Several things can be said about the Ford F-150 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

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In 2006 Toyota released the Highlander Hybrid to the truck-buying market. The Highlander came in five configurations: Base, Limited, Sport, Hybrid, and Hybrid Limited. The Hybrid configuration is powered by the 3.3-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 27 highway miles and 22 city. The Highlander competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.

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A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Express 1500 for 2008. As Chevrolet's entry in the standard cargo van market the Express 1500 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 3-door Express 1500 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect van to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.

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The restyled F-150 XLT is equipped with a 4.9-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1995 version.

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