It seems Americans can’t get enough crossover vehicles. Automakers are killing off car models and coming out with more of the SUV looking haulers. UPR Contributor Brian Champagne checks out a couple from Toyota, one that keeps growing in popularity, another that’s coming back from the dead.
That’s the power liftgate on the Highlander Toyota loaned us. It was the 14th-best-selling vehicle in the states last year, because it has grown with demand: Since it was born in 2001, it got nine inches longer, four inches wider, and put on 660 pounds, though it doesn’t like to talk about that. It also grew a third row of seats. It’s built on a car platform and is a pleasant thing to drive around.