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Review: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Limited Adds More Style, Quieter Cabin Still Lacks Pop
When it comes to compact SUVs, the Toyota RAV4 stands out in many people’s minds due to its reliability and size. Yet, Toyota aims to expand this view with an upgraded exterior, improved interior and a hybrid option. All of these additions help increase the appeal of the 2016 Toyota RAV4, but borrowing a turbo-charged engine from Lexus would go a long way to really improve the SUV.
THQ on the Road
Readers may have noticed it has been quite around here. Where have I gone? I have been on the road a lot lately. Here is what is coming soon.
I have been on several planes and been driving lots of fun vehicles like a Tacoma TRD Off-Road and a Land Cruiser.
Review: 2016 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO – New Color and Entune Audio Upgrades
Armed with a new color and upgraded Entune audio features, the 2016 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO once again proves it is quite capable off the beaten path and on it. While I still hope for more powertrain performance, it is hard to deny the appeal of the body-on-frame SUV.
The new Quicksand color may look awful at an auto show, but it shines outside.
Why Don’t Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra Trucks Use Existing 8-Speed Transmissions?
Yesterday we told you about the new Toyota Highlander set to be revealed at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. Among its many changes is the addition of a new 8-speed automatic transmission with improvements to horsepower and fuel economy. This 8-speed joins existing Toyota products which use it like the all-new Land Cruiser and Lexus LX570 both out last year. This brings up an interesting question. Why doesn’t the Tacoma (recently redesigned) and the Tundra (in need of powertrain improvements) make use of the 8-speed transmission? Is profit to blame? The reason is likely more complex and here is what I think is going on.
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Review: 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD – Sneak Peek at 2017 Model and Segment Recap
Great looks, room for 8, good fuel economy and plenty of technology offerings makes the 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid a strong competitor in its segment. And it is about to get even better.
