What does SR5 stand for?

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So there's some disagreement here to my knowledge...

The S stands for Sport - easy enough so far...
The 5 stood for 5-speed transmission (obviously not anymore)...
The R is the questionable one, with some claiming that it stands for part of an engine code, while others claim that it's a throwback to the sport runabouts of the early 20th Century.
 
It harkens back to the first 5 speed manuals sold by Toyota (Pre-4Runner). Some folks think the SR stands for Sport Rally but I honestly don't know.
 
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I think it sounds cool but I rather have an offroad type.

Saw a youtube that toyota truck turned a suv. dont remember the title.
 
Strange how the top trim ended up as the base. I actually wanted the SR-5 4Runner, not the Trail and certainly not the Limited. I like to build it my way. Can't believe I thought 10K OTD was a lot for a Truck with every option available in '82! I wish there was a Modern equivilant....A Simple, small 4x4 without too much ''junk'' on it.
 
offroad capacity. :tea:

Even a stock SR5 is fairly capable. Toyota ran the first 5th gen on the Rubicon with only upgraded tires and sliders.

*Edit: They ran Trails, but I stand by the concept that the SR5 is capable on it's own and can be upgraded beyond a TRDOR for not much of a price difference.
 
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Even a stock SR5 is fairly capable. Toyota ran the first 5th gen on the Rubicon with only upgraded tires and sliders.

SR5 is actually a little better if you plan to upgrade it. The only capability difference is the rear locker.. and adding your own typically results in a stronger differential. The older Sr5s up to 2013 also had the manual transfer case lever... but they went to the stupid dial and actuator in 2013.
 
So there's some disagreement here to my knowledge...

The S stands for Sport - easy enough so far...
The 5 stood for 5-speed transmission (obviously not anymore)...
The R is the questionable one, with some claiming that it stands for part of an engine code, while others claim that it's a throwback to the sport runabouts of the early 20th Century.

My SR5 still has a 5 speed transmission - just in auto (or semi-auto sport mode). :shrug: :D
 

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