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Basis of the Name!

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by righhht, Sep 28, 2016.

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Sep 28, 2016 at 12:19 PM

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Hey everyone, this is probably the dumbest question on this forum but does anyone know why Toyota chose "4Runner" as its name? Because it's "4-running offroad?" I've heard theories but noone knows the truth!

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It is also Surf or Trekker or but mostl just added 4 wheels and off road, Simple its best i guess.

Also found this for other stuff if your interested...
http://toyota.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7713/~/what-do-the-different-toyota-model-names-mean?

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I changed some lights, tires and tinted windows...mind blowing huh

UssMoGn said: ↑

mostl just added 4 wheels and off road, Simple its best i guess
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simplicity is sometimes the best, like the Olds 442: 400 cubic inch, 4 barrel 2 doors...

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I changed some lights, tires and tinted windows...mind blowing huh

also i've read it to mean 4 barrel carb, 4 speed manual, dual exhaust, either way a simple really cool name

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