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Toyota Hilux Surf N120

1989 – 1995

The Toyota 4Runner is an SUV produced by Toyota since 1984, initially sold globally and in Japan as the Toyota Hilux Surf until 2009. The early models were essentially Toyota Hilux pickup trucks with a fiberglass shell, but the vehicle has evolved into a cross between a compact and mid-size SUV over six generations. Production has predominantly taken place in Japan, either at Toyota's Tahara plant or the Hino Motors factory in Hamura. The name "4Runner" was coined by Robert Nathan of Saatchi & Saatchi advertising, as a clever wordplay on "forerunner." This naming process was part of contests held by the agency to create titles for Toyota's upcoming vehicles. Key Points: - The Toyota 4Runner is an SUV that has been manufactured by Toyota since 1984 across six generational iterations. - Originally marketed globally and in Japan as the Toyota Hilux Surf until 2009. - The early models closely resembled Toyota Hilux pickup trucks with fiberglass shells before evolving into a unique compact to mid-size SUV. - Production primarily occurs in Japan, specifically at Toyota's Tahara plant or the Hino Motors factory in Hamura. - The name "4Runner" was invented by Robert Nathan from Saatchi & Saatchi advertising, as a creative twist on the term "forerunner," through contests held by the agency for Toyota's new vehicle names.