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2010 Toyota 4Runner Review


This year’s Toyota 4Runner is a huge improvement over its predecessors in nearly every department. In fact, 2010 is the first year that the 4Runner has been able to garner the attention of truck enthusiasts around the world. The 4Runner is known for having a rugged box-shaped frame similar to that of the Land Cruiser, but slightly smaller. While the truck is smaller than a Land Cruiser, this year’s model is linger, wider and heavier than its predecessors.

The 4Runner no longer has a v-8. Instead drivers can pick from a 2.7liter four-cylinder or a 4.0 liter V-6 which is capable of producing 270 horsepower (10 more HP than the retired V-8). The four-cylinder edition has a 4 speed automatic transmission, while the V-6 edition comes with a five-speed automatic transmission.

The Toyota 4Runner is an affordable yet stylish and powerful truck that is just starting to blossom, after being perfected over the last half a decade. The Multi-Terrain Select features, and unique Crawl Control make the 4Runner a joy to ride in any terrain. The outside is built to handle all the challenges that nature throws at it, while the inside is luxuriously designed to please the eye.

The seating layout is more spacious than ever before, with the seats being higher off the ground with more leg room. The tailgate is complimented by a slide tray that can support up to 440 pounds by itself.

The 4Runner is an excellent urban truck as well, with smooth handling, comfortable seating, and quiet driving this truck makes a perfect pick for anyone look for an affordable luxury SUV.

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28. Nov, 2010
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2010 Toyota Tundra Review

The 2010 comes is offered with the option of three different motors, but the 5.7 liter V8 edition is causing quite a buzz in the automobile industry. This incredibly powerful engine can bring the 2 and a half ton Tundra up to 60 mph in just six seconds! Along with this power, Toyota has made the Tundra more fuel efficient than ever, getting 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway.

The new Tundra is a six speed automatic, improving upon it’s predecessor which housed a 5 speed transmission instead. To top off the superb handling and powerful engine, the Tundra runs super quiet in comparison to other powerful trucks its size. Anyone looking for a powerful sounding engine instead should look into the aftermarket pipes sold by Toyota Racing Development.

The new Tundra has retained all of the design characteristics that have made it such a popular truck, so there are really no surprises when it comes to the look of the 2010 Toyota Tundra. The performance of the Tundra however has changed, with better handling, smoother operation, more power and better gas millage it is an overall improvement in comparison to all of it’s predecessors.

Just like the outside of the truck, everything abut the interior design is huge – from the buttons to the various characteristics of the console. The 2 and a half ton Tundra is a sight and ride to remember for any truck enthusiast looking for a sleek-looking, quiet, powerful, and fuel-efficient truck.

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03. Oct, 2010
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2011 Toyota Sienna Review

Since 2004 Toyota has been releasing yearly editions of this luxury minivan, which has become a formidable contender of Dodge and Chrysler minivans in recent years. The newly redesigned Sienna boasts a sportier look with improved driving dynamics.

The exterior and interior styling of the vehicle has also been improved, with the inside being more modern in shape than it’s predecessors. With huge door pockets, multiple glove boxes and 10-12 cup holders, it is easy to see why this minivan is hailed as being the perfect car for families.

The interior of the vehicle is abundant in space, and more room can be made instantly by folding the seats into the floorboard. All of the seats are very well-padded with adjustable backrests, and even the third-row has ample leg spaces, which is a rare feat in most minivans.

Some models even come with recliner seats on the second row that include footrests. There is also an optional rear seat entertainment system that utilizes a 16.4-inch split monitor that supports dual input capabilities. A single visual input can also be stretched to fill the entire widescreen monitor.

Aside form the luxurious additions to the Sienna, this year’s model is also more fuel-efficient, getting 1 MPG more than its last predecessor. The Sienna also handles better than ever before, with a sleeker aerodynamic design that is one inch lower the previous editions. With all of the new features and adjustments, it is easy to see why this minivan has become a formidable competitor to the Dodge Caravan.

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15. Sep, 2010