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2010 Toyota Venza – Powerful and efficient crossover sedan

The 2010 Toyota Venza is a five-passenger sedan-based crossover that features the comforts of a sedan and the functionality of an SUV. This innovative car shares some of its basic design with both those vehicles. The Venza styling look like a modern station wagon with spacious interior and offering a smooth ride and decent handing for a SUV. The base engine is a 182-horsepower 2.7-liter 4-cylinder. Also offered is a 268-horsepower 3.5-liter V6. Each engine teams with a 6-speed automatic transmission. For 2010, the Toyota Venza receives some technology upgrades read more..»

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2010 Ford Explorer – A popular off-roader and capable tow vehicle

The 2010 Ford Explorer is a lighter-duty midsize crossover SUVs with a smooth-riding and features comfort-oriented cabin. This truck-based SUV is ideal for buyers with hauling and towing needs. The 2010 Explorer comes in three models: the base XLT, Eddie Bauer, XLT Sport, and top-of-the-line Limited. Powered by a competent V6 or powerful V8, this workhorse is available in 2WD or 4WD read more..»

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2010 Toyota Highlander – The best midsize SUV optimized for family use

The 2010 Highlander is a midsize crossover SUV seats up to 7 passenger, its larger than compact SUVs and offer a mix of car- and truck-type construction. The Toyota Highlander is a family-friendly crossover, with its carlike unibody design, the original Highlander provided a variety of benefits over Toyota’s more traditional SUVs, such as better handling, less cabin noise and easier entry and exit for passengers. Think of the Highlander as an elevated, oversize Camry wagon read more..»

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2010 GMC Acadia – Truck-based SUV with smooth ride and responsive handling

The 2010 Acadia is a very capable mid-size SUV vehicle based on GM’s new Lambda platform with a great engine and plenty of room. Built on the same platform as its General Motors siblings, this crossover SUV shares its basic design with the Chevrolet Traverse and premium-midsize Buick Enclave. This crossover vehicle combines the smooth ride and responsive handling of a car with the cargo capability and high seating position of a traditional truck-based sport utility vehicle. The Acadia comes in four trim levels: SLE-1, the new for 2010 SLE-2, SLT-1 and SLT-2. Each trim is available in read more..»