There have been five Toyota 4Runner generations, from a chopped truck to a modern SUV capable of off-roading while carrying passengers in style and comfort
While the generations of the Toyota 4Runner have significantly evolved from their origins, those origins are firmly rooted in an off-roading tradition. In its original incarnation, the 4Runner was offered on a shortened truck chassis, like the Chevy K5 Blazer. And it featured a removable top like the original Ford Bronco (among others). And its off-roading credentials were well-established in racing over the Baja peninsula.
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As with all of the models mentioned above, the Toyota 4 Runner evolved to become a more civilized citizen on the highway, though, at heart, it retains its original off-roading spirit.
There are five distinct 4Runner generations. Let’s take a look at what makes each unique.
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The 2003-2009 was the nicest the current ugliest !
I agree to disagree somehow, IMO the only good looking 4Runners are from 2003 to 2021, anything before was plain ugly, slow and cramped.
This is the best 4Runner article I’ve read in a very long time. Most of the current ones you read are written by someone who seems to wish every SUV in existence was a bubble SUV only made for the daily commute. They never seem to get it. 4Runners are obviously not for them. Once again, well done.
Thanks Rick!