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I-Hate-Hulse · 12-31-2005, 06:48 PM

Generally I haven't liked the RAV4 type of cute-utes but was reading this article on the new RAV4 and have to say it's left me impressed!

http://www.caranddriver.com/article....ticle_id=10394

Seriously, 269 horse in a little thing like that? No wonder why the 0-60 time is 6.3 According to the C/D article above that makes it the fastest car or truck in the Toyota lineup (Excluding some super Tacoma). Add the versatility of a mini-ute for toting around all the tot stuff and I think it's hard to beat. A little pricey though but you might be able to get some sort of deal this Boxing week.

Until resale goes up on a Korean car, i'd stay far away. The memory of the Hyundai Pony is all too vivid for me...

Isn't the Escape due for a redesign soon? Certainly been a while since it's been out.

How about a wagon, lots of newly released model out like the Volvo V50? Room, plus better handling than a mini ute.

EDIT: Totally forgot until a commercial came on for it. Check out the Nissan X-Trail - Was really impressed by it at the last car show and I believe it's quite competitive, especially in pricing. Price band is 26-34K.

http://www.nissan.ca/en/vehicles/xtrail/

12-31-2005, 06:48 PM	#4
I-Hate-Hulse Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sector 7-G Exp:	Generally I haven't liked the RAV4 type of cute-utes but was reading this article on the new RAV4 and have to say it's left me impressed! http://www.caranddriver.com/article....ticle_id=10394 Seriously, 269 horse in a little thing like that? No wonder why the 0-60 time is 6.3 According to the C/D article above that makes it the fastest car or truck in the Toyota lineup (Excluding some super Tacoma). Add the versatility of a mini-ute for toting around all the tot stuff and I think it's hard to beat. A little pricey though but you might be able to get some sort of deal this Boxing week. Until resale goes up on a Korean car, i'd stay far away. The memory of the Hyundai Pony is all too vivid for me... Isn't the Escape due for a redesign soon? Certainly been a while since it's been out. How about a wagon, lots of newly released model out like the Volvo V50? Room, plus better handling than a mini ute. EDIT: Totally forgot until a commercial came on for it. Check out the Nissan X-Trail - Was really impressed by it at the last car show and I believe it's quite competitive, especially in pricing. Price band is 26-34K. http://www.nissan.ca/en/vehicles/xtrail/ Last edited by I-Hate-Hulse; 12-31-2005 at 06:56 PM.