The smaller, midsize truck segment as it is now called is red hot again with a trio of new entries about to shake things up. But no matter what the competition throws at it the Tacoma is the mainstay best-seller. In full disclosure, I own a Tacoma; a 2001 Prerunner that’s been in my family ever since I reviewed it for the show 18 years ago and then bought it …
The RAV4 is one of the best-selling vehicles in the country and has even usurped the Toyota sales throne from the Camry. But coming later this year is an all-new RAV4, designed with a higher level of athleticism and charisma – a bolder, tougher SUV that’s ready to go beyond the mall parking lot. Listening to RAV4 owners, Toyota relocated the side mirrors lower on the door for better forward …
When I drove this car’s predecessor the Scion iM a couple of years ago, I was very impressed with its combination of fun and functionality. And for the 2019 model year, it’s been reborn as the Toyota Corolla Hatchback making what was good even better. Starting with the new Camry, Toyota is back on track delivering a new breed of cars that are provocatively styled and exciting to drive. Though …