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Earlier pickups (and all 4Runners) were made in Japan, while the Tacomas were made in the US.



Actually, the 4x2's were until 1991, and the 4x4's until 1992. After that, they were built at the NUMMI plant in California until the release of the Tacoma's.

http://www.nummi.com/hilux.php

I think the 4Runners were still built in Japan until '96.


I believe it was only partial production of the '91-95 trucks at NUMMI. A lot were still built in Japan, with production increasing at NUMMI in '94 and especially the last old style models built.

My understanding is all 4Runners have always been and are still being built in Japan, along with the new FJ Cruiser, which shares the same platform as the current 4Runner.

Here's an old page on my site that covers the differences. It probably needs some updating:

http://www.brian894x4.com/Hiluxdifferences.html

Just to add to what Harry said, one of the biggest differences is the parts content. Many of the Tacoma parts are designed and sourced by the same companies that supply the "big three".

Nice clean looking rig, by the way.

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