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  1. Vehicle of the week Toyota Truck (1st gen) 1969–1972 A small rear-drive pickup with a four-cylinder and a 4-speed manual, sold in the US from June 1969 as a regular cab with a short bed.
  2. Newest article · Opinion How Shifterati began A pet project, a manual 4Runner I still don't own, and an invitation.
  3. Last week Toyota Tacoma (1st gen) 1995–2004 The first truck to wear the Tacoma name, on sale from March 1995. Two fours and a 3.4L V6, regular and extended cabs, and a four-door Double Cab from 2001. 1 walk-away warning
  4. Week of October 26 Toyota Supra (4th gen) 1993–1998 The supercar Supra: a lighter, shorter body on Lexus SC300 parts, a 220 hp six or a 320 hp sequential twin-turbo six, and a six-speed manual behind the Turbo. 1 walk-away warning
  5. Week of October 19 Toyota Sequoia (1st gen) 2001–2007 Toyota's first full-size SUV, built beside the Tundra, with a 4.7L V8, seats for eight, and SR5 or Limited trims. 1 walk-away warning

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