joined by special badging and a body-color heritage grille with “TOYOTA” lettering.

However, the coolest detail is the heritage graphics package which features a yellow, orange, and red line that follows the SUV’s shoulder line before shooting up the C-pillar. The same accent can also be found on the grille and tailgate badge.

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Moving into the cabin, there’s black SofTex seats with bronze contrast stitching and 40th Anniversary badging on the headrests. Designers also installed a dashboard plaque, special floor mats, and a standard power moonroof.

Production will be limited to 4,040 units and each will be powered by a 4.0-liter V6 developing 270 hp (201 kW / 274 PS) and 278 lb-ft (376 Nm) of torque. This engine is connected to a five-speed automatic transmission and a standard four-wheel drive system.

Putting the 40th Anniversary Edition aside, the 2023 Toyota 4Runner largely carries over. However, it’s a bit safer than before as all trims now come equipped with a blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert.

Customers who upgrade to the off-road focused 4Runner TRD Pro will also find a revised color palette that now includes Solar Octane as well as staples such as Black, White, and Magnetic Gray Metallic.