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Category: Autos & Vehicles

Tags: 1998 toyota 4runnertruckfirst generation of the 4runnern50/n60/n70automobile designthird generationtoyota hilux surfnewly designed 4-spoke steering wheeljapanese manufacturertoyota 4runnertoyotatoyota tacoma pickup truckstrucksmasaaki ishiko

Description: The Toyota 4Runner (known in Japan as the Toyota Hilux Surf) was originally a compact, then later became a mid-sized sport utility vehicle produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota, and sold throughout the world from 1984 to the present. The first generation of the 4Runner was introduced in 1983. Instead of developing an entirely new model, Toyota modified the existing Hilux (N50/N60/N70) with a short-bed pickup body. In late 1995 (for the 1996 model year), a significant redesign of the 4Runner was introduced as the third generation. Developed under chief Masaaki Ishiko (from 1990 to 1995) under the project code 185T, the 4Runner included an all-new body-shell on an all-new chassis. This third generation 4Runner also featured new engines, which were the same engines as those in the first generation Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks. The 1998 model year remained largely the same, save for a few changes in the electronics, more ergonomic switch control panels, a newly designed 4-spoke steering wheel, and a redesign of the airbag system. To license footage, please contact: globalimageworks.com/contact Ref: SC307