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What actually goes wrong on the Toyota Prado 150 by engine, year and market, from 1KD injectors and 1GD DPFs to KDSS and dust, and what to check before you buy.
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Fifteen short wheelbase 4x4s ranked from easy to own to properly unhinged, from the RAV4 and Jimny to the FJ40 and Pajero Evolution.
Toyota’s Newer Diesels: What Goes Wrong on the 1GD and 2GD
What actually goes wrong on Toyota’s 2.8-litre 1GD and 2.4-litre 2GD diesels, what the Australian DPF ruling found, and what to check before you buy.
Toyota’s 2.5 Workhorse: What Goes Wrong on the 2KD-FTV
What fails on Toyota’s 2.5-litre 2KD-FTV diesel, how it compares with the 1KD, and the checks that matter before you buy a used Hiace, Hilux or Innova.
The 1KD-FTV’s Weak Spots, and How to Buy One That Won’t Bite
What actually fails on Toyota’s 1KD-FTV diesel, why it fails, and the checks that separate a good used Prado or Hilux from a money pit.
2026 F-150 vs Silverado 1500 vs Ram 1500: America’s Big Three Compared
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See the full 2025 compact luxury SUV comparison—rankings, side-by-side breakdowns, and which models give you the smartest buy.
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Skip the guesswork—see the best used compact luxury SUVs of 2025, with affordable picks and pre-owned models worth your money.
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Discover the most reliable compact luxury SUV for 2025 with expert ratings to protect your time, money, and peace of mind.
10 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs for 2025
From Lexus to Lamborghini, explore the best luxury hybrid SUVs of 2025 that mix refined interiors with impressive electric power.