By 2002 the Land Cruiser was almost the same as its Lexus LX 470 counterpart, just with less leather and inferior suspension. Shoving a third row of seats into the back doesn't do much for adult comfort, Suvinsightzone.com explains but children can fit f

With that brush guard up front, the ride height, that rack, plus the spare tire and ladder combo out back, it was just irresistible. Wanting to get the Montero up and running ASAP so that it could be smogged and the title transferred, a decision seemed easy: pay a mechanic the $800 to get the job done quic

According to Road and Track, this new engine was quieter and smoother as well. With an engine this powerful, the torque that the diesel engines provided didn't seem as necessary, especially with their weight disadvant

The sound system in the Raptor is good enough. You do not want to go and add a whole new sound system and take up space that the pickup truck doesn’t really have. Rather roll down your window and listen to the sweet sounds that the engine ma

The Toyota Land Cruiser has earned a reputation for being rugged in its early years , and like a fine wine has aged into a respectable gentleman's car, with a bit of flare. For many decades now, Toyota has been taking the Land Cruiser's proven platform and making it better with each generat

The Grill on the Raptor looks mean! It is a sick feature that already comes with the truck but you can add a custom grill to the truck to make it more unique. Just try not to go too overboard, you still want the dimensions of the truck to work toget

The Land Cruiser is more advanced than it ever has been, but perhaps unfortunately for purists has migrated somewhat into the realm of luxury SUV, though it can still rescue a car from a ditch . Over the last couple of decades, the Land Cruiser has lost some of its purity as the off-road king supreme. These model years can help provide a taste of what the Land Cruiser once

The new CX-5 is Honda CR-V's closest competitor. Sure it doesn't offer AS much space and boot utility (though its spaciousness is still respectable), the CX-5 sells for its ever-stunning design - both exterior and inter

Despite all the negative reports, the Jeep Wrangler continues to hold a special place in the hearts of 4x4 enthusiasts . However, there are certain models shoppers should steer clear of on the used market. Per Consumer Reports , affected vehicles include model-year 2012 to 2015 Jeep Wrangler and 2018 to 2019. We strongly recommend you consider adding the 2020 Jeep Wangler to that list, considering the high number of recalls it has recei

Toyota has rightfully gained its place to play with the big boys. The Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is built to climb and crawl through some of the harshest terrains imaginable. The Tacoma TRD Pro sits on a four-wheel drivetrain that is fitted to an electronic dual-range transfer case. Toyota managed to fit an electronic locking differential system to the rear wheels to be used during steep cli

The first few years of the Land Cruiser's J80 chassis used the 4.0-liter inline six, but in 1993 it got a massive upgrade. Toyota had finally given the Land Cruiser teeth to chew the rocks it was climbing. It now came with a 4.5-liter inline six with 24 valves, and produced 212 horsepower and 275 lb ft of tor

For 2020, the Santa Fe XL becomes the new Hyundai Palisade. At a base price of roughly $31,500, the car retains many of the qualities of the older generation and builds upon it. Three rows come standard and are, for that matter, surprisingly spacious from the first to the last. Standard comes also the hefty V6, producing 291 horsepower - the same engine also found in the new Kia Tellur

The Ford Ranger Raptor has been around since 2018. There is a huge aftermarket for this pickup truck and it is no surprise because it is one of the most popular pickup trucks on the market at the mom

But how does the Montero compare to new off-roaders on the market? Well, as the social media feud between Jeep and Ford heats up , I can't help but chuckle. Sure, my Montero doesn't have electronically disconnecting sway bars, multiple suspension settings, or an eight-speed automatic transmission. But it can do 90% of the things a Wrangler Rubicon can at about 10% of the pr

Despite Jeep 's status as a beloved American brand, its iconic Wrangler SUV repeatedly falls below expectations when it comes to reliability and may not be the most dependable option in its segment . The rugged compact SUV has been subjected to several recalls over the years and is not quite as reputable for scoring high in safety ratings eit

It's surprising how far this South Korean manufacturer has come. To be able to offer the best 3-row SUVs on the market in its price range is a big accomplishment for any company, and according to Edmunds, the Telluride does exactly t

Japan is still making the J70 in other markets. As of 1999 it's gone through various changes in the way of comfort, but it's still very much built for off roading. It even got a turbodiesel V8 in 2007 , a first for Toy