1984-1985 Toyota 4Runner
These 4Runners were some of the most robust and capable 4WD compact cars ever offered in the United States. The 4WD Toyota pickups of the day were based on them and were seriously over-engineered for durability. Jeep-matching off-road capacity was provided by the solid axle and leaf spring suspension at each end of the 4Runner. And the 22RE four-cylinder, fuel-injected engines are almost indestructible. The early 4Runners were much closer to pickup trucks with caps on the back than they were to integrated SUVs.
1984-1985 Toyota 4Runner
1972-1979 Datsun 620
Datsun, as noted, pioneered the U.S. compact truck market, rolling its first one onto American streets in 1959. It had years of compact truck expertise and a strong reputation by the time the firm launched the 4th generation 620 in 1972. Not only did the 620 look great with those winglets along the sides of the bed, but with a number of innovations, this compact truck also broke through.
1972-1979 Datsun 620