Free Printable Toyota 4Runner Coloring Page with PDF Sheet

Toyota 4Runner: History & Fun Facts

The 4Runner is recognizable for an upright body that sits tall on the road, a square front grille flanked by rectangular headlights, a flat hood, square wheel arches, and roof rack rails that frame the top. The proportions tell a viewer this is built on a truck frame rather than a car platform.

1984 Launch and the Hilux Surf Origin

The Toyota 4Runner went on sale in 1984 in the United States and as the Hilux Surf in Japan. The first generation was effectively a Toyota pickup truck with a fiberglass shell over the bed to turn it into an SUV. That truck-first design is why the 4Runner has stayed body-on-frame for every generation - a rare choice in the modern compact and mid-size SUV class.

Six Generations and the Long N280

Across six generations - 1984-1989, 1990-1995, 1996-2002, 2003-2009, 2010-2024 (the N280 fifth generation), and the new sixth generation launched for 2025 - the 4Runner has stayed close to its rugged off-road mission. The N280 fifth generation ran for fifteen model years almost unchanged, which is unusual in an industry that redesigns most SUVs every five to seven years.

TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, and Crawl Control

TRD trims add real off-road hardware: a locking rear differential, Bilstein or Fox shocks depending on year, an A-TRAC traction system, and a Multi-Terrain Select system that adjusts wheel slip control for sand, mud, rocks, or dirt. The TRD Pro trim adds the most extreme suspension and a TRD-tuned exhaust as a factory option.

4.0L V6, 2.4L Turbo Hybrid

The fifth-generation 4Runner used a 4.0-liter V6 making 270 horsepower with port fuel injection - a simple, long-proven engine that helps explain the SUV's reputation for reliability. The 2025 sixth generation switched to a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 278 horsepower, with an i-FORCE MAX hybrid version that adds an electric motor for a combined 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.

Reliability Records and Resale Value

Owner surveys and used-car research firms regularly rank the 4Runner among the most reliable SUVs sold in the United States. Many 4Runners stay in service past 250,000 miles with normal maintenance, which keeps used-market resale values higher than most rivals in the class.

Outlines With Big Boxy Shapes

A 4Runner outline is good practice for kids who like vehicles with strong straight edges. The doors, windows, hood, and tailgate are all close to rectangles, which makes it easier for young hands to color one panel at a time without crossing into another.