The Toyota Tundra was introduced in 2000 as a full-size pickup to be used as a reliable workhorse. By 2007, the Tundra was redesigned to be bigger and more powerful, with a payload and towing capacity of 2000 and 10000 pounds, respectively. This second generation later received minor cosmetic changes in 2014, but the layout …
The Toyota Tacoma was introduced in 1995 as a replacement for the Toyota Hilux (commonly known as Toyota Pickup) as a compact pickup truck. While the Toyota Pickup offered maximum durability and a take-me-anywhere attitude, the Tacoma was engineered with a focus on safety, handling, ride quality, and comfort over payload capacity and ruggedness; this …
The Toyota 4Runner was introduced in 1984 as a mid-size SUV based on the Toyota pickup with a fiberglass body on the bed. Since then, it has undergone significant design changes and has become one of the most capable SUVs on the planet. Its rugged nature and exceptional off-road performance have built its reputation as …
The 4th generation Toyota 4Runner continued to carry Toyota’s legacy of being an exceptionally capable vehicle off-road while delivering a comfortable on-road experience. For the model year 2003 to 2009, the 4Runner featured an all-new design update, bigger engines, and a stylish look; the 4Runner looked competition right in the eye for a face-off. The …
The Jeep Patriot is a five-door, front-engine based compact crossover SUV that debuted in April 2006 at the New York Auto Show with the Jeep Compass. The Patriot had a short production life from 2006 to 2016 for the model year 2007 to 2017. Unlike the Compass, the Patriot offered a four-wheel-drive system under the …
Originally introduced as Willy’s Jeep for the US military to help the Allies in the Second World War, the Jeep Wrangler has built its reputation as a historical vehicle. The first civilian model was launched in 1986 and evolved through 5 generations of design upgrades. Even with so many changes, the Jeep Wrangler successfully maintained …
The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most iconic vehicles ever produced. Jeep introduced the Wrangler as a compact off-road SUV, and in 2004, it added the long-wheelbase version to the lineup, the Wrangler unlimited. The 1998 Jeep Wrangler belongs to the second generation of the Wrangler series, called the TJ, and was designed in …
The Jeep Wrangler is an iconic compact and mid-size SUV originally launched as Willy’s Jeep for the US military to aid the Allies in the Second World War. Since its launch in 1986, the civilian Jeep model has undergone five generations of design changes yet has carried the main 4×4 features found in the original …
The original Grand Cherokee SUV was launched in 1993 as a direct competitor to the Ford Explorer and Chevrolet S-10 Blazer by integrating new and distinct features that were not offered by any other SUV. Unlike conventional SUV design, which incorporates the use of a body-on-frame chassis, the Grand Cherokee had a unique lightweight, monocoque …
The Toyota 4Runner is a mid-sized SUV that debuted in 1984 and has been on the market ever since. Also known as Toyota Hilux Surf in Japan and other markets, the Toyota 4Runner has maintained its position as a durable and capable 4×4 vehicle since then. For the 1999 model year, the 4Runner was part …
