Think of the Toyota 4Runner as the anti-crossover. Read on to learn how far it’s come and see dozens of 4Runner photos from every generation.
, which, from its start, has been built for capability when the pavement ends. It has a body-on-frame chassis, available locking differentials, and—of course—four-wheel drive, but it's still spacious and comfortable around town. Now in its fifth generation, the vehicle continues to improve on its core competencies. Read on to learn how far it's come and see 4Runner photos from every generation.At first, the 4Runner was little more than a modified Hilux pickup truck.
. Body styling was smoothed, the wheelbase was lengthened, and the interior was thoroughly revised to improve space and ergonomics.The shift toward a more road-oriented SUV continued with the fourth generation. It kept its body-on-frame underpinnings, but exterior styling became more rounded and car-like. Again, the interior became more spacious and better appointed. Four-cylinder engines were dropped in favor of a 4.
was made available. Both used a lockable Torsen center differential, which, while not ultimately as trail-capable as independent axle lockers, is more usable in everyday situations.Today's 4Runner increases in comfort and capability. Now powered exclusively by a 270-hp 4.0-liter V-6 , it's
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