There’s a lot of merit to this, and I’ve been saying it for years, especially when the KL Cherokee and Juke came out. Folks reject things that look Neanderthalic (big heavy brow, thick eyebrows) and accept things that look traditionally “cherubic” (bright round cheeks and/or highlights below the eyes).

Can't see the unfinished floor if there's gray bags there. 

The SS-GT (orange 4-door sporty car) isn't bad. I'm concerned about the use of truck/SUV-spec Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Seasons on a "sports car", though. 275/45R20 could be a sports car size, but not the right tread by a long shot. 

Why make it worse? 

IIRC USDM-specific Toyotas are designed in their California facility. Probably why they’ve gotten progressively uglier every generation.

Tell us you didn’t read the article or even the headline without saying you didn’t read the article or even the headline.

Counterpoint: 3.4L V6. 2.4L I4. 3.0l V6. 3.6L V6. 1.5L turbo I4. 9-speed auto in the 2018+. All heavily and expensively problematic. That’s just the powertrain!

CX-7 amusingly enough is actually just a bit bigger than the CX-5, but the CX-5 makes better use of its size being boxier instead of athletic. Better rear legroom despite a shorter wheelbase, more cargo space, and better width as the cabin is close to the track width instead of the wheels-out shape of the -7.

Curious about the CX-70 (ugh, dumb alphanumeric names). If it’s about the same size as the Nautilus and XC60 it’ll be on my next shopping list for sure. That's just such a good vehicle size, especially if you schlep adults in the back regularly. 

This.

As a service advisor, I'll give a hard pass to any GM from the last few decades. 

Basic 2WD Ford F-150 with the 300ci/4.9L I6 and a manual transmission, preferably an EFI model. I’d personally prefer a 1994-1996 because of the styling, CHMSL, and an airbag, but older ones are good, too.

Yes. 

Yes, most light and even medium duty V8s will fit...... in the bed. 

It's decently comparable. It's roughly the size of an Explorer Sport Trac, which was essentially a crew cab Ranger. But much less weight since it's not body-on-frame, and of course FWD-based, not RWD-based. 

1) they already have an FX4 version, so while it’s extremely unlikely to get a Raptor or even Tremor version, I could see them doing a Timberline version like the Explorer and Expedition.

It’s not a typical CVT, so it shouldn’t have the “rubber band effect" that most actual CVTs have. 

If the bikes are about 6' long, yes. 

2.0EB has a good rep, especially in the Escape, Corsair, and Bronco Sport. Maverick will obviously have less weight immediately over the rear wheels when unladen. 

Lots of bed accessories, including rails, tie downs, bed extenders, etc.