1st gen Toyota 4Runner 1984–1989

Year by year

1984 New generation. A two-door based on the 4WD pickup, with a removable fiberglass top and a carbureted four-cylinder with a 5-speed manual.^1,2,3
1985 Fuel injection arrives (22R-E). Last year of the solid front axle. A rear seat becomes an option on the base truck.^4,5,1,3
1986 Independent front suspension, which Toyota calls Hi-Trac, replaces the solid axle, with a 3-inch-wider front track. The turbo four-cylinder arrives.^1,6,5,3
1987 Last year for the turbo four-cylinder.^5,1
1988 A 3.0L V6 (3VZ-E) is added, at 145 hp.^7,3,6
1989 The V6 rises to 150 hp. Last year before the four-door 2nd gen.^7,1