Does the 2026 Toyota 4Runner need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the SR5 2WD.
- All 23 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $327 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 2WD | 2.4L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SR5 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| TRD Sport 2WD | 2.4L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| TRD Off-Road 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| TRD Sport 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| I Force Max TRD Off-Road | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 to 22 | N/A | N/A |
| TRD Sport Premium 2WD | 2.4L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| TRD Sport Premium 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| TRD Off Road Premium 4WD | 2.4L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Limited 2WD | 2.4L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Limited 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| I Force Max TRD Off-Road Premium | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 to 22 | N/A | N/A |
| I Force Max Limited | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 to 22 | N/A | N/A |
| I Force Max Platinum | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 to 22 | N/A | N/A |
| I Force Max Trailhunter | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 to 22 | N/A | N/A |
| I Force Max TRD Pro | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 to 22 | N/A | N/A |
| i-FORCE MAX Limited 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| i-FORCE MAX Platinum 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| i-FORCE MAX Trailhunter 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| i-FORCE MAX TRD Off-Road 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| i-FORCE MAX TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| i-FORCE MAX TRD Pro 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | SR5 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1958 4WD | Premium |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | XLE AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | SR XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Sequoia | SR5 RWD | Regular |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | Base Style 4WD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Sources disagree