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The 2023 Toyota 4Runner is just about here, and it’s a pretty big year for the 4Runner. That’s because it’s the 40th year for the Toyota 4Runner, and Toyota is going big to celebrate it. The 4Runner Anniversary Edition is a unique version of the popular rugged SUV. It’s bringing a new look to the model. Here’s how much the 2023 Toyota 4Runner Anniversary Edition will cost and what its price will include.

A black 2023 Toyota 4Runner with yellow and red stripes.
2023 Toyota 4Runner Anniversary Edition | Toyota

How much does the 2023 Toyota 4Runner Anniversary Cost?

The 2023 Toyota 4Runner Anniversary Edition price starts at $46,955. This puts it in the middle of the price ladder for new 2023 Toyota 4Runner models. The base model 4Runner, the SR5, starts at $39,640. At the other end of the 4Runner price list is the most expensive 4Runner TRD Pro. The TRD Pro price starts at $54,605.

If you want the 2023 Toyota 4Runner, you’ll have to act quickly. Toyota is only making a limited amount of Anniversary Edition 4Runners – 4,040, to be exact. Of course, that’s been chosen to celebrate the 40 years that the 4Runner has been around. According to Toyota, the 4Runner has sold more than 4 million models during that time.

The Toyota 4Runner will have a special edition look

A white 2023 Toyota 4Runner Anniversary Edition driving up a hill.
2023 Toyota 4Runner Anniversary Edition | Toyota

The Anniversary Edition Toyota 4Runner can come in three colors, according to Toyota. These include White, Midnight Black, and Barcelona Red Metallic. The Anniversary Edition with also have 17-inch bronze wheels, a body-colored TOYOTA grille, and a 40th Anniversary badge on the rear.

In addition, the 2023 Toyota 4Runner Anniversary Edition will have a “heritage graphics package” that Toyota made for this 4Runner. Toyota notes that the first 4Runner was built on a truck platform “which itself founded the heritage of Toyota’s illustrious success in off-road racing.” The 40th anniversary 4Runner will have “some very cool, retro-inspired yellow/orange/red body graphics” to honor the first 4Runners.

The 4Runner is loaded with features

A white 2023 Toyota 4Runner followed by a 1983 4Runner.
2023 Toyota 4Runner | Toyota

The 2023 Toyota 4Runner Anniversary Edition comes with a 4.0-liter V6 engine that makes 278 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque. This is matched to a five-speed automatic transmission. While this is fairly powerful, it’s not exactly fuel efficient. It gets just 16 mpg in the city and only 19 mpg on the highway. With gas prices being as high as they are right now, this may make you rethink whether you really want to spring for the new 4Runner, even the Anniversary Edition.

Every 2023 Toyota 4Runner comes with an 8.0-inch infotainment screen that’s compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also has a Wi-Fi hot spot, though you have to subscribe to it. The 2022 Toyota 4Runner also has a navigation system and 15-speaker premium sound system, so it’s likely that the 2023 model will, too.

Toyota is only making a limited number of Anniversary Edition 4Runners, so if you’re thinking of buying one, you’ll want to act quickly. While this unique 4Runner will be very similar to the standard 4Runner, its exterior will stand out and will certainly be a conversation starter.

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