08/07/2008 00:26. After a total re-design in 2006, Toyota came out with a sport SUV with more of a masculine feel. There’s actual storage that can be used everywhere, tons of cargo room and ergonomic controls and, in the V6 version I tested, plenty of driving thrills. I must admit I have always been a huge fan of this model and have considered buying one several times. What stopped me in the past has now been corrected. I just could not live with the doggy 4-cylinder engines. Plus, the new version has completely eliminated that plastic feel and replaced it with smooth, sophisticated lines; nothing plastic-looking about it.

I also really like the feeling of safety that I get when riding in this updated model. With the Star Safety System, it comes equipped with standard driver and passenger front and... // Times Record News