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2026 Toyota 4Runner

Identity
Year: 2026
Make: Toyota
Model: 4Runner
Generation Name: 6th Gen (N400)
Generation Start Year: 2025
Generation End Year: 2027
Vehicle Control
Vehicle Control Summary:

A. Active Driving: TSS 3.0. Includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Tracing Assist with steering torque override, and Proactive Driving Assist (PDA). B. Driver Warning: Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Monitoring. IR eye-tracking camera on steering column. Rating: Poor (Intrusive).

Driver Warning
Driver Warning Summary:

GPS: Persistent tracking via DCM. Behavior Tracking: Advanced AI Monitoring via in-cabin camera. Telemetry: Driver Behavior and Vehicle Location logged 24/7. Data Sales: Shared with insurance data brokers unless opted out. Rating: Poor.

Dealer Capture
Dealer Capture Summary:

Proprietary: GTS+ required for hybrid/turbo diagnostic resets. Sensor Recalibration: Mandatory for ADAS. SaaS: Subscription-locked remote features. Rating: Poor.

Recommendation
Recommendation Summary:

NO. The move to a small-displacement turbo-4 and invasive eye-tracking surveillance compromises the 4Runner's legacy of simple, autonomous durability.