The 2006 Toyota Highlander is available with four-cylinder or V6 power, and a choice of front-wheel drive or full-time four-wheel drive. The standard Highlander with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive performs well around town and on the open highway, delivering responsive perf ...
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For 2006, the E-Series Van returns with little changes. The E- Series is available in XL, XLT, and Chateau trims. The XL and XLT models feature a standard eight-passenger seating configuration, while the Chateau model can seat seven passengers with its first and second row captain's chairs configura ...
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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available in two body styles, the sedan and wagon. The sedan models are: E300 Turbo Diesel, E320, E320 AWD and E430. The wagon models are the E320 and E320 AWD. New for 1999 are Head Protection Curtains that deploy to cover the front and rear side windows in the event of ...
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The business end of the new Montero is its 3.5-liter 24-valve V6 engine. Typical of Mitsubishi powerplants, this 200-horsepower unit is vibration-free and glass-smooth. And because the Montero purports to be a truck, the V6 delivers a full 235 foot-pounds of torque at 3500 rpm. The Sportronic manual ...
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Montana is built from the same design as the Chevrolet Venture and Oldsmobile Silhouette. It offers regular- and extended-length bodies, both with dual sliding side doors. A power right-side sliding door is optional, and extended versions offer dual power doors. Seating ranges from six to eight pass ...
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The 2003 Ford Excursion is an extremely rugged sport utility vehicle with vast storage and passenger space on the inside. Addressing customers desires for a heavier-duty SUV with enhanced towing and cargo capacity, the 2003 Ford Excursion is quite simply a beast of an SUV. Able to power through any ...
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Sport-utility vehicles dream of climbing aspen-lined mountain trails, forging high-country streams and slogging through bumper-deep powder snow. However, theyre more often stuck in the world of supermarket parking lots, middle-school pickup queues and home-improvement warehouse loading docks. Very f ...
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Suzuki's midsize SUV gets a tire-pressure monitor and new model names for 2005. XL-7 is basically a stretched version of Suzuki's compact Grand Vitara, with a 12.6-inch-longer wheelbase, 22.9 inches of added length, and a larger 2.7-liter V6. LX and uplevel EX models seat five passengers. Versions l ...
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Previa minivans went on sale in 1990 as a replacement for the Toyota Van. Previa had either rear-wheel drive or permanently engaged 4-wheel drive (All-Tracs) and were offered in either Deluxe or LE trim.Only minor equipment revisions are made to the 1993 Previa.
Pontiac Montana SV6 has the rugged looks of an SUV and the versatility of a mid-van. It is a crossover sport van for customers who want it all: spacious passenger room, multi-configurable interior, and a smooth, sedan-like ride all wrapped up in bold, SUV-like styling. Montana SV6 also offers segmen ...
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Odysseys 3.5-liter V6 engine gained 30 hp and replaced its 4-speed automatictransmission with a 5-speed for 2002. Minor cosmetic changes, retuned suspension, and standard rear disc brakes vs. drums also were new. Front side airbags joined standard ABS and traction control. Newly optional were leathe ...
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Only a handful of equipment changes marked the 1995 models, as Mercedes-Benz proceeded with the introduction of a redesigned E-Class for 96. The limited-production, high-performance E500 sedan, with a 5.0-liter V8, was dropped.
New for 1994, and one more example of the sense of security this vehicle provides, is the addition of a driver-side air bag. The Montero SR interior is otherwise unspectacular, but most passengers will appreciate the attention to detail.
Introduced in spring of 1992, as a 1993 model, Volkswagens EuroVan replaced the rear-engined, rear-drive Vanagon, which left the lineup in fall 1991. EuroVan had its 109-horsepower, 2.5-liter 5-cylinder engine up front, driving the front wheels. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard, with 4-spe ...
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Consumers just love their Odyssey vans. The vehicle is comfortable, versatile, reliable, durable, and every other "able" you can think of. The Odyssey has stayed on top of nearly every consumer magazine and best of list since its' redesign in 1999. With competitors trying to keep up wit ...
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The 2002 Acura MDX sport utility vehicle is offered in a single trimline. The drivetrain consists of a 240-hp 3.5L VTEC V-6 engine, a five-speed automatic transmission, and a VTM-4 four-wheel drive system. Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, independent front and rear suspension, and the VTM-4 system ...
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For 2001, Suzuki has introduced the all-new Grand Vitara XL-7 to the small SUV market. Designed to carry seven passengers, the XL-7 is available in three trim lines: Standard, Plus, and Touring (a high-end Limited trim will be introduced later in the model year). All XL-7s are available with four-wh ...
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Dodge Durango features big-rig looks to back up its off-road capability. The Durango is bigger than the Ford Explorer and other so-called compact sport-utilities, but smaller than Ford Expedition or Chevy Tahoe. It offers more room than the Explorer and can seat six people. Yet its more maneuverable ...
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Americas best-selling minivans received their first major overhaul in 1991 since their debut seven years prior. The revamp included a restyled exterior, a new interior, and the addition of all-wheel-drive (AWD) models and optional antilock brakes. Later that year, Dodge added an optional driver-side ...
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The Sienna is availible in three trim lines: CE, LE, and XLE. Standard safety features on all models include daytime running lamps, child safety locks, and driver and passenger airbags. Front seat side-impact airbags are optional on all three models. The CE Extra Value Package, available at an addit ...
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The 2005 Pontiac Montana is a 4-door, up to 8-passenger mini van, available in two trims, the Extended Wheelbase 1SA and the Extended Wheelbase 1SE. Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 3.4-liter, V6, 185-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the high ...
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Its not a big surprise then that Mazda has replaced the 2.5 litre DOHC 24 valve V6 engine with a new 3.0 litre DOHC 24 valve Ford engine which develops 200 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and a substantial 200 lb-ft of torque at just 3,000 rpm (the same engine is used in the Mazda Tribute). As the MPV is sm ...
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The new 2004 Pontiac Montana van is one of the largest minivans around. And with two distinct models - the Montana SA and the Montana SV, you have your options of seating preferences as well. Every 2004 Pontiac Montana review focuses on the vehicles versatility, but well let you decide for yourself. ...
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The LX 450 was introduced in 1996, entering the SUV market with many standard luxury features like leather seating surfaces and automatic climate control with front and rear seat controls. The standard 212hp 4.5L engine and full-time 4-wheel drive gives the LX 450 a maximum towing capacity of 5000 l ...
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More aerodynamic in shape than their predecessors, the new Chrysler minivans could be equipped with a sliding door on the drivers side, and center and rear seats had built-in Easy Out rollers. All models had a sliding door on the passenger side, plus a one-piece rear liftgate. The Dodge Caravan and ...
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The 2005 Sequoia returns as a carryover model available in two trims: SR5 and Limited, in either 2WD or 4WD. The Sequoia comes equipped with a 4.7L 240-hp V-8 engine, a four-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. Unique standard features include Vehicle Skid Control (VSC ...
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