# Why Did The 4Runner Abandon Its Toyota Hilux Roots?

> The Toyota 4Runner has had an eventful journey since debuting in 1984. It was originally developed as a Hilux-based compact SUV and remained directly related to the pickup truck throughout its first and second…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1944184/4runner-why-abandon-toyota-hilux-roots-reason/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68aa34dc6bee2ed2e7b1b6b1)
- **Published:** 2025-08-23
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #toyota #hilux #runner #abandon #model #platform #roots #altogether
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