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Junkyard Find: 1993 Isuzu Stylus

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The Impulse (known as the Piazza in Japan) followed, along with the Trooper (aka Bighorn) SUV. The popularity of the commuter SUV was waxing while all this was going on, in large part thanks to the Jeep XJ Cherokee and Ford Explorer , and sales of Isuzu's trucks became much stronger than those of its cars as the 1990s dawned.

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Here's How You'd Fix Cadillac

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Both XT6 and XT5 get an Acura-style AWD system that will make them stop feeling so much like front-drivers. (3) 4) New platform for large unibody SUVs, either electric or hybrid, to compete straight across with the top two Range Rover models. . If they are going to be a real luxury brand they need SUVs more refined than the Escalade.

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Chevy Equinox EV first drive: GM may have cracked the code in delivering a quality SUV that’s affordable [Video]

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The American automaker has publicly stated hopes for this new all-electric model to help it win back some of its market share , and after driving the crossover SUV, I think that may happen. Moving into the cabin, the Equinox EV’s dash and steering wheel are familiar if you’ve driven other Chevy models (or the Honda Prologue or Acura ZDX).

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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If a defect robs a vehicle of motive power and/or results in a giant repair bill, it’s deemed as more important than the windows failing to work or the paint being cheap. Lexus and Toyota took the number one and two spots, respectively, and were followed by Mini, Acura, Honda, Subaru, Mazda, Porsche, BMW, and Kia.