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Ground Clearance
Ground clearance is a critical factor for off-road capability, determining how easily a vehicle can navigate obstacles and rough terrain.
- The 2025 Toyota 4Runner offers a respectable ground clearance of 9.6 inches, which is adequate for most off-road adventures. However, it falls slightly behind the Land Cruiser’s impressive 10.2 inches of ground clearance.
- The Land Cruiser’s higher ground clearance allows it to tackle more challenging obstacles and navigate through deeper ruts and water crossings with greater ease. This extra clearance provides a significant advantage in extreme off-road environments.
Approach, Breakover, and Departure Angles
These angles are crucial for off-road performance, determining the vehicle’s ability to climb steep inclines and navigate over obstacles.
- The 2025 Toyota 4Runner boasts an approach angle of 33.4 degrees, a breakover angle of 24.1 degrees, and a departure angle of 25.4 degrees. These angles are quite impressive and demonstrate the 4Runner’s ability to tackle challenging terrain.
- The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser surpasses the 4Runner in this aspect, with an approach angle of 32.5 degrees, a breakover angle of 25.5 degrees, and a departure angle of 24.9 degrees. The Land Cruiser’s slightly better angles, particularly its higher breakover angle, provide it with a slight edge in off-road situations.
Suspension Upgrades and Modifications
Both the 4Runner and Land Cruiser offer options for suspension upgrades and modifications to enhance their off-road capabilities.
- For the 4Runner, aftermarket lift kits are readily available, allowing owners to increase ground clearance and improve suspension articulation. These kits often include upgraded shocks, springs, and control arms, further enhancing the vehicle’s off-road performance.
- The Land Cruiser, with its already capable suspension, can benefit from upgrades such as high-performance shocks, upgraded springs, and sway bar disconnects. These modifications can improve handling, ride quality, and articulation, enhancing the Land Cruiser’s off-road prowess.
Tires and Wheels
The choice of tires and wheels significantly impacts off-road performance, determining traction, ride comfort, and overall capability. The 2025 Toyota 4Runner and 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser offer different standard tire and wheel configurations, catering to distinct off-road needs.
Tire Size and Type
The standard tire sizes and types for both vehicles are designed to provide a balance of on-road comfort and off-road capability. The 2025 Toyota 4Runner comes equipped with 17-inch wheels and 265/70R17 tires, while the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser features 18-inch wheels and 285/60R18 tires.
