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PREDICTIONEngine Major
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Exhaust
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VERDICTSEngine Major
Engine Minor
Engine Cooling
Transmission Major
Transmission Minor
Drive System
Fuel System
Electrical
Climate System
Suspension
Brakes
Exhaust
Paint/Trim
Noises/Leaks
Body Hardware
Power Equipment
In-Car Electronics
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VERDICTS168 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS!
RECOMMENDED1 2 3 4 5
WORSE BETTERToyota 4Runner
Tough and ready to tackle off-roading adventures, the 4Runner
falls short of most modern SUVs. Its rough-sounding 4.0-liter V6 is
powerful and reasonably fuel-efficient. But the ride is unsettled, and
handling is clumsy. The body leans noticeably while cornering, and
the bobbing and bouncing ride chips away at driver confidence. A
high step-in and low ceiling compromise access and driving posi-
tion. Ground clearance is generous, and underbody skid plates are
standard. The part-time 4WD system includes a low range for tough
off-road duty; Limited trims get a full-time 4WD system. Controls are
simple, with big buttons and knobs, but the radio touch screen is rel-
atively small. A third-row seat is optional, and the power-retractable
rear window is handy. Advanced safety gear such as forward colli-
sion warning is unavailable.Overall Score 59
Predicted Reliability 04
Owner Satisfaction 04
Road-Test Score 55
Front-Crash Prevention NABase Price: $35,310-$47,400
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: Limited, SR5, SR5 Pre-
mium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro
Drive Wheels: Rear, 4WD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear, 2 third
Engines: 4.0-liter V6 (270 hp)
Transmissions: 5-speed automaticLength (in.).................... .190
Width (in.) ......................76
Height (in.) ......................72
Wheelbase (in.) .................110
Weight (lb.) ..................4,665
% weight front/rear ...........53/47Max. Load (lb.) ................1,155
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............. 44.5
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........5,000Regular
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04Tesla Model X
The electric-powered Model X is more showy than practical. It fea-
tures rear doors that open up and out of the way, giving easy access
to the second-row seats. But these massive doors take their time to
open and close. Buyers can opt for a five-, six-, or seven-passenger
seating configuration, but the two second-row captain’s chairs don’t
fold, which compromises utility. Getting into the third row is com-
plicated by having to motor the middle seats forward. The X is very
quick and handles well. The version with the standard 100-kWh bat-
tery can cover an estimated 270 miles on a charge. But ride comfort
and noise isolation aren’t as good as in the Model S. Other limitations
include long charging times and diminished range in cold weather.Overall Score 55
Predicted Reliability 01
Owner Satisfaction 05
Road-Test Score 77
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05Base Price: $81,000-$122,000
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: 100D, Extended Range,
Long Range, P100D, Performance,
Performance with Ludicrous Mode,
Standard
Drive Wheels: AWD
Seating: 2 front, 2 rear, 2 third
Engines: Electric (417 hp); Electric
(517 hp); Electric (713 hp)
Transmissions: 1-speed directLength (in.)..................... 198
Width (in.) ......................82
Height (in.) ......................64
Wheelbase (in.) ................. 117
Weight (lb.) .................. 5,415
% weight front/rear .......... 50/50Max. Load (lb.) ................1,170
Cargo Volume, cu.ft.............. .26
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........5,000Electric
CR overall mpg ..................87Much worse than
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