How to abuse Toyota to increase readership

[chaibacca]

It seems like everyone is doing it these days. Now Consumer Reports is the latest to try to cash in on Toyota's recent bad press. The issue this time? The Lexus GX 460 skids in emergency maneuvers:

video of Lexus SUV not rolling overIf I remember correctly, the last time Consumer reports made a big deal out of a high roll-over risk SUV, the

Comments

[deponti]

Ha. Give a dog a bad name and continue to do so!

How does the Sienna compare with the not-totally-SUV Honda CR-V?

Apples and oranges... or rather, cantaloupes and watermelons

[chaibacca]

The Sienna is a mini-van. The CR-V is a cross-over, meaning it's a large wagon masquerading as an SUV (meaning your assessment is 100% correct). In trying to act its assumed role, the CR-V is a bit more rugged than the Sienna, but neither can really be considered an off-road vehicle. Both are available with FWD or AWD (Front Wheel Drive or All Wheel Drive), but the Sienna is larger and has 3 rows of seats, where the CR-V has 2. Sienna is also consequently a bit more expensive.