Ford Super Duty trucks out-sell the heavy-duty pickups from Chevrolet and Dodge combined. Ford has improved them for 2003. A new 6.0-liter diesel engine brings more power and reduced emissions to the Super Duty line. The standard 5.4-liter V8 gas engine has been revised for quieter and more refined ...
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Suzukis compact and sporty SUV makes alot of sense. Its just about compact enough to fit in your pocket, but hauls alot more fun than your average sedan without the hedonistic SUV fuel expenditure. This 2-door convertible model brings fresh-air right to the drivers seat experience as you fold back t ...
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GMCs flagship SUV, the Yukon Denali, has been carried over with minor changes for 2003. There are two models available, the base Denali and the larger XL Denali. Both are equipped with all-wheel drive. Power is provided by a 6.0L 320 horsepower Vortec engine coupled with a 4-speed automatic transmis ...
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Toyota targets a younger audience with a new crossover wagon based on its redesigned 2003 Corolla subcompact sedan. Matrix shares engines and transmissions with Corolla and Toyotas Celica sporty coupe, but offers both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Pontiacs new Vibe shares the Matrix design ...
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The 2003 Sprinter Wagon is a 3-door, up to 10-passenger full size van, available in 5 trims, ranging from the 2500 High Ceiling 118-in. WB to the 2500 Super High Ceiling 158-in. WB. The 2003 Sprinter Wagons closest competitors include the Chevrolet Express Passenger Van, the Ford E-Series Wagon, and ...
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SR5, Sport, and Limited models are offered. Their liftgate includes 4Runners traditional power tailgate window. A 245-hp 4.0 liter replaces a 183-hp 3.4 as the V6 engine. 4Runners first V8 is available in all models and with 2WD or 4WD. The 4.7-liter V8 has less horsepower but more torque than the V ...
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The 2003 Subaru Baja is basically a cross between an Outback wagon and a pickup truck. It features a rear with an open cargo bed, perfect for hauling heavy goods like a pickup would, but with the 2003 Subaru Baja the agility of an Outback is retained. The result is a highly capable and extremely ver ...
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The 2003 Toyota Sequoia is part of the one-two punch in the full-size SUV segment for Toyota. Coupled with the Land Cruiser, the Sequoia is designed with luxury in mind for adventurous families who want sedan capability but need a large truck to carry them and the gear around. The eight-passenger Se ...
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The 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander is an all-new sport-utility similar in size and character to the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. And it measures up well against those two. Built on a car platform, its smooth and quiet, and feels rock steady at highway speeds. It has four doors and a roomy cargo area, and ...
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The 2003 Chevrolet Astro is one of the original minivans to take over the American car industry to the point that they are almost standard equipment for families and commercial ventures with need for cargo or passenger carrying capacity, reliability, safety and pure utility. With a classic design, s ...
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The LX 470 was equipped with Adaptive Variable Suspension. That system included computer-controlled shock absorbers that selected from 16 damping levels to match the road surface. A switch permitted manual selection of firm, normal, or soft mode. Automatic Height Control also was exclusive to the Le ...
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The 2003 Suzuki XL-7 tops off Suzukis sport-utility line-up with nothing to spare. It has size, power, and versatility. Three rows of seating move up to seven people. The 2003 Suzuki XL-7 has all the trimmings you would expect in a well-appointed luxury SUV plus real hauling power - it can tow up to ...
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Toyota knows what compact truck buyers want, and its Tacoma pickup delivers the goods. Toyota Tacoma boasts a heritage of solid service as a work truck along with a hard-earned reputation as a winning off-road race truck.
Toyotas smallest cars get a fairly major restyle and some previously unavailable features for 2003. Echo offers 2- and 4-dr models, a 108-hp 4-cyl engine, and manual or optional automatic transmission. Overall length grows 1.6 inches via new front and rear sheetmetal with revised bumpers, hood, fron ...
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The 2003 Land Rover Freelander is the smallest SUV in the Land Rover stable. A compact SUV in the same class as the Mazda Tribute and the Honda CRV, the 2003 Land Rover Freelander has a lot to offer in that it may be a more viable option for those who have admired the larger Land Rovers but didnt ne ...
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XM satellite radio is a new option. Also new is rear-seat DVD video; its available only with the 1SC package. That package also includes a tire-pressure monitor, OnStar assistance, upgraded interior trim, power driver seat, and slide-out rear cargo tray. Among other options are heated leather front ...
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Flashy brother to the workhorse Sierra Base, the 2003 GMC Sierra Denali is one of the biggest boys in the Full-size Pick-up class. A luxury vehicle with a fiery iron heart, the Denali has more power than one would expect until you find its 325 horsepower, 6.0-liter V8. Two other standard features, t ...
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For a compact pickup, the 2003 Chevrolet S-10 has a surprising amount of power, while exhibiting the type of toughness and dependability one would expect from a Chevy truck. Along with 2WD S-10 models, 4WD models round out the healthy lineup of 2003 Chevrolet S-10 pickups. Providing more seating and ...
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Front side airbags and a larger optional V6 are new to Hyundais SUV for 2003. The base Santa Fe has a 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. The GLS and LX previously came only with a 173-hp 2.7-liter V6; at midyear, a 195-hp 3.5-liter V6 became available in the new GLS 3.5 and standard in the LX. V6 m ...
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The 2003 M-Class is available in four models: ML320, ML350, ML500 and ML55 AMG. A 215-horsepower V-6 engine powers the ML320, while the ML500 V-8 engine has a power output of 288-horsepower. The AMG high performance V-8 engine delivers 324-horsepower. The ML350 has been added mid-year and is powered ...
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The Jeep Liberty offers a great balance for someone who enjoys the outdoors. On the highway the Liberty is quiet and responsive. Turn off the pavement and it can go just about anywhere. It can carry five people and their gear. Fold the rear seats and it can move some serious cargo.
One of the nicest things you can say about a minivan is that is doesnt feel like one. So let me offer high praise for the Odyssey: It rides more or less like a car.
Now in the final year of its current design, Lexuss car-based SUV makes its sunroof standard instead of optional. RX 300 is built on the platform used by the 1997-2001 Lexus ES 300 and Toyota Camry sedan. Its model-year 2004 redesign will retain two rows of seats but bring new styling and a larger V ...
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The 2003 Pontiac Vibe is one of a new class of vehicle designed for adventurous young people with a small budget but a big appetite for performance, versatility and style. Fuel economy, cargo room and generous standard features are all big selling points for the 2003 Pontiac Vibe, a spacious member ...
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The 2003 Chevy Tracker is a compact sport-utility vehicle that packs a big punch in a small frame. Though it has sporty styling and a zippy attitude, one need only remember that the 2003 Chevy Tracker is part of the same family as the Suburban and Tahoe. In other words, the Tracker is every bit a Ch ...
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All-wheel drive and a DVD entertainment system are newly available on Americas best-selling SUV for 2003. Explorer is available with a 3rd-row seat for 7-passenger capacity and comes with a V6 or V8 engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. Available with either engine is rear-wheel drive; Fords ...
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Front side airbags are optional instead of standard for 2003, and Avalanche is now available without bodyside cladding. This SUV/pickup crossover is based on Chevrolets full-size Suburban wagon. It has four full-size side doors and a midgate separating cab from cargo bed. Lowering the midgate and re ...
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When Cadillac decided to produce a crossover SUV/pickup truck, the rest of the automotive world must have cringed. Competitors surely anticipated the trademark luxury and performance associated with all Cadillacs, but what they could not have foreseen was the flawless engineering that defines the 20 ...
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Like its cousin, the Chevrolet Express, GMCs Savana gains available all-wheel drive, left-side swing-out doors, and a side access panel on cargo versions for 2003. Passenger and Cargo models are offered. Half-ton 1500s comes only in regular length; three-quarter-ton 2500s and one-ton 3500s come in r ...
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Mercury Mountaineer presents a bold, expressive design. Its innovative chassis and suspension offer a smooth ride. Completely re-engineered for 2002, Mountaineer boasts a new frame, a new independent rear suspension, a new front suspension, new steering, new seating formats, and a raft of new standa ...
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