The 4Runner of any iteration is considered a pinnacle overland platform and continues to set the benchmark for reliability and build quality. We recently celebrated 40 Years of Toyota 4Runner and acknowledged that the Fifth Generation is the most extensively proven and best-selling to date. Publisher Scott Brady explains, “Starting with the Fifth Generation 4Runner, Toyota really hit its stride and found the perfect blend of reliability, durability, capability, and comfort … For overlanding, it was a shoo-in, boasting a payload as high as 1,600 pounds and the serviceability of the global Prado/Land Cruiser II 150 chassis. The 5th Gen ran for nearly 15 years with minimal changes, outlasting all of the competition and still selling 120,000 units in 2023.” It was for these reasons and more that it was awarded the number one spot in Overland Journal’s Top 10 New Overland Vehicles Chart. Cue today’s 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail (155,000 miles) showcasing a plethora of premium upgrades and topped with an Alu-Cab Gen 3.1 rooftop tent. At $26,000, it’s less than half the starting MSRP for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter and is certainly not half the vehicle. If I were to drive around the world tomorrow, I’d take the proven Fifth Gen over the Sixth Gen. Automotive expert and contributor Chris Cordes chose the 4Runner Trail Edition as his primary travel vehicle, stating, “I’ve driven my fair share of vehicles off-road, and I can say that the 4Runner is one of the easiest and most comfortable yet … For the most part, driving the 4Runner on dirt roads is about as smooth and comfortable as on pavement. I would even go as far as saying that when compared side by side, it would perform and feel better than my Range Rover on air suspension.” If you’re in the market for a turnkey overland rig that also doubles up as a refined, well-equipped, and practical daily driver, then look no further.
From the Seller:
“This is Seneca, our family’s 2015 4Runner Trail Edition 4WD grocery getter and adventure mobile—watch the complete build on Youtube. We’ve owned this 4Runner since we bought it new in 2015, and it’s been garage-kept ever since. In 2021, we collaborated with OK4WD in Stewartsville, New Jersey, to build it and offer it for rent on outdoorsy.com. We only rented Seneca a handful of times to some really great people before we decided to pull it off the rental market and enjoy Seneca for ourselves.”
2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail
The 4Runner is fitted with a dependable 4.0-liter V6 motor that produces 270 horsepower, 278 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 19 mpg. An exceptionally long-lived motor and drivetrain are matched with legendary capability thanks to a body-on-frame design, 4WD, high and low range, 9.6 inches of ground clearance (since increased), locking center and rear differentials, skid plates, and intelligent systems such as A-TRAC and Multi-Terrain Select. The Trail Edition also benefits from intelligent 4-wheel Crawl Control, which manages traction control, the accelerator, and brakes to allow the driver to focus on steering during technical scenarios. Inside, these backcountry attributes are balanced with a well-equipped interior with driver comforts that include:
- Air-conditioning
- Cruise control
- Keyless entry
- Power steering, windows, locks, and mirrors
- Backup camera
- Center console with cupholders
- Infotainment system with navigation
- Multi-function steering wheel
- Toyota Safety Sense
- Offroam cell phone holder
Distinguishing Features
- Bilstein 8100/8112 reservoir shocks, SPC upper control arms, and heavy-duty rear coils (set up provides 2.5-inch lift)
- Alu-Cab Gen 3.1 rooftop tent with large windows (3), interior storage pockets, LED lighting, and charging points
- Victory 4×4 roof rack
- Alu-Cab Shadow 270-degree awning
- Goose Gear drawer storage system with base plate
- Victory 4×4 MOLLE panel
- Redarc BCDC charger and Sunflare solar panel
- USB quick charge and 12-volt power outlets
- Factory 400-watt inverter
- ARB Elements 60-quart fridge/freezer
- Midland MXT575 GMRS radio and antenna
- Carhartt front seat covers
- Toyo Open Country A/T III tires
This 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail is listed for $26,000 and is currently located in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
Contact Information:
Email: jason@mountainstateoverland.com
