When the Toyota 4Runner debuted in 1984, the term "sport-utility vehicle" was new enough that it needed spelling out. The 4Runner played a large part in bringing SUVs to the mainstream. While the ...

1984 was truly an All-American year. The Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles and Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” topped the charts, but an even bigger, steel-clad rolling piece of ...

Toyota's 22R-E engine was as tough and reliable as it was simple. In fact, it was the secret to the success of the virtually ...

The third generation is widely regarded by automotive critics and off-road enthusiasts as the apex of the 4Runner’s legacy; the golden era. Toyota engineered an entirely new chassis that it shared ...

The Toyota 4Runner has had an eventful journey since debuting in 1984. It was originally developed as a Hilux-based compact SUV and remained directly related to the pickup truck throughout its first ...