The 4th Gen SR Outperforms Expectations in 0-60 Tests Against Hybrids

Streamfever · 2025-11-20T02:27:31+00:00

Did a road trip with some friends last week. It involved quite a bit of off-roading and camping. Total trip was about 1500 miles of interstate, state roads and OnX rated roads rated from 3 - 5. No rock crawling but a few places semi technical. Started in Albuquerque to southern Arizona to Organ Pipe NP then el Camino del Diablo, and several roads in the Kofa Wildlife Refuge. While off roading I spent about 50% of miles in 4H, 40% in 2H and 10% in 4 Lo. Had zero issues with overheating in 4H for several hours at a time. Total of about 400 off-road miles. Highway and off-roading time was split about evenly. Definitely prefer 4H for off-roading. Provided great traction and is geared right for less than 25 mph. For information I have a 2025 OR Premium non-hybrid. I did replaced the oem tires with stock size, 265/70/17s KO3s C load. Highly recommend KO3s and I picked stock size since I tow a travel trailer often. The Tacoma was solid. Zero complaints.

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Sep 6, 2025

I conducted a small experiment where I checked the 0-60 time differences for the various 4th Gen trims. Honestly, it’s surprising to think that the SR, even with the detuned 2.4, is only 0.5 seconds slower than the TRD trims and may be as quick as the hybrid.

After doing some further research, I realized it might not be that surprising, given that the SR is lighter. I believe the hybrid’s weight nearly negates its extra power when comparing drag racing performance. Also, torque is what really stands out with the hybrids.

Just to point out, the experiment was carried out with the help of friends who also own Tacos and the photo I shared, was the result I got.