Category: Toyota 4Runner

It’s time for another polarizing article here on Canadian Gearhead. Today we’re going to dive into whether or not you should be referring to your Toyota 4runner as a car or truck. It’s not quite as simple as you might think. Technically speaking, a Toyota 4runner is considered a Sport Utility Vehicle (or SUV). This…

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There are 3 things that are often too polarizing to talk about with others: politics, religion, and whether the V6 or V8 is a better engine in the 4th gen 4runner. At least that’s what it seems like if you’ve spent any time on the 4runner forums online. The reality is that both the 4.0…

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The Toyota 4runner makes an excellent adventure vehicle. As a matter of fact, it’s one of the best on the market. It can take you far off the beaten path but that often requires spending the night in a remote location. That begs the question, could you sleep in the back of your 4runner if…

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Everyone knows that Toyota 4runners are pretty cool vehicles. The funny thing is, there are a few 4th Gen 4runner hidden features that many people aren’t aware of – even though they’ve owned one for years. Some of these are obvious, and some aren’t. Today we’re going to break down the top 11 interesting features…

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Boring vehicles aren’t worth driving. At least that’s how I feel, even when it comes to daily drivers. I’m not saying that everyone should be driving around in one-off Sema show cars. But putting in a little effort to make your vehicle suit your personality goes a long way. Having a car or truck that…

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I always said that if I ever replaced my trusty Jeep Grand Cherokee it would be with one of two vehicles: a full size pickup or “one of those V8 4runners”. When the time finally came to make the switch, I chose a 4th gen Toyota 4runner. During my search I compiled as much info…

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