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[[Image:Pong81.jpg|250px|left|Pontiac G8]]
[[Image:Grayrav4.jpg|250px|left|Toyota RAV4]]
</div>The [[Pontiac G8]] is a [[rear-wheel drive]], four-door [[sedan]] to be made by [[Pontiac]] as a 2008 year model vehicle and based on the [[Holden Commodore]]. It is the successor to the [[Pontiac Grand Prix]]. The [[Pontiac G8|G8]] unveiled at the [[Auto show|Chicago Auto Show]] is representative of the GT model of the G8. The G8 GT's [[engine]] is a 6.0L [[V8]] that produces 362-[[hp]] / 270kW @ 5700 [[rpm]] and 391 ft-lbs / 530 nm @ 4400 [[rpm]].<small>([[Pontiac G8|more...]])</small>
</div>The early success of the [[Toyota RAV4|RAV4]] paved the way for other compact [[SUV]]s such as the [[Honda CR-V]], the [[Ford Escape]]/[[Mazda Tribute]], and the [[Subaru Forester]]. Its name stands for "''Recreational Activity Vehicle, [[4WD|4-wheel drive]]''," although not all models have [[four-wheel drive]] as this is optional in some countries . The [[Toyota RAV4]] underwent a redesign for the 2006 model year. It still has a 2.4L four-cylinder [[engine]], which now produces 166-[[hp]], instead of 161-[[hp]], like last year's model. Unique to North America, the new [[Toyota RAV4|RAV4]] also includes a new 3.5L [[V6]] [[engine]] from the [[Toyota Avalon]], boosting its power to 269-[[hp]].<small>([[Toyota RAV4|more...]])</small>
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[[Image:Fxexterior.JPG|left|250px|2007 Dodge Charger]]
[[Image:2008 Toyota Highlander.jpg|left|250px|2007 Toyota Highlander]]
</div>In designing the [[Infiniti FX|FX series]], [[Infiniti]] wanted to create an [[SUV]] that performed like a sports car and that’s what they did. Borrowing the chassis of the [[Nissan 350Z]], the [[Infiniti FX|FX35]] and [[Infiniti FX|FX45]] sacrifice some cargo room for their superior handling and drivability. However, the FX does not disappoint in creating an exhilarating driving experience that its stunning looks allude to. <small>([[Infiniti FX Review|more...]])</small>
</div> The [[Toyota Highlander]] debuted in 2001 as a mid-sized [[SUV]] between the [[Toyota RAV4|RAV4]] and the [[Toyota 4Runner|4Runner]].  Based on the same platform used to build the [[Toyota Camry]], it made the most of its combination of carlike handling and utilitarian cargo space to achieve popularity and success.   Although it is somewhat lacking in power and a little short on cosmetic flair, the Highlander has managed to overcome these minor flaws and has become [[Toyota]]'s best-selling [[SUV]]. <small>([[Toyota Highlander Review|more...]])</small> <small>([[Infiniti FX Review|more...]]) <small>([[Toyota Highlander Review|more...]])</small>
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The early success of the RAV4 paved the way for other compact SUVs such as the Honda CR-V, the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute, and the Subaru Forester. Its name stands for "Recreational Activity Vehicle, 4-wheel drive," although not all models have four-wheel drive as this is optional in some countries . The Toyota RAV4 underwent a redesign for the 2006 model year. It still has a 2.4L four-cylinder engine, which now produces 166-hp, instead of 161-hp, like last year's model. Unique to North America, the new RAV4 also includes a new 3.5L V6 engine from the Toyota Avalon, boosting its power to 269-hp.(more...)

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2007 Toyota Highlander
The Toyota Highlander debuted in 2001 as a mid-sized SUV between the RAV4 and the 4Runner. Based on the same platform used to build the Toyota Camry, it made the most of its combination of carlike handling and utilitarian cargo space to achieve popularity and success. Although it is somewhat lacking in power and a little short on cosmetic flair, the Highlander has managed to overcome these minor flaws and has become Toyota's best-selling SUV. (more...) (more...) (more...)

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