2001 Toyota 4Runner

The Toyota 4Runner is a midsize body-on-frame SUV that has been sold continuously in the US since 1984. Unlike most modern crossovers, it retains truck-style construction with available four-wheel drive, giving it genuine off-road capability and high towing capacity for its class. Over the 1997-2026 model years it spans four generations, evolving from a compact truck-based SUV into a larger, more comfortable family and adventure vehicle while keeping its rugged character.

The 4Runner has a strong reputation for durability and long-term reliability, and it consistently ranks among the best vehicles for resale value retention. It appeals to off-road enthusiasts, overlanders, and buyers who want an SUV that can handle trails and towing yet still serve daily-driver duty. Shoppers trade some on-road refinement and fuel economy versus car-based crossovers, but used examples remain in high demand precisely because they tend to last.

The 2001 model: The third generation moved to an all-new body-on-frame chassis with a coil-spring rear suspension, growing larger and notably more refined than the compact-truck-based models before it. US buyers chose between a 2.7L four-cylinder and a 3.4L V6, with rear- or four-wheel drive. This era cemented the 4Runner's reputation for durability, and clean examples remain sought after on the used market.