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[[Image:Grayrav4.jpg|250px|left|Toyota RAV4]]
[[Image:2007 Eclipse silverright.jpg|350px|left|Mitsubishi Eclipse]]
</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>
</div>The [[Mitsubishi Eclipse]] is a two-door, four-seat [[sports car]] that has been in production since 1990. The [[Mitsubishi Eclipse|Eclipse]] is produced solely for the United States and Canadian markets, where it has also been built as the [[Eagle Talon]] and the [[Plymouth Laser]] through the [[Mitsubishi|Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's]] close relationship with the [[Chrysler|Chrysler Corporation]] (now [[Chrysler|DaimlerChrysler]]). <small>([[Mitsubishi Eclipse|more...]])</small>
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[[Image:2008 Toyota Highlander.jpg|left|250px|2007 Toyota Highlander]]
[[Image:Tundra.jpg|left|300px|2007 Toyota Tundra]]
</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>
</div> The [[Toyota Tundra]] is a [[truck|full-size pickup truck]] sold by [[Toyota]], replacing the [[Toyota T100|T100]]. The [[Toyota Tundra|Tundra]] was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for 2000. The [[Toyota Tundra|Tundra]] was introduced in 2000 as [[Toyota]]'s full-size pickup. With each subsequent year, [[Toyota]] has improved upon it, eventually earning it recognition as a top-notch competitor in its class. The most recent update was in 2005, when it received some cosmetic touch-ups and more powerful [[engine]]s. <small>([[Toyota Tundra Review|more...]])</small>
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The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a two-door, four-seat sports car that has been in production since 1990. The Eclipse is produced solely for the United States and Canadian markets, where it has also been built as the Eagle Talon and the Plymouth Laser through the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's close relationship with the Chrysler Corporation (now DaimlerChrysler). (more...)

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The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck sold by Toyota, replacing the T100. The Tundra was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for 2000. The Tundra was introduced in 2000 as Toyota's full-size pickup. With each subsequent year, Toyota has improved upon it, eventually earning it recognition as a top-notch competitor in its class. The most recent update was in 2005, when it received some cosmetic touch-ups and more powerful engines. (more...)

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