X-AWDriver

http://www.motorportal.com/toyota_truck_history.htm

Pretty interesting to see all the awards the 4Runners received from it's inception not to mention all their other trucks.

lee

for everyone to see, here's the 4runner's awards, etc:

1985 - (CY 1984 1/2) - 4Runner introduced with 2.4L 4-cylinder engine.
1986 - Hi-Trac front suspension added.
1986 - Turbo available on SR5 grade.
1987 - SR5 trim available on both passenger and truck models.
1987 - Minor exterior styling revision.
1988 - 3.0L V6 engine available.
1990 - (CY 1989 1/2) - 2nd generation introduced.
1990 - (CY 1989 1/2) - 2WD 4Runner available.
1990 - Among "Best Buys" - Consumers Digest magazine.
1990 - "Best Compact SUV in Initial Quality" - J.D. Power & Associates.
1991 - "Best Compact SUV in Customer Satisfaction" - J.D. Power.
1991 - "Best Compact SUV in Initial Quality" - J.D. Power.
1992 - Minor exterior styling revision.
1992 - "Best Compact SUV in Customer Satisfaction" - J.D. Power.
1992 - "Best Compact SUV in Initial Quality" - J.D. Power.
1993 - CY 1993 - Named "Best Compact Sport Utility", IQS, J.D. Power.
1994 - Safety modifications, optional 4-wheel ABS on V6 models.
1994 - "Best Compact SUV in Initial Quality" - J.D. Power.
1996 - 3rd generation introduced.
1996 - 2.7L 4-cylinder and 3.4L V6 engines available.
1996 - "Compact 4-Door SUV Best Buy" Runner-up - Four Wheeler magazine.
1996 - "Most Appealing Compact SUV" - J.D. Power.
1997 - Introduction of 2WD SR5 model.
1997 - "1997 Top Three Vehicles in Initial Quality - Compact SUV" - J.D. Power.
1997 - "Best SUV" - Consumer Reports magazine.
1997 - "Top 10 Trucks Overall Resale Value After Three Years of Ownership" -
ADP Autosource Survey.
1997 - "1997 Total Quality Award - Medium SUV Segment" - Strategic Vision, Inc.
1998 - Minor interior changes.
1999 - New, standard multi-mode 4WD system on 4Runner Limited, redesigned front fascia and numerous upgrades on all 4Runner models
1999 - "Best Compact SUV in Initial Quality" - J.D. Power
1999 - "Best Compact SUV Segment" - J.D. Power
2001 - Receives standard-equipped 3.4 liter V6 engine and automatic transmission, new interior features and three new colors
2002 - 4Runner receives minor enhancements.
2002 - Intellichoice named Best Overall Value Compact Sport Utility Class Over $20,000
2002 - Intellichoice named Best Overall Value Sport Utility Under $28,000 (SR5 2WD)
2003 - 4th generation 4Runner introduced.
2003 - Truckin's SUV Magazine "SUV of the Year" award
2003 - Recipient of a Popular Science Magazine's "Best of What's New" award