Toyota 4Runner first generation

Toyota 4Runner first generation
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The Toyota 4Runner first generation (1984–1989): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 7 versions in the United States.

Model codes: N60 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,435 mm
Width1,689 mm
Height1,679 mm
Wheelbase2,616 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,597–1,706 kg

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

32 complaints for model years 1984–1989. 8 crashes · 9 injuries · 1 death

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 7 versions of the Toyota 4Runner first generation

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1985–1995(FFS)2.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18–21 MPG (11.2–13.1 L/100 km) EPA263–307 g/km
1988–1990(FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1986–1989(FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1988–1989(FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1986–1988(FFS,TRBO), 2MODE 2LKUP · (FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1985(CAL)(FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984CA model2.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.