Owner guide · Elgin Toyota · Streamwood, IL
2027 Toyota 4Runner Horsepower and Torque
How much power does a 4Runner make? Here is the horsepower and torque of both 2027 4Runner powertrains, which grades get each one, and the drivetrain and EPA-estimated mpg by grade, using toyota.com's 2027 4Runner specifications, read November 10, 2026.
278 hpi-FORCE turbo
326 hpi-FORCE MAX hybrid
465 lb.-ft.i-FORCE MAX torque
12grades listed
How much horsepower does the 2027 Toyota 4Runner have?
Toyota.com lists 278 hp and 317 lb.-ft. for the i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder, and 326 hp and 465 lb.-ft. for the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain. The Trailhunter's i-FORCE MAX is listed at 323 hp.
4Runner horsepower and torque by powertrain
| Powertrain | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Grades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i-FORCE 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder | 278 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 317 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 rpm | 8-speed automatic | SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, Limited |
| i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder hybrid | 326 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 465 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 rpm | 8-speed automatic | TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX, TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX, Limited i-FORCE MAX, Platinum, TRD Pro |
| i-FORCE MAX (Trailhunter) | 323 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 465 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 rpm (listed for i-FORCE MAX) | 8-speed automatic | Trailhunter |
From toyota.com's 2027 4Runner specifications (mechanical/performance), read November 10, 2026. Toyota.com gives the Trailhunter's horsepower separately and does not list a separate torque figure for it.
4Runner power, drive and mpg by grade
| Grade | Powertrain | Horsepower | Drivetrain | Est. mpg (city/hwy/comb.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 | i-FORCE | 278 hp | RWD or part-time 4WD | 20/26/22 (RWD); 19/25/21 (4WD) |
| TRD Sport | i-FORCE | 278 hp | RWD or part-time 4WD | 20/26/22 (RWD); 19/25/21 (4WD) |
| TRD Sport Premium | i-FORCE | 278 hp | RWD or part-time 4WD | 20/26/22 (RWD); 19/25/21 (4WD) |
| TRD Off-Road | i-FORCE | 278 hp | Part-time 4WD | 19/25/21 |
| TRD Off-Road Premium | i-FORCE | 278 hp | Part-time 4WD | 19/25/21 |
| Limited | i-FORCE | 278 hp | RWD or full-time 4WD | 20/24/22 (RWD); 20/24/21 (4WD) |
| TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX | i-FORCE MAX | 326 hp | Part-time 4WD | 23/24/23 |
| TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX | i-FORCE MAX | 326 hp | Part-time 4WD | 23/24/23 |
| Limited i-FORCE MAX | i-FORCE MAX | 326 hp | Full-time 4WD | 23/24/23 |
| Platinum | i-FORCE MAX | 326 hp | Full-time 4WD | 23/24/23 |
| TRD Pro | i-FORCE MAX | 326 hp | Part-time 4WD | 23/24/23 |
| Trailhunter | i-FORCE MAX | 323 hp | Part-time 4WD | 23/24/23 |
From toyota.com's 2027 4Runner specifications (mechanical/performance and mpg), read November 10, 2026. Mpg figures are EPA estimates as listed on toyota.com; actual mileage will vary.
Inside the i-FORCE MAX
Toyota.com lists the i-FORCE MAX as a parallel hybrid: the same 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder, plus a permanent magnet motor/generator rated at 48 hp (36 kW) and 184 lb.-ft. (250 N-m), and a 288V sealed nickel-metal hydride hybrid battery.
The combined result is listed at 326 hp and 465 lb.-ft., against 278 hp and 317 lb.-ft. for the i-FORCE engine on its own. Both powertrains use an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Toyota.com's estimated combined mpg is 23 for every i-FORCE MAX grade, against 21 to 22 for the i-FORCE grades depending on drivetrain.
Elgin Toyota hours
| Department | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sales | Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun closed |
| Service | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun closed |
From Elgin Toyota's website, November 10, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Toyota 4Runner horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Toyota 4Runner have?
Toyota.com lists 278 horsepower for the 2027 4Runner's i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder and 326 horsepower for the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain. The Trailhunter is listed at 323 horsepower.
How much torque does the 4Runner make?
Toyota.com lists 317 lb.-ft. at 1,700 rpm for the i-FORCE engine and 465 lb.-ft. at 1,700 rpm for the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain.
Which 4Runner grades have the i-FORCE MAX?
Toyota.com lists the i-FORCE MAX as standard on the 2027 4Runner TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX, TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX, Limited i-FORCE MAX, Platinum, TRD Pro and Trailhunter.
Does the 4Runner still have a V6?
Not on the 2027 model. Toyota.com lists two powertrains, both built around a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder: the i-FORCE engine and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid, each with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
How does the i-FORCE MAX hybrid work?
Toyota.com describes a parallel hybrid system with a permanent magnet motor/generator rated at 48 hp and 184 lb.-ft., and a 288V nickel-metal hydride hybrid battery, paired with the 2.4L turbo engine and 8-speed automatic.
Is the 2026 4Runner the same?
Yes for power. Toyota.com's 2026 4Runner specifications list the same 278 hp and 326 hp figures (323 hp for the Trailhunter), the same torque figures and the same grades by powertrain.
Driving a 4Runner in person?
Visit Elgin Toyota at 1600 W. Lake St. in Streamwood to compare the i-FORCE and i-FORCE MAX 4Runner.
Sources
Horsepower, torque, hybrid details, transmission, drivetrains and mpg are from toyota.com's 2027 4Runner specifications page, read November 10, 2026; the 2026 page lists the same power figures. Address and hours are from Elgin Toyota's own website. Image is a Dealer.com vehicle image and is illustrative.
- 2027 Toyota 4Runner specifications: engine horsepower and torque, hybrid motor and battery, transmission, drivetrain and EPA-estimated mpg by grade (page data), Toyota, read November 10, 2026
- 2026 Toyota 4Runner specifications: same horsepower, torque and grades by powertrain (page data), Toyota, read November 10, 2026
- Address and hours, Elgin Toyota, November 10, 2026
