Welcome to the Baja 1000. Twenty-nine hours of bone-jarring, teeth-rattling, stomach-churning terrain. This is where the boys get separated from the men. This is where the Fifth Generation Toyota 4Runner lives, eats, sleeps and breathes. This is an unforgiving place we like to call home. Check out the videos and images below to see how 4Runner tames this raging beast of a race.

  • THE BUILD:

    A race against the clock to prepare for the big race.

  • THE SHAKEDOWN:

    Toyota Team takes the truck down to Barstow for testing.

  • PRE-RACE PLAN:

    A behind-the-scenes of race strategy and team preparation.

  • THE RACE:

    Heartache, glory, dust in your eye.

  • IVAN'S JOURNAL:

    The most successful off-road racer's view of the race.

  • A PRODUCT REVIEW:

    Engineers review 4Runner's off-road capability and durability.

2010 4Runner model shown is a special Baja race project vehicle modified with non-Genuine Toyota parts and equipment. Modification with non-Genuine Toyota parts or equipment will void the Toyota warranty, may negatively impact vehicle performance and safety, and may not be street legal.

Professional drivers on closed course. Do not attempt.