Toyota’s midsize SUV has been a body-on-frame since its introduction in 1984. The 4Runner was initially built on the same platform as the famous Hilux that we could never directly buy in the United States. Its third generation (1996–2002) changed gears alongside the release of the all-new Tacoma, which shared a new platform. However, half of today’s comparison focuses on the fifth generation, which sold for an outstanding fifteen years. The other half highlights an unexpected competitor: the third-generation Nissan Pathfinder.
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