At Toyota, there are now as many trucks in their lineup as there are cars. This scenario would've never been imagined 20 years ago. But, the customer is always right, and SUVs are selling more than ever, so the company is simply following the trend.
The problem in their range of trucks is, however, that the models are rubbing elbows after each redesign. The RAV4 was all-new for 2006 and got bigger; the little SUV was marginally smaller than the old Highlander. And to add insult to injury, it was much more powerful with its 269-hp V6.
Now, it's the Highlander's turn for a makeover, and it's now making the 4Runner uncomfortable. But this time around, Toyota will tell you that a Highlander is a crossover while a 4Runner is an SUV. Ah, ok.
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The problem in their range of trucks is, however, that the models are rubbing elbows after each redesign. The RAV4 was all-new for 2006 and got bigger; the little SUV was marginally smaller than the old Highlander. And to add insult to injury, it was much more powerful with its 269-hp V6.
Now, it's the Highlander's turn for a makeover, and it's now making the 4Runner uncomfortable. But this time around, Toyota will tell you that a Highlander is a crossover while a 4Runner is an SUV. Ah, ok.
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