2026 Toyota 4Runner SR5: What You Get in the Starting Grade
2026 Toyota 4Runner SR5: What You Get in the Starting Grade
The SR5 is where the 4Runner lineup begins. Here is what comes standard, what the next grades add, and who the SR5 is right for in the High Desert.
Not every 4Runner owner needs FOX shocks or an onboard air compressor. For plenty of High Desert drivers, the SR5 covers commuting, family duty and the occasional dirt road with the same turbocharged engine and sixth-generation platform as the rest of the lineup. Here is a closer look at the 2026 4Runner SR5, based on Toyota’s 2026 announcement.
*EPA estimate as published by Toyota. Actual mileage will vary.
What comes standard on the 2026 4Runner SR5
- 2.4L turbocharged i-FORCE engine
- Rear-wheel or part-time four-wheel drive
- 8-inch multimedia screen
- 7-inch color multi-information display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- LED headlights and fog lights
- Power rear liftgate window
- Smart Key with push-button start
- Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 on every 2026 4Runner includes the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist and Proactive Driving Assist. Toyota also offers an available third row on the SR5.
2WD or 4WD?
Toyota says two-wheel-drive 4Runner models use an automatic limited-slip differential. Four-wheel-drive models add an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case with high and low range, Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) and the automatic limited-slip differential.
If your driving is mostly Victorville, Hesperia and Apple Valley streets plus the 15, a 2WD SR5 may be all you need. If you head up the mountain in winter or explore dirt roads, the part-time 4WD SR5 gives you low range and A-TRAC for added traction.
SR5 vs the next grades up
| Grade | What it adds, per Toyota |
|---|---|
| SR5 | i-FORCE turbo, 8-inch screen, LED lights, 12 cup holders, available third row |
| TRD Sport | Sport-tuned suspension, 20-inch wheels, automatic climate control, 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, Qi wireless charging |
| TRD Off-Road | Underbody protection, 33-inch all-terrain tires, Bilstein shocks, Multi-Terrain Select with Crawl Control, locking rear differential |
| Limited | Heated and ventilated leather-trimmed front seats, 14-inch touchscreen, JBL Premium Audio, power moonroof |
The SR5 makes sense if you want the 4Runner’s body-on-frame toughness and turbo power without paying for equipment you will not use. If you plan to spend real time off pavement, the TRD Off-Road is the step up worth a look. For the full lineup, including the i-FORCE MAX hybrid, read our 2025 vs 2026 4Runner guide.
What else do High Desert shoppers ask about the 4Runner SR5?
What engine does the 2026 4Runner SR5 have?
The SR5 comes standard with the 2.4-liter turbocharged i-FORCE engine, which Toyota rates at up to 278 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque.
Is the 4Runner SR5 available with 4WD?
Yes. Toyota offers the 2026 4Runner SR5 in rear-wheel drive or part-time four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case.
Does the 4Runner SR5 have a third row?
Toyota offers an available third row on the 4Runner SR5. Ask our team which vehicles in stock are equipped with it.
What MPG does the 4Runner SR5 get?
Toyota lists an EPA-estimated 26 MPG highway for the i-FORCE engine used in the SR5. Actual mileage will vary by drivetrain and driving conditions.
What is the difference between the 4Runner SR5 and TRD Sport?
The TRD Sport builds on the SR5 with sport-tuned suspension, 20-inch wheels, automatic climate control, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and Qi wireless charging, according to Toyota.
Test drive the 4Runner SR5 in Victorville
See the 2026 4Runner SR5 at Valley Hi Toyota, 14612 Valley Center Dr in Victorville.
*EPA-estimated fuel economy as published by Toyota. Actual mileage will vary with driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. Specifications and features from Toyota’s 2026 4Runner announcement (Nov. 5, 2025) and toyota.com, and may vary by grade and options. See Valley Hi Toyota for details.
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